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

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 a radical shake-up

As the urban regeneration agenda takes hold, contractors are encroaching on the realm of the private sector housebuilder. Allison Heller talks to“the other side”to find out what Bovis Lend Lease chairman John Spanswick and Rok chief executive Garvis Snook make of the shift

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 face of local nimbies and councillors

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 putting the wind back in its sails

Lessee is more

Nov. 1, 2006 Feature

Selling leasehold apartments on the lifestyle ticket demands good long term estate management. Developers and managing agents must work closely to achieve this, suggests David Hewett of the Association of Residential Managing Agents (ARMA)

Crunch time

Nov. 1, 2006 Feature

The Housebuilding 2006 conference programme and Housing Market Intelligence event tackled the contentious issues facing housebuilders

Showcasing success

Nov. 1, 2006 Feature

The industry gathered for a packed two days in October for the Housebuilding 2006 exhibition, Housebuilding Innovation Awards and Housing Market Intelligence conference. Housebuilder reviews the highlights

Up the wall

Oct. 1, 2006 Feature

Steve Menary weighs up the advantages of the latest flint walling techniques, aimed at developers looking to combine both modern and traditional methods

Stone cold

Oct. 1, 2006 Feature

The traditional construction sector is confident in its ability to meet the latest sustainability standards and stand up to the rigours of climate change. Tim Palmer reports

Modern remix

Oct. 1, 2006 Feature

The cement and mortar industry is investing heavily in new techniques to improve traditional build methods. Tim Palmer reports

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