May 2021

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MMC moves

With the government continuing to push greater adoption of modern methods of construction and increased investment, is its use about to become more widespread? Suzie Mayes looks at the players, challenges and opportunities

The Interview – Fred Story and Colin Wood, Story Homes

Fred Story founded his business in 1987. He and chief operating officer Colin Wood talk to Suzie Mayes about Story Homes’ unwavering commitment to quality, growth ambitions and the next challenge - sustainable housebuilding

Next steps in innovative construction

NHBC Accepts, the service which fast tracks MMC systems for warranty, launched almost a year ago. Housebuilder talks to Richard Lankshear, NHBC’s innovation manager, about what is next and offsite trends

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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