Features

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

FHS EPCs

Getting net zero ready

May 4, 2023 Feature

With the consultation on the Future Homes Standard due soon, Suzie Mayes reports on how housebuilders are preparing for 2025

NHBC LQS team

Digging into the detail with NHBC's Land Quality Service team

May 4, 2023 Feature

NHBC gives the lowdown on its Land Quality Service, de-risking sites and ensuring the successful bringing forward of land for housing

Mark White

The Interview - Mark White, Bargate Homes

May 4, 2023 Feature

Mark White is the vibrant md of Bargate Homes. He talks to Suzie Mayes

Peter Blades

The Interview - Peter Blades, Deanfield Homes

April 6, 2023 Feature

Peter Blades established Deanfield Homes in 2016 after years of working for larger housebuilders. He talks to Suzie Mayes

Redrow Caddington Woods

The unintended consequences of green legislation

April 5, 2023 Feature

The industry is facing a raft of environmental regulations and stipulations. Suzie Mayes reports

NHQB

Keeping up to date with Building for Tomorrow

April 5, 2023 Feature

NHBC’s Building for Tomorrow conference series in March gave vital information on Building Regulations, customer service and other issues

Karl Battersby

The Interview - Karl Battersby, Brierley Homes

March 5, 2023 Feature

Karl Battersby is chairman of Brierley Homes, a housebuilder created by North Yorkshire County Council. He talks to Suzie Mayes

NHBC Foundation new homes resilience

NHBC builds new homes resilience

March 2, 2023 Feature

NHBC looks at the latest report from its research arm, the NHBC Foundation, which explores how foundation design can produce resilient homes

NPPF changes

The problem with planning

March 2, 2023 Feature

The government’s proposed revisions to the National Planning Policy Framework have caused controversy and concern. Suzie Mayes reports

Chris Chiles

The Interview - Chris Chiles, Elivia Homes

Feb. 2, 2023 Feature

Chris Chiles is ceo of Elivia Homes, the former Vanderbilt Homes and Crayfern Homes. He talks to Suzie Mayes