Why Dr Mad is right about planning
Stephen Byfield, managing director of communications consultancy PPS, argues that the Adam Smith Institute's call to abandon planning is the only way to tackle the housing shortage. But, he says, too many vested interests mean it is not going to happen.
The bonfire of the regulations
Two government-led groups have been formed to find ways of streamlining the complex system of Building Regulations and housing standards that challenge the viability of housebuilding. Suzie Mayes reports
The Housebuilder Awards 2012
The Housebuilder Awards 2012 Special winners' supplement.
Best regional site managers revealed
Over the past two months, the Regional Winners of NHBC's prestigious Pride in the Job Awards 2012 have been revealed at a series of events.Housebuilder looks at some of the individuals who have been put forward for the Supreme Gala Awards to be held in London in January.
Seeking out local support for new home development
A new survey of 1,000 people seeks to find out what people really think about housebuilding – and the results, says Stephen Byfield of PPS, are set to help housebuilders engage with communities and help harness local support for new residential schemes.
Annual assessment
It has been 12 months since David Cameron and Nick Clegg announced the Housing Strategy for England. How has the government been faring in its quest to boost UK housebuilding? Suzie Mayes talks to the experts.
Energy saving approaches
NHBC Foundation recently launched a report which looks at the likely performance of emerging technologies as the industry nears the zero carbon deadline. Graham Perrior, NHBC's head of standards and technical, reveals the findings.
Prevent your customers seeing red when you go green
Cary Davey of In-house Research says that customer feedback suggests housebuilders need to rethink their approach to helping new home owners operate the new technology installed in a new environmentally friendly home.
Pendulums in planning
Stephen Byfield, managing director of communications consultancy PPS, casts his eye over recent moves by and within government and marvels at the speed with which policies change.
Two sides to an interesting political experiment
The government has introduced new initiatives to try to boost housebuilding, focusing on easing the planning delays and affordable housing demands. Housebuilders hope this will work, but, as Mark Smulian reports, local authorities are by no means convinced.
