April 2022

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Net zero pioneers

Suzie Mayes looks at some of the pilot projects and live new home schemes which are pioneering the way on the journey to net zero, and guiding the industry towards overcoming the challenges of the new Future Homes Standard.

Widening the talent pool

With new homes registrations increasing as the market remains strong, NHBC is on a recruitment drive across all its departments, seeking people from all backgrounds. Housebuilder finds out more.

The Interview – Tom Nicholson, Crest Nicholson

Tom Nicholson joined Crest Nicholson in 2019 to help execute its turnaround strategy. He talks to Suzie Mayes about embracing the challenge of revitalising a successful housebuilder and executing the next stage – growth and sustainability targets.

Offsite takes centre stage at UKCW London

UK Construction Week, the live show for the construction industry, is running in London in May. And it has plenty to offer those involved in the housing sector. Housebuilder gets the lowdown.

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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