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The chosen ones

Feb. 1, 2010 Feature

The HCA’s select list of housebuilders and contractors chosen to deliver the public land initiative has caused dismay and controversy … as well as delight for those who made the cut. Mark Smulian talks to the lucky and not so lucky

Unpacking the Consumer Code

Dec. 1, 2009 Feature

Following the Barker Review, a new Consumer Code for Home Builders is being introduced on 1st April 2010. Rod MacEachrane, interim chairman of the Consumer Code Management board, explains what this means for the industry and how housebuilders can prepare themselves for its introduction

Much obliged

Dec. 1, 2009 Feature

Bill Mackie of Cripps Harries Hall argues that it is essential that a landowner is required to enter into planning obligations – otherwise your development could be frustrated

Train times

Dec. 1, 2009 Feature

As public funds become more scarce, those in charge of cash distribution are going to be more demanding. Take note – if you have not got an apprentice programme, start one now, because, as Mark Smulian reports, training will be the key to future funds

Making a difference

Dec. 1, 2009 Feature

With Christmas approaching, thoughts turn to charitable deeds – and one housebuilder is paving the way. Suzie Mayes reports on Connolly Homes – the firm that diverts its profits to help the needy

Golden Gate

Dec. 1, 2009 Feature

South Gate is a small scheme spread across four plots in Totnes which could have spelt disaster for Midas Homes but instead became an award winning project. Steve Menary reports

Thermal currents

Nov. 1, 2009 Feature

The robust details scheme introduced for sound insulation regulations has been good for the industry and driven up standards. So could a similar approach work in the more complex world of thermal insulation? Dave Baker, chief executive of Robust Details Ltd, tells Ben Roskrowthat he thinks it could

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