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Asking the right question

Dec. 1, 2005

[MMC-IMG=2021-A=Left] Government must recognise the industry’s need to respond to demand: attempts to implement utopian visions against the grain do not work, and the market will suffer

"Triple-headed" team to take on Telford

Dec. 1, 2005

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

Higgins to head up ODA

Dec. 1, 2005

IN THE PIPELINE

Dec. 1, 2005

Plans have been refused by Redbridge council for the construction of 23 flats in Chadwell Heath, Romford. Richard Bonshor designed the project on behalf of <b>MK Contracts</b>. The developer is planning to appeal and is still hoping to start construction

Cala shifts out of apartments market to maintain record profits

Dec. 1, 2005

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.