March 2022

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Women under construction

Barbara Akinkunmi is a 25-year-old assistant design manager with the London region of Lovell. She talks about her industry experience so far and her quest to encourage more women into construction

Building for health and wellbeing

Suzie Mayes looks at how housebuilders can deliver homes and neighbourhoods that are healthy for their residents and considers how this fits with the environmental agenda

The Interview - Andrew Cornelius, Stonebond

Andrew Cornelius is ceo of Stonebond, an SME undergoing a transformation. He talks to Suzie Mayes about the company’s new partnerships direction, plans to float and his appreciation for working with the greats of the industry

Hub of apprenticeship activity

Housebuilder reports on the progress of NHBC’s bricklaying apprenticeship course at its first Training Hub and how the organisation marked National Apprenticeship Week

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Five years of the Future Homes Hub

Ed Lockhart, the Future Homes Hub’s ceo, reflects on the first five years of the organisation. Homes are more sustainable, but it is now time to work on viability

HMI sees difficult times but positive signs

October’s Housing Market Intelligence Conference saw discussion of the tough economic backdrop but with hope for the government’s recently announced equity loan scheme. Suzie Mayes reports.

The Interview – Barbara Richardson, Square Roots

Barbara Richardson has been md of Square Roots, the affordable housing arm of London Square, since its Inception in 2021. She talks to Suzie Mayes about her thorough knowledge of housing, tough operating conditions and the advantages of a developer parent.

New year, new standards

NHBC will release its new Standards at the start of 2027, featuring a new chapter on costal locations. It explains more