Features

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

Clare view

Feb. 1, 2007 Feature

Barratt’s new chief executive Mark Clare tells Allison Heller why, despite being tipped for a major acquisition or two, he plans to prioritise the plc’s focus …

Signed, sealed, delivered

Dec. 1, 2006 Feature

Thermal and acoustic manufacturers have undergone a period of rapid product development, driven by recent Building Regulation changes. Andrew Leech reports on…

Social Service

Dec. 1, 2006 Feature

Having slipped into physical and social decline, the Cleadon Park estate in South Shields was in desperate need of rejuvenation. Steve Menary finds out how Bel…

Go forth and qualify

Dec. 1, 2006 Feature

NHBC’s Training Services department has provided an essential service to the industry for the past ten years. Satvinder Sahota considers why site manager exper…

Hallowed Ground

Dec. 1, 2006 Feature

To avoid having your scheme held up by the latest advancements in village green legislation, Robin Grove of Manches offers some words of warning

Tightening market

Dec. 1, 2006 Feature

A raft of acquisitions have made their mark on the league tables of housebuilding activity across the regions, as Steve Menary reports on the results of our la…

Green machine

Dec. 1, 2006 Feature

HBF executive chairman Stewart Baseley is determined to see the industry respond to the climate change agenda

Gove actually

Dec. 1, 2006 Feature

Best known for his TV appearances and newspaper columns, Michael Gove talks to Chris Windle about his day job shadowing the housing and planning minister

ModernaHustle

Dec. 1, 2006 Feature

Nick Pollard, executive vice president of Skanska, reveals plans to launch an energy efficient, flexible off-site construction method – ModernaHus – in the UK

Supporting diversity

Nov. 1, 2006 Feature

Innovative home designs are forcing suppliers to come up with new products. Tim Palmer finds out how