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

Tech spec

Sept. 1, 2004

Allison Heller reports on the latest software and tech tools for running a housebuilding business, from back office accounting and project viability assessment systems, to on-site mobile communications

All systems go

Sept. 1, 2004

<MMC-CAPTION 200 align=right> [MMC-IMG=914-A=Right] High tech home systems – increasingly essential (pictured: St George’s Paddington Central penthouse, London) </MMC-CAPTION>Home networking systems are becoming an essential component of new developments.

Risky options

Sept. 1, 2004

[MMC-IMG=912-A=Left] Our legal team from Campbell Hooper – Heather O’Sullivan, Sara Hampson, Stuart Jordan and Bill Bidder – explains the meaning of ultra vires and why design consultants are increasingly seeking limited liability for development risks

Heading north

Sept. 1, 2004

<MMC-CAPTION 400 align=right> [MMC-IMG=910-A=Left] Stewart Milne’s marketing for its Drumpellier Lawns development focuses on its rural feel, though it is just a short drive from Glasgow </MMC-CAPTION>Scottish housebuilder Stewart Milne is hoping the rece

Open planning

Sept. 1, 2004

[MMC-IMG=909-A=Left] Keeping an open mind in marketing is a key to success – without it, the property market will stagnate, argues Nigel Styles, chief executive of South East Living

VENTILATION

Sept. 1, 2004

HEATING

Sept. 1, 2004

<table width=800><tr bgcolor=#2e2eb2><font color=#ffffff><b>NU-HEAT - STAND M39 </font></b></tr><tr>[MMC-IMG=905-A=Right] Nu-Heat is a leading supplier of warm water underfloor heating systems to the residential market, and is focussed on customer satisfa

KITCHENS && BATHROOMS

Sept. 1, 2004