Comment

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

Stewart Baseley new

A strategy for a new decade

Nov. 6, 2019 Comment

Executive chairman Stewart Baseley introduces HBF’s 2020s vision strategy, focusing on one of four key aspects – environmental and social responsibilities

Stewart Baseley new

A strategy for a new decade

Oct. 30, 2019 Comment

Executive chairman Stewart Baseley introduces HBF’s 2020s vision strategy

Richard Jones

Macro and micro construction economics

Oct. 4, 2019 Comment

Richard Jones looks at the overall economic outlook and the detailed situation for residential contractors

Steve Lees

Stand out in a sea of sameness

Oct. 4, 2019 Comment

Steve Lees of Aylesworth Fleming, considers the importance of a strong brand for housebuilders.

STEVENS-James

Devolution: “Power, responsibility and accountability”

Oct. 4, 2019 Comment

HBF director for cities James Stevens listens to new prime minister Boris Johnson’s plans to reinvigorate the Northern Powerhouse

Ben Roskrow

We need targets – scientific or not

Oct. 4, 2019 Comment

Ben Roskrow looks at arguments over the need for housing targets and whether supply is the challenge

Krystian Groom

A flood of climate emergencies

Aug. 22, 2019 Comment

Krystian Groom of BECG says that councils declaring climate emergencies could affect housebuilders

Neil Thomas

MMC – putting the cart before the horse

Aug. 22, 2019 Comment

Neil Thomas of H+H considers the current drive to MMC

Rachel Asquith

The psychology of placemaking to home making

Aug. 22, 2019 Comment

Rachel Asquith of Aylesworth Fleming, says psychology plays a huge part in the home buying process

Richard Jones

Quality must lead on procurement

Aug. 22, 2019 Comment

When procuring a consultant clients should focus on quality argues Arcadis partner Richard Jones