Bucking the trend
Steve Menary looks at the performance of the plc contingent of housebuilders and wonders whether the popularity of the sector in the City could ensure that it bucks the trend of a downturn every seven to eight years
Margins squeezed as supply rises
Steve Menary analyses the latest results of the plc housebuilders and notes that the push to increase completions is having an effect on margins and landbanks
Water features
Steve Menary looks at the systems that mitigate flooding on sites, in particular sustainable drainage systems and the challenges and advantages they present, as well as other rainwater management solutions
On the expansion trail
Steve Menary looks at the latest financial figures of the quoted housebuilders and argues that although there are a few red marks, at a broader level the industry looks to be in fine fettle with opportunities to gain any lost ground
Setting the mood
Steve Menary looks at the key interior trends around the home this year and why setting the right mood in the room is so important. He also considers how Building Regulations relate to interior design
BIM and Beyond
Steve Menary looks at the take up of Building Information Modelling in the housebuilding industry and where it could be heading. He talks to companies who are helping the digital future of construction
Finding Funding
Housing starts are rising, but when it comes to securing finance to build homes, what is the situation for SMEs? Steve Menary talks to lenders and housebuilders and looks at funding options
Home smarts
No longer the sole preserve of niche developers, the “smart home” includes the ability to control aspects of the home remotely as well as other features. Steve Menary takes a look
Laying the foundations
With the pressure to ramp up housing starts, housebuilders are increasingly turning to land with remediation and drainage hurdles to overcome. Steve Menary reports
Build cost inflation prompts industry innovation
Steve Menary takes a look at build cost inflation and its impact on the industry
