The way new homes are assessed for energy performance is changing, with significant implications for housebuilders as the industry prepares for the Future Homes Standard. The transition from the Standard…
James Parker, editor of Housebuilder and Developer, introduces highlights from the of the Building Insights LIVE round table sponsored by specialist builders merchant Burdens. Working Together to Streamline SuDS Schemes…
Appropriately, five years from our first episode (Sarah Lewis, research and policy director at the Passivhaus Trust) we return to the subject of Passivhaus in action for our 100th edition.…
As climate change and flood risks intensify, Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) are becoming increasingly important in new housing developments. Our whitepaper explores adoption trends, implementation challenges, and opportunities to improve…
James Parker speaks to John Di Stefano, CEO of innovative housebuilder Greencore Homes. James hears how he changed career from auditing housebuilders to helping grow a progressive firm which is…
Government reforms expanded permitted development rights, enabling faster commercial-to-residential conversions. Our whitepaper explores developer experiences, challenges, and opportunities, highlighting quality concerns, urban regeneration benefits, and PD’s evolving role in sustainable…
In association with BuildStore Mortgage Services; James Parker, editor of Housebuilder and Developer magazine speaks to Tom McSherry, National Business Development Manager, BuildStore Mortgage Services. Tom gives us the benefit…
This whitepaper explores the Government's biodiversity net gain and nutrient neutrality schemes, highlighting challenges for developers, including complexity, costs, and solutions, while offering insights into navigating these evolving environmental requirements.
James Parker speaks to managing director of SME developer City & Country Wayne Douglas, about the crucial contribution that SME firms like his are making to the delivery of good…
The Future Homes Standard aims to cut carbon emissions from new UK homes by 75-80% by 2025. This white paper explores industry readiness, challenges, and progress toward net-zero 2050 goals.
Hugo Reeve, Development Director & Co-Founder of new housebuilder BRiCS, describes how he managed to launch the firm in the teeth of Covid, with the help of former Crest Nicholson…
Neil Walker, Design Manager at Russell Homes talks about how the award-winning north west-based housebuilder is prioritising green features over maximising margins.