A view to a CIL
The government is proposing a series of reforms to the Community Infrastructure Levy which seem to reinforce its commitment to the tax. Matthew Stimson, senior associate at solicitor Shoosmiths, looks at the proposals and their.
Safety first
Neil Stephens, head of planning and communications in the construction division of the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), is the new independent expert judge of NHBC's Health and Safety Awards which has just announced its commended winners. Housebuilder asks Stephens about his work and how the industry can keep away from injury.
The Big 50
Launched in 2006, NHBC Foundation has now released 50 research reports. Its latest looks at how to achieve low energy design for the 21st century home. Housebuilder reports.
Lend Lease launches resi brand at the Elephant
Building starts this month on the regeneration of Elephant and Castle, a scheme which international property group Lend Lease is using to launch its own brand UK residential development arm. Ben Roskrowtalks to Mark Dickinson who is heading up the new development business.
Talking to the organ grinder
It has become increasingly difficult to talk to councillors about planning applications. But, says Stephen Byfield, managing director of communications consultancy PPS, under pressure from the government and the LGA, that is starting to change.
Best practice for pitched roofs
Dr Kevin Ley, Redland technical manager, reports on best practice for pitched roof construction and says that the industry, by working better together and with better training, education and enforced regulations, could see the quality of roofs improve in the future.
Delivery man
Andy Rose was made permanent ceo of the Homes and Communities Agency in April. Suzie Mayes meets the man with considerable public and private sector experience and finds out what his first priorities are.
Industry raises the roof for cancer charity
The Housebuilder Marie Curie Cancer Care Brain Game raised £119,000 for the cancer charity on a warm evening in May. Housebuilder looks at the highlights of the night in pictures.
Standard response
Housebuilders have looked to NHBC's Standards for many years to drive through quality home building. Mark Jones, NHBC's group head of housebuilding standards, looks at recent changes to some of the Standards and how the warranty provider is using technology to make its information as available as possible.
