SME housebuilder Troy Homes was launched in 2015 by former Banner Homes FD and CEO Richard Werth. Here Richard gives Gerard a very personal and detailed insight into the building blocks of his 30-year career in the industry that have allowed him to start Troy Homes from scratch and nurture what he calls a team business. He explains the intricacies of building the right team for future growth, how to cope with the frustrations of the planning system, navigating the financial assault course of setting up and running an SME house builder in today’s market and shares his hopes for the future of the business and the industry.