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The latest news, features, comment and analysis of the UK housebuilding market covering policy, regulation, planning, technology, new developments and products

Supporting role

1 Oct 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

1 Oct 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 advantages for housebuilders

Block steady

1 Oct 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 manufacturers determined not to be left out in the cold

The Walrus

1 Oct 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

1 Oct 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 old 1920s seaside hotel

Home extensions

1 Oct 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