June 2019

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Steps to better mental health

Ben Roskrow talks to Lighthouse Charity chairman Bill Hill about the mental health crisis the industry faces and what we can do to encourage better mental health for our colleagues and ourselves

The Interview - Joanne Casey, Mactaggart & Mickel Homes England

In January, Joanne Casey was appointed the first md of Mactaggart & Mickel's Homes England division. She talks to Suzie Mayes about her plan to achieve widespread awareness of the Scottish housebuilder down south, diversity and busy work schedules

The Housebuilder Brain Game - in pictures

Anderson was declared Brain Game winner as the industry raised £360,000 for Marie Curie at the annual celebrity-hosted quiz night. Housebuilder reports

Housebuilder Product Awards 2019

The winners have been announced of this years Housebuilder Product Awards. We showcase the winning companies, whose triumphs will be celebrated at a special lunch

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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