Bacon Review
In August 2021 Richard Bacon's Review of the Custom and Self Build sector was published by government. House: How Putting Customers in Charge Can Change Everything is a comprehensive look at the state of the industry, and what it needs to do to scale up, set out in six recommendations. The Bacon Review also includes a detailed new economic analysis of the sector. You can respond to the report in the Review tab, below.
Commission
Read Boris Johnson's commissioning letter, tasking Richard Bacon with providing an overview of the custom and self build sector, with recommendations for scaling up activity.
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The six recommendations that the Review of Custom and Self Build puts to government. Read the report, and respond with your own thoughts
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Press Releases
A collection of press releases about the review, from MHCLG, NaCSBA, the Task Force and Richard Bacon himself
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A selection of images that can be used for free in connection with coverage of the Bacon Review
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A selection of presentations, spreadsheets and press articles about the review
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A curated selection of commentaries about the review, from industry stakeholders
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