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

Making tracks

June 1, 2006 Feature

Developers have long argued that buyers are not prepared to pay more for an environmentally sustainable home. But Steve Menary finds that growing awareness over climate change and rising oil prices is driving a shift

Funds to fit

June 1, 2006 Feature

Smaller developers often face cashflow issues and funding must be tailored to their individual needs, advises Wolsey Securities chief executive Mike Ratcliffe

Niche one

June 1, 2006 Feature

Small and medium sized developers struggle to compete with the big boys for land, but they continue to fulfil an important market niche. Chris Windle considers the challenges facing the smaller player as the industry consolidates

Social life

June 1, 2006 Feature

Housing Corporation chief executive Jon Rouse on developers’ contribution to social housing and how he is getting on with the task at hand while the government considers the creation of a new delivery agency

UPDATE

June 1, 2006 Feature

Your at-a-glance guide to key issues in the housebuilding industry

All change

June 1, 2006 Feature

Chris Windle explores the implications of the recent cabinet reshuffle, which has seen the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister expanded and rebranded the Department for Communities and Local Government

Model village

May 1, 2006 Feature

Chase Homes has designed The Russells to reflect the local vernacular – essential for obtaining a consent in the Cotswolds, as Steve Menary discovers

Sound check

May 1, 2006 Feature

Many builders are choosing pre-completion testing as their route to compliance with Part E standards. Melissa Blamey goes on site with NHBC’s registered acousticians to get the low down on sound

Olympic contest

May 1, 2006 Feature

The pressure is on the consortium delivering Stratford City, an ambitious regeneration project integral to the 2012 Olympics. Chris Windle meets London & Continental Railways’ Stephen Jordan, who is leading the team

Competitive advantage

May 1, 2006 Feature

When the market is tough and margins are shrinking, reviewing your supply chain could give you the edge. Keith Brooks of EC Harris offers some suggestions

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