December 2019 / January 2020

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The Oxford-Cambridge Arc challenge

Mark Smulian reports on the debates surrounding a potential development corporation to deliver the homes, offices and infrastructure needed for the Oxford-Cambridge Arc

Excellent infrastructure

Phillip Lyons, chief executive, housebuilding, at Countryside, looks at the crucial role that infrastructure - delivered in consultation with the community - should play in delivering first class developments

The Interview - Innes Smith, Springfield Properties

Innes Smith, ceo of Springfield Properties, is very proud of the Scottish housebuilder's product. He talks to Suzie Mayes about life as a listed company, the importance of keeping a customer focus and making homes as green as possible

Star turn

Roger Morton, performance director of Bovis Homes, is winner of the inaugural Housebuilder Star Award, recognising those who have gone over and above what is expected in their role. He talks to Suzie Mayes

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New rules of planning

The government is consulting on the revamped NPPF which takes a “rulesbased” approach to planning. Suzie Mayes looks at the key features and what the industry thinks of them

Planning and Infrastructure Act goes live

The Planning and Infrastructure Act became law in December, with a promise to significantly speed up home building. Suzie Mayes finds out if the sector is convinced

The Interview – Tim Grey, Llanmoor Homes

Tim Grey, sales director of South Wales-based Llanmoor Homes, talks to Suzie Mayes about his long service to the family business, how his father has inspired him and his plans for the SME which is thriving in a tough environment

Proud builders

NHBC celebrated the Supreme winners and runners up of its long-running Pride in the Job Awards in January. Housebuilder reveals the best UK site managers of 2025 and why the competition is so important