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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The Interview – Matthew Pratt, McCarthy & Stone

In January, Matthew Pratt became ceo of retirement housebuilder McCarthy & Stone after heading Redrow Homes. He talks to Suzie Mayes about the changing later living market, reclaiming the McStone brand and the company being more than just a developer

HBF Viewpoint

Now that the government has acknowledged it will not reach its housing target, Emma Ramell, HBF’s director of external affairs, says there is a chance for industry to make its case

Housing Market Intelligence 2026

The Housing Market Intelligence Report will be launched at this year’s Housing Market Intelligence Conference in London on October 7. HMI report editor Brian Green gives a taste of the findings of the report and reveals this year’s Top 25 housebuilder

Benefits of brownfield

As sponsor of the Brownfield Awards, NHBC explains the advantages of building on brownfield and its role