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

Planning challenge

March 1, 2008 Feature

The latest quarterly league tables of planning applications across the UK show a decline in all regions. Steve Menary takes a look at what is coming through the supply pipeline

The nation’s largest housebuilder, Barratt, is going large on the environmental agenda, having won the first carbon challenge site. Chief executive Mark Clare tells Allison Heller about his big green plans

Salmond’s reform agenda

March 1, 2008 Feature

Scottish first minister Alex Salmond has slashed a number of quangos that have proliferated in recent years, in his bid to cut costs. Brian Baker considers the implications of the move

SME Focus: On the fast track

Feb. 1, 2008 Feature

Steve Menary travels to Kent, where Simon Wright Homes has established a strong reputation for quality homes, and owner Simon Wright is now focused on ambitious growth targets

Quality reigns supreme

Feb. 1, 2008 Feature

NHBC’s annual Pride in the Job Awards recognise the nation’s top site managers. Melissa Blamey reports on this year’s Supreme Award winners, who enjoyed a gala celebratory evening

Space premium

Feb. 1, 2008 Feature

English Partnerships has recently introduced minimum space standards for homes built on sites it delivers. Mark Smulian reports on the passionate debate sparked by the move

Friend of the people

Feb. 1, 2008 Feature

Places for People chief executive David Cowans believes companies in the housing sector should cater to all aspects of community building – from financial products, to childcare services. He tells Allison Heller about his business strategy

Partnerships push

Feb. 1, 2008 Feature

Government has come up with a new way to get high risk urban regeneration projects off the ground: joint ventures between local authorities and developers. Mark Smulian looks into the first 14 authorities who are piloting “local housing companies”

What goes up…

Feb. 1, 2008 Feature

Housebuilder’s annual exclusive planning survey reveals a dramatic fall in applications for homes of all types occurred in 2007. Steve Menary reports

The Eco Experience

Feb. 1, 2008 Feature

Urban Splash has experienced the highs and lows of large scale urban regeneration at its New Islington scheme in Manchester, and Nick Johnson offers some timely advice for ecotown developers

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