Housebuilding sector shows early signs of recovery as firms ramp up productivity, Barclays finds
Rory Wilkinson
February 2, 2026
Barclays' Business Prosperity Index reveals that 83% of businesses in the housebuilding industry remain confident for the year ahead.
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Simon Graham – Reduced circumstances for London
S106 contributions are to be reduced in London to boost construction, but Simon Graham asks what will it mean for long-term housing goals?
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Opinion: Something fundamental needs to change in 2026 if housebuilders are to deliver more homes
Ross Allan of Hometrack explains the key factors shaping housing delivery in 2026 and developers’ roles in addressing the housing shortage.
Watch the WhatHouse? Awards 2025 highlights
December 17, 2025
Take a look at the highlights from this year's incredible WhatHouse? Awards - the Oscars of the housebuilding industry.
White City Living wins Best Development Gold at the WhatHouse? Awards
December 12, 2025
St James’ White City Living development in West London has been awarded Gold for Best Development at the prestigious WhatHouse? Awards.
Meet the WhatHouse? Awards winners – Fernham Homes
December 4, 2025
Show House spoke to Fernham Homes to find out more about the winner of Gold for Best Small Housebuilder at the WhatHouse? Awards.
New senior appointment at NHBC
January 29, 2026
NHBC has announced the appointment of Sarah Maillet as its chief financial officer.
Housing industry careers news: This week’s Movers & Shakers
January 29, 2026
We take our weekly look at appointments and promotions across the housebuilding industry and its supply chain.
Partnership offers skills training for North East apprentices
January 28, 2026
Proctor Group is collaborating with one of North East England’s leading independent training providers to help to share knowledge about up-to-date roofing products and practices.
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Solar is no longer an add on, it’s the foundation
Solar4Good explains why solar panels should be part of building plans from the start and all the benefits this approach could bring.
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Podcasts and Videos
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Get to know WhatHouse? Awards gold sponsor – Tobermore
Discover how WhatHouse? Awards gold sponsor Tobermore’s Create & Construct approach is transforming the housebuilding experience.
Rory Wilkinson
November 6, 2025
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Inside the housebuilding industry – Movin Technology
Show House spoke to Alicia Powell of Movin Technology for the latest instalment of our 'Inside the housebuilding industry' series.
Rory Wilkinson
October 14, 2025
Podcasts and Videos
Watch the highlights from the 2024 WhatHouse? Awards
The 44th WhatHouse? Awards lit up Mayfair, London, in November with a spectacular 5-star event. Headline sponsor myenergi powered the celebrations, hosted by the brilliant ...
Robyn Weatherley
February 18, 2025
Thoughts & Opinions
Simon Graham – Reduced circumstances for London
January 26, 2026
S106 contributions are to be reduced in London to boost construction, but Simon Graham asks what will it mean for long-term housing goals?
Opinion: Something fundamental needs to change in 2026 if housebuilders are to deliver more homes
January 23, 2026
Ross Allan of Hometrack explains the key factors shaping housing delivery in 2026 and developers’ roles in addressing the housing shortage.
‘Housing associations need a clear and stable plan’ – An interview with Bjorn Howard, Aster Group
January 20, 2026
Rory Wilkinson speaks to Bjorn Howard of Aster Group about the state of play of the social housing sector and what this year has in ...
Sustainability
Bellway launches new timber frame facility in Mansfield
January 29, 2026
Bellway has officially opened its new state-of-the-art timber frame facility, ‘Bellway Home Space’, in Sutton-in-Ashfield, Mansfield.
New BNG exemption would remove requirement from nearly half of planning applications, but just 1% of affected land, research finds
January 28, 2026
New data shows the new exemption from BNG requirements for small sites would have excluded 43.1% of all eligible planning applications.
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