Living in extraordinary times
Ben Roskrow looks ahead to a potentially stormy autumn
Behind the target
Robert Lee of DAC Beachcroft assesses why housing targets are not being met
Widening the housebuilding pool
Alex Robinson, director of development for strategic land at Grosvenor Britain & Ireland, explains the merits of a more diverse housebuilding industry
Local authority outlook
Richard Jones, partner at Arcadis, looks at the opportunities and obstacles for local authorities seeking to play a bigger role in housing delivery
Engaging with the environmental agenda
The industry has a chance to take a proactive approach to the environmental agenda, says Stewart Baseley
Cost-effective compliance for big challenges
Iain Fairnington, technical director of the A Proctor Group, says that the industry must concentrate on cost-effective solutions, not cutting costs
Plenty of room for housing policy in race for PM position
Emma Ramell, HBF’s policy and public affairs adviser, looks at what the housebuilding industry could expect under a new prime minister
Changing times on a local and national level
The local elections have added yet more uncertainty for some housebuilders, says Suzie Mayes
Choosing the right finance partner
Paul Flannery of United Trust Bank, advises developers to ask their lenders why they do what they do before committing to them
Locational cost differences
Richard Jones, partner at Arcadis, delves into the costs of schemes in Birmingham and London
