A return to regional
Seven years ago, ahead of the 2010 general election, Michael Hardware of PR agency Chelgate foresaw the demise of regional planning under a Conservative govern…
"We aim to be the UK's most successful housebuilder"
Suzie Mayes talks to Spencer McCarthy, chairman and ceo of Churchill Retirement Living, about the key ingredients of a successful housebuilder, the challenges …
Troubled waters
The Housing and Finance Institute's recent report into the housebuilding market has highlighted once again how utility connections, particularly water, are del…
Why every new home is getting a HUG
NHBC's online Home User Guides (HUG) contain information and features that will help both home owner and housebuilder. Toby Phillips, NHBC'S operations manager…
New mayor needs innovative housing partners
Sean Egan, Home Group's director of development, says that the new London mayor should seek partners with inventive solutions to solve the capital's housing sh…
Rydon unlocks potential in west London
Rydon likes to get involved in the sort of regeneration schemes which are "difficult to unlock". Ben Roskrow visits its Green Man Lane scheme in west London wh…
Indications of improvement
Countrywide's new build index shows how the health of the housing market is affected by the economy and other external factors. Housebuilder looks at the index…
Cowans strives to invent the future
Ben Roskrow talks to Places for People chief executive David Cowans about the market, the outlook, his plans for the firm and how the industry can really build…
Economic threats of Brexit
Stephen Byfield, managing director of communications consultancy PPS, says anecdotal evidence suggests investment is on hold ahead of the Euro vote – and…
Thermal currency
Chris Windlelooks at a range of insulation products and systems designed to enhance the thermal efficiency of new build homes. He also asks insulation manufact…
