February 2020

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February 2020

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The Year Ahead

The year 2020 has begun with a sense of clarity. But what are the industry's hopes and predictions for the next 12 months? Suzie Mayes finds out

The Interview - Marcus Hawley, Blackswan Properties

Marcus Hawley established Blackswan Properties in response to the "old boys' club of real estate". He talks to Suzie Mayes about changing the face of rental, restoring old properties and becoming a bigger player in Birmingham

Pride in sites

The UK's' best site managers were recently celebrated at NHBC's Pride in the Job 2019 Supreme Awards in London. Housebuilder reports on the winners and why they have joined the elite

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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