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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Easing the path for SMEs?

Suzie Mayes finds out what SME housebuilders think of the recently announced measures to support their operations. The moves are generally welcome but there are other challenges to overcome

Homes for Ukraine

Ukraine’s Housing for IDP charity is converting old buildings into homes for displaced families. Suzie Mayes finds out more

The Interview – Geoff Potton, Sigma Homes

Geoff Potton, founder and ceo of West-Sussex based Sigma Homes, talks to Suzie Mayes about the company’s decision to halt housebuilding against a harsh landscape for SMEs

Quality under pressure

NHBC Foundation’s latest report considers how housebuilders can maintain quality while working to the government's ambitious homes target