Warranty and insurance provider for new-build homes NHBC has collected insights from leaders of local authority development and regeneration to share their thoughts the sector, covering topics from retrofitting to modern methods of construction.
Available in print and to download, Built. On insights – a collection of industry insights from leaders in local authority development, raises questions about the viability of local authority housing in its current form and celebrates the dedicated professionals delivering quality housing in challenging circumstances.
Contributors share their career journey, views on the market and local authority priorities. The book covers topics from regeneration and retrofitting to partnership working and methods of modern construction (MMC).
Professor Janice Morphet of the Bartlett School of Planning at University College London authors the collection’s introduction, followed by contributors helping deliver affordable housing, including Shahi Islam, director of Affordable Housing at Homes England.
Andrew Milsom, sector lead for Local Authorities at NHBC, commented: “Local authority housing has provided millions of homes across the UK, providing a much-needed boost to affordable housing. The sector is experiencing higher-than-ever demand for its services at a time of extreme economic pressure and other market forces, but our contributors are working tirelessly with the aim of providing quality, modern homes. Local authority housing is part of the fabric of modern society and this collection of insights celebrates many of those who have contributed to its successes.”
