Construction
Land deal completed for 66-home development in Rainham
UK housebuilder Bellway has completed the acquisition of a parcel of land for the delivery of 66 new homes in Rainham, Kent.
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Dandara backs National Careers Week to highlight opportunities in housebuilding
To support National Careers Week 2025 (3-8 March), independent housebuilder Dandara is highlighting key individuals within its business who have exceptional experience in the housebuilding industry.
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Boutique Modern unveils ‘solution to UK’s housing shortage’
Modular homes company Boutique Modern has revealed a new product called ModernHome, which has been developed to build homes quickly for people on the social housing waiting list and help local authorities save significant money at a crucial time.
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Chamber welcomes government’s decision to call-in Northfleet Harbourside
Kent Invicta Chamber of Commerce has welcomed the news that the Rt Hon Angela Rayner, Secretary of State for the Department of Communities, Homes & Local Government, has called in a decision by Gravesham Borough Council to allow the proposed Northfleet Harbourside development to go ahead.
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Planning applications submitted for ‘transformative’ mixed-use Tonbridge & Malling development
Plans to deliver two new developments have taken a significant step forward, with the submission of two planning applications that, if approved, are set to deliver transformational new leisure facilities and new homes in the Tonbridge & Malling borough.
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Dandara helps ‘plug the skills gap’ through management training scheme
Coinciding with National Apprenticeship Week (10 – 16 February), independent housebuilder Dandara is highlighting a range of trainee schemes for those interested in a career in the housebuilding industry.
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Work starts on EKC Sheppey College extension
Part of the £20 million government-funded Sheerness Revival project, put together by Swale Borough Council, the extension of EKC Sheppey College has taken one step closer to fruition.
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32 new affordable rented homes to go ahead in Eastchurch, Isle of Sheppey
Chartway Partnerships Group, in collaboration with housing association Moat, has announced that Swale Borough Council has granted planning permission for the development of 32 much-needed new affordable rented homes in Eastchurch, Isle of Sheppey.
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Cala submits proposals for further new and affordable homes in North Horsham
Cala Homes (South Home Counties) has submitted a Reserved Matters application to Horsham District Council to bring new homes to North Horsham.
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Development of new homes upgraded to net-zero carbon
Over 50 new houses, currently under construction in East Sussex, will now be fully net-zero carbon thanks to an increased sustainability specification.
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Wates Developments submits proposals for new homes in Ashtead, Surrey
Wates Developments and its Vistry Group partners have submitted outline plans to Mole Valley District Council (MVDC) for up to 270 new homes in Ashtead, Surrey.
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Barratt David Wilson Kent reveals over £24m contribution to Kent
Barratt David Wilson Kent has published its 2024 Socio-Economic report, revealing that, in 2024, the housebuilder contributed a total of £24.4 million to benefit local communities across Kent.
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Local housebuilder invests over £800,000 in Deal community
Local housebuilder David Wilson Homes has recently confirmed its Section 106 agreement with Dover District Council (DDC), confirming that a total of £805,084 will be directly invested into the Sholden area.
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Restoration begins at Victorian wine warehouse in Ramsgate
The Old Wine Warehouse in Charlotte Court, Ramsgate is being revitalised by not-for-profit Heritage Lab to create a landmark of enterprise, arts and entertainment in East Kent supporting local talent.
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Pilbeam Construction completes essential upgrades at Rottingdean school
Youngsters at St Margaret’s CE Primary School in Rottingdean are enjoying two refurbished classrooms after South East building contractors Pilbeam Construction completed the essential project.
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Ironmonger Yard given go-ahead following major design revision
A prominent derelict site at the end of Rochester High Street is to be given a new life after revised designs for a major residential scheme were approved by Medway Council’s Planning Committee.
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Dandara acquires three new South East sites in a week
Independent housebuilder Dandara will be bringing over 200 high-quality new homes to the South East of England after acquiring three important development sites.
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Construction begins on new retirement community in Dunston Green
Construction is well underway in Dunton Green, Sevenoaks, to create a new retirement living development from McCarthy Stone, with “independence and community at its heart”.
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Pilbeam urges government to address chronic skills gap
Sussex-based contractor Pilbeam Construction is urging the government to take immediate action to tackle the escalating skills gap and prioritise SMEs in the construction sector.
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Horsham care home doubles in size
A care home in Horsham has more than doubled in size following an innovative building project that has taken it from 26 bedrooms to 54.
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New homes available for those in housing need in Mid Sussex
UK housebuilder Persimmon has completed work on five three-bedroom properties at The Croft in Burgess Hill, which have been handed over to Pinnacle Group to be offered to those on Mid Sussex District Council’s housing list for rent at below-market value.
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Jones Homes supports EKC Sheppey College construction students
Construction students from EKC Sheppey College in Sheerness got a valuable insight into what it’s like to work on a construction site when UK housebuilder Jones Homes invited them to its Shurland Park development.
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St Mary’s Church in Horsham commemorates award-winning renovation
St Mary’s Church in Horsham has received a special plaque after a renovation project at the church by Southwick firm Pilbeam Construction won a Sussex Heritage Trust award.
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Work underway on £15 million new college centre in Crawley
Work has commenced on site for a new Sussex and Surrey Institute of Technology (SSIoT) centre at Crawley College.
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West Sussex County Council and Lovell Partnerships launch Kinsted Developments
The first in a series of new housing developments has been launched in Southwick, marking the start of a long-term joint venture between West Sussex County Council and Lovell Partnerships.
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McGoff Construction appointed principal contractor for new Herne Bay development
McGoff Construction has been formally appointed as principal contractor at a new mixed-use development on Canterbury Road in Herne Bay.
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MGAC completes Mithras House student redevelopment project in Brighton
Brighton and Hove-based building consultant MGAC has completed a teaching facility project in Brighton on behalf of the University of Brighton.
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Over 10,000 extra construction workers required in South East by 2028 to meet demand
The annual industry forecast from the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) highlights the continuing persistent gap between what the South East needs to keep up with demand and the workforce available to meet the challenge.
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Moat secures £100m funding to accelerate sustainability ambitions
Moat, one of the South East’s largest housing associations, has secured a £100 million sustainability-linked loan facility from Lloyds Bank to retrofit its existing stock and boost housebuilding across the region.
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Newly-approved homes in Sholden will contribute over £700,000 to local economy
Dover District Council has approved the delivery of much-needed new homes in Sholden, near Deal, which will be built by Barratt David Wilson Homes in conjunction with Richborough.
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Kent speculative development to be net zero carbon
Sittingbourne, Kent is going to be home to a net zero carbon logistics park after work began on what will be the county’s largest speculative property development in more than a decade, thanks to a £150m vote of confidence by the site’s owners, Panattoni.
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Kent housebuilder encourages more young people into construction
Ahead of National Careers Week (4-9 March), Kent housebuilder Redrow is encouraging more young people to consider a career in construction.
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McGoff Group unveils mixed-use development in Herne Bay
McGoff Group has acquired land in Kent for a mixed-use development, comprising a 67-bed care facility and 49 bungalows.
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Community-centric housing plan unveiled for Teynham development
Chartway Partnerships Group and Moat Homes have submitted to Swale Borough Council a Reserved Matters Planning Application for the development of 298 new mixed-tenure homes, community facilities and public open space at Frognal Place in Teynham.
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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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