House Building policy, regulation, planning, technology, product features

For local plan geeks everywhere

May 1, 2013 Feature

New research shows that the number of local plans submitted and found to be sound is even lower than originally thought. It also shows, says PPS managing director Stephen Byfield, that the government is pushing for sensible housing targets.

Rental-arithmetic

May 1, 2013 Feature

There has been much talk about – and some action on – boosting the private rented sector. Suzie Mayes looks at what has been happening and asks the industry about the challenges the sector still faces.

The Hope habit

April 1, 2013 Feature

Habitat for Humanity is calling on the housebuilding industry to become a HOPE builder to raise money to build decent homes to help the poor worldwide. Housebuilder reports.

Modern times

April 1, 2013 Feature

A new NHBC report on modern methods of construction provides guidance for contractors, design teams and clients. Housebuilder takes a look.

Pitching in

April 1, 2013 Feature

At the start of 2012, NHBC updated its Technical Standards on pitched roofs following a significant number of pitched roof claims. A year on, general manager Mark Jones looks at how well the industry has adopted the new standards.

So far, So Stepney

April 1, 2013 Feature

Bellway is currently on site at So Stepney, east London, as part of a wider regeneration programme. Suzie Mayes reports on the background to the venture and the apartment scheme set to help turn around the area's fortunes.

Get your kicks on the A66

April 1, 2013 Feature

Stephen Byfield, managing director of communications consultancy PPS, says that now the deadline for councils to have a local plan in place has passed, the real test of the government's resolve on the NPPF will come.

Office blocks

April 1, 2013 Feature

The government's plan to change the rules on converting offices to residential has been met with some resistance by local authorities. Does the industry feel the same? Suzie Mayes reports.

Health & safety - not an optional extra

March 1, 2013 Feature

Now in their fourth year, the NHBC Health & Safety Awards offer home builders a chance to gain industry-wide recognition for their efforts to ensure the wellbeing of their employees and an opportunity to showcase best practice. Mark Dickinson, project director of the London 2012 Athletes' Village and guest judge at the NHBC Health and Safety Awards 2012, offers his insight on why health and safety is an important issue in housebuilding.

Code words

March 1, 2013 Feature

The Consumer Code was introduced in 2010 to ensure fair treatment of home buyers. Three years on, NHB's regional director Geoff Eggintonlooks at how it is being improved.

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