Features

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

This way up

Dec. 1, 2013 Feature

In the summer, Andrew Richards took the reins of Linden Homes, our Housebuilder of the year. Suzie Mayes talks to the new md about his investor background, wha…

High fives

Nov. 1, 2013 Feature

Over recent weeks, NHBC has been revealing the regional champions of its annual Pride in the Job Awards. Housebuilder looks at what these prestigious awards me…

That's Later Life

Nov. 1, 2013 Feature

The UK housing crisis is not all about first time buyers. There is a chronic undersupply of suitable housing for a rapidly growing ageing population, with plan…

The scientist driving innovation at Larkfleet

Nov. 1, 2013 Feature

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

Nov. 1, 2013 Feature

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

Oct. 1, 2013 Feature

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

Oct. 1, 2013 Feature

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

Oct. 1, 2013 Feature

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

Oct. 1, 2013 Feature

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

Oct. 1, 2013 Feature

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…