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Planning granted for £15.5m, 54 new home development in Waverley

Planning granted for £15.5m, 54 new home development in Waverley

honey will build 54 two-, three-, four- and five-bedroom homes in Waverley, Rotherham, after being granted planning permission for a £15.5m development.   Called Homes by honey at Waverley, the development is located on the former Orgreave Colliery & Coking site off Rivelin Way. Homes by honey at Waverley will

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Next phase of homes at Broadnook Garden Village gets Deputy Mayor stamp of approval as second developer Cora begins construction

Next phase of homes at Broadnook Garden Village gets Deputy Mayor stamp of approval as second developer Cora begins construction

The construction of more than 150 new homes on the upcoming Broadnook Garden Village development has begun following a groundbreaking ceremony attended by the Deputy Mayor and Mayoress of Charnwood Borough Council. Multi-award-winning Midlands developer, Cora Homes, is building its first collection of 154 homes at the garden village in

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South Liverpool Homes gets green light for Speke scheme

South Liverpool Homes gets green light for Speke scheme

South Liverpool Homes has been granted planning permission for a major redevelopment project in Speke. Its development will rejuvenate dormant sites in and around South Parade, Conleach Road, Conleach Crescent, Dam Wood Road, and Ganworth Road after it recently received planning permission from Liverpool City Council. It will bring 92

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Keepmoat appoints new Regional Managing Director

Keepmoat appoints new Regional Managing Director

Top 10 UK homebuilder, Keepmoat, has announced the appointment of Ben Leather as Regional Managing Director, to head up the West Midlands and South West regions. In his role as Regional Managing Director, Ben will focus on implementing new strategies for the region, supporting the land acquisition strategy and driving

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HEATHERLANDS BY ANTLER HOMES SCOOPS THE PRESTIGIOUS PREMIER GUARANTEE EXCELLENCE AWARD

Heatherlands by Antler Homes Scoops the Prestigious Premier Guarantee Excellence Award

Design-led, customer-centric housebuilder Antler Homes has received a coveted Premier Guarantee Excellence Award for its Heatherlands development in South Chailey, East Sussex. This award recognises the development’s consistently impressive site work. As a recipient of this monthly recognition, Heatherlands is among the top 10% of Premier Guarantee sites nationwide. This

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Cala completes first net-zero-carbon enabled home

Cala completes first net-zero-carbon enabled home

Cala Homes has completed its first net-zero-carbon enabled home at its Hampton Lakes development in Peterborough. The project demonstrates Cala’s commitment to sustainable construction and will test the housebuilder’s net zero principles, providing essential learning to help inform Cala’s approach in the future. Residents will soon move into the four-bedroom

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Construction landmark celebrated at Greenhill Centre, Newham

Construction landmark celebrated at Greenhill Centre, Newham

A significant milestone in the delivery of 81 affordable, low-energy homes at Greenhill Centre in Newham has been marked with an official topping-out ceremony. Higgins Partnerships was joined by the Mayor of Newham, Rokhsana Fiza OBE and its partners Newham Council to celebrate the progress being made in delivering these

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Victoria North: FEC executes £210m contract with CR Construction to deliver latest phase of Red Bank Riverside

Victoria North: FEC executes £210m contract with CR Construction to deliver latest phase of Red Bank Riverside

Far East Consortium (FEC), the developer working in a joint venture-partnership with Manchester City Council (MCC) to deliver Manchester’s transformative £4 billion Victoria North regeneration project, has appointed CR Construction to deliver the next phase of 895 homes at the vibrant Red Bank neighbourhood.   Representatives from FEC and CR Construction

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Partnerships key to future growth for Lovell as strong half year results revealed

Partnerships key to future growth for Lovell as strong half year results revealed

