July/August 2016

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In this issue

Focus on CALA

We talk to CALA ceo Alan Brown

Troy Story

Spotlight on ex Banner boss Richard Werth’s new venture, Troy Homes

The Housebuilder Product Awards

A look at this year’s winners and highly commended entries

Canada drive

A trip to Toronto to look at the city’s sustainability and green agenda

Top of the world

What’s new in roofing and cladding

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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