External factors
Jayne Arkell, national sales manager at Marley Eternit, says that the firm is looking to help housebuilders which are looking for speed and ease of installatio…
The election's done. Now what?
With the election done, what can we expect over the next five years? Devolution, says Stephen Byfield of PPS Group, and that will affect the industry
No more "sound bite" policies, please
Richard Jones, head of residential at EC Harris, laments a lack of long term thinking by the government and the industry and hopes for better with the new admi…
Let's act now on new homes supply
Whoever forms the new government will have housing supply high on its "to do" list, says HBF executive chairman Stewart Baseley. The benefits of following thro…
An industry in expansion mode
Steve Menary assesses the latest results for the listed housebuilders and sees an industry pushing up margins
Industry in privileged post-election position
All the main political parties are committed to significantly increasing home building, says John Stewart. Whatever the political make-up of the new government…
Housing debate should focus on quality not quantity
Election campaigns always create a challenge for magazine editors, journalists and editorial contributors.
New skills needed to maintain quality
As new home building increases, finding the right skills will become increasingly important. A nice problem to have, says Ben Roskrow, but one that needs tackl…
Offsite on the up
Adrian Forbes, sales director of Keystone Group, looks at the increasing trend towards offsite construction in the UK housebuilding industry and how it can bri…
"Smoke and mirrors" policies do not make a strategy
Richard Jones, head of residential at EC Harris, analyses the prime minister's proposal to extend the Starter Homes Initiative, and its effect on new homes and…