Lovell Partnerships continues to show resilience and is in a strong position to support future growth, which has contributed to Morgan Sindall Group’s half year results.   Half year operating profits are up by around 16% to £11.7m and, across the business, contracting activity was up by 21%. In addition, Lovell is delivering significant affordable housing, helping to support the UK’s severe need for high-quality affordable housing.  The firm’s secured and pipeline workload has increased significantly over recent years, through its geographic expansion and ambition to grow the number and size of multi-tenure sites.  The strength of these results can be attributed to its partnership model, which includes multi-tenure development of open market and affordable homes, together with its contracting expertise delivering new homes on a design and build basis, in addition to the planned maintenance and refurbishment of existing homes.   The Group delivered another record set of results in the first half, once again reflecting the high quality of its operations and the talent and commitment of its people.   Group revenue increased by 14% to £2.2bn, adjusted operating profit before tax was up 17% to £70.1m and the interim dividend up 15% to 41.5 pence per share.  The Group’s balance sheet remains strong with net cash of £351m, and together with its high-quality secured order book of £8.7bn, the Group is well-positioned for the future.  Lovell Managing Director, Steve Coleby, said:   “Our partnership housing model, which focuses on long-term partnerships with the public sector, has provided resilience against a softer housing market and demand for contracting has remained strong throughout the first half of the year.    “We welcome the new government’s recent pledge to create 1.5m homes within the next five years, including freeing up planning restrictions to enable further delivery. This will not only unlock a large number of regeneration schemes, but importantly will pave the way for further investment, bringing forward wider opportunities to create a positive and meaningful legacy in the communities we serve. Lovell is very well placed to support the government’s national targets and we are ready to deliver.   “Our continued strong performance is testament to our partners, supply chain and our colleagues, and we thank them for their valued commitment to delivering new homes in very challenging circumstances.”   Lovell is working on a number of key projects across the UK, including:  To view the Morgan Sindall Group plc full year results video, click here.  Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

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Planning granted for £15.5m, 54 new home development in Waverley

Planning granted for £15.5m, 54 new home development in Waverley

honey will build 54 two-, three-, four- and five-bedroom homes in Waverley, Rotherham, after being granted planning permission for a £15.5m development.   Called Homes by honey at Waverley, the development is located on the former Orgreave Colliery & Coking site off Rivelin Way. Homes by honey at Waverley will comprise a mix of semi-detached and detached properties. It will form part of the local council’s larger redevelopment plans to transform the 740-acre Orgreave Colliery & Coking site into a new, sustainable community. Work at the development is due to commence in August with the first residents expected to move into their new homes in spring next year. Of the 54 homes, 17 have been designated to affordable housing.  Mark Mitchell, honey chief executive officer, commented: “Our Homes by honey at Waverley development has created a great deal of interest from prospective buyers since we announced plans had been submitted. “Our development will provide high quality, high specification new homes to meet the significant demand that exists in the area from first-time buyers, second steppers, families and downsizers.  “Waverley is an excellent regeneration project, so we are very pleased that our development will become part of it. “Now planning has been granted, we look forward to works starting to deliver homes that combine style, substance and sustainability for the benefit of our buyers and the communities in which we build.” For further information on Homes by honey at Waverley, click here.  Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

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Next phase of homes at Broadnook Garden Village gets Deputy Mayor stamp of approval as second developer Cora begins construction

Next phase of homes at Broadnook Garden Village gets Deputy Mayor stamp of approval as second developer Cora begins construction

