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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 team

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 published in 1945

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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 challenges, and the importance of getting experts on board to help make your scheme a success

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 favour of high rise apartments. Peter Eales of o i solutions explains why doing business in China is

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 from emerging economies in Russia and China. Allison Heller reports on the growing demand for middl

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 minister have the power to force change, and will the twin barrels of nimbyism and opposition to prope

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 systems playing a growing role in housebuilding

Long term relationship

[MMC-IMG=1627-A=Left] Increased pressure on housebuilders to deliver affordable housing and schemes that satisfy both home buyers and housing associations is driving some to establish specialist divisions, explains Jonathan Flint, md of Chase Homes – a di