JUNE 2021

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JUNE 2021

In this issue

That point of difference

Suzie Mayes looks at how the industry has been progressing with the diversity and inclusion agenda. It seems the pandemic may have helped rather than hindered the creation of a more diverse workforce

The Interview Lynda Shillaw, Harworth Group

Lynda Shillaw became the new ceo of land and property regeneration company Harworth Group last Autumn. She talks to Suzie Mayes about her passion for regeneration and sustainable places, her vision for the organisation and Harworth’s customers – housebuilders

Housebuilder Product Awards

The winners have been announced of this year’s Housebuilder Product Awards. We showcase those companies that have proved themselves to be the best in class for products, systems and services

Nature’s benefits

Richard Smith, NHBC’s head of standards, research and innovation, explains the key findings of the NHBC Foundation’s biodiversity report and how the housebuilding industry can work better with nature

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SWOT shows industry in turmoil

Following a trying 12 months for housebuilders, this year’s SWOT analysis exposes the desperate state of some in the industry as consumer confidence nosedives and viability issues overwhelm. Ben Roskrow reveals the many Threats and Weaknesses the industry currently faces while searching for the Strengths and Opportunities

Time to give average prices the index finger

Matt Fleming, executive chairman at the Henry Agency, is launching a new house price index. He explains why he believes it will be better than what we have now

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