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

Avoid mix-ups

Sept. 1, 2006 Feature

Clarity for all partners is essential to the success of mixed-use schemes, advises Alex O’Connor, head of the housebuilder team at McGrigors

Growth potential

Sept. 1, 2006 Feature

The Higgins Group is reaping the benefits of the mixed-tenure agenda, Higgins Construction director Paul Cooke tells Allison Heller

Mixed-use and mixed-tenure schemes lie at the heart of the sustainable communities plan. In this series of features Chris Windle considers the challenges involved, while Higgins Construction, Kier Partnership Homes and legal firm McGrigors offer their perspectives on the issues

Planners talk back

Sept. 1, 2006 Feature

Developers’ views on the planning system are well known, but a recent survey turned the tables. Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) president Clive Harridge reports from the other side

New growth under the microscope

Sept. 1, 2006 Feature

The government’s plans for the Thames Gateway are under serious scrutiny. Chris Windle wades into the debate over a series of recent reports that have questioned the validity of its growth policies

Digital dividend

Aug. 1, 2006 Feature

Integrated home technology is becoming a major marketing ingredient for housebuilders. Andrew Leech looks at the options for optimising your homes

Interior journey

Aug. 1, 2006 Feature

While interior trends are constantly changing, the importance of quality fittings and fixtures remains paramount. Tim Palmer assesses the sector’s latest offerings

Theme park life

Aug. 1, 2006 Feature

Some have branded Berkeley’s Holborough scheme in Kent Disneyesque. But the distinctive New England style timber frame homes are selling like hotcakes, reports Steve Menary

Quality streets

Aug. 1, 2006 Feature

As NHBC celebrates its 70th anniversary, its Pride in the Job competition continues to encourage higher standards in housebuilding. As this year’s top 400 site managers are announced, Melissa Blamey looks at why a Pride in the Job Award is still the one to win.

Face to face

Aug. 1, 2006 Feature

Recognising the growing need to “to capitalise on opportunities in affordable housing,”Galliford Try has created a new post – affordable housing director. STEPHEN TEAGLE explains his role

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