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
