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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SWOT shows industry in turmoil

Following a trying 12 months for housebuilders, this year’s SWOT analysis exposes the desperate state of some in the industry as consumer confidence nosedives and viability issues overwhelm. Ben Roskrow reveals the many Threats and Weaknesses the industry currently faces while searching for the Strengths and Opportunities

Time to give average prices the index finger

Matt Fleming, executive chairman at the Henry Agency, is launching a new house price index. He explains why he believes it will be better than what we have now

The Interview – Paul Turner, NHBC

After his first year as chief executive of NHBC, Paul Turner talks to Ben Roskrow about his plans to ensure the 90-year-old business is still around in another 90 years, supporting customers and consumers

HBF Viewpoint

Catherine Williams, HBF’s planning director, welcomes the publication of the National Planning Policy Framework. But certain changes since the draft version have weakened the intended “rules-based” approach. And SMEs are not as supported as they could be