The construction of more than 150 new homes on the upcoming Broadnook Garden Village development has begun following a groundbreaking ceremony attended by the Deputy Mayor and Mayoress of Charnwood Borough Council. Multi-award-winning Midlands developer, Cora Homes, is building its first collection of 154 homes at the garden village in Charnwood. Cora Homes is the second developer to begin work on site of the county’s first garden village, which will (eventually) be made up of 1,950 homes as well as a host of facilities including a new community hub, Broadnook Court; a brand new Broadnook Park; retirement homes, care village and primary school. Members of the Cora Homes team met with representatives from partner firms and the Deputy Mayor and Deputy Mayoress of Charnwood to mark the start of works on Wednesday, 31 July. Cllr David Northage, Deputy Mayor of Charnwood, said: “It’s a real privilege to be here today to witness another step forward in bringing this dream to life. “Charnwood Borough are immensely proud to be host to Leicestershire’s first Garden Village. This development is so exciting – a brand-new stand-alone community is being created. A community complete with every up-to-date facility to provide for modern day living. “Cora Homes are excited and proud to be part of this amazing project, and so they should be. We wish them well and thank them for being part of the Broadnook journey.” Steve Keenan, Construction Director at Cora Homes, said: “This is a momentous occasion for both our business and the county of Leicestershire as we commence works on this historic development. “At Cora, our mission is to create amazing places – something we are very confident of achieving at Broadnook through our highly energy efficient homes and the mix of green spaces and community amenities. “Broadnook is designed to meet the long-term needs of homeowners while creating much-needed infrastructure, community hubs and enterprise zones that will be a real benefit the wider area. “We anticipate interest in our homes to be very strong given the high desirability of this unique garden suburb.” Aside from an array of excellent quality, energy-efficient homes, Broadnook will also be home to extensive parkland, community and healthcare facilities and education centres including a 570-capacity primary school. Other additions include an early years facility, provision for a GP surgery, retirement village, shops and cafes. More than 50% of the entire garden village will be devoted to green spaces, with other sustainable additions including car-free zones. The first five hundred trees on the twelve hectares of designated woodland space have already been planted, with thousands more to come. Broadnook Garden Village has accessibility built into its core.  Its location on the edge of Charnwood closest to the city means it will have short, frequent bus routes, while its proximity to the M1 and A6 is anticipated to make it popular among commuters to Nottingham and Derby. The three developers Cora, Davidsons Homes and Bovis are collectively investing £750,000 into local bus services to optimise transport links – and reduce the need for unnecessary car travel. Bert Broadhead, Director at Cora Homes, added: “We’re hugely proud to be breaking ground at Broadnook. It’s a real privilege for Cora to be working in a wonderful part of the country and we’re very excited to be bringing the Broadnook vision a step closer to reality. “We’ve worked incredibly hard alongside our partners to bring forward a new garden village in the truest sense of the word. “We can’t wait to see the project advance and for people to see the Cora way; that Britain’s extraordinary lack of homes can be tackled without compromise and that we can deliver new communities with very high design quality, open spaces, playing fields, facilities, a sustainable ethos and a long-term stewardship structure that ensures it is residents, and not developers, who make the key decisions for the area moving forward.” More information on Broadnook and the developers creating the vision can be found at broadnook.co.uk Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

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South Liverpool Homes gets green light for Speke scheme

South Liverpool Homes gets green light for Speke scheme

South Liverpool Homes has been granted planning permission for a major redevelopment project in Speke. Its development will rejuvenate dormant sites in and around South Parade, Conleach Road, Conleach Crescent, Dam Wood Road, and Ganworth Road after it recently received planning permission from Liverpool City Council. It will bring 92 new homes to the area, with a mix of one, two, three and four-bedroom houses, bungalows and apartments. Each of the bungalows and apartments will be available for affordable rent, while the houses would be offered as either affordable rent, rent to buy, or shared ownership. To address the shortage of adaptable and accessible homes, 14 homes will be wheelchair-accessible and the inclusion of bungalows will help address the needs of the growing older population in the area. The homes will all have high energy performance ratings and will feature solar PV panels, highly efficient electric heating and electric charging points. All these measures will support customers to keep their energy bills down and reduce their carbon emissions. At the heart of this ambitious project is a substantial area of open public realm, for new and existing residents of Speke to enjoy. The space will be a focal point of the development, encouraging a strong sense of community and providing a welcoming environment for families and individuals to come together. Over 150 trees will also be planted across the development, including the re-instatement of a tree-lined boulevard along one of perimeters. South Liverpool Homes’ Executive Director of Assets and Development, Angela Perry said: “We are delighted to receive planning permission for this exciting new development in Speke. The mixed-tenure housing options will help met the diverse needs of the area, and the open green space will help protect our natural environment, creating a vibrant and inclusive community for generations to come. “As the development progresses, it is anticipated that it will not only provide much-needed homes but also continue to stimulate economic growth in the area and support the ongoing regeneration of Speke.” Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

