Planning in perspective
The latest planning tables give a mixed picture, but an improved one on quarter one's results which were plagued by uncertainty over the planning system. Steve Menary reports.
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 knock back unambitious local plans.
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 and many other strengths, while discovering how its long running court case affected the business.
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, chairman of the group, looks at what the reports tell us
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, different players and tenures appearing on the troubled housing landscape
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 than ever in the new localist world
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. Housebuilder looks at the winners of the completed schemes
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 and finds some predictable problems for developers
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 reveals the site managers who have been commended in the first round of judging
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 adviser on housing and planning who died in April 2012 after a two year battle against cancer. Housebuilder reports
