Bringing the H.O.U.S.E down
The Nottingham H.O.U.S.E is a concept house in partnership with Saint-Gobain and the University of Nottingham. Suzie Mayestalks to those involved in the project and learns of their plans to bring the house to market
Is parliament's EU hiatus a good thing?
Perry Miller, a partner at PPS Group heading up the London planning team, wonders whether we ask politicians to legislate too much - to the detriment of the industry
The case for higher planning fees
Sean Egan, Home Group's director of development, argues that allowing councils to boost fees could lead to better resourced planning teams
Keeping your lone workers safe
Housebuilder looks at the risks that lone workers in the industry face and what can be done to keep them safe
Regal team
Regal Homes is a London developer, founded by good friends Paul Eden and Simon De Friend. Suzie Mayestalks to the pair about their high quality schemes and challenges in the London market
Tech zone
NHBC's head of housebuilding Mark Jonesexplains how the organisation is helping builders stay up-to-date with all of the latest technical developments and legislation with a new, free online resource
Weston's "five-a-day" strategy for growth
Weston Homes is progressing well with its growth strategy with several schemes set to launch this spring. Suzie Mayes talks to Bob Weston, chairman and md, about the business that he created in the 1980s, his own plans and his "five-a-day" approach
Khan on course for London mayor
Stephen Byfield, managing director of communications consultancy PPS, argues that the London mayoral elections will have an impact well beyond the capital, and Labour candidate Sadiq Khan is well in the lead
Key planning reviews threaten more uncertainty
This year could see uncertainty and disruption in the planning process as the government seeks to review both the New Homes Bonus and the Community Infrastructure Levy. Mark Smulian reports
The fine line between regeneration and gentrification
Sean Egan, Home Group's director of development, says that housing associations should be at the heart of the government's plans to regenerate "sink estates"
