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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HMI Report a crucial tool for business planning

The 2025 Housing Market Intelligence Report will launch at the Housing Market Intelligence Conference on October 8. Suzie Mayes looks at the origins of this essential read for any one interested in housebuilding and offers a preview of this year's content

The Interview - Steve Wood, NHBC

As Steve Woods, NHBC's chief executive, prepares to retire from the business, he looks at his eight years heading the organisation, his achievements and what he has learned about housebuilding. He speaks to Suzie Mayes.

Smart water

As global demand for water rises, the NHBC Foundation's latest report looks at the countries demonstrating leadership in water management.

Optimism about government fades as new threats hit SMEs

It is all change in this years SWOT analysis as our panellists, a year into a Labour government, wait to see if a raft of positive housing initiatives will ease the path to delivering more homes. Meanwhile, new regulations and taxes are a significant Threat to smaller housebuilders. Ben Roskrow analyses 2025's SWOT results.