FEBRUARY 2021

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In this issue

The Interview – Keith Carnegie, Vistry Housebuilding

Keith Carnegie became ceo of the new Vistry Housebuilding division last summer. He speaks to Suzie Mayes about different company cultures, what he has learned from the pandemic and why a bit of understanding goes a long way

Looking back on a tough year

NHBC commercial director David Campbell reflects on an extraordinary year – his first at the organisation – and what 2021 may have in store

Finance and mortgage market

With the pandemic continuing and certain initiatives changing, Steve Menary reports on the development finance and mortgage markets

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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