June 2022

In this issue

The Interview - Peter Barlow, Wain Homes

Peter Barlow joined Wain Homes 32 years ago, working his way up to ceo. He talks to Suzie Mayes about steady career progression, the company's growth plans and marking its 50th anniversary

Housebuilder Product Awards

The winners have been announced of the year's Housebuilder Product Awards. We showcase those companies that have proved themselves to be the best in class for products, systems and services

Policy Conference returns to talk change

Suzie Mayes reports on last month's HBF Policy Conference, with speakers discussing new relationships with government and other challenges

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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