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Supporting role

Oct. 1, 2005

Andrew Leech takes a look at the lintels market and finds that new products are emerging even though prices are at rock bottom

Cementing relationships

Oct. 1, 2005

Innovations in the cement and mortar sector are designed to improve on-site efficiency and build speed. Tim Palmer looks at the latest products and the advanta…

Block steady

Oct. 1, 2005

Chris Windle gets the lowdown on how the off-site manufacture agenda is driving the development of a range of innovative products by brick and block manufactur…

The Walrus

Oct. 1, 2005

[MMC-IMG=1912-A=Left] Will the authors of the new Part L sweep the red-tape Oscars at the regulation writers’ ball?

Home suite home

Oct. 1, 2005

Heritage Homes is the largest developer on the Isle of Man. Steve Menary looks at its latest scheme underway, Empress Apartments, designed to resemble a grand …

Home extensions

Oct. 1, 2005

[MMC-IMG=1905-A=Left] Alistair Baker, chief executive of the Merlion Group, explains the success of the company’s private sector shared equity housing model

Two for one

Oct. 1, 2005

As the government launches its new Home Buy proposals, Stephen Hoare talks to housebuilders about the shared equity initiatives they are offering to tempt firs…

MOVES && APPOINTMENTS

Oct. 1, 2005