April 2023

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In this issue

The burden of regulation

The government's upcoming environmental regulations and current mitigations are in the name of ecology but have cost and supply implications for housebuilders. Suzie Mayes talks to the industry.

The Interview - Peter Blades, Deanfield Homes

Peter Blades founded Deanfield Homes after years of working for larger housebuilders. He talks to Suzie Mayes about putting an SME spin on what he has learned, standard house types and keeping promises.

Building for Tomorrow's world

NHBC's Building for Tomorrow conference series in March gave vital information on Building Regulations, customer service and other issues. Housebuilder finds out more.

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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