Leafy views
The government wants the industry to rediscover the joy of garden cities to help boost housing supply and create sustainable development. But what are they and how can they be achieved in modern times? Suzie Mayes reports.
Deep data
Raising standards for home owners has been at the heart of NHBC since its inception and will remain pivotal as it looks ahead to 2013 and beyond. Mark Jones, NHBC's group head of housebuilding standards, explains how its depth of data helps to improve the quality of homes.
Reinventing the Gladedale business
A ten year debt funded drive to grow left Gladedale more exposed than most when the crash came. Now Neil Fitzsimmons and some of his former Redrow colleagues are looking to rebuild the firm, its brand and its reputation. Ben Roskrow reports.
Why Dr Mad is right about planning
Stephen Byfield, managing director of communications consultancy PPS, argues that the Adam Smith Institute's call to abandon planning is the only way to tackle the housing shortage. But, he says, too many vested interests mean it is not going to happen.
The bonfire of the regulations
Two government-led groups have been formed to find ways of streamlining the complex system of Building Regulations and housing standards that challenge the viability of housebuilding. Suzie Mayes reports
The Housebuilder Awards 2012
The Housebuilder Awards 2012 Special winners' supplement.
Best regional site managers revealed
Over the past two months, the Regional Winners of NHBC's prestigious Pride in the Job Awards 2012 have been revealed at a series of events.Housebuilder looks at some of the individuals who have been put forward for the Supreme Gala Awards to be held in London in January.
Seeking out local support for new home development
A new survey of 1,000 people seeks to find out what people really think about housebuilding – and the results, says Stephen Byfield of PPS, are set to help housebuilders engage with communities and help harness local support for new residential schemes.
Annual assessment
It has been 12 months since David Cameron and Nick Clegg announced the Housing Strategy for England. How has the government been faring in its quest to boost UK housebuilding? Suzie Mayes talks to the experts.
Energy saving approaches
NHBC Foundation recently launched a report which looks at the likely performance of emerging technologies as the industry nears the zero carbon deadline. Graham Perrior, NHBC's head of standards and technical, reveals the findings.
