Features

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

Continuing the Wilson dynasty at Davidsons

Dec. 1, 2013 Feature

Ben Roskrow meets James Wilson, managing director of Leicestershire developer Davidsons, and finds it is not only the firm’s name that reflects the influence of his father David

Good cheer for Christmas

Dec. 1, 2013 Feature

Stephen Byfield, managing director of communications consultancy PPS, looks back on a good year while expecting more of the same in 2014

This way up

Dec. 1, 2013 Feature

In the summer, Andrew Richards took the reins of Linden Homes, our Housebuilder of the year. Suzie Mayes talks to the new md about his investor background, what he hopes for the business and the company’s award-winning philosophies

High fives

Nov. 1, 2013 Feature

Over recent weeks, NHBC has been revealing the regional champions of its annual Pride in the Job Awards. Housebuilder looks at what these prestigious awards mean to a housebuilder and who the regional champions are

That's Later Life

Nov. 1, 2013 Feature

The UK housing crisis is not all about first time buyers. There is a chronic undersupply of suitable housing for a rapidly growing ageing population, with planning, design and image issues to overcome. Suzie Mayes reports

The scientist driving innovation at Larkfleet

Nov. 1, 2013 Feature

Ben Roskrow meets Karl Hick, the maverick chief executive of the Larkfleet Group, whose love of science drives innovation at the Lincolnshire-based developer

Politicians add to upbeat mood at HMI 2013

Nov. 1, 2013 Feature

Chief secretary to the Treasury Danny Alexander and shadow communities secretary Hilary Benn both took the opportunity of speaking at Housebuilder’s Housing Market Intelligence conference to announce new initiatives to help boost housing supply. Ben Roskrow reports

New standards planned for fixing tiled roofs

Oct. 1, 2013 Feature

Dr Nigel Cherry, manager of roof physics and validation at Monier Technical Centre, discusses the implications of planned new standards for roof fixing

Raising the standards of MVHR

Oct. 1, 2013 Feature

After highlighting the various issues surrounding mechanical ventilation with heat recovery systems, (MVHR) NHBC has issued a new standard and research guidance. Standards manager Paul Cribbens reports

Top 25 : Britain's biggest Housebuilders

Oct. 1, 2013 Feature

Brian Green, editor of the Housing Market Intelligence Report which is published on October 9, looks at the market trends and introduces our Top 25 housebuilders table