Features

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

Weston's instincts drive ambitious growth plans

Sept. 1, 2013 Feature

Essex-based Weston Homes has announced plans to double in size in the next three to five years. Ben Roskrow talks to the firm’s chairman and founder Bob …

SWOT results show industry move

Sept. 1, 2013 Feature

This year’s annual Housebuilder SWOT analysis of the industry reflects a significant change in the hopes, dreams and attitudes of our panel of industry e…

Hold fire

July 1, 2013 Feature

The latest report from the NHBC Foundation looks at fires in cavities within new homes. Graham Perrior, NHBC's standards and technical manager, reports on the …

Inland inplace

July 1, 2013 Feature

Brownfield regeneration specialist Inland Homes has quietly been growing its housebuilding business. Suzie Mayesspeaks to the team about its activities, ambiti…

Getting on with Galliard

July 1, 2013 Feature

As life starts to return to the beleaguered housebuilding industry, developers of all types and sizes are looking to grow their businesses. Suzie Mayestalks to…

Howzat!

July 1, 2013 Feature

The first ever Housebuilder Product Awards took place at Edgbaston cricket stadium in June. Suzie Mayes profiles the winners and highly commended entrants.

Election fever comes early

July 1, 2013 Feature

Stephen Byfield, managing director of communications consultancy PPS, says that the next election campaign has already started with planning as the first battl…

The cultivated landlord

July 1, 2013 Feature

Grainger is giving the industry the chance to build the garden cities of today, with readymade sites on offer. Suzie Mayes talks to development director John B…

Housebuilders excel in Housing Design Awards shortlist

July 1, 2013 Feature

Some striking schemes from housebuilders have made the shortlist of the Housing Design Awards, due to be announced on July 4 by housing minister Mark Prisk.