The scientist driving innovation at Larkfleet
Ben Roskrow meets Karl Hick, the maverick chief executive of the Larkfleet Group, whose love of science drives innovation at the Lincolnshire-based developer
Politicians add to upbeat mood at HMI 2013
Chief secretary to the Treasury Danny Alexander and shadow communities secretary Hilary Benn both took the opportunity of speaking at Housebuilder&rs…
New standards planned for fixing tiled roofs
Dr Nigel Cherry, manager of roof physics and validation at Monier Technical Centre, discusses the implications of planned new standards for roof fixing
Raising the standards of MVHR
After highlighting the various issues surrounding mechanical ventilation with heat recovery systems, (MVHR) NHBC has issued a new standard and research guidanc…
Top 25 : Britain's biggest Housebuilders
Brian Green, editor of the Housing Market Intelligence Report which is published on October 9, looks at the market trends and introduces our Top 25 h…
Help to Borrow
Stephen Byfield, managing director of communications consultancy PPS, can see why the chancellor is pleased with himself but says a lack of business …
Lead lines lengthen as market returns
The welcome upturn in the housing market has exposed shortages in supply as manufacturers try to respond. Suzie Mayes talks to the industry about this new chal…
Basement facts
Basements have become popular in new build housing. But claims on them have meant a high financial cost to the industry. NHBC’s head of housebuilding sta…
Room for improvement
A Zero Carbon Hub-led Task Group has found that a concerted effort is needed to make sure that Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery systems (MVHR) work as…
Health benefits
NHBC’s Health and Safety Awards celebrate the industry’s best examples of health and safety practice on site. Housebuilder reports on this year&rsq…
