Legacy projects
Stephen Byfield, partner at Newgate Communications, looks at the issue of legacy. Could it be used to encourage councillors to build more in return for a bit o…
Family favourites
William Davis is celebrating its second five-star customer satisfaction win. Suzie Mayes talks to its md Guy Higgins about running a family business, the compa…
Tools of the trade
Chris Windle speaks to the companies offering tools and machinery for the fundamentals of a housebuilder's work. Safety, strength and quick repairs are all ess…
The need for SuDS
Mark MacIntosh-Watson, national engineering manager at Brett Landscaping, investigates the possible reasons for a general reluctance, to implement a broader su…
Finding the path to health and wellbeing
A new report reveals the results of a detailed survey into the attitudes of home owners and renters to health and wellbeing and the home. Saint-Gobain, which c…
Builder benefits
NHBC's Roy Clark explains how the benefits of being NHBC registered will help builders of all sizes over the coming year
Lending lifeline in uncertain times
Suzie Mayes looks at the lending landscape for developers seeking finance for their schemes. She speaks to lenders who can help SMEs in a resilient housing mar…
Investing in the volume builders of the future
A public/private partnership between Lloyds Bank and the Homes and Communities Agency aims to support SMEs in building new homes nationwide, looking to partner…
It's the inside that counts
In 2014, Avant Homes embarked on a transformation of its entire business, acquiring new owners and a fresh outlook. Suzie Mayes talks to ceo Colin Lewis about …
Endings and beginnings
Stephen Byfield gets wistful as he explains why the PPS name is going as the company he set up 27 years ago is incorporated into communications consultancy New…
