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…
Going to market
Steve Menary looks at the prospects for housebuilders looking to float on the stock market post the general election and wonders who may step up to the plate
Industry seeks certainty whoever wins in May
HBF executive chairman Stewart Baseley details what the industry needs from the new government after the May poll - whatever its make up or hue
Skills and good government boost quality and quantity
The continued positivity in the market and the level of building activity means that sourcing the skills on site and in the office to build a consistent and hi…
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, …
