February 2022

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In this issue

The big issues

Suzie Mayes looks at the key challenges facing the industry over the next 12 months and how the sector is responding

The Interview – John Anderson, Allison Group

John Anderson is ceo of Allison Group, the former Larkfleet homes business. He talks to Suzie Mayes about an exciting 18 months which have seen the sale of the company and the housebuilder beginning a growth journey, for the benefit of Anderson and his team

Future building

NHBC’s Building for tomorrow conference series returns to live audiences this spring. Housebuilder gets the lowdown on an immersive event set to provide crucial information on the Future Homes Standard and other topics

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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