September 2022

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SWOT shows resilience in a sea of challenges

This year’s SWOT analysis – featuring the views of an expert panel – reveals that the industry is faced with a wide range of Threats. But, as Ben Roskrow reports, resilience and adaptability are to the fore to face down these challenges

Grid space at a premium

Following the news that a lack of additional electrical capacity has effectively paused housebuilding in west London, Suzie Mayes asks the industry what it is experiencing as the country transitions to electric

Quality training

NHBC can now offer housebuilders a range of training. Head of commercial services Darryl Stewart talks to Suzie Mayes about how the business can help the industry

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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