FEBRUARY 2018

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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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Solving the section 106 crisis

After the government’s announcements on addressing the problems in the section 106 affordable housing market, Suzie Mayes considers some of the detail and whether it will be enough

The Interview – Jon Di-Stefano, Greencore Homes

Jon Di-Stefano became ceo of sustainable housebuilder Greencore Homes in 2022, after heading the London-based, listed Telford Homes. He talks to Suzie Mayes about what drew him to a very different business, how to be ‘better than new zero’ and the SME’s big growth plans

A guide to good design

As the consultation on the updated National Design Guidance comes to a close, Suzie Mayes looks at its focus on climate and health and gauges the industry’s view

HBF Viewpoint

The housing minister says the government can reach its housing goal. But, says Laura Markus, HBF’s policy and external affairs manager, without help to support first time buyers, this is unlikely to be the reality