October 2023

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Housebuilder front cover - October 2023

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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Industry sees Opportunity in government

The new government is very much the focus in this year’s SWOT analysis as our panellists see a period of great Opportunity ahead. There is plenty of hope but also keen awareness of the multiple Threats and challenges which could scupper the ambition to build more new homes. Ben Roskrow analyses 2024’s SWOT results.

The Interview – Trevor Dempsey, Dandara

Trevor Dempsey is ceo of Dandara’s housebuilding division, a once-small business which is becoming more national. He talks to Suzie Mayes about getting plans back on track, his inspiration behind the company’s trainee programme and holding onto quality

Raising the roof on quality

A solid roof is a key part of safeguarding any building. NHBC gives details of its roofing masterclasses which cover this crucial part of the build

A whole life commitment

Suzie Mayes finds out how the Future Homes Hub is addressing the issue of embodied carbon through its Whole Life Conventions and tool