October 2023

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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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Solving the section 106 crisis

After the government’s announcements on addressing the problems in the section 106 affordable housing market, Suzie Mayes considers some of the detail and whether it will be enough

The Interview – Jon Di-Stefano, Greencore Homes

Jon Di-Stefano became ceo of sustainable housebuilder Greencore Homes in 2022, after heading the London-based, listed Telford Homes. He talks to Suzie Mayes about what drew him to a very different business, how to be ‘better than new zero’ and the SME’s big growth plans

A guide to good design

As the consultation on the updated National Design Guidance comes to a close, Suzie Mayes looks at its focus on climate and health and gauges the industry’s view

HBF Viewpoint

The housing minister says the government can reach its housing goal. But, says Laura Markus, HBF’s policy and external affairs manager, without help to support first time buyers, this is unlikely to be the reality