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HBD02 Cover_Layout 1 13/02/2020 15:49 Page 1 MHCLG releases Is sustainability an David Sheridan of Ilke response to the ethical or economical Homes gives the Grenfell Inquiry Phase issue? Jack Wooler lowdown on the 1 report – explaining reports from a recent economic realities of what it’s done so far construction seminar moving to offsite 02.20 HOUSEBUILDER & DEVELOPER THE LUXURY OF INDEPENDENCE London’s first luxury retirement community offers retirees independent living alongside hotel-inspired amenities, all within sight of Albert Bridge in Battersea HBD02 Cover_Layout 1 13/02/2020 15:49 Page 2 w FOR TECHNICAL SUPPORT Industry research found ## %*!+#$%$% '$!% $&""!#%#!$$ the structural warranty market. @labc_warranty | labcwarranty.co.uk w , " %#$#! &%#!!'# %! &#* &$ $"! &$%!#$#!%$) (## %*"#!'#$ ## %*# ! , $&# #'$% , $&# #'$$&%!#$ #&%*% ! &% &%!#%* HBD02 03-18_Layout 1 19/02/2020 09:52 Page 3 02.20 CONTENTS 10 THE CLIMATE CHALLENGE CARBON IN CONSTRUCTION: ETHICS OR ECONOMICS Staged to answer the question of whether action on climate change in the built environment is an ethical or economical issue, a recent seminar was held in Brighton & Hove saw panellists from across the construction sector discussing the problem in depth. Housebuilder & Developer’s Jack Wooler reports from the event. FEATURES: ALSO IN THIS ISSUE: 14 CASE STUDY THE LUXURY OF INDEPENDENCE 4-6 London’s first luxury retirement community offers INDUSTRY NEWS retirees independent living alongside hotel- inspired amenities, all within sight of Battersea’s Albert Bridge. Lara Haddock of Battersea Place 8 walks Jack Wooler around the development. COMMENT 25 37 10-12 BUILDING FABRIC GROUNDWORKS CLIMATE CHALLENGE GABLE WALL SPANDREL PANELS % MINIMISING WASTE IN WATER OUTBOXING THE ALTERNATIVES TREATMENT In light of the Government’s 300,000 homes a With new regulations governing the use of septic 14-16 year target and its recent push for higher quality tanks in force, David Stagg of Graf UK talks in housing, Tim Tasker of Pasquill explores why housebuilders and developers through their CASE STUDY gable wall spandrel panels should be found on options for compliance. every building site across the UK. 31-33 FUTUREBUILD 2020 47 SHOW PREVIEW 27 LANDSCAPING & EXTERNAL WORKS FINANCE, INSURANCE & SOFTWARE KEEPING UP EXTERNAL APPEARANCES DIGITISING CONSTRUCTION Chris Frankland of Marshalls makes the case for 45 Adrian Wild of Integro Construction Software early involvement between developers and KBB BIRMINGHAM explains why every housebuilding business manufacturers to put great-looking, premium SHOW PREVIEW should be using the software now available to exterior spaces back on the agenda for every maximise their profits. development – eve n when budgets are tight. PRODUCTS: Appointments & News.......................................18-24 kbb Birmingham Show Preview .....................43-45 Building Fabric ......................................................22-29 Landscaping & External Works........................44-49 Finance & Insurance............................................27-29 Plant & Workwear.................................................49 Futurebuild 2020 Show Preview.....................29-36 Roofing & Cladding .............................................48-49 Groundworks.........................................................36-38 Structural Elements.............................................50 Heating, Ventilation & Services .......................38-42 Insulation ................................................................42 Classified & Directory ..............................................51 Interiors ...................................................................43 WWW.HBDONLINE.CO.UK HBD02 03-18_Layout 1 19/02/2020 09:53 Page 4 4 INDUSTRY NEWS HOUSEBUILDER & DEVELOPER Publisher FROM THE Anthony Parker Managing Editor James Parker Deputy Editor EDITOR Jack Wooler Editorial Assistant Roseanne Field Studio Manager Though of course the real changes are yet to come, the 31 January Brexit Mikey Pooley date seemed to come and go with little fanfare. There is however no Production Assistants shortage of other barriers facing housebuilders and developers to keep them Georgia Musson Jack Wooler, deputy editor Kimberley Musson busy as we speed through 2020. Eager to show progress on these pressing Account Managers issues for the sector, the Government has released a flurry of statements Sheehan Edmonds early on in the year. Paul Field Sales Executives Nathan Hunt From Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick’s release about ‘beautiful homes,’ Steve Smith looking to reform planning by fast-tracking more attractive sites, to the PR Executives Suzanne Easter details released on the Government’s