May 2023

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The Interview - Mark White, Bargate Homes

Mark White became md of Bargate Homes in 2021 after joining the SME at its inception. He talks to Suzie Mayes about customers, Help to Buy and why he is keeping housebuilding local.

How to thrive on BHG

Adam Ralph of Greenbelt Group states the case for adopting onsite biodiversity solutions that deliver long term stewardship right now.

Getting ready for net zero

Suzie Mayes reports on how housebuilders are preparing for the Future Homes Standard in two years and some of the issues to overcome.

Green supply

Chris Windle looks at the manufacturers helping housebuilders gear up for net zero ready homes and other elements of the environmental agenda.

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The Interview – Robert Barton, Tarn Homes

Robert Barton is group md of a new housebuilder aimed at delivering homes “the way they should be”. He talks to Suzie Mayes about improving what you have, different tenures and being braver

New Town lowdown

Mark Smulian considers what is known so far about the government’s New Towns programme, what the industry thinks and the lessons that should be learned from the previous wave of new settlements

Going Beyond

NHBC reports from its inaugural event, BEYOND ’25 LIVE, held in Coventry. It was a day of insightful speakers, demonstrations and other activities to highlight the sector’s issues and opportunities

HBF Policy Conference

The HBF Policy Conference in London addressed the many challenges the industry still faces despite the government’s pro-housebuilding stance. Suzie Mayes reports