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

Plymouth rocks

Nov. 1, 2006 Feature

After years of struggle, the south coast’s largest city is attempting to re-establish itself as a regional superpower. Chris Windle finds out how Plymouth is putting the wind back in its sails

Selling leasehold apartments on the lifestyle ticket demands good long term estate management. Developers and managing agents must work closely to achieve this, suggests David Hewett of the Association of Residential Managing Agents (ARMA)

Crunch time

Nov. 1, 2006 Feature

The Housebuilding 2006 conference programme and Housing Market Intelligence event tackled the contentious issues facing housebuilders

Showcasing success

Nov. 1, 2006 Feature

The industry gathered for a packed two days in October for the Housebuilding 2006 exhibition, Housebuilding Innovation Awards and Housing Market Intelligence conference. Housebuilder reviews the highlights

Up the wall

Oct. 1, 2006 Feature

Steve Menary weighs up the advantages of the latest flint walling techniques, aimed at developers looking to combine both modern and traditional methods

Stone cold

Oct. 1, 2006 Feature

The traditional construction sector is confident in its ability to meet the latest sustainability standards and stand up to the rigours of climate change. Tim Palmer reports

Modern remix

Oct. 1, 2006 Feature

The cement and mortar industry is investing heavily in new techniques to improve traditional build methods. Tim Palmer reports

Warwickshire grandeur

Oct. 1, 2006 Feature

Morris Homes’ flagship King Edwards Park scheme in Warwick has transformed a former hospital site into a high-end development nestled among rolling hills. Steve Menary takes a ramble

Mission responsible

Oct. 1, 2006 Feature

NHBC has pledged to fund the building of 100 new homes in the developing world over the next year. Melissa Blamey reports on the organisation’s new partnership with international housing charity Habitat for Humanity

Common everybody

Oct. 1, 2006 Feature

Commonhold tenure offers a range of benefits, particularly for apartments schemes. James Driscoll and Peter Ward of Trowers & Hamlins explain how it works

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