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The latest news, features, comment and analysis of the UK housebuilding market covering policy, regulation, planning, technology, new developments and products

James Seawell

No need to compromise on roofing quality

1 May 2019 Comment

James Seawell of Marley argues that downgrading roofing specifications is a false economy

Andrew Howard

A national solution to a local challenge

1 May 2019 Comment

Andrew Howard, md of BECG, argues for a hybrid planning regime that introduces a new route to housing

Managing risk through uncertain times

1 May 2019 Comment

Richard Jones says that transparency between development partners is vital to avoid disputes

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Change coming apace for housebuilders

1 May 2019 Comment

Stewart Baseley gives his take on the myriad of issues arising from the HBF’s Policy conference

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Great strides on diversity - but gender pay gap shows much to be done

1 May 2019 Comment

HBF policy director David O’Leary looks at the latest round of mandatory gender pay gap

Ben Roskrow

The nature of targets

1 May 2019 Comment

Ben Roskrow wonders whether its time to revisit the 300,000 new homes a year target

Adrian Forbes

Third party testing is key to proven quality

5 Apr 2019 Comment

Adrian Forbes looks at the increasing importance of testing and accreditation in the construction industry

Andrew Howard

The “disrupters” must address bigger picture

5 Apr 2019 Comment

Andrew Howard argues that just “disrupting” the housing market will not deliver the homes that we need

Emma Thomas

The importance of listening to parliament’s chatter on housing

5 Apr 2019 Comment

Emma Thomas says that behind the Brexit noise there is plenty of important housing discussion underway in parliament

Niclas Staberg

Clicks and mortar – embracing the digital evolution of the property sector

5 Apr 2019 Comment

Niclas Staberg says the new homes industry needs to embrace technological change