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CommentWhat do people really want from their homes?
An Ipsos MORI survey of 2,500 people gives a generational breakdown of top ranked features
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Why modular isn’t working
A holistic design approach is needed to realise the benefits of industrialised construction
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Why fitting sprinklers to medium rise residential buildings makes sense
A revised British Standard will bring clarity to integrating sprinklers into mixed use residential buildings
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The Infrastructure Levy won’t fund homes where need is greatest
Collecting and distributing IL revenue nationally will ensure fairer and better outcomes
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The proposed Infrastructure Levy is missing critical detail
The government has promised a more streamlined and fair system. But will it deliver better outcomes?
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Tackling the social housing employment gap
Many social housing residents have poor employment prospects. Housing associations are well placed to help
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How well has the industry adapted to the new normal?
The pandemic started six months ago and has prompted radical change to the way we do business
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The methods for allocating local housing targets need to be fixed
The formulas for calculating housing need produce some strange results. Planning reform promises a better way
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Net zero carbon homes: Is hydrogen the solution?
Moving over to a hydrogen economy is a major strategic decision that needs to be made soon
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What is is the best way of measuring a home’s energy efficiency?
Debate rages about the relative merits of SAP versus Passivhaus. A new research project suggests there is very little difference
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Uncertainty lingers behind the big promises of First Homes
The discounted first time buyer scheme could have unintended consequences for the rental sector
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Getting design codes right will take time, resource and patience
Local development strategies are already being successfully used by councils with useful lessons for planning reformers
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Planning reform: For and against
White paper taskforce expert Chris Katkowski says the reforms will simplify planning while TCPA chair Mary Parsons thinks it will reduce democratic oversight
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The planning white paper has three big flaws
The reforms will stymie social housing delivery and local democracy without increasing the supply of new homes
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A planning committee member on the planning reforms
Sachin Shah says the white paper has some good ideas but will neuter local democracy
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Why the planning reforms will promote better quality development
The proposals will create a simpler, more streamlined system that will deliver the homes we need
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Extending permitted development rights is a free pass for the unscrupulous
Extending permitted development flies in the face of all expert advice and reveals this government’s warped priorities
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Housing associations need long term funding certainty
Ten year grant funding cycles would increase housing output and reduce costs
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Why we need the new guidance promoting active travel
Cycling infrastructure funding and a renewed focus on permeable development should help to reduce obesity
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How research is helping the industry through the pandemic
UKRI Transforming Construction is half way through its four year innovation programme. Is this a good time to revisit its funding priorities?
