Features

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

HIP Hooray

Aug. 1, 2006 Feature

The government’s decision to scrap compulsory home condition reports has elicited a mixed response from various corners of the industry. Chris Windle investiga…

Ground down

July 1, 2006 Feature

With its multifarious hazards, brownfield building is today the norm rather than the exception. Andrew Leech talks to some of the problem solvers

In the pipeline

July 1, 2006 Feature

Tim Palmer looks into the latest sustainable urban drainage systems and materials

Cutting edge

July 1, 2006 Feature

Rarely do housing developments provoke the torrents of critical praise that Donnybrook Quarter in Bow, east London, has enjoyed. Steve Menary finds out how th…

The big picture

July 1, 2006 Feature

NHBC has forged closer links with housing associations, adding a range of new services to its warranty provision for the sector, reports Satvinder Sahota

Building a case

July 1, 2006 Feature

The modern buyer is increasingly savvy at winning compensation when a new home is not up to scratch. Gerard Khoshnaw, head of the housebuilding team at Nabarro…

Don\'t miss the training

July 1, 2006 Feature

Apprenticeships and succession planning are vital to your business, advises CITB-ConstructionSkills field director Mike Bialyj

The devolution debate

July 1, 2006 Feature

The government wants to push more power into the hands of local communities. But nimbyism is rife at grassroots level, reports Stephen Hoare, so how will devel…

Historic sites

July 1, 2006 Feature

Unearthing the remnants of Britain’s rich history is an occupational hazard for housebuilders. Chris Windle looks at some recent discoveries and finds out how …

Stadium views

July 1, 2006 Feature

Negative headlines have dogged the construction of the new Wembley stadium, overshadowing the area’s regeneration. Chris Windle takes a look at what is going…