The resurgence of nimbyism in Westminster
HBF strategy and external affairs director David O’Leary despairs at the anti-development and nimbyist rhetoric of MPs
Government must work with us to meet housing goals
HBF executive chairman Stewart Baseley is calling on the government to work with the industry to ensure housing goals are achieved
Achieving the new Fabric Energy Efficiency Standards
John Johnston of A Proctor Group looks at the changes made to Building Regulations Part L and Part O last month
Productivity and efficiency
Arcadis partner Richard Jones looks at productivity and efficiency and specifically as it applies to procurement
What is the value of a housebuilder brand?
Matt Fleming, executive chairman at AF Oliver, discusses the nature of “brand” in the housebuilding sphere
Of politics and planning
Matt Clarke of Boyer looks at the effect on local plans of changes in political control in local elections
Retrofitting the right way
Arcadis partner Richard Jones looks at the challenge of ensuring that all social housing is up to an acceptable Energy Performance Certificate rating by 2035
A soaring market defying gravity
Matt Fleming, executive chairman of agency AF/Oliver, contemplates the reasons behind the still-buoyant market
Finding the right route to Part L compliance
James Hulbert, head of housing at Knauf Insulation, explains why every housebuilder must find its optimal route to Part L compliance
The legal case for modular development
Gemma Leonard, head of residential at DAC Beachcroft, looks at the particular legal considerations around MMC
