House Building policy, regulation, planning, technology, product features

Boosting skills in the downturn

June 1, 2009 Feature

When the recession ends and demand increases, it is vital that housebuilders are able to respond. Rob Lockey, training services manager at NHBC, outlines how builders can make use of the industry support on offer to ensure that they are equipped with the right skill

Trouble at dock

June 1, 2009 Feature

Five years ago Bellway needed bouncers to handle the queues at its Altamar development at SA1 on Swansea docks. As Steve Menary reports, that is not quite the case there now as plans to develop the area struggle in the present market

Countdown to zero

June 1, 2009 Feature

Last year, Housebuilder charted the progress of Miller Homes’ sustainable homes project, Miller Zero. Now, as the homes near completion and are on the market, we revisit the Pinnacle development in Basingstoke

Place Makers

June 1, 2009 Feature

Good development is all about “place making”– ensuring the community benefits from a mix of uses and tenures plus facilities and well designed open spaces. But too many schemes are developed in isolation from their surroundings. Scott Lawrieof PRP argues that a more holistic attitude is required to create sustainable communities

The way forward

May 1, 2009 Feature

Last month The Housing Forum hosted its national conference. Shelagh Grant, chief executive of The Housing Forum, outlines the key recommendations resulting from the conference and the steps the house building industry now needs to take on its road to recover

Taking the plunge

May 1, 2009 Feature

KingsWharf in Glasgow is a child of the housing slump,with Miller pressing ahead but taking its time. Steve Menary looks at the scheme which still has great potential, and waterfront views

Making plans to build new homes

May 1, 2009 Feature

The government is trying to find ways to get houses built in the downturn. HomeBuy Direct will help the private sector, but what of the public sector? They are keen to help but are hampered by complex rules and constraints.Mark Smulian looks at the plans, the obstacles and the government plan to remove barriers to building

London Irish

May 1, 2009 Feature

Perhaps unsurprisingly, Housebuilder’s latest planning survey suggests developers are pulling back from schemes throughout the UK – but, as Steve Menary reports, two regions are bucking the trend

Losing the lifeblood of the industry

May 1, 2009 Feature

The sharp downturn in the industry is causing havoc on the supply side, with factory closures, redundancies and the industry haemorrhaging skills. Steve Menary looks at the challenges and wonders whether the industry will have the skills and resources tomeet demand when the market turns

Carbon nation

April 1, 2009 Feature

“The challenge of achieving the very high levels of energy efficiency suggested should not be underestimated – they are extremely demanding”

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