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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

Ben Roskrow

Looking forward to no more surprises in 2021

Nov. 4, 2020 Comment

Ben Roskrow looks ahead to 2021 with hope, and a little trepidation

Algorithm of the night: the housing numbers meltdown

Oct. 12, 2020 Comment

Paul Smith of the Strategic Land Group takes a look at the algorithm devised to calculate local authority housing numbers

Sarah Stone

The impact of Covid on public consultation

Oct. 12, 2020 Comment

Sarah Stone, director at social value agency Samtaler, reminds developers that public consultation should be about meaningful community conversation

Chris Ibbitson

Meeting a changing customer mindset

Oct. 8, 2020 Comment

Chris Ibbitson, channel manager contracts at Electrolux Major Appliances, looks back at a challenging time for the firm but sees positivity ahead

Andrew Howard

Tory councillors’ planning white paper concerns

Oct. 8, 2020 Comment

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

Louise Barnett

Different needs in a lockdown world

Oct. 8, 2020 Comment

It's more important than ever for housebuilders to recognise the shift in home buyer’s decision making says Aylesworth Fleming's Louise Barnett

andrew orriss

Now is the time for timber

Oct. 8, 2020 Comment

Andrew Orriss from the Time for Timber campaign argues that a radically new approach to construction is needed if we are to meet carbon net zero by 2050

Richard Jones

A radical planning white paper

Oct. 8, 2020 Comment

Arcadis partner Richard Jones gives his take on the government’s radical new proposals for the planning system

Emma Thomas

Diversity and Inclusivity – the many benefits to the industry

Oct. 8, 2020 Comment

Emma Ramell, policy and public affairs manager at HBF, says the argument for increased diversity and inclusivity in the industry is not just a moral one

Ben Roskrow

Design – stirred but not totally shaken

Oct. 8, 2020 Comment

Ben Roskrow wonders if new home design will change significantly post-Covid