House Building policy, regulation, planning, technology, product features

Up the wall

Oct. 1, 2006 Feature

Steve Menary weighs up the advantages of the latest flint walling techniques, aimed at developers looking to combine both modern and traditional methods

Stone cold

Oct. 1, 2006 Feature

The traditional construction sector is confident in its ability to meet the latest sustainability standards and stand up to the rigours of climate change. Tim …

Modern remix

Oct. 1, 2006 Feature

The cement and mortar industry is investing heavily in new techniques to improve traditional build methods. Tim Palmer reports

Warwickshire grandeur

Oct. 1, 2006 Feature

Morris Homes’ flagship King Edwards Park scheme in Warwick has transformed a former hospital site into a high-end development nestled among rolling hills. Ste…

Mission responsible

Oct. 1, 2006 Feature

NHBC has pledged to fund the building of 100 new homes in the developing world over the next year. Melissa Blamey reports on the organisation’s new partnership…

Common everybody

Oct. 1, 2006 Feature

Commonhold tenure offers a range of benefits, particularly for apartments schemes. James Driscoll and Peter Ward of Trowers & Hamlins explain how it works

Icons aside

Oct. 1, 2006 Feature

Landmark buildings often hog the limelight on large regeneration projects. But it is the surrounding “grain” buildings that make a real difference, explains M…

FACE to FACE

Oct. 1, 2006 Feature

Shelter director Adam Sampson says housebuilders have a key role to play in tackling the anti-development lobby and helping lift thousands of children out of p…

First aid

Oct. 1, 2006 Feature

First time buyers ineligible for government support are increasingly turning to the private sector for help. Mark Smulian wonders whether developers can cont…

Sound off

Oct. 1, 2006 Feature

Good noise management is a sure way of boosting a development’s sustainability credentials, advises Dr Sean Smith, acoustic consultant and deputy director of…

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