December 2022 / January 2023

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In this issue

The Interview - Dr Ed Gladman, Adlington Retirement Living

Dr Ed Gladman left the healthcare industry in 2017 to head Adlington Retirement Living, an integrated retirement communities operator. He talks to Suzie Mayes about his growth plans, challenges to building more retirement homes and why being part of this sector is so worthwhile

Looking ahead to a difficult year

After a turbulent 2022, Suzie Mayes asks the industry for its hopes and predictions for 2023 and views of the issues it faces

Embracing tomorrow’s challenges

NHBC’s Building for Tomorrow series is back in March, set to update the industry on key topics including the road to net zero and the New Homes Quality Code. It explains more

The Housebuilder Awards 2022

The housebuilding industry came together in London to celebrate the best in class at the Housebuilder Awards. Housebuilder reports

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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