It’s Part L time
Part L 2010 launched officially in April. Suzie Mayes reports on industry concern over what housebuilders must do to meet the new requirements
A new political landscape
Housebuilders have been concerned for some time about the effect on the industry of a new Conservative government.But no-one imagined that the Tory localism views would be bolstered by Liberal Democrat anti-development policies. Ben Roskrow sums up what we know so far, and – given the circumstances – welcomes Grant Shapps as the new housing minister
Burning questions
The past decade has seen the timber frame industry grow. Timber can help housebuilders considerably with sustainable building and construction speed, but lately its growth has been under threat by high profile fires on timber frame sites. How is it responding? Suzie Mayes reports
Brick fast menu
Kevin Stanley steps into the traditional masonry industry and asks the sector what products housebuilders should choose for speed, efficiency and boundary pushing, whilst keeping a keen eye on updated Building Regulations
The picture of health
NHBC’s new Health and Safety Awards, have reached shortlist stage. We look at the thinking behind the awards and who is in the running to win
Family’s fortunes
Georgina Newcombe is sales director at William Davis, and part of the third generation of the family that has run this East Midlands-based business for 75 years. She talks to Ben Roskrowabout how the company is striving to cope with a market that continues to drag its feet
Development of the month - First light
The Aurora in Lanarkshire, Scotland, is a Code level four home boasting timber frame, solar panels and a ground source heat pump. But the home will never be lived in as it is a prototype. Steve Menary explores the test house by accidental pioneers Dawn Homes
The Last Word - Facing facts
Stephen Byfield, managing director of communications consultant PPS, argues that while the housebuilding industry has much to learn from digital communication, face to face contact is still the key
Connect & control
Housebuilders and utility companies have not always had the best relationship, the downturn adding to the common problem of delays. But Tim Palmer looks at the important role utilities now have to play in the drive to cut carbon
Building sites
Websites are the most essential tool in a housebuilder’s marketing armoury. Andrew Leech finds that they save time and money and could move sales in the right direction
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