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"Triple-headed" team to take on Telford

Dec. 1, 2005

When the industry’s three biggest players decided to bid for the right to develop an English Partnerships-owned former coalmine in Telford, some expected the sparks to fly. But the trio teamed up to win, and Chris Windle finds out how they plan to tackle

Higgins to head up ODA

Dec. 1, 2005

IN THE PIPELINE

Dec. 1, 2005

Plans have been refused by Redbridge council for the construction of 23 flats in Chadwell Heath, Romford. Richard Bonshor designed the project on behalf of <b>MK Contracts</b>. The developer is planning to appeal and is still hoping to start construction

Cala shifts out of apartments market to maintain record profits

Dec. 1, 2005

Cala Homes’ "radical" decision to buck government policy and pull back on its apartment building programme has contributed to its achieving record results in tougher market conditions, according to chairman Geoff Ball.

COMMENT - Allison Heller

Dec. 1, 2005

[MMC-IMG=2018-A=Left] Richard Rogers cap-tured the public imagination with his urban taskforce’s latest report, which comp-rehensively rubbishes the quality of new housing in city centres and growth areas.

Draft PPS3 must not avoid political taboos – HBF

Dec. 1, 2005

The industry must seek to ensure that the government’s consultation draft of planning policy statement 3 (PPS3) on housing contains reasonable standards on car parking and density, HBF economics affairs director John Stewart has warned.