A decade that lives long in the memory
HBF policy director David O’Leary looks back at the past decade for the industry and wonders what might happen in the ten years to come
Designs on good planning
Good design is paramount in planning, says Joe Ridgeon, director of Hedley Planning Services, and should be a key priority of the next government
Whose design is it anyway?
Paul Smith, managing director of the Strategic Land Group, looks at the issues arising from the new National Design Guide
Turning public perceptions around
Ben Roskrow argues that the industry is again at a key point - with the right moves on quality and the environment it can win back the public's heart
Taking the “p” out of planning
Andrew Howard of BECG argues for the introduction of regional inspectorates to take the local politics out of planning
Lenders levelling the playing field
Paul Turton of United Trust Bank looks at how a good lender can help SME housebuilders to grab new development opportunities
A healthy option for senior living
Robert Lee of DAC Beachcroft looks at the factors driving change in the senior housing market
Comfort, health and wellbeing in new homes
Sarah White of British Gypsum urges developers to prioritise sustainability to build a zero carbon future
The untapped opportunity gap
Aylesworth Fleming md Carolyn Jackson-Potter argues that housebuilders have to understand and embrace their customers' needs
Quality focus driven by a different business model
Arcadis partner Richard Jones see changes towards a much more quality-focused development agenda
