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Over 100 visitors saw first-hand the groundbreaking innovation and research on the latest tours of the unique Energy House 2.0 facility at The University of Salford
Over 100 visitors saw first-hand the groundbreaking innovation and research on the latest tours of the unique Energy House 2.0 facility at The University of Salford.
Delegates from local and central government, the Future Homes Hub, Women in Property, and colleagues from across the business stepped inside the huge environmental chamber to see the innovative technologies and sustainability building techniques...
Posted: Thu, 8 Aug 2024 12:00
To mark National Play Day, we have launched a new inclusive play design standard.
To mark National Play Day, we have launched a new inclusive play design standard.
We have worked together with our long term partner Whizz Kidz to create the standard, which will act as a guide for designing inclusive and accessible play areas that meet the needs of all children, including those with physical disabilities or neurodivergent conditions.
We hope to have 125 of these new, inclusive play...
Posted: Wed, 7 Aug 2024 10:00
We are so proud that 89 of our site managers have won an NHBC Pride in the Job Quality Award
We are so proud that 89 of our site managers have won an NHBC Pride in the Job Quality Award – making it the 20th year in a row that our teams have won more of these prestigious awards than any other housebuilder.
The awards – known as the Oscars of the industry – recognise those site managers, along with their teams, contractors and partners, who build the highest quality homes and...
Posted: Mon, 24 Jun 2024 09:24
We're partnering with Asda to build new 1,500 new homes on Asda’s Park Royal site in Acton, North West London
We're partnering with Asda to build new 1,500 new homes, a new town centre and a flagship superstore on Asda's Park Royal site in Acton, North West London.
A third of the new homes will be affordable, with sustainability at the heart of the site, providing significant biodiversity and ecology net gains if it wins approval.
This mixed-use redevelopment of an established store site is a first for Asda,...
Posted: Tue, 21 May 2024 09:45
The next phase of expansion at Selkirk-based Oregon Timber Frame is now underway
The next phase of expansion at Selkirk-based Oregon Timber Frame is now underway, as part of a wider £24m investment.
Work has started on new offices that will accommodate up to 60 permanent staff, approximately double the current capacity. There are also plans for a new training room, more meeting rooms and improved kitchen and welfare facilities.
The expansion will create new jobs in the Borders...
Posted: Wed, 15 May 2024 09:42