April 2023

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The burden of regulation

The government's upcoming environmental regulations and current mitigations are in the name of ecology but have cost and supply implications for housebuilders. Suzie Mayes talks to the industry.

The Interview - Peter Blades, Deanfield Homes

Peter Blades founded Deanfield Homes after years of working for larger housebuilders. He talks to Suzie Mayes about putting an SME spin on what he has learned, standard house types and keeping promises.

Building for Tomorrow's world

NHBC's Building for Tomorrow conference series in March gave vital information on Building Regulations, customer service and other issues. Housebuilder finds out more.

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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