May 2023

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In this issue

The Interview - Mark White, Bargate Homes

Mark White became md of Bargate Homes in 2021 after joining the SME at its inception. He talks to Suzie Mayes about customers, Help to Buy and why he is keeping housebuilding local.

How to thrive on BHG

Adam Ralph of Greenbelt Group states the case for adopting onsite biodiversity solutions that deliver long term stewardship right now.

Getting ready for net zero

Suzie Mayes reports on how housebuilders are preparing for the Future Homes Standard in two years and some of the issues to overcome.

Green supply

Chris Windle looks at the manufacturers helping housebuilders gear up for net zero ready homes and other elements of the environmental agenda.

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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