September 2023

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September 2023

In this issue

Swot 2023

Ben Roskrow looks at the results of the Housebuilder SWOT survey and notes the cry for help coming from the industry’s SMEs in these tough times

The Interview – Andy Hill, Hill Group

Andy Hill, who was awarded an OBE for services to affordable housing this year, talks to Suzie Mayes about motivation, modern methods of construction and determination in the face of challenges

Leveraging the levy

NHBC looks at how collaboration through the Apprenticeship Levy can help apprentices start their careers while helping ease the skills shortage

HBF Viewpoint

Emma Ramell, HBF head of policy and external affairs, looks at new research which suggests there is a quiet majority that supports new housing. This could be a key issue at next year’s general election

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All about AI

Suzie Mayes looks at the effect AI could have on the industry and how housebuilders are embracing it

The Future Homes Hub: Then and now

As Jennie Daly, chief executive of Taylor Wimpey, becomes chair of the Future Homes Hub, she looks ahead to the Hub's upcoming challenges and how the Hub will meet them, while her predecessor, David Thomas, Barratt Redrow’s group ceo, looks back at what it has achieved so far

The Interview – Joe Marshall, Sovereign Network Group

Joe Marshall has been Sovereign Network Group’s chief investment and development officer since last November. He talks to Suzie Mayes about how he has put his stamp on the role, purchasing section 106 housing and the importance of the company’s Homes and Place Standard to the industry

Delivering quality housing

Following the announcement of its Pride in the Job Quality Award winners, NHBC details the process of the long-running competition and what it means to site managers