New online NHBC services
The NHBC has launched a website, <a href=\"http://www.nhbcbuilder.co.uk\" target=\"_blank\">www.nhbcbuilder.co.uk</a>, to give builders access to NHBC information and news.
NFB launches lobby group
The National Federation of Builders has launched the House Builders Association as a lobby group aimed at representing the interests of the NFB’s 800 small to medium sized housebuilder members.
Higgins to head up ODA
David Higgins is leaving his three-year role as English Partnerships’ chief executive to head up the Olympic Delivery Authority.
Incentives use slows in October
HBF’s monthly survey shows a slight increase in the number of site visitors during October, and net reservations up on the previous month. Housebuilders’ use of incentives also slowed during October, according to the survey.
Cala shifts out of apartments market to maintain record profits
Cala Homes’ \"radical\" decision to buck government policy and pull back on its apartment building programme has contributed to its achieving record results in tougher market conditions, according to chairman Geoff Ball.
Draft PPS3 must not avoid political taboos
The industry must seek to ensure that the government’s consultation draft of planning policy statement 3 (PPS3) on housing contains reasonable standards on car parking and density, HBF economics affairs director John Stewart has warned.
Westbury acquisition pushes Persimmon into FTSE 100
The year is drawing to a close with a fresh round of industry mergers and takeovers as challenging market conditions continue. Persimmon is acquiring Westbury for £643 million and Wimpey has announced plans to merge Laing Homes, which it acquired three years ago as a \"premium brand,\" into the main business – with the implication of major job losses.
\"Triple-headed\" team to take on Telford
When the industry’s three biggest players decided to bid for the right to develop an English Partnerships-owned former coalmine in Telford, some expected the sparks to fly. But the trio teamed up to win, and Chris Windle finds out how they plan to tackle the next challenge: complying with the site’s strict design codes
HBF ceo resigns
Home Builders Federation chief executive Rob Ashmead has resigned, following four years in the role.
Design of new housing slammed by CABE and Rogers’ urban taskforce
Housebuilders have faced a two-pronged attack in recent weeks as both CABE and Lord Richard Rogers’ urban taskforce have criticised the standard of new housing design.
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