Features

The latest news, features, comment and analysis of the UK housebuilding market covering policy, regulation, planning, technology, new developments and products

Mark White

The Interview - Mark White, Bargate Homes

4 May 2023 Feature

Mark White is the vibrant md of Bargate Homes. He talks to Suzie Mayes

NHBC LQS team

Digging into the detail with NHBC's Land Quality Service team

4 May 2023 Feature

NHBC gives the lowdown on its Land Quality Service, de-risking sites and ensuring the successful bringing forward of land for housing

FHS EPCs

Getting net zero ready

4 May 2023 Feature

With the consultation on the Future Homes Standard due soon, Suzie Mayes reports on how housebuilders are preparing for 2025

Peter Blades

The Interview - Peter Blades, Deanfield Homes

6 Apr 2023 Feature

Peter Blades established Deanfield Homes in 2016 after years of working for larger housebuilders. He talks to Suzie Mayes

NHQB

Keeping up to date with Building for Tomorrow

5 Apr 2023 Feature

NHBC’s Building for Tomorrow conference series in March gave vital information on Building Regulations, customer service and other issues

Redrow Caddington Woods

The unintended consequences of green legislation

5 Apr 2023 Feature

The industry is facing a raft of environmental regulations and stipulations. Suzie Mayes reports

Karl Battersby

The Interview - Karl Battersby, Brierley Homes

5 Mar 2023 Feature

Karl Battersby is chairman of Brierley Homes, a housebuilder created by North Yorkshire County Council. He talks to Suzie Mayes

NPPF changes

The problem with planning

2 Mar 2023 Feature

The government’s proposed revisions to the National Planning Policy Framework have caused controversy and concern. Suzie Mayes reports

NHBC Foundation new homes resilience

NHBC builds new homes resilience

2 Mar 2023 Feature

NHBC looks at the latest report from its research arm, the NHBC Foundation, which explores how foundation design can produce resilient homes

Chris Chiles

The Interview - Chris Chiles, Elivia Homes

2 Feb 2023 Feature

Chris Chiles is ceo of Elivia Homes, the former Vanderbilt Homes and Crayfern Homes. He talks to Suzie Mayes