100th Episode! Licensed to build great Passivhaus homes
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.…
Building-In Resilience: Revisiting Flood Mitigation for New Developments
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…
Better than Net Zero
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…
Permitted Developments: Converting Urban Commercial Buildings to Residential
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…
Ask the Expert: Tom McSherry of BuildStore
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…
Solutions for Biodiversity Net Gain & Nutrient Neutrality in New Housing Developments
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.
Tackling the crisis in SME housebuilding
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…
Strategies For Meeting The Future Homes Standard
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.
BRiCS: A new housebuilder putting the focus on quality placemaking
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…
Bringing green features into the heart of developments for Biodiversity Net Gain
Neil Walker, Design Manager at Russell Homes talks about how the award-winning north west-based housebuilder is prioritising green features over maximising margins.
Water Efficiency & Water Saving Innovations in New Build Housing
In November 2024, Building Insights LIVE hosted experts for a discussion on Water & Energy Saving Innovations in New Build Housing sponsored by Triton Showers, Hansgrohe Group, and Showersave. The…
Christian Hale, Hale
Christian Hale, MD of housebuilder Hale, explains how clients’ expectations from their homes need managing so that cost cutting isn’t inevitable, and makes a plea to reduce extra costs like…