All Comment articles – Page 27
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CommentThe secret to low carbon housing developments: less is more
Scott Crease at Max Fordham has some tips for minimising the amount of materials used in new residential schemes
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CommentWhy the North-west is a promising region for developers
Housing delivery statistics can be hard to follow at times but the latest data shows some interesting trends, says Deborah Aplin
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Comment‘Use it or lose it’ threat is built on shaky foundations
Proposals to force developers to speed up housing build rates are based on a false premise. They are likely to make the problem worse, says Paul Smith
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CommentBy-election defeat deepens government dilemma over planning reform
Conservative backbenchers are putting the government under pressure following Sarah Green’s shock Chesham and Amersham victory, writes Tom Lowe
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CommentSection 106 has promoted mixed communities for decades, but not for much longer
Planning reforms do not compel developers to provide affordable housing on-site, which could reverse years of progress
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CommentGovernment action on overheating is needed. Now.
The scandal of highly insulated newbuild homes that overheat in summer has been evident for years, climate advisers’ warnings can no longer be ignored
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CommentStrategic relationships are the way forward
Clients who are focused on more than just profit are increasing looking for long-term like-minded partners, says Arcadis’ Richard Jones
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CommentHouse prices are about to get walloped by energy ratings that brand homes sub-standard
The housing sector may not be fully aware of the risks but the world of finance is already moving to reduce its exposure, says Igloo’s Chris Brown
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CommentBeware the legal differences when a home is built using MMC
Standard construction contracts are often unsuitable for MMC projects, so housing providers should have the right protections and agreements in place, Ruth Phillips and Louise Ingram write
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CommentGovernment must hold its nerve on the Planning Bill
The proposed reforms are an opportunity to produce a cost-effective and more predictable system that delivers better outcomes and maintains public involvement, says Paul Smith
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CommentWe need to get to grips with the Fire Safety Act
The passing of the controversial bill last month was a step towards wider reform. It is now time to prepare for the bigger changes to come, says Nattasha Freeman
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CommentPlanning reforms: a positive message, but the devil will be in the detail
The key issue will be how growth zones will be decided, says Clive Docwra
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CommentHow the Construction Playbook could unlock housing delivery
Here’s what Ben Derbyshire thinks could happen if the housing sector actually followed the government’s new guidelines
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CommentAsk communities how they wish to live
Careful analysis of how society’s needs have changed should shape how we design housing developments in future, says Deborah Aplin
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CommentWhat the metro mayor elections tell us about the state of the housing crisis
Campaigning focuses on simplified messages about development, but politicians should be brave enough to explain the benefits of housebuilding, says Paul Smith
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CommentLord Best: ‘The fire safety scandal will not go away’
Government this week defeated the Lords’ amendment to protect leaseholders from cladding costs, now it must come up with a credible plan
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CommentA strategy to secure recovery and build a brighter future
Peabody’s mission is to help people make the most of their lives. We are laying new foundations this week, says its chair Bob Kerslake
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Comment‘Housing design needs local input to give people what they want’
Options in the government’s draft national model should be expanded to reflect the needs of different communities, says Redrow’s Kevin Parker
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CommentTraditional building methods should be in the policy and funding mix too
By focusing solely on MMC, the government is putting fashion first. But don’t forget the tried and tested, writes Chris Stanley
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CommentHow can we get leverage on levelling up?
If we genuinely want improverished places to stop losing out social value has to be at the heart of all procurement decisions, says Ben Derbyshire