House Building policy, regulation, planning, technology, product features

Green giant

March 1, 2008 Feature

The nation’s largest housebuilder, Barratt, is going large on the environmental agenda, having won the first carbon challenge site. Chief executive Mark Clare …

Salmond’s reform agenda

March 1, 2008 Feature

Scottish first minister Alex Salmond has slashed a number of quangos that have proliferated in recent years, in his bid to cut costs. Brian Baker considers t…

Space premium

Feb. 1, 2008 Feature

English Partnerships has recently introduced minimum space standards for homes built on sites it delivers. Mark Smulian reports on the passionate debate sparke…

Friend of the people

Feb. 1, 2008 Feature

Places for People chief executive David Cowans believes companies in the housing sector should cater to all aspects of community building – from financial prod…

Partnerships push

Feb. 1, 2008 Feature

Government has come up with a new way to get high risk urban regeneration projects off the ground: joint ventures between local authorities and developers. Mar…

What goes up…

Feb. 1, 2008 Feature

Housebuilder’s annual exclusive planning survey reveals a dramatic fall in applications for homes of all types occurred in 2007. Steve Menary reports

The Eco Experience

Feb. 1, 2008 Feature

Urban Splash has experienced the highs and lows of large scale urban regeneration at its New Islington scheme in Manchester, and Nick Johnson offers some timel…

Eco Town Reality Check

Feb. 1, 2008 Feature

Commentators from public affairs consultancy Green Issues – Kelly Edwards along with three active local politicians – assess the obstacles the ecotowns proposa…

21st Century Towns

Feb. 1, 2008 Feature

Suzie Mayes investigates the progress planned for the government’s ecotowns initiative this year, as successful bidders are due to be announced later this month

SME Focus: On the fast track

Feb. 1, 2008 Feature

Steve Menary travels to Kent, where Simon Wright Homes has established a strong reputation for quality homes, and owner Simon Wright is now focused on ambitiou…

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