Localism? Never heard of it
Stephen Byfield, managing director of communications consultancy PPS, says there are signs that the government is rowing back from localism. If so, it needs to…
CALA in a good place
Scottish-based housebuilder CALA Homes has turned out a solid trading performance over the past year. Suzie Mayes talks to ceo Alan Brown about CALA's results …
Sustainable housebuilding – the answers lie in careful planning
The Local Housing Delivery Group has produced two key reports on viability of local plans and on local standards for delivering new homes. Sir John Harman, cha…
New model army
The housing crisis may herald a new wave of ideas for generating development finance and building homes. Suzie Mayes reports on the new development models, dif…
It pays to know your politics
Stephen Byfield, managing director of communications consultancy PPS, says knowing the politics and election phasing of your local authority is more important …
High ranking design at Officer's Field
A record number of schemes were shortlisted for this year's government backed Housing Design Awards as the quality of our residential schemes continues to soar…
Discouraging signs at the coalface of localism
Stephen Byfield, managing director of communications consultancy PPS, looks at the early influence of localism on residents, local authorities and government a…
Healthy outlook
Now in their third year, NHBC's Health and Safety Awards reward companies that can demonstrate effective health and safety planning and execution. Housebuilder…
Charity to help young people in building
A new charity aimed at helping young people find their first job in the housing industry has been established in memory of Julie Cowans (pictured), a senior ad…
Holding Fire
Only two UK regions saw an increase in planning applications year-on-year in quarter one, with uncertainty over the National Planning Policy Framework taking i…
