House Building policy, regulation, planning, technology, product features

Competitive advantage

1 May 2006 Feature

When the market is tough and margins are shrinking, reviewing your supply chain could give you the edge. Keith Brooks of EC Harris offers some suggestions

Housebuilders’ financial results for 2005–06 show a number of quoted firms’ profits squeezed in the downturn, and some planning to pull back further on flat building. Steve Menary analyses the latest shifts in the market

Changing times

1 May 2006 Feature

John White and Peter Johnson are stepping down as chief executives of the UK’s largest developers – White in April and Johnson in June. They tell Allison Heller the tales of their time at the helm

Medieval design

1 Apr 2006 Feature

The coulourful history of Butts Green in Warrington has provided the inspiration for an award winning development by Bellway. Steve Menary scales the ramparts

Inner piece

1 Apr 2006 Feature

Commercial development has moved back into the town centre. NHBC’s Satvinder Sahota takes a looks at the challenges this creates for builders

New money for growth

1 Apr 2006 Feature

Mark Smulian uncovers new funding opportunities for local authorities keen to increase development

Retirement dynasty

1 Apr 2006 Feature

Spencer McCarthy wants to expand the family business. Allison Heller meets the man behind Churchill Retirement Living’s big plans

Dramatic development

1 Apr 2006 Feature

The site of an old theatre in Islington gave FairBriar the chance to show off its new mixed-use status

Polling stations

1 Apr 2006 Feature

Who wins where in the local elections on May 4 may have big implications for housebuilders. Peter Golds tips the likely winners and losers

Rising star

1 Apr 2006 Feature

Communities and local government minister David Miliband talks to Allison Heller about his drive to empower communities and engage with the industry

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