Women in construction ‘breaking down barriers’ ahead of International Women’s Day
Two women in construction say they feel they are “breaking down barriers within the industry”, with one setting her eyes on making history. Hollie-Jayne Bennett, Assistant Site Manager, and Rhianna Darling, Trainee Assistant Site Manager, who work at Taylor Wimpey East Anglia, both say they love the sector and the opportunities they have had to […]
East of England homebuilder secures £165m financial package
A regional homebuilder has secured £165million in funding to fuel its expansion. Allison Homes has agreed a financing package with its three major funding partners – HSBC, NatWest and Homes England, the government’s housing agency. The financing will be provided by the Home Building Fund, which is designed to help SME housebuilders overcome funding barriers […]
Specialist Spotlight: Sam Brown from Rose Homes for Life
Few in construction can boast having helped build their first home before they were a teenager, but for Rose Homes for Life’s new Managing Director Sam Brown, housebuilding truly is in his blood. Our features writer Oliver Sullivan spoke to him about how he built his path to the top. While Sam Brown doesn’t share […]
Allison Homes names new Group Head of Technical
A Peterborough-based housebuilder has named its new Group Head of Technical to lead a series of new major initiatives in the business. Ross Constant has taken on the role at Allison Homes, having risen through the ranks since joining the business as Technical Coordinator in 2020. His new role will see him work alongside Group […]
Denbury Homes appoint Lee Barnard as housebuilder’s new CEO
Denbury Homes has appointed a familiar face as its new CEO as the regional housebuilder looks to expand its operations. Lee Barnard had worked with Denbury’s executive chairman James Hopkins for 23 years, leading the Hopkins Group before the sale of Hopkins Homes. Denbury Homes evolved from Hopkins Homes’ former sister company Hopkins and Moore. […]
