Affordability analysis
The affordable housing sector is undergoing some significant reforms. Suzie Mayes looks at what is happening, why and what it all means to housebuilding
Pump up the volume
Bernard Rooney became regional md of Barratt Central in 2010 but has spent almost 35 years with the volume builder. He talks to Suzie Mayes about how the busin…
Fit for the future
NHBC has carried out an extensive review of its Key Stage Inspection system which sees the warranty provider on a recruitment drive and making fundamental chan…
Looking beyond the High Street for development finance
Noel Meredith, executive director of United Trust Bank, says the landscape of development finance lending has changed enormously in the past seven years allowi…
Building for an older market that still feels young
It is well understood that the UK has a rapidly ageing population. But there may be opportunities for housebuilders to capture the segment of the older market …
A time for fresh thoughts on housing supply
What is required for the industry to boost supply to 250,000 homes a year? This was the question posed to senior housebuilders and industry figures at this yea…
Spotlight on Building Control
NHBC has grown to become the largest single building control body in the UK and this year celebrates its 30th anniversary in this capacity. Steve Evans, NHBC's…
Food for thought
The hottest trends in the kitchen are steam, induction and pyrolytic cleaning, and soon we will be able to watch our food cook on our mobile, according to Mark…
Designing with dialogue
Hopkins Homes has gained a reputation for design-led homes in mostly traditional styles. Suzie Mayes meets executive chairman James Hopkins to talk about the o…
What councillors think
Stephen Byfield, managing director of PPS Group, says that a new survey of councillors sitting on planning committees gives an interesting insight into their v…
