Letwin’s analysis – the next steps and recommendations
Richard Jones, partner at Arcadis, looks at the findings of Sir Oliver Letwin’s interim review of build out rates
A misguided move to off-site construction
Neil Thomas, director of housing at Celcon Block manufacturer H+H, reflects on the speed of change in housebuilding
Inspiring a new generation of on-site staff
HBF executive chairman Stewart Baseley looks at the achievements of the Home Building Skills Partnership
New housing targets threaten economic growth
The new NPPF makes ambition discretionary for local authorities argues Paul Smith, managing director of the Strategic Land Group
How the private rented sector can aid social mobility
Hugh Taylor, HSBC’s head of housing, considers how the PRS can encourage social mobility in the UK
NPPF: Where now for planning?
On the eve of changes to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) being adopted, Sam Dewar, director at DPA Planning, considers what might be included
Pushing the envelope
Iain Fairnington, technical director of A Proctor Group, looks at how the industry can improve on the building envelope with the many challenges the sector fac…
The need for flexible thinking on developer contributions
HBF executive chairman Stewart Baseley says that government proposals to change the system of developer contributions are flawed
Devolution – the changing shape of England’s political governance
James Stevens, HBF’s director for cities, looks at the effect of gradual devolution in England. Changes suggest a shift in power when it comes to housing policy
A united front against the challenges ahead
Suzie Mayes looks at the importance of moving ahead as a united front during a time of relative calm
