Stick to the plan
[MMC-IMG=1342-A=Left] New regulations are likely to come into force this year that give local authorities the power to stop construction work through a temporary stop notice, before an enforcement notice is issued. Lawyers Susan Hawker (pictured) and Joe
After you
The two-year period following new home completion can be a headache, potentially involving a large number of repairs and call-outs. But a new firm, After Build, will take on the risk through a fixed contract. Paul Wheeler reports on a service that sounds
MOVES && APPOINTMENENTS
Barry Raynar - Charles James Homes
Charles James Homes chief executive Barry Raynar understands the challenges of dealing with customers. Sometimes he feels a bit like Basil Fawlty
A healthy occupation
The NHBC’s Audit and Accreditation scheme helps housebuilders ensure they are operating to the highest health and safety standards. Melissa Blamey reports on why Keepmoat Regeneration has just won the scheme’s top accolade, and how it has benefited
National upswing
Steve Menary provides a snapshot of who’s building where in our exclusive quarterly survey, which shows a hike in starts apparent across the country at the end of 2004
Team effort
Laing O’Rourke Scotland site manager Gillian Jenkins won one of this year’s highly coveted Pride in the Job supreme awards. She found time to talk to Housebuilder about her experiences, and the challenges of residential developments
Simmons says
[MMC-IMG=1320-A=Left] CABE chief executive Richard Simmons tells Allison Heller that he would like to see more developers using architects and working in partnership with planners. But he wants them to make money too, of course
Improvement likely to be slow
[MMC-IMG=1317-A=Left] Although the housing market outlook remains highly uncertain, recent indicators seem to point to a soft landing
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