Features

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

Top floors

Nov. 1, 2006 Feature

Whether concrete or timber, Andrew Leech finds that the latest flooring systems reduce costs, improve on-site safety, and meet today’s high standards

Saints alive

Nov. 1, 2006 Feature

David McLean had a challenge on his hands at St Clare’s in north Wales, where passion, dedication and ample funds have turned a rundown convent into a desirabl…

Industry foundations

Nov. 1, 2006 Feature

As NHBC celebrates its 70th anniversary, Satvinder Sahota takes a trip back in time to trace the origins of the UK’s primary new home warranty provider

South facing

Nov. 1, 2006 Feature

Miller Homes chief executive Tim Hough tells Allison Heller about the Scots firm’s growth plans and continuing push into the English market

Highland fling

Nov. 1, 2006 Feature

Steve Menary reports from north of the border, where the market is buoyant and English housebuilders are moving in, wooed by urban regeneration opportunities a…

In the zone

Nov. 1, 2006 Feature

Homezone developments are the future for urban family living, suggests Graham Parker, director of Birmingham-based planning consultancy CSJ BrookSmith

Cocking a snook

Nov. 1, 2006 Feature

Having turned Rok around with his people-centred business plan, chief executive Garvis Snook tells Allison Hellerwhy he thinks the construction industry needs …

Opportunity knocks

Nov. 1, 2006 Feature

As the urban regeneration agenda takes hold, contractors are encroaching on the realm of the private sector housebuilder. Allison Heller talks to“the other sid…

Planning ahead

Nov. 1, 2006 Feature

Ian Thorn of MeetingPlace Communications advises how to battle through the highly politicised planning process and maximise your chances of a consent in the fa…

Plymouth rocks

Nov. 1, 2006 Feature

After years of struggle, the south coast’s largest city is attempting to re-establish itself as a regional superpower. Chris Windle finds out how Plymouth is p…