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In the frame for growth

Dec. 1, 2003

Century Homes will be the world leader in timber frame technology if chief executive Gerry McCaughey’s ambitions go to plan. Allison Heller finds out what’s co…

Kitchens and bathrooms in a pod

Dec. 1, 2003

Closed panel systems and prefabricated pods are now being produced by a number of innovative manufacturers, including Westbury’s Space 4 operation, Stewart Mil…

Going with the grain

Dec. 1, 2003

The timber frame sector is growing rapidly, partly as a result of government drives to promote sustainable materials. Allison Heller gets the low-down on how s…

Panel leaders

Dec. 1, 2003

Tim Palmer reports on the growing use of rigid insulation panels and other new high performance insulants

timber frame

Dec. 1, 2003

In this month’s product review we look at the rapidly evolving timber frame and insulation sectors. Changing thermal insulation regulatory requirements are hav…

Cathedral class

Dec. 1, 2003

Steve Menary visits Stamford’s classy Hungate site in the cathedral city of Lincoln and discusses the firm’s future strategy with md Mick Noble

Tim Sargeant

Dec. 1, 2003

[MMC-IMG=436-A=Right] 38 year old chief executive of City && Country Group, formerly Sarbir Developments, tells us he’s keen on gardening - as his 900 year old…

Ashmead’s voice is heard

Dec. 1, 2003

Rob Ashmead took over as the House Builders Federation’s chief executive two years ago. He said then that he wanted the industry to speak with one voice and b…

Due process

Dec. 1, 2003

Housebuilder’s legal team from Campbell Hooper - Heather O’Sullivan, Sara Hampson, Stuart Jordan and Bill Bidder - ends the year with a look consultations for …

Chocoholic’s heaven

Dec. 1, 2003

Lightmoor Village in Telford is to be the new Bournville, an 800-home 21st century version of George Cadbury’s dream of the ideal residential community. But do…