Business class
[MMC-IMG=1965-A=Left] David Boyden, the new director of the National Construction College, talks to Chris Windle about the latest initiatives designed to boost industry recruits and their skills
Building confidence
Melissa Blamey reports on the Youthbuilding scheme, which helps young people who are facing difficulties overhaul their lives and kick-start a career in construction
Management talent
[MMC-IMG=1963-A=Left] Recruiting effective management teams is critical in a slower market, advises Paul Hilides, md of recruitment specialist ATS Consultants, because this is when good business sense will differentiate the best from the rest
Power conductor
[MMC-IMG=1962-A=Left] Centralised procurement and management structures offer cost efficiencies for large housebuilders – but devolving power to regional operations also has its advantages. Mark Smulian considers the issues
The Walrus
[MMC-IMG=1961-A=Left] Letters from readers considering marrying their mothers-in-law have raised some thought provoking issues...
Quality surveyor
[MMC-IMG=1959-A=Left] Miller Homes md Tim Hough talks to Allison Heller about the Fairclough acquisition and why customer care is so important to the rapidly expanding privately-owned firm
Euro homes
[MMC-IMG=1958-A=Left] Policy Exchange’s latest report on housing supply comparing various countries’ planning policies provides strong grounds for challenging the UK’s system, argues Will Howie
Fourth time lucky
<a name="ptop"></a>[MMC-IMG=1954-A=Left] The house price boom from 1999 to 2004 is unlikely to end in a bust, unlike the three previous post-war booms
It’s a wonderful life
Chris Windle reports on the schemes that have achieved the Building for Life Standard this year
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