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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.

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.

Clicks & bricks

March 1, 2011 Feature

With many people house hunting online, Tim Palmer looks into online property marketing and finds that it can be a real success story. What makes a good website for securing those extra sales?

Homebuilding and Renovating Show

March 1, 2011 Feature

The National Homebuilding & Renovating Show kicks off in Birmingham at the end of this month. And this year, a Trade Day has been launched in response to the type of visitors the show has been attracting

Pick Brick

March 1, 2011 Feature

The BDA has been representing the UK and Ireland’s clay brick industries for more than 60 years. Suzie Mayes speaks to marketing manager Katherina Lewis about the association and what it is has in store this year

Health and safety excellence

March 1, 2011 Feature

The NHBC’s Health and Safety Awards are underway for another year. Simon Mantle, NHBC’s manager of health and safety services, tells industry how it can win prizes in this crucial area

Sustainable sandpits

March 1, 2011 Feature

A ground-breaking consortium of developers and suppliers has come together to find ways to achieve Code level four through fabric solutions. As part of its innovative approach, the group has employed supply chain procurement methods more akin to the aviation and automotive industry – the sandpits.

Localism sacrificed

March 1, 2011 Feature

Stephen Byfield, managing director of communications consultancy PPS Group, speculates that the government’s need to maintain economic performance could yet scupper some of the more ambitious localism plans

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