Staying positive as storm clouds gather
There are a worrying array of Threats facing the industry according to our SWOT analysis - but there is still room for optimism
Why the Borgias are good for innovation
The travails of the past two years have prompted the industry to innovate and excel more than ever, reflected in the excellence of the entries in this year's Housebuilder Awards says Ben Roskrow
Keep calm and carry on
The coalition is setting about its task with evangelical zeal, and housebuilding may suffer. But the future remains bright if we just hang on tight, says Ben Roskrow
Who's laughing now?
A few weeks ago the Lib Dems were the butt of industry jokes over their irrelevance to the housing debate. Now they could be driving through anti-developer policies with their new best friends, the Tories. So who's laughing now?
A victory for gentle persuasion
Ben Roskrow argues that those who dismissed the chancellor's Budget measures for the housebuilding industry as inadequate are wrong, unrealistic and missing the point
A victory for gentle persuasion
Ben Roskrow argues that those who dismissed the chancellor's Budget measures for the housebuilding industry as inadequate, are wrong, unrealistic and missing the point
What if Shapps is right?
Housebuilders are seriously concerned about proposed Tory planning policies which, they say, could bring residential development to a halt. But are they giving the plans a fair hearing?
A night to warm the heart
Ben Roskrow celebrates the skills and tenacity of the UK's top site managers, revealed by the NHBC in this year's Pride in the Job Awards
2010? We'll win the World Cup and all will be fine
Forecasting the market in 2010 is mighty difficult with various opinions on how housebuilders will fare. But Ben Roskrow is taking a positive view
That Bobby Zamora moment
At the recent HMI conference housing minister John Healey was left with a gaping open goal when delegates reacted with dismay to the Tories localism agenda. But, like Zamora against Man City, he ballooned the chance high and wide
Crest’s profit at “lower end” of guidance
The removal of “beauty” from the NPPF
The Interview - Philip Jenkins, Peabody
Gleeson sees “lack of conviction” in Autumn market
HCA ceo to speak at Housing Market Intelligence
Marley Eternit affordable fibre cement slates
McStone announces promotions to support growth
Barratt appoints chief financial officer
Mix and match doors with Premdor
Alok Sharma is new housing and planning minister
St Modwen sees resilient housebuilding market
HCA ceo to speak at Housing Market Intelligence
Tommafold passes PAS 24 test
The Interview, Antony Stark
Britain's Biggest Housebuilders
Mix and match doors with Premdor
Bellway positive in face of uncertainty
Housebuilders react to election result
Housebuilders react to election result
Britain's Biggest Housebuilders
Bellway positive in face of uncertainty
Alok Sharma is new housing and planning minister
St Modwen sees resilient housebuilding market
Surge in English new home starts
Javid keeps job in May's reshuffle
Surge in English new home starts
Housebuilders react to election result
Britain's Biggest Housebuilders
May pledges 1.5 million homes by 2022
St Modwen sees resilient housebuilding market
Javid keeps job in May's reshuffle
Top 25 : Britain's biggest Housebuilders
