FEBRUARY 2018

In this issue

The Year Ahead

After an eventful 2017, Suzie Mayes seeks the industry's views on what to expect - as well as hope for - over the next 12 months. With the spotlight on the sector, there are both challenges and opportunities

The Interview - Helen Moore, City & Country

Helen Moore joined heritage developer City & Country in 2010. The md talks about the unique challenges and rewards of restoring historic buildings and the company's future plans

The Housebuilder Mountain Marathon 2018

Taylor Wimpey ceo Pete Redfern talks about a new charity event for the industry which will challenge participants while raising funds for a worthy cause

Site manager supreme

Four site managers have been crowned the UK's Supreme Winners at the NHBC's Pride in the Job Awards 2017

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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