Construction
Planning delays pose the biggest threat to SME housing delivery
More than half of SME builders reported the planning system as their biggest barrier to delivering new homes, according to the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) annual survey.
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Peacehaven senior site manager wins national ‘Seal of Excellence’ award
Barratt David Wilson Homes’ Chalkers Rise senior site manager Dan Reed has received commendation for his contribution to the local property industry, being awarded with the prestigious ‘Seal of Excellence’ from the National House Building Council.
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Redrow secures planning consent for 231 new homes at Abbey Creek, Faversham
Leading housebuilder Redrow has secured planning consent for 231 new homes as part of the first phase of its latest development at Abbey Creek, located in Faversham.
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Housebuilder bolsters community investment in Aylesham, Kent
Barratt Homes has recently handed over its most recent Section 106 funding to Dover District Council (DDC). The funds, totalling £208,000, were agreed as part of the ongoing development at Aylesham Village, with the next Barratt Kent phase of the development due to launch later in the year. The most recent payment by Barratt Homes […]
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Sussex business leader appointed to spearhead the ‘digital blueprint for the building sector’
Pierre Krause (pictured), group commercial operations and pricing director of the Independent Builders Merchant Group, which has its headquarters in Polegate, has been appointed chair of the Builders Merchants Federation’s Digital and Technology Forum. His role will involve working collaboratively with industry leaders, stakeholders and merchants to explore cutting-edge strategies, implement technology-driven solutions and share […]
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WhosOff supports construction industry with staff leave management
Kent-based WhosOff.com is an award-winning staff leave planner, currently used by more than 2,500 businesses to manage company holiday online. CEO Reg Groombridge has seen a noticeable shift in the way companies are managing essential HR tasks like coordinating staff time off. Reg says: “All companies, including large construction firms, are more sensitive than ever […]
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New community coming to Tonbridge
Cala Homes (South Home Counties) has secured planning consent from Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council for 125 high-quality new homes at on land at Lower Haysden Lane. The new community, named Barden Croft, will deliver 50 new affordable homes (above policy), alongside new pedestrian and cycle routes, public open space and play areas. As part […]
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Midnight Communications expands client portfolio with Boutique Modern
Brighton & Hove-based PR agency Midnight has been appointed by Boutique Modern, a B-Corp modular housing specialist, rounding off a string of new client wins this year. Midnight will be supporting Boutique Modern with a multi-layered PR campaign, positioning it as providing one of the solutions to the affordable housing crisis. Flo Powell, joint managing […]
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Local woman launches new property search firm for Surrey
Guildford-based businesswoman Frances Brown has launched a new Surrey office of X-Press Legal Services, a property partner for the conveyancing sector X-Press Legal Services carries out a comprehensive range of property searches producing the reports required for all property transactions such as flood risks, planning and environmental. Frances’ newly established office will encompass 12 local […]
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Housebuilder lays the foundations for new community in central Kent
The first brick has been placed on site at Barratt David Wilson Homes’ The Poppies development in Hermitage Lane, Aylesford. The Poppies will offer a range of new homes, from three-bedroom to four-bedroom homes, with a 60/40 split of private and social affordable homes. Set to launch from a new sales suite and two show […]
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Final stages of construction at Bovis Homes location in Staplehurst
Construction work is entering the final stages at a Bovis Homes location in Staplehurst, where the last remaining homes are for sale. The housebuilder is building 167 new homes at The Meadows, on a 16.5-acre site which was formerly part of Fishers Farm. The development will feature 101 private homes and 66 affordable properties available […]
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Sussex’s MS Roofing Supplies acquired by IBMG
The Independent Builders Merchant Group (IBMG), the largest owner of independent merchants in the South of England, has acquired Sussex’s MS Roofing Supplies. MS Roofing Supplies’ five roofing depots located across East and West Sussex join IBMG’s other independent roofing merchant brands – Chandlers Roofing Supplies, Independent Roofing Supplies, and most recently, Roofing Gear, to […]
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‘Woman of the Future’ crowned at 2023 Women in Housing Awards
Guildford-based housebuilder Barratt Southern Counties is celebrating success at the Women in Housing Awards 2023, with commercial manager Laura Barnett having won the prestigious ‘Woman of the Future’ category. The ‘Woman of the Future’ award celebrates the leaders of tomorrow, highlighting the women who have made an exceptional contribution to the teams and communities they […]
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Kent site managers scoop three prizes at top industry awards
Redrow’s South East division has won three ‘Pride in the Job Quality’ awards from the National House Building Council (NHBC). The award celebrates the exceptional contribution site managers make in creating homes of outstanding quality. Redrow’s award-winners in the region include Jack Leslie at Ebbsfleet Green, Prageeth Harischandra at Amber Fields, and Ian Day at […]
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Wealden District Council approves housing development in Hailsham
Wealden District Council’s planning committee has greenlit two new Barratt David Wilson Homes developments in Hailsham, East Sussex, which were granted approval on 22 June. The schemes, named Cuckoo Fields, are located off Station Road, and will provide 372 new homes, of which 35% will be affordable. Cuckoo Fields will form part of Barratt David […]
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Brachers and Crowe reveal role on DGA Group cross-border deal
Brachers and Crowe UK have advised DGA Group on its successful acquisition by Australian head-quartered TSA Management, coming hard on the heels of DGA’s acquisition of delay and planning consultancy Chronos in May 2023. DGA is an international firm providing quantum and delay expert services and commercial and planning advisory support to the international construction […]
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