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PPG3 to be thrust into consumer survey spotlight

Researchers are to carry out the most comprehensive survey ever into consumer attitudes to PPG3- style developments. The results of this extensive study will b…

Cost link to innovation lull

Builders fail to appreciate the benefits of innovative layouts in increasing density because of the way they measure costs and value, according to FPDSavills h…

CABE branch to push urban parks

Greenery is go with the launch of CABE Space as a new champion for urban parks and green spaces. The new CABE arm will operate with an annual budget of up to £…

In the pipeline

A development of 42 houses and apartments is proposed in Dundry, Antrim. Mivan has submitted the plans and will be completing the scheme itself.

Key workers move into Berkeley site

Doctors and nurses employed by Ashford and St Peter’s NHS Trust Key are moving into a new development designed and built specifically for them by Berkeley Coll…

Gloucs plan axed

Linden hunts prey in drive for growth

Linden is on the look-out to buy a housebuilder building up to 1,000 homes a year in a huge growth drive which would double the size of the firm. It has alread…

Belway plans to ease moving house

Bellway (Manchester) has joined up with removal specialist Pickfords in a bid to ensure its new homebuyers are smiling on moving day. “Our customers can relax,…

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MPs ride roughshod over Two-Jags’ plan

The vision of John Prescott’s Communities Plan has been slammed by a Commons select committee of MPs as unrealistic, unaffordable and potentially damaging to t…