On the march
This month Persimmon launched its incentive to recruit hundreds of ex-servicemen into its business to address the skills shortage. Suzie Mayes talks to group c…
Improving sustainability with the Internet of Things
Electrolux's national contracts manager, Mark Armstrong, looks at the issues surrounding appliances and sustainability and describes how his firm is collaborat…
Academic excellence
In 2013 NHBC re-opened the doors of its Operations Academy to new recruits for the first time since the economic crisis of 2007. Academy manager Neil Herries e…
Downsizing
Over the past sixteen years, the number of small housebuilders and developers has been in rapid decline. NHBC Foundation’s latest research reveals the ch…
Heading for the hill
Walnut Trees Hill is nestled within the idyllic village of Ashbury in Oxfordshire. Suzie Mayes looks at these ten faithfully designed properties, each with the…
A walk in the park
Suzie Mayes visits two schemes of different sizes - the large regeneration project of Heyford Park and a small ten-home development, Walnut Trees Hill. But bot…
Housing zones - an opportunity, but with issues
Mark Smulian looks at what is meant by housing zones and finds out whether they are a true opportunity to deliver increased numbers of new homes
Underground oversights
Basement projects have become popular in certain areas over the past 13 years. But they have raised various concerns about poor workmanship and health and safe…
It's a Living thing
In July, Kier announced its decision to launch a new unified national housing division - Kier Living. Suzie Mayes meets executive md John Anderson to hear abou…
Finance special - Policy points
Insurance is something that housebuilders hope they will never use but they definitely need. Suzie Mayes finds out about a site based insurance scheme and what…
