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Pane relief

Aug. 1, 2005

Specifying windows involves an array of considerations including maintenance requirements, style and insulation levels. Chris Windle talks to suppliers about how they are increasingly working with housebuilders to ensure window packages are tailored to th

The Walrus

Aug. 1, 2005

[MMC-IMG=1723-A=Left] The £60,000 house competition is a bit like Twenty20 cricket: good for those whose attention span won’t stretch to the finer points of the true game

Up river

Aug. 1, 2005

[MMC-IMG=1719-A=Left] St George’s Battersea Reach on the River Thames is a mini-city in the making – with 658 units in five stunning blocks and a range of facilities and services aimed at professional couples. Steve Menary visits the scheme, which is sell

s106 tips

Aug. 1, 2005

[MMC-IMG=1718-A=Left] Our legal team from Campbell Hooper – Heather O’Sullivan, Sara Hampson, Stuart Jordan and Bill Bidder – offers some tips on how to ensure you do not pay more than you should through section 106 agreements

the fit controller

Aug. 1, 2005

The National House-Building Council was the first private sector building inspector. On its 20th anniversary, Satvinder Sahota considers its pioneering role in raising standards in both commercial and residential development

HOTSEAT - PIERS BANFIELD

Aug. 1, 2005

[MMC-IMG=1715-A=Left] Banner Homes’ sales and marketing director Piers Banfield enjoys the challenge of a refurbishment project – but not as much as the boys’ sailing trip he went on last year to the Caribbean

MOVES && APPOINTMENTS

Aug. 1, 2005

The Conference Programme at Housebuilding 2005

Aug. 1, 2005

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a two day industry spectacular Wednesday 7 – Thursday 8 September 2005

Aug. 1, 2005

[MMC-IMG=1698-A=Right] Housebuilding 2005 will be held at London’s Business Design Centre on September 7 && 8, providing an exhibition alongside a range of conferences and events designed to inspire you and help you run your business more efficiently. Hou