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The latest news, features, comment and analysis of the UK housebuilding market covering policy, regulation, planning, technology, new developments and products

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Early adopters in the net zero challenge

April 6, 2022 Comment

Changes to Building Regulations are challenging the industry but the sector is clearly preparing, says Ben Roskrow

Ibrahim Imam

What housebuilders can learn from the healthcare sector

March 30, 2022 Comment

Ibrahim Imam of PlanRadar looks at the use of digital strategies in the healthcare sector and argues that housebuilding can learn from this

Lee Chambers

Busting myths on net zero

March 25, 2022 Comment

Lee Chambers, chief commercial officer of the Active Building Centre, says that industry misconceptions should not get in the way of reaching net zero

Colin Brown

What now for planning?

March 11, 2022 Comment

Colin Brown, head of planning & development at Carter Jonas, looks at the implications of the end of the Planning Bill

Kelly Bream

We need to put people at the heart of green goals

March 10, 2022 Comment

Kelly Bream, chief operating officer at Navana Property Group, says that thinking in more human terms will help developers meet green travel goals

Rob Kendal

Agile working in construction

March 2, 2022 Comment

Rob Kendal, managing director of Tamdown, considers how working patterns have changed for the good and why we should embrace it

Richard Jones

Levelling up through regeneration

March 2, 2022 Comment

The government is focusing on regeneration in its drive to level up, says Arcadis partner Richard Jones

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Engaging with government on key issues

March 2, 2022 Comment

HBF executive chairman Stewart Baseley sums up the challenges housebuilders face and hopes the government will work with the industry on these vital issues

Bridging the gap

March 2, 2022 Comment

Barbara Akinkunmi, a 25-year-old assistant design manager with the London region of Lovell, talks about her industry experience so far

Ben Roskrow

Role models can boost industry talent pool

March 2, 2022 Comment

Ben Roskrow looks at the importance of role models in a changing industry