June 2015

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In this issue

Nice couple moving in

The housebuilding industry’s reaction to the Conservative victory

Chuckles for charity

The Chuckle Brothers help the industry hit a million at the Housebuilder Marie Curie Brain Game

The unlovely bones

What do you do when archaeological digs or rare fauna are found on your site?

Lucent Group

We talk to Charles Flynn, ceo of strategic land developer Lucent

Cracking up

NHBC has a new campaign to raise standards in foundation design and construction

Chilling out

A look at the latest in the heating and ventilation market

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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