Features

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

The devolution debate

July 1, 2006 Feature

The government wants to push more power into the hands of local communities. But nimbyism is rife at grassroots level, reports Stephen Hoare, so how will devel…

Historic sites

July 1, 2006 Feature

Unearthing the remnants of Britain’s rich history is an occupational hazard for housebuilders. Chris Windle looks at some recent discoveries and finds out how …

Stadium views

July 1, 2006 Feature

Negative headlines have dogged the construction of the new Wembley stadium, overshadowing the area’s regeneration. Chris Windle takes a look at what is going…

Safe.Sustainable.Successful

July 1, 2006 Feature

Terry Gamble, director of Verry Construction and James Thomas of Make Architects on the team’s approach to the snakey winner in the design for manufacture comp…

Cashpoints

June 1, 2006 Feature

Housebuilders seeking finance should talk to companies with an in-depth understanding of the sector. Tim Palmer seeks lenders’ views on maximising margins and…

Clad tidings

June 1, 2006 Feature

Cladding can be a cost effective means of boosting a development’s insulation and kerb appeal. Andrew Leech takes a look at the latest modern methods for the …

Nothing but the roof

June 1, 2006 Feature

The roofing sector has changed radically since the introduction of PPG3, with higher pitches to accommodate rooms in the roof and improved fixing techniques de…

Classic example

June 1, 2006 Feature

Steve Menary takes a trip to Sheriff Court in the heart of Glasgow’s Merchant City, where Persimmon has added some quirky features to a refurbished neoclassica…

Heads up

June 1, 2006 Feature

Building control officers were once preoccupied with defects, but today they work at the heart of design teams offering expert advice. NHBC’s Satvinder Sahota …

Regional rises

June 1, 2006 Feature

Planning applications are on the rise in the south east and across a number of other regions according to the results of our latest quarterly survey. Steve Men…