Jeff Knowles, Morris Homes
[MMC-IMG=1144-A=Left] Name Jeff KnowlesJob title Southern regional md
Brownie points
Government has introduced a range of financial incentives to encourage housebuilders to develop brownfield sites. Clive Curd of the regeneration incentive spec…
Eco-economics
Government is getting very serious about raising buildings' sustainability standards through a new Code for Sustainable Building and Sustainable and Secure Bui…
Soft focus
[MMC-IMG=1140-A=Left] Peter Robertson, head of marketing at the Rydon Group, argues that brand building is the way to improve a housebuilder's reputation with …
the walrus
[MMC-IMG=1139-A=Left] A leaked draft of a highly prescriptive PPG3 is worrying the Walrus. He ponders whether housebuilders should start protesting - perhaps d…
i:one to Southampton
When Alistair Baker left Prowting he had an idea to build homes that combined contemporary design and sustainable materials. But meeting Michael Wilde at Merli…
Social capital
As the lines between public and private housing delivery continue to blur, Housebuilder talks to two firms looking to enjoy the best of both worlds. Here Ben R…
Practical measures
[MMC-IMG=1134-A=Left] John Prescott is keen to see the industry reduce build costs by adopting modern methods of construction. But he needs to recognise the ba…
Building a solid future
[MMC-IMG=1132-A=Left] Youthbuilding UK - getting young people skilled up and on site Youthbuilding UK is a new NHBC-sponsored programme to develop young peopl…
Regions to be cheerful
[MMC-IMG=1115-A=Left] Steve Menary analyses the latest results of our quarterly survey of “who's building where” and finds firms forging ahead in many regions …
News Alerts
Don't miss out on another important news story get important news alerts right to your inbox.
