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the walrus

1 Aug 2004

[MMC-IMG=808-A=Left] The Walrus and his colleagues aren’t much looking forward to the Olympics, what with the GB Team set to reap little more than a couple of Bronzes. So they have thought up some alternative events in which housebuilders might excel

Keeping score

1 Aug 2004

<MMC-CAPTION 100 ALIGN=LEFT> [MMC-IMG=807-A=Left] New Laing md Dave Livingstone – “I have no preconceptions but I want to grow the business” </MMC-CAPTION> There have been many changes at Laing Homes since the George Wimpey takeover in 2002, culminating i

Building credibility

1 Aug 2004

<MMC-CAPTION 100 ALIGN=LEFT> [MMC-IMG=805-A=Left] Tony Barnatt, an experienced bricklayer with East Sussex-based Owen Contractors, has found the OSAT scheme “hugely beneficial” </MMC-CAPTION> Ensuring skilled and reliable construction workers are fully qu

The value of design

1 Aug 2004

[MMC-IMG=804-A=Left] Barry Munday, chairman of architectural firm PRP, argues that PPG3 requirements should not be treated with scepticism. They can enable housebuilders to produce schemes that can be a marketing dream and lead to higher profits

english partnerships

1 Aug 2004

English Partnerships’ role in housing in the UK has grown dramatically in the past couple of years. It now has a brownfield landbank of more than 2,500 hectares, is partnering with the private sector and demanding high standards from the firms who want to

john stewart’s housing viewpoint: Castles in the sky

1 Aug 2004

[MMC-IMG=802-A=Left] Anyone with doubts about the present government’s policies for housing supply should take a look at emerging Conservative policies. Things could only get worse, argues John Stewart