Features

The latest news, features, comment and analysis of the UK housebuilding market covering policy, regulation, planning, technology, new developments and products

NHBC Passivhaus

The UK's progress towards Passivhaus in new homes

3 Jul 2024 Feature

In its latest report, the NHBC Foundation focuses on the Passivhaus standard which has had a slow uptake in the UK

Sir John Hall and Mark

Cameron Hall Developments branches into housebuilding

6 Jun 2024 Feature

Cameron Hall Developments, led by Sir John Hall, has moved into housebuilding with Cameron Hall Homes. Suzie Mayes finds out more

Charlotte Edwards

The Interview - Charlotte Edwards, Dennis Edwards Homes

5 Jun 2024 Feature

In the midst of personal tragedy, Charlotte Edwards, ceo of Dennis Edwards Homes, took over the SME. She talks to Suzie Mayes

Groundworker apprenticeship

NHBC introduces groundworker apprenticeship

5 Jun 2024 Feature

NHBC gives details of its new groundworker apprenticeship, taking place at its training hubs

NHBC local authority insights

NHBC launches local authorities insights collection

5 Jun 2024 Feature

In its latest publication, NHBC brings together some of the leaders in local authority housing development to share their wisdom

Jon Cook

The Interview - Jon Cook, Places for People

3 May 2024 Feature

Jon Cook is ceo of Places for People’s developments division. He talks to Suzie Mayes

Brownfield first

Get it right first time with NHBC's Land Quality Service

3 May 2024 Feature

NHBC looks at the advantages of building on previously used land and explains the role of its Land Quality Service

Grayham Tucker

The Interview - Grayham Tucker, Cavanna Homes

7 Apr 2024 Feature

Grayham Tucker is Cavanna Homes’ md, heading the century-old business with non-family members now managing it. He talks to Suzie Mayes

Bewley Women in Construction Week

Women winning in construction

7 Mar 2024 Feature

To mark Women in Construction Week and International Women’s Day, Suzie Mayes looks at the females working in the various aspects of the industry