June 2019

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Steps to better mental health

Ben Roskrow talks to Lighthouse Charity chairman Bill Hill about the mental health crisis the industry faces and what we can do to encourage better mental health for our colleagues and ourselves

The Interview - Joanne Casey, Mactaggart & Mickel Homes England

In January, Joanne Casey was appointed the first md of Mactaggart & Mickel's Homes England division. She talks to Suzie Mayes about her plan to achieve widespread awareness of the Scottish housebuilder down south, diversity and busy work schedules

The Housebuilder Brain Game - in pictures

Anderson was declared Brain Game winner as the industry raised £360,000 for Marie Curie at the annual celebrity-hosted quiz night. Housebuilder reports

Housebuilder Product Awards 2019

The winners have been announced of this years Housebuilder Product Awards. We showcase the winning companies, whose triumphs will be celebrated at a special lunch

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The Interview – Paul Turner, NHBC

After his first year as chief executive of NHBC, Paul Turner talks to Ben Roskrow about his plans to ensure the 90-year-old business is still around in another 90 years, supporting customers and consumers

HBF Viewpoint

Catherine Williams, HBF’s planning director, welcomes the publication of the National Planning Policy Framework. But certain changes since the draft version have weakened the intended “rules-based” approach. And SMEs are not as supported as they could be