The future of housebuilding
In 2009, three industry bodies formed Home Building Skills 2010 to take a detailed look at the future of housebuilding. Now it is launching a report on it findings, with the need to upskill as its crucial industry message
Winning formulae
Several of the shortlisted schemes in this year’s Housebuilder Awards involved collaboration between British Gypsum and the developer. Housebuilder reports on two such schemes
HOUSEBUILDER AWARDS SPECIAL
Housebuilder presents the winnders and runners up of its prestigious Awards, created for the industry by the industry, which showcase the most imaginative schemes, products and initiatives housebuilding has to offer
Popular Pickles
Stephen Byfield, managing director of communications consultancy PPS Group, says that the Tory faithful love communities secretary Eric Pickles and his localism policy – so both are here to stay
Rewarding Health & Safety
NHBC is calling for entries for its 2011 Health and Safety Awards, supported by Housebuilder. Beginning last year, the Awards recognise housebuilders’ commitment to health and safety practices. Housebuilder finds out more.
The Opportunities of Localism
Stephen Byfield, managing director of communications consultancy PPS Group, argues that if the industry embraces localism and housebuilders seek to get communities on board, then dud sites might be brought to fruition.
The Innovators - Part Two
In Housebuilder’s second look at the industry’s innovators, we showcase the imaginative and cost-effective solutions that suppliers have created to help the industry meet the various technical and regulatory challenges being thrown at it –energy efficiency, the Code for Sustainable Homes, Building Regulations, acoustics, aesthetics and design. Suzie Mayes explores all sectors including heating, ventilation, doors and windows, as well as new technologies and the emerging renewables market set to be crucial in the drive towards zero carbon homes.
Britain's Biggest Housebuilders 2010
The new Housing Market Intelligence Report will be launched at the Housing Market Intelligence conference on October 12. It includes the Top 75 housebuilders table plus detailed analysis of what is happening in all aspects of the industry – the market, planning, regional trends, product mix and much more.
Local Homes for Local People
Mark Smulian talks to housebuilders, planning consultancies and local councillors about the effect of the new localism policy and the potential opportunities and pitfalls for the industry.
A depressing hiatus
Stephen Byfield, managing director of communications consultancy PPS Group, says that the government’s radical localism measures will hit housebuilders hard and no-one will benefit – not even consultancies such as his own
