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Latest Issue : Dec/Jan 2025

The December/January issue of Housebuilder & Developer includes our regular ‘product round-ups’ which, as always, showcase the latest exciting and innovative products available.

Features in this issue include:

  • NAVIGATING THE PLANNING REFORMS
    The key changes that will be needed to hit Labour’s 1.5 million new homes goal. See page 14…
  • MAKING A FRESH START
    Setting a new standard for healthy, high quality affordable housing. See page 42…
  • BUILDING FABRIC | ELEVATED EXPECTATIONS
    Lee Bucknall of James Hardie looks to a ‘transformed’ industry in 2025 and beyond, and how the cladding sector is responding to the challenges. See page 55…
  • FINANCE, INSURANCE & SOFTWARE | BUILDING CONFIDENCE
    Peter Richardson of Build-Zone provides insight into structural defects insurance policies, what they are, what they cover, and which features you need to assess. See page 61…
  • GROUNDWORKS | POWERING UP HOMES’ WATER PRESSURE
    Mark Ayckbourn of Stuart Turner highlights key considerations around low water pressure for new builds, and explores effective methods and technology to improve performance. See page 63...
  • HEATING, VENTILATION & SERVICES | FUTUREPROOFING HOMES MEANS HEAT PUMPS
    Neil Thompson of Ideal Heating explores why heat pumps are critical for futureproofing new homes on the journey to net zero. See page 65…
  • MODERN METHODS OF CONSTRUCTION | THE OFFSITE KEYS TO THE FUTURE HOMES STANDARD
    Will Frost from Saint-Gobain Off-Site Solutions asserts that the Future Homes Standard offers developers a chance to prioritise long-term benefits over short-term cost savings. See page 71…
  • UTILITIES & SERVICES | THE QUESTIONS TO ASK BEFORE YOU PICK AN EV CHARGING SOLUTION
    In June 2023, Part S made EV chargers compulsory in all new builds and major renovation projects, raising key challenges, as Charlotte Stowe of Zaptec explains. See page 73…

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