Features

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

May the best mayor win

April 1, 2008 Feature

The heat is on in the run-up to the London mayoral elections on May 1. Stephen Hoare examines the candidates’ housing policies and talks to the developers awai…

Quango man

April 1, 2008 Feature

Sir Bob Kerslake, head of the new Homes and Communities Agency, has much to do in his new role within the mega agency, set to be up and running next year. Fort…

Microrenewables are go

March 1, 2008 Feature

The NHBC Foundation’s latest report on microgeneration and renewable energy technology aims to blast through the hype and provide clear information for develop…

Environmental design

March 1, 2008 Feature

PRP’s chairman Andy von Bradsky says that the dual agendas of sustainable communities and environmental performance signal a new dawn in housing design. He rev…

SME Focus: Keeping it in the family

March 1, 2008 Feature

Stewart Menary talks to the Wilson family, who have wasted no time embarking on a new venture, Davidsons, following the sell-off of Wilson Bowden

Planning challenge

March 1, 2008 Feature

The latest quarterly league tables of planning applications across the UK show a decline in all regions. Steve Menary takes a look at what is coming through th…

Green giant

March 1, 2008 Feature

The nation’s largest housebuilder, Barratt, is going large on the environmental agenda, having won the first carbon challenge site. Chief executive Mark Clare …

Salmond’s reform agenda

March 1, 2008 Feature

Scottish first minister Alex Salmond has slashed a number of quangos that have proliferated in recent years, in his bid to cut costs. Brian Baker considers t…

SME Focus: On the fast track

Feb. 1, 2008 Feature

Steve Menary travels to Kent, where Simon Wright Homes has established a strong reputation for quality homes, and owner Simon Wright is now focused on ambitiou…

Quality reigns supreme

Feb. 1, 2008 Feature

NHBC’s annual Pride in the Job Awards recognise the nation’s top site managers. Melissa Blamey reports on this year’s Supreme Award winners, who enjoyed a gala…