June 2025

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Mind the skills gap

Suzie Mayes looks at what the industry is doing to attract talent and retain its workforce as the government ramps up its demands for more homes

The Interview – Graham Prothero, Gleeson

Graham Prothero has been ceo of Gleeson, the low-cost housebuilder and strategic land specialist, since January 2023. He talks to Suzie Mayes about the changes he has made since becoming boss, the housing division’s medium-term strategy and why the business has entered into partnerships work

Housebuilder Product Awards 2025

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

The Brain Game 2025 - in pictures

This year, the Housebuilder Brain Game raised an extraordinary £288,000 as part of a black-tie, celebrity hosted quiz. Housebuilder celebrates the highlights

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Solving the section 106 crisis

After the government’s announcements on addressing the problems in the section 106 affordable housing market, Suzie Mayes considers some of the detail and whether it will be enough

The Interview – Jon Di-Stefano, Greencore Homes

Jon Di-Stefano became ceo of sustainable housebuilder Greencore Homes in 2022, after heading the London-based, listed Telford Homes. He talks to Suzie Mayes about what drew him to a very different business, how to be ‘better than new zero’ and the SME’s big growth plans

A guide to good design

As the consultation on the updated National Design Guidance comes to a close, Suzie Mayes looks at its focus on climate and health and gauges the industry’s view

HBF Viewpoint

The housing minister says the government can reach its housing goal. But, says Laura Markus, HBF’s policy and external affairs manager, without help to support first time buyers, this is unlikely to be the reality