Features

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

Health and safety: Learning from proven success

April 1, 2012 Feature

Simon Mantle (pictured), NHBC group health and safety policy manager, introduces this year's NHBC Health and Safety Awards with a case study from Bramall Const…

Ventilate right to boost air quality in new homes

April 1, 2012 Feature

Neil Smith, NHBC's group research and innovation manager, reports on an important new study into mechanical ventilation with heat recovery in new homes

Industry unites to become global HopeBuilders

April 1, 2012 Feature

For every £1,235 raised, international housing charity Habitat for Humanity can build or renovate a home in the developing world. Housebuilder reports on a que…

Refereeing the local plans

April 1, 2012 Feature

Stephen Byfield, managing director of PPS, says the government needs to insist that planning authorities should be satisfying local demand and not local protes…

"We're not going to just build some homes then go back to Sweden"

April 1, 2012 Feature

The arrival of Skanska to the housebuilding industry has sparked interest, with its plans to build up to 1,000 homes and Scandinavian take on sustainability. …

Sustainability Stone

April 1, 2012 Feature

Following a successful 2011, Crest Nicholson is looking to rebuild its business to near pre-recessionary levels. Housebuilder talks to chief executive Stephen …

NewBuy the game changer

April 1, 2012 Feature

The NewBuy mortgage indemnity scheme has been welcomed as a significant boost for the new homes industry. But getting it off the ground has been a huge challen…

ECOBUILD PREVIEW

March 1, 2012 Feature

Suzie Mayes tells industry what to expect this year from the world’s biggest sustainability event

Kitchens & bathrooms

March 1, 2012 Feature

Kevin Stanley delves into what is happening in the bathroom and kitchen industries over the next six months. Technology and design are key, and each can contri…

Development finance

March 1, 2012 Feature

Steve Menary asks development lenders if government initiatives are working and whether lending is there for smaller firms