October 2023

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Housebuilder front cover - October 2023

In this issue

The Interview - Jennie Daly, Taylor Wimpey.

External factors have made Jennie Daly’s first 18 months as Taylor Wimpey’s ceo a rollercoaster ride. She talks to Ben Roskrow about fixing planning, how TW is embracing future homes and "positive pride".

Housing Market Intelligence 2023

Brian Green, editor of the Housing Intelligence Report launched this month, introduces the Top 25 housebuilder listing with an overview of the market situation and a look at what may lie ahead.

How to act on social value.

Barbara Akinkunmi, assistant design manager at Lovell, looks at the Social Value Act introduced in 2012 and how to create long-lasting impacts for young people.

Routes to construction.

NHBC highlights the variety of opportunities within construction and the range of qualifications available to those wishing to start or progress their careers.

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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