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BRITAIN’S BIGGEST HOUSEBUILDERS

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When making a dwelling airtight to prevent air leakage, it is important to also provide adequate ventilation: build tight – ventilate right

Variety club

The NHBC Foundation’s latest publication is a pioneering global research report that sets out international aims, aspirations and achievements of sustainability in housing. Neil Jefferson, chief executive of the Zero Carbon Hub, explains the report’s significance and findings

Community test

Conservative party proposals to shift the emphasis of planning to local communities are worrying housebuilders. But they can work, argues Mike Hardware of Chelgate, if the public can see demonstrable benefits to allowing development

When 2+2=5

Bill Mackie of Cripps Harries Hall reviews a recent and important dispute on the calculation of land value

THE EXPERTS ANALYSE THE INDUSTRY

Housebuilder asked a series of experts to carry out a SWOT analysis on the housebuilding industry to crystallise their views of how they see the market today. At the beginning of what is set to be a crucial autumn period for the industry, we present the results of a fascinating exercise that provides an enlightening snapshot of the sector

Relieving the parking pressure by Total Parking Solutions

"A car that is locked away from vandalism, damage and theft could equal reduced insurance premiums" PAT HENSON, SALES MANAGER, TOTAL PARKING SOLUTIONS

Conservatories

Site appeal

Having announced this year’s 400 Quality Award winners the judges of NHBC’s 29th annual Pride in the Job Awards have a unique view of how operations on thousands of sites in the UK are faring during the downturn. Melissa Blamey reports on how high standards are now more important than ever in the current market and rounds up the regional views gleaned from the many site visits made by the judges

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