Features

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

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…

Safe.Sustainable.Successful

July 1, 2006 Feature

Terry Gamble, director of Verry Construction and James Thomas of Make Architects on the team’s approach to the snakey winner in the design for manufacture comp…

Cashpoints

June 1, 2006 Feature

Housebuilders seeking finance should talk to companies with an in-depth understanding of the sector. Tim Palmer seeks lenders’ views on maximising margins and…

Clad tidings

June 1, 2006 Feature

Cladding can be a cost effective means of boosting a development’s insulation and kerb appeal. Andrew Leech takes a look at the latest modern methods for the …