How green is your savvy
Robert Jones looks at the sensitive problem of the green belt and argues that a sequential approach to development may strike a balance between the preservatio…
Hitting an all-time low
John Stewart suspects Britain's politicians will not be telling you about last year's housebuilding record in the election run-up
Sound future
Although the proposed amendments to Building Regulations on sound insulation could influence floor construction, Andrew Leech finds that both timber and concre…
McAlpine initiative makes demo debut
Alfred McAlpine Homes' procurement initiative has been included in the latest round of Housing Forum demonstration projects.
Report supports PVC use
PVC does affect the environment, according to a new government research. But its impacts are not excessive relative to commonly-used alternatives which have im…
New home completions hit 75-year low
New home completions last year were the lowest in peacetime Britain since 1924. And government stats have revealed that completions have started the year at th…
Prescott delivers tough ultimatum on safety
Deputy prime minister John Prescott has called on all sides of the construction industry to deliver tough new safety plans and targets to cut deaths, injuries …
Raynsford warns of life under the Tories
Housing minister Nick Raynsford has warned the industry that despite the challenges of new tough planning rules, the outlook under a Conservative government wo…
Industry relieved at Part L's u-turn on U-value
Housebuilders and suppliers of traditional building materials are claiming a significant success following the revelation that new thermal insulation values fo…
HBF points finger at Ken
The number of affordable houses being built for key workers in London is far short of that required because of Mayor Ken Livingstone's stance on the issue, say…
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