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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 barriers housebuilders face in moving in this direction, including the degree to which local autho

Building a solid future

<MMC-CAPTION 100 align=left> [MMC-IMG=1132-A=Left] Youthbuilding UK - getting young people skilled up and on site </MMC-CAPTION>Youthbuilding UK is a new NHBC-sponsored programme to develop young people's construction skills. Melissa Blamey reports on how

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 outside the capital

Why does it cost so much to build bloody houses in this country?

John Prescott's recent comments on the increasing cost of housebuilding, and his announcement of a new key worker scheme involving homes being sold for £60,000 have drawn much frustrated reaction from the industry. Allison Heller puts an ear to the ground

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Cala Finance to fund new £5 million project

Cala Finance, the residential funding arm of the Cala group is funding a new £5 million housing scheme by Langstone Homes in Sutton Coldfield.

BRE launches modern methods database

The Building Research Establishment (BRE) has launched a new online database designed to make it easier for housebuilders to adopt modern methods of construction. The Library of Housing Construction Package, which is a DTI-funded project, contains around

in the pipeline

Bellway rolls out new first time buyer scheme

Bellway is launching a first time buyer scheme, similar to the shared ownership model in the social sector, in which buyers will be able to purchase 75% of a home and defer paying the other quarter until a later date.

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