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Secret group threatens housebuilders

3 Apr 2006

Housebuilders are facing a campaign of violence and intimidation from a shadowy group of architectural extremists called the Historic Buildings Liberation Front (HBLF).

Housebuilders appoint design champions

1 Apr 2006

CABE has launched a housing design champion programme, which has seen a number of volume housebuilders name board members who will be responsible for promoting good design across the industry

Industry balks at HIPs timeline

1 Apr 2006

The government’s publication of a timeline for the implementation of home information packs (HIPs) has failed to allay industry fears that their introduction will slow down the home buying process.

Callcutt to head quango

1 Apr 2006

John Callcutt has been appointed chief executive of English Partnerships, with a three-year remit to deliver the agency’s multi-billion pound portfolio of regeneration initiatives.

Part L changes tough on industry

1 Apr 2006

The government has put housebuilders on the frontline in the battle against climate change with tough transitional arrangements for Part L and a stronger code for sustainable homes (CSH).