Pushing the envelope
Iain Fairnington, technical director of A Proctor Group, looks at how the industry can improve on the building envelope with the many challenges the sector fac…
The need for flexible thinking on developer contributions
HBF executive chairman Stewart Baseley says that government proposals to change the system of developer contributions are flawed
Devolution – the changing shape of England’s political governance
James Stevens, HBF’s director for cities, looks at the effect of gradual devolution in England. Changes suggest a shift in power when it comes to housing policy
A united front against the challenges ahead
Suzie Mayes looks at the importance of moving ahead as a united front during a time of relative calm
Do we need to change the conversation around housing?
Rebecca Eatwell, Newgate managing partner, considers whether it is time to look at the housing crisis in a different way
Uncertainty in Brexit year
Arcadis partner Richard Jones looks at the factors besides Brexit that may lead to fewer, not more, homes
Mind the performance gap
Andrew Orriss, sales director of SIG Distribution, discusses the performance gap - how do we ensure that homes are built to the standards promised?
The state of Labour after the local elections
Simon Gentry, partner at Newgate, advises housebuilders to keep an eye on the political make–up of local councils following the elections
A world of fresh opportunity for new homes
Ben Roskrow sees opportunities abounding for the new homes sector
