Features

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

All change

June 1, 2006 Feature

Chris Windle explores the implications of the recent cabinet reshuffle, which has seen the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister expanded and rebranded the Depar…

Model village

May 1, 2006 Feature

Chase Homes has designed The Russells to reflect the local vernacular – essential for obtaining a consent in the Cotswolds, as Steve Menary discovers

Sound check

May 1, 2006 Feature

Many builders are choosing pre-completion testing as their route to compliance with Part E standards. Melissa Blamey goes on site with NHBC’s registered acoust…

Olympic contest

May 1, 2006 Feature

The pressure is on the consortium delivering Stratford City, an ambitious regeneration project integral to the 2012 Olympics. Chris Windle meets London & Conti…

Competitive advantage

May 1, 2006 Feature

When the market is tough and margins are shrinking, reviewing your supply chain could give you the edge. Keith Brooks of EC Harris offers some suggestions

Stock in trade

May 1, 2006 Feature

Housebuilders’ financial results for 2005–06 show a number of quoted firms’ profits squeezed in the downturn, and some planning to pull back further on flat bu…

Changing times

May 1, 2006 Feature

John White and Peter Johnson are stepping down as chief executives of the UK’s largest developers – White in April and Johnson in June. They tell Allison Helle…

Medieval design

April 1, 2006 Feature

The coulourful history of Butts Green in Warrington has provided the inspiration for an award winning development by Bellway. Steve Menary scales the ramparts

Inner piece

April 1, 2006 Feature

Commercial development has moved back into the town centre. NHBC’s Satvinder Sahota takes a looks at the challenges this creates for builders

New money for growth

April 1, 2006 Feature

Mark Smulian uncovers new funding opportunities for local authorities keen to increase development