Andrew Howard

Andrew Howard

Managing director, BECG

The “disrupters” must address bigger picture

5 Apr 2019

Andrew Howard argues that just “disrupting” the housing market will not deliver the homes that we need

A national solution to a local challenge

1 May 2019

Andrew Howard, md of BECG, argues for a hybrid planning regime that introduces a new route to housing

Social change demands housing innovation

5 Jun 2019

Changing attitudes and new family forms require innovative thinking on new homes, says Andrew Howard

Taking the “p” out of planning

6 Nov 2019

Andrew Howard of BECG argues for the introduction of regional inspectorates to take the local politics out of planning

No going back

4 Jun 2020

BECG md Andrew Howard says that planning will not be the same again following the crisis-inspired switch to online

Time to prioritise retirement living

8 Jul 2020

BECG md Andrew Howard says that retirement communities have fared well in the pandemic – now is the time to prioritise their provision in the future

Tory councillors’ planning white paper concerns

8 Oct 2020

Andrew Howard looks at the results of BECG's poll of councillors’ attitudes to the new planning white paper

The fight to “keep in control"

4 Nov 2020

BECG managing director Andrew Howard assesses whether the government’s radical planning reform can survive opposition from its own party

Communications takeaways for 2021

4 Dec 2020

BECG managing director Andrew Howard reflects on communication strategies for 2021

Social value – the carrot or the stick?

7 Apr 2021

BECG md Andrew Howard argues that embracing social value could minimise community opposition to development