Are we at a tipping point?
Arcadis partner Richard Jones considers the five key elements that will determine the direction of the economy and the residential market in the next few months
The fight to “keep in control"
BECG managing director Andrew Howard assesses whether the government’s radical planning reform can survive opposition from its own party
Seeking an adaptable marketing strategy
Georgie Frampton, account director at Aylesworth Fleming, says housebuilders must be proactive, responsive, and able to flex with the economic situation
Using the recovery to close the skills gap
The government’s Coronavirus Recovery campaign offers a vital opportunity to close the skills gap says David Hall of British Gypsum
The impact of Covid on public consultation
Sarah Stone, director at social value agency Samtaler, reminds developers that public consultation should be about meaningful community conversation
Algorithm of the night: the housing numbers meltdown
Paul Smith of the Strategic Land Group takes a look at the algorithm devised to calculate local authority housing numbers
Design – stirred but not totally shaken
Ben Roskrow wonders if new home design will change significantly post-Covid
Diversity and Inclusivity – the many benefits to the industry
Emma Ramell, policy and public affairs manager at HBF, says the argument for increased diversity and inclusivity in the industry is not just a moral one
A radical planning white paper
Arcadis partner Richard Jones gives his take on the government’s radical new proposals for the planning system
Now is the time for timber
Andrew Orriss from the Time for Timber campaign argues that a radically new approach to construction is needed if we are to meet carbon net zero by 2050
