Legal eagles
Suzie Mayes talks to the law firms that can help housebuilders on issues including planning, construction law and mines and minerals insurance
Financial foundations
In the first part of our finance and legal special, Suzie Mayes reports on the development finance market and lending conditions for housebuilders. High street banks remain reticent – and there are wider market challenges - but specialist lenders are ready to help
A journey into the unknown
The government is looking to double the speed of delivery of new homes at Northstowe in Cambridgeshire by commissioning them directly. Mark Smulian finds out how this might work - and whether it can be a success or will it all go "horribly wrong"
Best in the business
Five exceptional housebuilding site managers have been named as the UK's Supreme Winners at the NHBC Pride in the Job Awards 2014 gala final. Housebuilder reports
From code to concept
Ahead of the launch of its Code level five scheme Virido, Hill has invited a family to live in its concept house for a year. Suzie Mayes meets the Rayners to discover their first impressions, and finds out more from the housebuilder
Election manifestos - take with a pinch of salt
Stephen Byfield, managing director of communications consultancy PPS Group, previews a fascinating general election and suggests looking past the party manifestos for clues to true policy
What's in store for 2015?
As we enter a new - and important - year, Housebuilder canvasses the views of the industry on what challenges to expect in 2015. Here, Suzie Mayes gives an overview of the issues as highlighted by our experts
Site seers
NHBC has named the regional winners of its prestigious Pride in the Job Awards, setting the shortlist for the gala final in January. Housebuilder looks at why the Awards matter and who is in the running for the top prizes
The bottom line
In response to growing concerns over basement construction, NHBC is launching a new Chapter of standards - Waterproofing of basements and other below ground structures. NHBC's head of housebuilding standards Mark Jones gives an overview
To bribe or to slap
Stephen Byfield, managing director of communications consultancy PPS, says that on housing policy politicians like to slap or bribe - but still find some areas too politically toxic to touch
