Features

Mixed agenda

I am delighted to be writing my inaugural column in Housebuilder. For those who have attended any recent HBF events, this will come as a welcome confirmation that the environment is not the only issue on my agenda

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Clare view

Barratt’s new chief executive Mark Clare tells Allison Heller why, despite being tipped for a major acquisition or two, he plans to prioritise the plc’s focus on organic growth

Signed, sealed, delivered

Thermal and acoustic manufacturers have undergone a period of rapid product development, driven by recent Building Regulation changes. Andrew Leech reports on some of the latest innovations

Social Service

Having slipped into physical and social decline, the Cleadon Park estate in South Shields was in desperate need of rejuvenation. Steve Menary finds out how Bellway is giving the place a facelift

Go forth and qualify

NHBC’s Training Services department has provided an essential service to the industry for the past ten years. Satvinder Sahota considers why site manager expertise is key to improving housing quality

Hallowed Ground

To avoid having your scheme held up by the latest advancements in village green legislation, Robin Grove of Manches offers some words of warning

Tightening market

A raft of acquisitions have made their mark on the league tables of housebuilding activity across the regions, as Steve Menary reports on the results of our latest exclusive survey

Green machine

HBF executive chairman Stewart Baseley is determined to see the industry respond to the climate change agenda

Gove actually

Best known for his TV appearances and newspaper columns, Michael Gove talks to Chris Windle about his day job shadowing the housing and planning minister