UK modular cannot reach its potential without government backing
Mary-Anne Bowring, ceo of Una Living, says MMC will be vital to meeting the government’s housing targets – but a sea change in attitude will be required
History tells us that an upswing is coming
Chris Gardner, ceo of Atelier, says past history suggests a sustained period of market recovery is coming
A heightened role for planning and housing ushers in an exciting future
The new government has challenges to overcome in enacting planning reform, says Julia Chowings, partner at real estate adviser Gerald Eve. But change is welcome
Phasing – building tomorrow’s ambitions today
Jonathan Nail, senior director – property development at United Trust Bank – looks at the advantages of phasing larger schemes
Fixed Price contracts versus Open Book, Net Cost
Arcadis partner Richard Jones looks at the open book, net cost contract (OBNC) model
Driving sustainable change in housebuilding
Andrew Carpenter, chief executive of the STA, explains why the current political landscape offers a unique opportunity for housing
Time to build on the green belt
If government is serious about protecting the environment, it needs to build on the green belt, argues Simon Vernon-Harcourt, design & planning director at City & Country
Avoiding the avoidable
Richard Jones, director of building consultancy at Naismiths, says proper project management is key to planning for the worst while hoping for the best
Timber all set to meet government roadmap
Donaldson Offsite ceo Alex Goodfellow looks at the aims of the government's Timber in Construction roadmap
New year sees viability pressures continue
The Levelling Up and Regeneration Act and other policies will challenge the industry this year, says Lindsay Garratt, partner at Winckworth Sherwood
