November 2020

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The Top 25 Housebuidlers

This year's Housing Market Intelligence report will be published in digital format at the online Housing Market Intelligence conference on Monday November 16. HMI report editor Brian Green gives a taste of the findings of the report and reveals this years Top 25 housebuilders

The Interview - Mark booth, Hayfield

Mark Booth is md of Hayfield which in just three years has made its mark, winning awards and making sure customer comes first. He talks to Suzie Mayes about growth, the pandemic and feeling confident about his product

Taking virtual pride

Covid-19 has taken events online, including NHBC's Pride in the Job Regional Awards. Housebuilder discovers how the events team celebrated the latest heats' winners and the challenges it faced in going digital

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HMI Report a crucial tool for business planning

The 2025 Housing Market Intelligence Report will launch at the Housing Market Intelligence Conference on October 8. Suzie Mayes looks at the origins of this essential read for any one interested in housebuilding and offers a preview of this year's content

The Interview - Steve Wood, NHBC

As Steve Woods, NHBC's chief executive, prepares to retire from the business, he looks at his eight years heading the organisation, his achievements and what he has learned about housebuilding. He speaks to Suzie Mayes.

Smart water

As global demand for water rises, the NHBC Foundation's latest report looks at the countries demonstrating leadership in water management.

Optimism about government fades as new threats hit SMEs

It is all change in this years SWOT analysis as our panellists, a year into a Labour government, wait to see if a raft of positive housing initiatives will ease the path to delivering more homes. Meanwhile, new regulations and taxes are a significant Threat to smaller housebuilders. Ben Roskrow analyses 2025's SWOT results.