March 2024

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In this issue

Industry mostly welcomes CMA report.

In late February, the Competition and Markets Authority published the results of its year-long study into housebuilding. Housebuilder looks at some of the conclusions and gets the industry’s reaction.

The state of play for small housebuilders.

The recent State of Play report confirms that conditions for SME housebuilders are tougher than ever. Chris Windle talks to smaller companies about the challenges they face and what they would like to see the government do to help.

The Interview

Spencer McCarthy, Churchill Retirement Living. Spencer McCarthy, ceo and chairman of Churchill Retirement Living, talks to Suzie Mayes about 30 years of fronting a firm, the challenges the business has endured since Brexit and how he is continuing to support older buyers.

Regional Builder Hub to offer lifeline to SMEs

Ben Bolgar, the King’s Foundation’s executive director, and Edwin de Silva, secretariat for the APPG for SME housebuilders, are seeking to turn around the fortunes of SME housebuilders through the creation of a Regional Builder Hub initiative. Housebuilder finds out more.

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Mind the skills gap

Suzie Mayes looks at what the industry is doing to attract talent and retain its workforce as the government ramps up its demands for more homes

The Interview – Graham Prothero, Gleeson

Graham Prothero has been ceo of Gleeson, the low-cost housebuilder and strategic land specialist, since January 2023. He talks to Suzie Mayes about the changes he has made since becoming boss, the housing division’s medium-term strategy and why the business has entered into partnerships work

Housebuilder Product Awards 2025

The winners have been announced of this year’s Housebuilder Product Awards. We showcase those companies that have proved themselves best in class for products, systems and services

The Brain Game 2025 - in pictures

This year, the Housebuilder Brain Game raised an extraordinary £288,000 as part of a black-tie, celebrity hosted quiz. Housebuilder celebrates the highlights