The happy housebuilders
The industry fightback is well under way and some firms are thriving in the new housing environment. Housebuilder talks to two privately owned businesses which are showing the way forward but in very different ways. First, Ben Roskrow meets Andy Yallop, ceo of Croudace, who has led a re-branding of the firm and is now gunning for growth, while over the page Suzie Mayes talks to the head of Weston Homes, Bob Weston, about his plans for the firm
On the turn
The planning revival has waned in many areas as the events of the past six months and other factors sink in. Steve Menary takes a look at the figures
Winners and losers from localism
Stephen Byfield, managing director of communications consultancy PPS Group, is concerned that the incentives offered under localism may not be enough to encourage new home building
What we must do to solve the housing crisis
At the end of this year former Barratt ceo David Pretty will retire as chairman of the New Homes Marketing Board. Here he gives his views on the housebuilding industry that he has served for more than 40 years
The future of housebuilding
In 2009, three industry bodies formed Home Building Skills 2010 to take a detailed look at the future of housebuilding. Now it is launching a report on it findings, with the need to upskill as its crucial industry message
Winning formulae
Several of the shortlisted schemes in this year’s Housebuilder Awards involved collaboration between British Gypsum and the developer. Housebuilder reports on two such schemes
HOUSEBUILDER AWARDS SPECIAL
Housebuilder presents the winnders and runners up of its prestigious Awards, created for the industry by the industry, which showcase the most imaginative schemes, products and initiatives housebuilding has to offer
Popular Pickles
Stephen Byfield, managing director of communications consultancy PPS Group, says that the Tory faithful love communities secretary Eric Pickles and his localism policy – so both are here to stay
Rewarding Health & Safety
NHBC is calling for entries for its 2011 Health and Safety Awards, supported by Housebuilder. Beginning last year, the Awards recognise housebuilders’ commitment to health and safety practices. Housebuilder finds out more.
The Opportunities of Localism
Stephen Byfield, managing director of communications consultancy PPS Group, argues that if the industry embraces localism and housebuilders seek to get communities on board, then dud sites might be brought to fruition.
