July/August 2014

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In this issue

Vital statistics

We visit Morris Homes' Vista to get the low down on the UK's largest zero carbon village

Aiming high

A look at the outcomes of the AIMC4 initiative which sought solutions to achieving Code level four through the fabric

Housebuilder Product Awards

a celebration of this year's winners

Blowing hot and cold

A look at the latest in heating and ventilation products

Timber time

Is timber frame providing a solution at a time of materials shortages?

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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