Time for realism
In the excitement of all the speeches by people called Brown at the Labour Party conference ? Sarah Brown, Gordon Brown, Charlie Brown, bad bad Leroy Brown etc ? you may have overlooked the most important speech of the week.
Holding our breath post Brexit
Ben Roskrow looks at the phoney war following the EU vote and argues it is too early to assess the full impact of the Brexit decision. But it is a case of "so far, so good" for most builders and the outlook may yet be favourable
Life after the Brexit vote
Ben Roskrow accepts that the industry is in for a bumpy ride following the vote for the UK to leave the EU, but the fundamentals are still strong - we need new homes, so the future remains bright
A time of change for the housing industry
Ben Roskrow says that the changes introduced over the past few months by the government are now starting to play out in the industry - and the effect was clear to see at the recent HBF Policy Conference
New homes supply won't solve our housing challenge on its own
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
Listening to the leaders
If the industry can be likened to an army - and I feel for the sake of this comment piece it can be - then the metaphorical army looks to its commanders to lead the way.
SWOT 2016: Suppliers in tune with housebuilders' SWOT views
The supply and subcontractor side of the housebuilding industry has an important role to play to help tackle the challenges ahead. Ben Roskrow focuses on what this sector sees as the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats facing the industry
SWOT 2016: Brexit Threat but fundamental Strengths remain
Housebuilder's annual industry SWOT analysis reflects the uncertainty thrown up by the vote to leave the European Union, but also underlines that the fundamentals are in place to ensure that the market stays steady in the months ahead. Ben Roskrow reports
Encouraging signs following a crazy summer
During American president Richard Nixon's visit to Beijing in 1972, the Chinese premier, Zhou Enlai, was asked about the impact of the French Revolution - which had of course taken place nearly 200 years previously.
Working like Trojans for SME success
Industry stats show it is not easy setting up a new small housebuilder in the UK - as former Banner boss Richard Werth is finding out. But he is confident of winning the battle to make his new venture - Troy Homes - a success. Ben Roskrow reports
