March 2022

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Women under construction

Barbara Akinkunmi is a 25-year-old assistant design manager with the London region of Lovell. She talks about her industry experience so far and her quest to encourage more women into construction

Building for health and wellbeing

Suzie Mayes looks at how housebuilders can deliver homes and neighbourhoods that are healthy for their residents and considers how this fits with the environmental agenda

The Interview - Andrew Cornelius, Stonebond

Andrew Cornelius is ceo of Stonebond, an SME undergoing a transformation. He talks to Suzie Mayes about the company’s new partnerships direction, plans to float and his appreciation for working with the greats of the industry

Hub of apprenticeship activity

Housebuilder reports on the progress of NHBC’s bricklaying apprenticeship course at its first Training Hub and how the organisation marked National Apprenticeship Week

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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