New housebuilder announces first development
A new partnership-led housebuilder has launched in the East of England – and has announced its first development. Ardena Homes will work in partnership with housing associations, local authorities and stakeholders to deliver high-quality, sustainable homes. The company forms part of Phoenix Sustainable Investments, drawing on its expertise in sustainable development in housing, energy and […]
Construction underway on 18 home development in Charsfield
Work has started on the construction of 18 new homes in Charsfield in Suffolk – including four affordable homes. The homes are being built by family-run Bury St Edmunds contractor Hartog Hutton and will comprise a mix of three and four-bedroom homes, including five bungalows. Orwell Housing has agreed to purchase four of the homes, […]
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 […]
BNG Update 2026: How new 0.2 hectare exemption brings major relief for small developers
Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) is a hot topic in construction – how the sector can protect and promote biodiversity while driving ahead with building new homes and infrastructure. In accordance with the 2021 Environment Act, developers of homes, businesses and infrastructure in England are required to deliver a minimum 10% increase in biodiversity compared to […]
‘The opportunities are endless’, says trainee housebuilder Amelia
An Essex trainee assistant site manager said she believes the opportunities for women in construction are ‘endless’ and has called on more to consider careers in the sector. Amelia Coker, 23, has joined the team at Barratt Homes’ Languard View development in Dovercourt – following in the footsteps of her father and grandfather who also […]
Norfolk homebuilder’s sales director celebrates 10-year anniversary on international women’s day
A sales director at Norwich-based Barratt and David Wilson Homes is celebrating a decade with the company while championing the housebuilding industry as a rewarding career for women this International Women’s Day (March 8). Alison Page, who is based at the developer’s head office in Norwich and regularly spends time across the homebuilder’s developments in […]
