May 2015

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In this issue

The Pete Redfern interview

Taylor Wimpey’s ceo on business principles, volume growth and industry innovation

Housing Standards Review

Our look at what it means for the industry

Stannington Park

Bellway’s redevelopment of a hospital site in Northumberland

Managing agents

It is essential to appoint managing agents early on mixed use schemes says surveyor Lee Baron

Home security

A review of the products helping to make new homes safe and secure

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The Interview – Adrian Watts, Croudace Homes

Adrian Watts, ceo of Croudace Homes, talks to Suzie Mayes about learning from his predecessor Russell Denness, going for growth and the trust the family business places in him.

Women under construction

The industry marked Women in Construction Week in March. We look at the women working across the range of roles in housebuilding and ask about their experiences in a male-biased sector

BNG: One year on

Suzie Mayes looks at the challenges and successes of mandatory biodiversity net gain, 12 months after the legislation was implemented for all sites

Pride in best practice

NHBC’s Pride in the Job Best Practice Seminars will be held at venues around the country this year after a successful debut in 2024. They are a chance to discover how to become a winning site manager