Fashion sense
Staiths South Bank in Gateshead arose from Wimpey’s brave decision to appoint fashion guru Wayne Hemingway to help it design a scheme, following his public cri…
The Walrus
[MMC-IMG=1648-A=Left] The Walrus finds that the Better Regulation Task Force’s new approach to Building Regulations is like putting together a winning footie t…
Standard response
NHBC’s technical standards play a key role in ensuring new homes meet customers’ expectations. Satvinder Sahota looks at the changes since they were first publ…
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MOVES && APPOINTMENTS
Restoration drama
Restoring historic buildings can be expensive and unpredictable, but it is often necessary on brownfield sites. Chris Windle looks into the costs and challenge…
Shanghai surprise
[MMC-IMG=1635-A=Left] Shanghai’s housing market is changing rapidly, reports Natasha Tucker: prices are rising and hutong style homes are disappearing in favou…
Eastern promise
UK developers have historically focused on domestic and US markets, but for dynamic firms prepared to step out of their comfort zone, profit margins beckon fro…
Power player
[MMC-IMG=1631-A=Right] While Labour has been re-elected with a workable majority, Will Howie sees trouble ahead for John Prescott. Does the deputy prime minist…
Modern masters
The BRE’s Offsite2005 exhibition showcased the latest in modern methods of construction. Chris Windle checked it out, and considers the issues around the syste…
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