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Ian Randall

April 1, 2004

[MMC-IMG=574-A=Left] Linden Homes South East’s md Ian Randall is inspired by the story of General Electric’s expansion to a multi-billion dollar mega-company - good news for Linden boss Philip Davies, who personally offered him his position last

Housebuilders urged to take urban role

April 1, 2004

Crest Nicholson chief exec John Callcutt has called for housebuilders to take the lead role in urban regeneration, warning that government plans for the Thames Gateway and northern pathfinder areas are misguided and likely doomed to failure.

Playing the partner card

April 1, 2004

<MMC-CAPTION 280 align=left> [MMC-IMG=571-A=Left] “We will see more alliances between social housebuilders and developers working in partnership, that’s how it will work”</MMC-CAPTION> English Partnerships’ role will be further enhanced if Barker gets her

The flat-line bottoms out

April 1, 2004

The industry may have built more flats than houses last year - as reported widely in March - but it is not for the want of trying by the housebuilders.