Tory councillors’ planning white paper concerns
Andrew Howard looks at the results of BECG's poll of councillors’ attitudes to the new planning white paper
Different needs in a lockdown world
It's more important than ever for housebuilders to recognise the shift in home buyer’s decision making says Aylesworth Fleming's Louise Barnett
Now is the time for timber
Andrew Orriss from the Time for Timber campaign argues that a radically new approach to construction is needed if we are to meet carbon net zero by 2050
A radical planning white paper
Arcadis partner Richard Jones gives his take on the government’s radical new proposals for the planning system
Diversity and Inclusivity – the many benefits to the industry
Emma Ramell, policy and public affairs manager at HBF, says the argument for increased diversity and inclusivity in the industry is not just a moral one
Design – stirred but not totally shaken
Ben Roskrow wonders if new home design will change significantly post-Covid
Long-term thinking to fix our broken housing market
Kate Davies, executive director of the Intermediary Mortgage Lenders Association (IMLA), calls for a different, long term approach to delivering more homes
Taking sustainability action now
Oliver Baker, ceo of Ambion Heating, advises that steps should be taken now to prepare homes for the Future Homes Standard and a low carbon life
Don’t pause on the green agenda
Cliff Fudge, technical director of aircrete manufacturer H+H, sets out his five point plan to help reach the carbon neutral goal
Advocating the brand – to pay or to earn?
Rachel Asquith, business director at Aylesworth Fleming, considers the role of the advocate in an evolving marketing strategy
