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 tackling if high levels of customer satisfaction are to be maintained
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 fever is on us and, as Ben Roskrow says, housing has a big role to play
What's in store in 2015?
Ben Roskrow looks ahead to 2015, an election year of course. But what if there were two elections next year, as in 1974? What would that uncertainty do to the market and the economy
Our transfer window never closes
Housebuilder's annual industry SWOT analysis reveals that skills shortages on site and in the office are the biggest threat to growth. Ben Roskrow says that the industry has a big job on to tackle this lack of talent
Our Awards reflect an industry of innovation
The finalists have been announced for the Housebuilder Awards and the winners revealed for the Housebuilder Product Awards. Ben Roskrow argues that these Awards help the industry innovate and reward those who go the extra mile
Election countdown begins at HBF conference
Housing minister Kris Hopkins and shadow housing minister Emma Reynolds laid out their vision for housing at the recent HBF Policy Conference. It seems the election campaign is already underway, says Ben Roskrow
Giving new homes a fair hearing
Ben Roskrow despairs of the anti-developer tone of much of the media interest in the housebuilding industry, but finds solace in Kirsty and Phil on Location, Location, Location
Government delight as builders build
The government has pinned its colours to increasing housebuilding - so it will be delighted, says Ben Roskrow, that the new Housing Market Intelligence Report launched on October 9 reveals the top builders are building more
The sun's shining - make hay
Ben Roskrow, risking a role as a forecaster against his better judgment, says that the period up to the next election will be an excellent one for the housing market. After that though....
Help to Buy (part one) going well despite the critics
The Help to Buy scheme has been dubbed "moronic" as detractors say it will fuel more boom and bust in the housing market. But Ben Roskrow argues that the signs are that the equity part of the initiative is working well
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
