Using the recovery to close the skills gap
The government’s Coronavirus Recovery campaign offers a vital opportunity to close the skills gap says David Hall of British Gypsum
Seeking an adaptable marketing strategy
Georgie Frampton, account director at Aylesworth Fleming, says housebuilders must be proactive, responsive, and able to flex with the economic situation
The fight to “keep in control"
BECG managing director Andrew Howard assesses whether the government’s radical planning reform can survive opposition from its own party
Are we at a tipping point?
Arcadis partner Richard Jones considers the five key elements that will determine the direction of the economy and the residential market in the next few months
The planning white paper and the future of strategic planning
James Stevens, HBF’s director for cities, argues that we need to consider strategic planning that looks far beyond the short term
Focusing on progress and innovation
HBF executive chairman Stewart Baseley sums up the big issues facing the new homes industry and backs the sector to show resilience in uncertain times ahead
Looking forward to no more surprises in 2021
Ben Roskrow looks ahead to 2021 with hope, and a little trepidation
Algorithm of the night: the housing numbers meltdown
Paul Smith of the Strategic Land Group takes a look at the algorithm devised to calculate local authority housing numbers
The impact of Covid on public consultation
Sarah Stone, director at social value agency Samtaler, reminds developers that public consultation should be about meaningful community conversation
Meeting a changing customer mindset
Chris Ibbitson, channel manager contracts at Electrolux Major Appliances, looks back at a challenging time for the firm but sees positivity ahead
