November 2022

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Green partners

Chris Windle reports on how the supply industry is helping housebuilders meet their sustainability commitments in multiple aspects of the build and manufacturers’ efforts to reduce their own emissions

The Interview Stewart Lynes, Miller Homes

Stewart Lynes became chief executive of Miller Homes in March after 14 years at the business. He talks to Suzie Mayes about the journey he has seen Miller undertake, how the housebuilder has maintained the Miller family’s values and its growth plan which targets familiar regions

Busting carbon jargon

The NHBC Foundation has produced a guide to explain the often confusing language of carbon. NHBC outlines how it is helping housebuilders aid its understanding of a crucial issue

Housing market headwinds hit HMI Conference

October’s Housing Market Intelligence Conference saw speakers express the uncertainty and change the industry is experiencing as well as the rest of the UK. Ben Roskrow and Suzie Mayes report

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Industry sees Opportunity in government

The new government is very much the focus in this year’s SWOT analysis as our panellists see a period of great Opportunity ahead. There is plenty of hope but also keen awareness of the multiple Threats and challenges which could scupper the ambition to build more new homes. Ben Roskrow analyses 2024’s SWOT results.

The Interview – Trevor Dempsey, Dandara

Trevor Dempsey is ceo of Dandara’s housebuilding division, a once-small business which is becoming more national. He talks to Suzie Mayes about getting plans back on track, his inspiration behind the company’s trainee programme and holding onto quality

Raising the roof on quality

A solid roof is a key part of safeguarding any building. NHBC gives details of its roofing masterclasses which cover this crucial part of the build

A whole life commitment

Suzie Mayes finds out how the Future Homes Hub is addressing the issue of embodied carbon through its Whole Life Conventions and tool