April 2018

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HBF Policy Conference

Ben Roskrow reports from the HBF Policy Conference where there were pleas to tone down industry criticism but with an acceptance that things must change

The Interview - Karl Hick, Larkfleet Homes

Karl Hick is the multi-talented boss of sustainable housebuilder Larkfleet Homes. He talks to Suzie Mayes about Brexit, his company's plans and why the sciences are so important

Forbidden land

Suzie Mayes looks at Greenbelt policy - decades old and widely misunderstood - and what can be done to encourage reform

Homing in on Hopkins

Hopkins Group has grown significantly over the past five years while maintaining the quality of build for which it has become known. Suzie Mayes talks to executive chairman James Hopkins about good design and how the government can help SMEs grow

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The Interview – Adrian Watts, Croudace Homes

Adrian Watts, ceo of Croudace Homes, talks to Suzie Mayes about learning from his predecessor Russell Denness, going for growth and the trust the family business places in him.

Women under construction

The industry marked Women in Construction Week in March. We look at the women working across the range of roles in housebuilding and ask about their experiences in a male-biased sector

BNG: One year on

Suzie Mayes looks at the challenges and successes of mandatory biodiversity net gain, 12 months after the legislation was implemented for all sites

Pride in best practice

NHBC’s Pride in the Job Best Practice Seminars will be held at venues around the country this year after a successful debut in 2024. They are a chance to discover how to become a winning site manager