The unlovely bones
Before embarking on a development, housebuilders need to be mindful of the potential for disruption by the heavy hand of history or Mother Nature. Mark Smulian…
Time to loosen the green belt
Stephen Byfield, managing director of PPS Group, says the creation of the green belt has had unintended consequences and needs to be rethought
Election elation
The election result took everyone by surprise. But what does the industry think of the Conservative majority outcome and what does it mean for homes delivery? …
Construction countdown
In March, the NHBC Foundation launched Homes through the decades, a guide which tracks the influence of housing on our society over time. Housebuilder takes a …
Agents for change
Developers building mixed use schemes should engage the managing agent right from the start to ensure a good service and a fair fee for residential and commerc…
Patient progress
Nestled within the stunning Northumberland countryside, Bellway's Stannington Park offers space and interest to the discerning buyer. But the road to developme…
Redfern enjoying the next stage of his learning curve
Taylor Wimpey chief executive Pete Redfern is looking to take his firm to the next level in terms of strategy, planning and product innovation. He talks to Ben…
Standard procedure
After a lengthy process, the final details of the Housing Standards Review have been published. Suzie Mayes gets the industry's verdict on the changes which in…
Facing facts
In March, the NHBC Foundation published a report that looks at young men and women's attitudes towards housebuilding. Neil Smith, NHBC's head of research and i…
Four in front
NHBC has created more than 100 new frontline technical jobs in its biggest recruitment campaign in 30 years. Housebuilder looks at four people who have benefit…
