April 2016

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In this issue

The Nottingham H.O.U.S.E

We review St Gobain’s showcase of zero carbon technology

(Lewis) Conference calls

Housing minister Brandon Lewis laid down a challenge for the industry at a lively HBF Policy conference

Having a mayor

We look at the housing policies of the candidates for London mayor

The Housebuilder interview

We meet Colin Cole, ceo of the fast growing Lioncourt Homes

Kitchen capers

A look at the appliances and furniture lighting up new home kitchens

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Industry sees Opportunity in government

The new government is very much the focus in this year’s SWOT analysis as our panellists see a period of great Opportunity ahead. There is plenty of hope but also keen awareness of the multiple Threats and challenges which could scupper the ambition to build more new homes. Ben Roskrow analyses 2024’s SWOT results.

The Interview – Trevor Dempsey, Dandara

Trevor Dempsey is ceo of Dandara’s housebuilding division, a once-small business which is becoming more national. He talks to Suzie Mayes about getting plans back on track, his inspiration behind the company’s trainee programme and holding onto quality

Raising the roof on quality

A solid roof is a key part of safeguarding any building. NHBC gives details of its roofing masterclasses which cover this crucial part of the build

A whole life commitment

Suzie Mayes finds out how the Future Homes Hub is addressing the issue of embodied carbon through its Whole Life Conventions and tool