Industry showing the way on low carbon
It is Awards time here. As this edition of Housebuilder lands on your doorstep we will be handing out the Housebuilder Product Awards at Edgbaston cricket ground while this month the judges also assembled to decide on the Housebuilder Awards.
On your marks, get set...
All housebuilders – big and small – have a part to play in tackling the UK’s muchpublicised housing shortfall. Andrew Orriss, head of business development at SIG360, examines some of the challenges they currently face
Get set for a LibLab coalition
Stephen Byfield, managing director of communications consultancy PPS, reckons that despite the economic recovery, UKIP and electoral boundaries will prevent a Tory win next year and usher in a LibLab pact
No place for local dwelling performance standards
There is no justification for special dwelling performance standards at the local authority level. John Stewart argues that ministerial acceptance of local standards for water, access, space and possibly security will increase the regulatory burden and damage housing output
Recovery under the spotlight
Housebuilding continues to lead the news agenda, but now it is the threat of an "overheated" housing market that sits under the spotlight.
Recovery under the spotlight
<p>Bank of England Mark Carney's comments have sparked a debate about Help to Buy. The government needs to hold its nerve, says Suzie Mayes </p>
New standards to improve roof security
The code of practice for slating and tiling, BS5534, is being revised this year. Paul Reed, Marley Eternit's sales and marketing director, believes the changes are an important step in reducing potential roof damage and claims
Filling the gap on housing numbers
Richard Jones, group head of regeneration and growth at EC Harris, looks at the perceived shortfall in new homes provision and the options for filling the gap
De-bunking the landbank myth
HBF executive chairman Stewart Baseley looks at claims that the industry is hoarding land and highlights the mass of evidence against the landbanking claims
Planning reforms key to plan-led delivery
The plan-led system has restricted land and housing supply and significantly altered the shape of the industry, argues John Stewart. The new government in May 2015 must build on the coalition’s planning reforms if home building is to recover
