FEBRUARY 2018

In this issue

The Year Ahead

After an eventful 2017, Suzie Mayes seeks the industry's views on what to expect - as well as hope for - over the next 12 months. With the spotlight on the sector, there are both challenges and opportunities

The Interview - Helen Moore, City & Country

Helen Moore joined heritage developer City & Country in 2010. The md talks about the unique challenges and rewards of restoring historic buildings and the company's future plans

The Housebuilder Mountain Marathon 2018

Taylor Wimpey ceo Pete Redfern talks about a new charity event for the industry which will challenge participants while raising funds for a worthy cause

Site manager supreme

Four site managers have been crowned the UK's Supreme Winners at the NHBC's Pride in the Job Awards 2017

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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