Joey Gardiner
Joey Gardiner is contributing editor at Housing Today and Building magazine.
Formerly deputy editor at Building magazine, Joey has worked as a journalist in the sector for nearly two decades.
He currently has a special focus on the Housing Today publication, helping it deliver razor sharp news, analysis and insight.
Contact info
- Tel:
- 07825 106864
- Email:
- joey@joeygardiner.com
FeaturesA tale of two mergers: What do the completion of Barratt-Redrow and the collapse of Bellway-Crest Nicholson mean for Labour’s housebuilding plans?
Is the ground-breaking tie-up likely to help or hinder the government’s chances of hitting its sky-high 1.5 million housebuilding target?
FeaturesImmigration: How the system can be reformed
In an in-depth report published by the Building the Future Think Tank this week, we look at how Brexit has changed the way we recruit foreign workers – and the implications of that decision. Read the final part of our analysis today
FeaturesImmigration: Why the new system isn’t working
In an in-depth report published by the Building the Future Think Tank this week, we look at how Brexit has changed the way we recruit foreign workers – and the implications of that decision. Read the fourth part of our analysis today
FeaturesImmigration: What happened when freedom of movement came to an end
In an in-depth report published by the Building the Future Think Tank this week, we look at how Brexit has changed the way we recruit foreign workers – and the implications of that decision. Read the third part of our analysis today
FeaturesImmigration: What Brexit changed and how construction has adapted
In an in-depth report published by the Building the Future Think Tank this week, we look at how Brexit has changed the way we recruit foreign workers – and the implications of that decision. Read the second part of our analysis today
FeaturesImmigration: Why the system needs reform for construction to flourish
In an in-depth report published by the Building the Future Think Tank this week, we look at how Brexit has changed the way we recruit foreign workers – and the implications of that decision. Read the first part of our analysis today
FeaturesWhat does the collapse in section 106 demand mean for housing delivery?
Housing associations have stopped bidding to buy section 106 homes in many parts of the country, resulting in a drop-off in affordable homes and major delays on for-sale schemes. Joey Gardiner asks what the implications are and how the problem can be resolved
FeaturesPre-election briefing: What can we expect for investment in the NHS estate?
The first of Boris Johnson’s promised 40 hospitals will open this month. But huge delays to the £22bn programme mean that, months before an election, procurement for most of the work hasn’t even begun and there is no certainty that Labour will push ahead. Joey Gardiner asks what it all ...
FeaturesSchool buildings crisis: What can the next government do to save our schools and colleges?
Public capital spending on education was less last year than at any time since Labour’s Building Schools for the Future programme got up to speed 17 years ago. As part of Building’s election focus, Joey Gardiner asks what can be done to stop our schools falling further into disrepair
NewsDfE to bring forward new ‘alliancing’ framework for contractors
Collaborative framework based on MoJ model to be designed to deliver flagship 500-school building programme
Features‘I’m extremely demanding’: Greg Fitzgerald on delivering the Vistry growth plan
The Vistry boss talks about bonuses, subcontractor price cuts, offsite construction - and whether Vistry can really follow through on its expansion strategy
NewsSoftware failure delays government’s green homes consultation
Housebuilders worried that glitch in Future Homes Standard software will mar roll-out of energy efficiency standard
Features‘The figures on starts are terrifying’. What’s really happening to the £11bn Affordable Homes Programme
The government has admitted that it will not hit its development targets. Joey Gardiner asks what’s really going on and looks at how the situation can turn around
NewsHomes England official admits affordable housing delivery will be lower than NAO estimates
Reprofiled £11.5bn Affordable Homes Programme now set to deliver less than 158,000 homes
FeaturesBuilding the Future Commission: Planning to solve the housing crisis
Last week the Building the Future commission published its final report. In this chapter, Joey Gardiner considers how we might change a dysfunctional system and hit the target of building 300,000 new homes a year
CommentThe revised planning framework is not as bad as feared - but don’t thank Gove
The new national planning policy document will still lead to fewer homes being built, even if some of the most egregious proposals around density and green belt have been watered down, says Joey Gardiner
FeaturesWill biodiversity rules prove a net gain for the housebuilding sector?
From this month, all developments will have to show how they increase biodiversity by 10%. Joey Gardiner examines what the policy means
FeaturesTop 50 Housebuilders 2023: The calm before the storm
Despite a year of turbulence in the housing sector, the year’s Top 50 rankings largely record the growth period seen before Kwasi Kwarteng’s mini Budget imploded the market last year. Joey Gardiner sees what the numbers say about who’s up and who’s down
FeaturesUK housebuilding recession: How much worse is it going to get?
With little prospect of a rapid reduction in interest rates to spur a recovery, many in the industry are now just looking to “survive until ’25”. Joey Gardiner looks at the prospects for residential developers doing so.
FeaturesCan the 16th housing minister in 13 years make a difference before the election?
The past nine housing ministers have come and gone in the time it takes to get a large project to site, says Joey Gardiner. So what are the chances that the latest incumbent in the role can do what is required to pick the industry up off the floor?