June 2017

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In this issue

Super Stars

A focus on Britain’s fastest growing private housebuilders

The one and only

Chesney Hawkes tops off a fabulous charity night for the industry at the Housebuilder Marie Curie Brain Game

Linea Homes

We talk to the boss of an up and coming London developer

House type survey

Glenigan’s latest analysis of who is building what and where

Outdoorsy types

What are the fashions and fads in products for external spaces at new developments?

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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