Features

The latest news, features, comment and analysis of the UK housebuilding market covering policy, regulation, planning, technology, new developments and products

Detective work

July 1, 2016 Feature

Pride in the Job (PIJ) is the only UK-wide competition dedicated to recognising site managers who achieve the highest standards in housebuilding. NHBC regional director Richard Hartshorngives an insight into the robust judging process

Pitch perfect - Housebuilder Product Awards 2016

Pitch perfect - Housebuilder Product Awards 2016

July 1, 2016 Feature

The Housebuilder Product Awards were held at Edgbaston cricket stadium last month (June). Suzie Mayes reveals the winners and highly commended entrants

Working like Trojans for SME success

Working like Trojans for SME success

July 1, 2016 Feature

Industry stats show it is not easy setting up a new small housebuilder in the UK - as former Banner boss Richard Werth is finding out. But he is confident of winning the battle to make his new venture - Troy Homes - a success. Ben Roskrow reports

St Ives reveals the British malaise

July 1, 2016 Feature

The vote by St Ives' residents to ban selling new homes to outsiders is "bonkers" argues Stephen Byfield, managing director of communications consultancy PPS Group. The answer is to build new homes

CALA-boration

CALA-boration

July 1, 2016 Feature

It has been two years since CALA Homes bought Banner Homes, propelling it into the housebuilder top ten. Suzie Mayes speaks to ceo Alan Brown about life at the bigger business, the next step in the growth process and his focus on keeping the CALA brand true

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June 1, 2016 Feature

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At the heart of the industry

At the heart of the industry

May 27, 2016 Feature

As the NHBC Foundation celebrates its tenth anniversary, Neil Smith, the organisation's head of research and innovation, looks back at the key achievements over the past decade and its plans for the future

Phaseeology

Phaseeology

May 27, 2016 Feature

Chapel Arches is a three-phase mixed-use scheme set to contribute to the regeneration of Maidenhead. Suzie Mayes visits the embryonic development to find out more from its creator Shanly Homes, a housebuilder passionate about design and communities

A return to regional

A return to regional

May 27, 2016 Feature

Seven years ago, ahead of the 2010 general election, Michael Hardware of PR agency Chelgate foresaw the demise of regional planning under a Conservative government. Here he suggests that planning has come a full circle, and regional structures are coming back

"We aim to be the UK's most successful housebuilder"

"We aim to be the UK's most successful housebuilder"

May 27, 2016 Feature

Suzie Mayes talks to Spencer McCarthy, chairman and ceo of Churchill Retirement Living, about the key ingredients of a successful housebuilder, the challenges he faces in the retirement market and his customers who are living in the "halls of residence for life's post graduates"