Skilled workforce needed to build quality homes
HBF executive chairman Stewart Baseley finds that in discussions with senior industry figures about increasing capacity and customer service, a shortage of qualified people is the biggest issue. The industry is striving to address this
Lies, damned lies and statistics
To judge whether we are on track to meet the government's 1 million housebuilding target, we need accurate statistics. The current situation is far from satisfactory, argues John Stewart
Burying Affordable Rent, not praising it
Like Mark Antony, Montague chose his words carefully when he spoke of the government, mindful no doubt that this is the new dynamic
New homes supply won't solve our housing challenge on its own
<p>There are timely reminders that the housing crisis will not be solved by the UK private sector housebuilding industry alone. Ben Roskrow argues that everyone has a role to play </p>
Developing emotional intelligence for Gen Z
Mark Waine, HR director at Tamdown, gives his thoughts on what the employees of the future want from their careers and asks whether we are ready for - or even aware of - what lies in store for us
A new delivery model for PRS
Richard Jones, head of residential at Arcadis, says that the government focus on registered providers could be the catalyst for a new housing delivery model
Life in the superfast lane
Encouraged by the prime minister himself, the HBF has formed a new deal with Openreach to help bring superfast broadband to new home developments, says HBF executive chairman Stewart Baseley
Delivering the PM's 1 million housing target
With a fair economic wind, the industry should be able to achieve the prime minister's 1 million housing target by 2020, provided we solve a number of major barriers to supply, particularly industry skills and local authority planning resources, says John Stewart
New reviews illuminate the housing debate
This month sees the launch of the Redfern Review into the decline of home ownership
Aiming for excellence
Mark Barnes, technical director at independent provider of utilities connections TriConnex, examines the nature of excellence - from art, through architecture to cuisine - and its relevance as his company strives to reach what is an ever moving target
