Longer term thinking needed on planning
If the government wants to level up and provide much needed housing, it must take a long term, top-down approach, says Leaders Romans Group's Ian Barnett
Hydrogen homes: decarbonising domestic energy
Dr Torill Bigg of Tunley Engineering looks at the pros and cons of replacing current gas heating with hydrogen
The Investment Partnership engagement model
Arcadis partner Richard Jones looks at the Investment Partnership model which focuses on outcome rather than process
Industry needs stability in difficult times ahead
HBF executive chairman Stewart Baseley calls for an end to “chaotic policy” to help the industry through a challenging year ahead
Our ageing workforce requires evolution
Barbara Akinkunmi, assistant design manager at Lovell, says the industry needs to woo a younger and more diverse workforce
Making the case for a Budget to boost building
HBF's Emma Ramell looks at HBF’s Budget submission as the industry calls for moves on many fronts to help increase new homes delivery
We need the return of red box surprises
Ben Roskrow says there are three reasons why the government should consider creating a new targeted home ownership scheme for first time buyers
Every housebuilder deserves transparency and trust from a lender
With development finance, it all comes down to two key words - what David Alcock, md of lender Blend calls the two Ts: Transparency and Trust
The revised NPPF – what does it mean for housing targets?
Pete Canavan, partner at Carter Jonas (Oxford), assesses the proposed revisions to the NPPF and their potential effect on housing targets
NPPF changes may soothe rebels but will concern everyone else
Samuel Stafford, HBF’s planning director, looks at proposed changes to the National Planning Policy Framework which may only placate "planning rebels"
