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People power

May 1, 2005

[MMC-IMG=1484-A=Left] Urban Splash recently came 12th in the Sunday Times annual 100 Best SMEs to Work For list. Chairman Tom Bloxham, who co-founded the firm in 1993 with Jonathan Falkingham, explains why good staff - and looking after them - is vital to

Innovation Awards to be presented at The Savoy

May 1, 2005

More than 140 entries have been received for the inaugural Housebuilder/HBF Housebuilding Innovation Awards, to be presented at The Savoy Hotel on the night of Wednesday September 7 during Housebuilding 2005.

Sustainability initiative launched to provide guidance for industry

May 1, 2005

The HBF is spearheading a major new initiative to help bring clearer thinking and practical guidance to housebuilders on sustainability. The initiative, Sustainability in Housebuilding, is being launched in partnership with the Housing Corporation and dra

Profits up but no room for complacency

May 1, 2005

At the close of the results season, a number of listed housebuilders have warned of challenging times ahead despite enjoying healthy profit growth in 2004 - 05. Bellway chief executive John Watson warned of ongoing stagnation: "We are assuming a nil house

IN THE PIPELINE

May 1, 2005