Macro and micro construction economics
Richard Jones looks at the overall economic outlook and the detailed situation for residential contractors
Stand out in a sea of sameness
Steve Lees of Aylesworth Fleming, considers the importance of a strong brand for housebuilders.
Devolution: “Power, responsibility and accountability”
HBF director for cities James Stevens listens to new prime minister Boris Johnson’s plans to reinvigorate the Northern Powerhouse
We need targets – scientific or not
Ben Roskrow looks at arguments over the need for housing targets and whether supply is the challenge
A flood of climate emergencies
Krystian Groom of BECG says that councils declaring climate emergencies could affect housebuilders
MMC – putting the cart before the horse
Neil Thomas of H+H considers the current drive to MMC
The psychology of placemaking to home making
Rachel Asquith of Aylesworth Fleming, says psychology plays a huge part in the home buying process
Quality must lead on procurement
When procuring a consultant clients should focus on quality argues Arcadis partner Richard Jones
All change as new PM sweeps in
Stewart Baseley says that while there are new faces in government, the challenges remain the same
Four new priorities to address the industry’s challenges
HBF policy director David O’Leary looks at the result of HBF’s recent survey of stakeholder and public views of the industry