First Homes scheme aimed at cutting Kim Friend the costs of getting on the ladder – this administration appears to be Audience Development applying a more hands-on approach to the sector’s challenges. Manager Jane Spice Alongside these new pushes, its response to the Grenfell Tower Inquiry Managing Director Simon Reed Phase 1 report has also been released (see page 5), laying out its plans to act on chair Sir Martin Moore-Bick’s recommendations. This response provided a little more detail on the much-discussed ban of combustible materials on new high-rise blocks of flats for example, alongside information on the Cointroni c House, Station Road, upcoming Fire Safety Bill. Heathfield, East Sussex TN21 8DF While any step towards preventing another event as devastating as Grenfell Advertising & administration must be positive, many may perhaps cry ‘too little too late,’ arguing that too Tel: 01435 863500 few steps have been taken, and that the response includes too many ‘actions [email protected] www.hbdonline.co.uk in progress.’ Editorial features Tel: 01435 863500 In the midst of all this, despite 1.4 million new homes being registered in [email protected] the 2010s decade (see page 6), the industry continues to struggle to meet Press releases [email protected] housing targets, with planning and skills still proving to be some of the main barriers. And, to some, even the housing shortage appears to be but a The manufacturer of the backdrop to the fact that our climate is creeping further and further towards paper used within our the ‘1.5 degrees increase’ red line that no one wants to cross, with the built publication is a Chain-of- Custody certified supplier environment causing 40 per cent of global C02 emissions. operating within environmental systems ON THE certified to both ISO 14001 and EMAS in order to ensure As discussed in a recent Climate in Construction event I attended (see page sustainable production. COVER 10), questions are beginning to be raised as to whether, in 2020, the matter is Subscription costs just £48 for 12 issues, including post and now a financial issue, or an ethical one. While in the long-run the situation packing. Phone 01435 863500 could be life and death for humanity, as one audience member rightly for details. Individual copies of MHCLG releases Is sustainability an David Sheridan of Ilke response to the ethical or economical Homes gives the the publication are available at Grenfell Inquiry Phase issue? Jack Wooler lowdown on the 1 report – explaining reports from a recent economic realities of what it’s done so far construction seminar moving to offsite pointed out, housebuilders and developers cannot ignore their bottom line. £5 each inc p & p. 02.20 All rights reserved A few cost-effective solutions were put forward at the event, including the No part of this publication HOUSEBUILDER may be reproduced or & DEVELOPER use of engineered timber frame as a more carbon-friendly material than transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, me- traditional steel frame – though timber has been under attack in the recent chanical, including photocopying, recording or cladding ban over certain heights – as well as the Dutch-led Energiesprong stored in any information model as a way to fix our ageing, leaky housing stock. As Caterina Brandmayr retrieval system without the express prior written consent of the Green Alliance argued, “80 per cent of the buildings that will exist in of the publisher. Although every effort is made to ensure 2050 have already been built; retrofit is key.” the accuracy and reliability of material published in Housebuilder & Developer, With all this finger-pointing, political shuffling (including yet another the publisher can accept no responsibility for the claims Housing Minister), and overhanging threats of climatic doom, it can be hard or opinions made by contributors, manufacturers to make heads or tails of what’s ahead in the coming months. As I hope you or advertisers. Editorial THE LUXURY OF INDEPENDENCE contributors to this journal London’s first luxury retirement community offers retirees independent living alongside will find explained in this month’s issue, whatever the forecast may be, the may have made a payment hotel-inspired amenities, all within sight of Albert Bridge in Battersea weather is changing. towards the reproduction costs of material used to illus- trate their products. Battersea Place, Jack Wooler Printed in England Lifecare Residences. Go to page 14 WWW.HBDONLINE.CO.UK HBD02 03-18_Layout 1 19/02/2020 09:53 Page 5 INDUSTRY NEWS 5 MHCLG announces actions on Grenfell Inquiry Phase 1 The Government has released its create a “firm foundation” to deliver on response to the Grenfell Inquiry Phase the further legislative recommendations 1 report, which sets