April 2016

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In this issue

The Nottingham H.O.U.S.E

We review St Gobain’s showcase of zero carbon technology

(Lewis) Conference calls

Housing minister Brandon Lewis laid down a challenge for the industry at a lively HBF Policy conference

Having a mayor

We look at the housing policies of the candidates for London mayor

The Housebuilder interview

We meet Colin Cole, ceo of the fast growing Lioncourt Homes

Kitchen capers

A look at the appliances and furniture lighting up new home kitchens

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Policy Conference captures hurdles to homes target

The HBF Policy Conference saw the housing secretary send a “call to arms” to industry to get building while other speakers detailed the numerous obstacles to this. Suzie Mayes reports

The Interview – Dave Smith & Matt Vincent, Spitfire Homes

Dave Smith became managing director of Spitfire Homes in 2025, with Matt Vincent operations director since 2024. They talk to Suzie Mayes about offering high quality homes in different markets, changes to the company and moving from being an SME to a more regionalised business

Celebrating social value

Julie Baker, Keepmoat North West’s social value manager, was crowned 2025’s Housebuilder Star for her commitment to helping young people. Suzie Mayes discovers why Baker’s background motivated her and takes a look at how other housebuilders approach social value

Crafting a career in construction

NHBC explores the various routes into housebuilding and the training it delivers to help resolve the skills shortage and retain talent