Making solutions, not products
Tom Wavre, head of marketing at ITW Construction Products, says that lateral thinking and looking to other industries are essential in finding solutions in hou…
Scots could be kingmakers in May
The Phoenix-rise of the Scottish Nationalist Party from the ashes of independence defeat is adding to the ingredients of a fascinating general election. That, …
Time for intelligent engagement
Capacity is still the key issue, but is it really being addressed? Richard Jones, head of residential at EC Harris, looks at the growing trend towards "ntellig…
New plans to improve attitudes towards housebuilding
The housebuilding industry has much to be proud of and makes great contributions to the economy and communities. But it often gets a bad press. HBF executive c…
Testing the market at Northstowe
Our front cover picture this month shows the Cambridge guided busway at Northstowe rumbling along its track as it serves a nonexistent community.
Happy days ahead for politicos
The HBF Policy Conference in March will feature the Conservative housing minister, his Labour shadow and the LibDem housing spokesman - signs that election fev…
Building a service culture in utilities
Richard Harpley, managing director of TriConnex, looks at future regulatory initiatives in the utility provision sector and how a good provider should aim to m…
Share prices steady in 2015
Steve Menary looks at the share price performance of the listed housebuilders and the City's view of the sector in 2015
Change is in the air
Richard Jones, head of residential at EC Harris, offers some predictions for the housing market this year including increased roles for registered providers, l…
Creative thinking to boost private home building
Housebuilders need to think creatively if they are to allay suspicions that the industry is not up to the task of delivering a large proportion of the required…
