June 2024

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HBF Viewpoint

James Stevens, HBF’s director for cities, addresses the implication of the recent mayoral elections in which Labour won 11 of the 12 polls. Could this mean the return of spatial planning?

The Brain Game 2024 – in pictures

This year, the Housebuilder Brain Game raised more than £260,000 as part of a fun packed, celebrity filled night. Housebuilder celebrates the highlights.

The Interview Charlotte Edwards, Dennis Edwards Homes

Charlotte Edwards, ceo of Dennis Edwards Homes, took over the SME after the deaths of her father and brother. She talks to Suzie Mayes about overcoming tragedy, becoming a housebuilding expert and empowering others.

Housebuilder Product Awards 2024

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

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Industry sees Opportunity in government

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