Features

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

Mind the skills gap

May 1, 2011 Feature

In the third Redland Roofing Masterclass, Redland’s product manager of components Alex Burman, shows how roofing defects arising from a loss of skills on site …

Part L made easy

Part L made easy

May 1, 2011 Feature

NHBC Foundation’s recent publication on Part L aims to make compliance a less daunting prospect, particularly for smaller housebuilders. Neil Smith, NHBC’s gro…

England expects

England expects

May 1, 2011 Feature

The planning pipeline for England continues to look busy, but elsewhere in the UK it’s a different story. Steve Menary investigates

Open season for planning applications

May 1, 2011 Feature

The first Thursday in May should be flagged up as the opening of the planning application season, advises Stephen Byfield of PPS Group

Linden branches out

May 1, 2011 Feature

Galliford Try’s housebuilding division is speeding ahead with its expansion programme. And the next stage is a rebrand under the name of Linden Homes. Suzie Ma…

A year in coalition politics

May 1, 2011 Feature

Suzie Mayes takes a detailed look at the coalition’s first year. Has it delivered on the promises of its radical policies and what does the industry think?

Future proof solar PV

April 1, 2011 Feature

In the second Redland Roofing Masterclass, Dr Kevin Ley, technical manager at the company, suggests what to look out for to make sure any solar PV technology y…

Pitched roof performance

April 1, 2011 Feature

Pitched roofs have been causing some home owner complaints. But NHBC is addressing the issue through an action plan designed to help industry improve quality a…

The Future of Housing

April 1, 2011 Feature

Since 2007, the Futures Group has been working up masonry solutions to aid housebuilders on the road to zero carbon. Suzie Mayes talks to the group’s key playe…

Newport Unlimited

April 1, 2011 Feature

Newport was in the spotlight at the end of last year when it hosted the Ryder Cup. But more is to come, with its 20-year regeneration project spearheaded by Ne…