House Building policy, regulation, planning, technology, product features

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 Mayes finds out more from group md Ian Baker

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 you install is future proofed.

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 and performance. NHBC operations director Ian Davis reports.

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 players to find out more

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 Newport Unlimited. Suzie Mayesreports

Notes from the coalface of localism

April 1, 2011 Feature

Stephen Byfield, managing director of communications consultancy PPS Group, wonders whether the government understands what good consultation really costs.

Diamond jubilee

April 1, 2011 Feature

NHBC marks its 75th anniversary in 2011, celebrating three quarters of a century of raising standards in UK housebuilding to protect home owners. NHBC’s Tom Howardtakes a retrospective look at the company’s history and work

Going for Growth

April 1, 2011 Feature

David Ritchie has been ceo at Bovis for three years – a tough three years by anyone’s reckoning. But now he is ready to reap the rewards of the firm’s disciplined approach with a drive for growth. He tells Ben Roskrow why he sees this as an exciting time for the firm.

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