Hundreds celebrate opening of Cambridge’s new Central Park
Huge crowds gathered in Cambridge to celebrate the opening of the city’s new Central Park. The 15-acre park, at Darwin Green, was officially opened by the Mayor of Cambridge, Councillor Dinah Pounds, on Saturday August 23. It boasts a range of facilities for residents and families to enjoy, including tennis and basketball courts, a sports […]
Housebuilder donates more than 30,000 bricks to Suffolk college
A housebuilder is helping the ‘next generation of construction superstars’ build their careers after donating more than 30,000 bricks to a Suffolk college. The donation of 36,000 bricks to Suffolk Rural was made by Barratt Homes and its sister company David Wilson Homes, which are both currently working on the Henley Gate garden suburb in […]
Barratt builds construction workshop for ex-forces students
Students at Colchester Institute recently took part in a workshop led by a representative from leading developer Barratt Homes, about getting into the construction industry. In a bid to support local communities and encourage a wider talent pool, the homebuilder teamed up with military charity Building Heroes – who provides a gateway for service leavers […]
500,000 homes later: Barratt revisits past seven decades
Leading national housebuilder Barratt Developments PLC is celebrating the completion of its 500,000th home with the launch of a new digital tool that takes a nostalgic look back through the past 60 years. To mark this major milestone, building half a million homes and beyond since the company began in 1958, ‘Barratt Through the Decades’ […]
Barratt Homes site manager recognised as best in the country
Alongside the good news that Barratt Homes is back building and selling homes in Peterborough, a site manager for Barratt Homes Cambridgeshire has won a top national award for quality from the National House Building Council (NHBC). Michelé Raucci, 25, has won a prestigious NHBC Pride in the Job Quality award, considered to be the […]
Essex homebuilder recruits new operations director
Barratt and David Wilson Homes’ Eastern Counties division has welcomed a new Operations Director to its growing team in Chelmsford. Simon Wood, 38, has brought his experience of the housebuilding industry to the leading developer having taken the next step on the career ladder. Originally from Cardiff, he moved to Lowestoft in Suffolk and has […]
How to build a home for UK wildlife
With the warm weather set to continue, now is the perfect time to get busy in the garden. Inspired by their national partnership with the RSPB, Barratt Homes has shared some tips on how to create the very best garden for UK wildlife in Essex. Karly Williams, Sales Director for Barratt Homes North Thames said: […]
Housebuilder donates hundreds of defibrillators to help COVID-19 fightback
Barratt Developments Plc is this week donating 400 defibrillators from its sites across the UK to help in the fight against coronavirus. The company is donating the defibrillators, usually used on its construction sites, to St John Ambulance. Amongst the contribution is 14 defibrillators from Chelmsford-based Barratt and David Wilson Homes Eastern Counties’ developments across the […]
Norwich sports charity receives over £18,000 from developer
Barratt and David Wilson Homes has donated over £18,000 to the Norwich City Community Sports Foundation, its Charity of the Year for 2019. As part of its efforts to support the communities close to its developments, Barratt and David Wilson Homes has made the £18,387.50 contribution towards the Foundation’s community hub, The Nest. Located on […]
Graduate paves the way for women in construction
Ahead of International Women’s Day on Sunday 8th March, a graduate at Barratt and David Wilson Homes is encouraging more women to pursue a career in construction across East Anglia. Alana Downey, 22, is on the Essex-based developer’s graduate scheme, a two-year programme covering the six operational disciplines of the housebuilding industry. She said: “Since working […]