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Keepmoat appoints new Regional Managing Director

Keepmoat appoints new Regional Managing Director

Top 10 UK homebuilder, Keepmoat, has announced the appointment of Ben Leather as Regional Managing Director, to head up the West Midlands and South West regions. In his role as Regional Managing Director, Ben will focus on implementing new strategies for the region, supporting the land acquisition strategy and driving growth in key areas to deliver quality new homes for local people, regenerate disused and abandoned brownfield land and create affordable housing options. With a wealth of experience within the sector, Ben most recently worked as Managing Director at Spitfire. He brings more than 20 years’ industry experience to the role with extensive knowledge of growing and scaling business operations, securing land and building partnerships. Commenting on his appointment, Ben said: “I am thrilled to have been appointed by such a well-established, national homebuilder. Over the past few years the West Midlands and South West has seen significant successes and has grown to become one of Keepmoat’s flagship regions. I have a strong track record sourcing and securing new land opportunities and I look forward to bringing my expertise from previous roles as both Land Director and Managing Director. “Keepmoat’s vision is to build communities and transform lives, and its sustainability activity contributes towards the delivery of this ambition. I strive towards achieving the company’s goal of improving the quality of new homes and creating communities that leave a lasting legacy for future generations.” Keepmoat West Midlands and South West has multiple live developments operating from Birmingham down to Bristol. Flagship partnerships are ongoing with Homes England, North Somerset Council, and local housing associations. Charlotte Goode, Divisional Chair at Keepmoat, added: “I’m really pleased that Ben has joined the team and I look forward to working with him to further strengthen our land pipeline and support the growth of our business. “Our West Midlands and South West team is currently delivering across five operational sites and has completed 240 new homes in the last year. We specialise in developing brownfield land and we are committed to building 4,000 future homes with net carbon zero emissions – namely on our Winterstoke Gate development in Weston-super-Mare. I’m excited to see Ben push forward our goal to regenerate areas through our partnership model and drive relationships with landowners to create thriving, sustainable communities.” To find out more about Keepmoat, please visit: www.keepmoat.com Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

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HEATHERLANDS BY ANTLER HOMES SCOOPS THE PRESTIGIOUS PREMIER GUARANTEE EXCELLENCE AWARD

Heatherlands by Antler Homes Scoops the Prestigious Premier Guarantee Excellence Award

Design-led, customer-centric housebuilder Antler Homes has received a coveted Premier Guarantee Excellence Award for its Heatherlands development in South Chailey, East Sussex. This award recognises the development’s consistently impressive site work. As a recipient of this monthly recognition, Heatherlands is among the top 10% of Premier Guarantee sites nationwide. This achievement also places Antler Homes on the shortlist for a National Award, which will be announced in June/July 2025. The national Excellence Awards honour the best developments in the UK that are covered by Premier Guarantee’s structural warranties. The company’s surveyors nominate sites that showcase exceptional quality. To win, a development must be built to the very highest standards – as is the case at Heatherlands. Heatherlands is the second phase of Antler Homes’ Old Hamsey Lakes development. The scheme launched in 2022, transforming a former brownfield site into a sought-after collection of homes in a stunning lakeside setting, surrounded by fields and ancient woodland. Heatherlands is home to 13, two- and three-bedroom houses in the captivating village of South Chailey. Nature reserves, conservation areas and the South Downs National Park are on the doorstep, offering a plethora of outdoor experiences for those pursuing an active lifestyle. The Premier Guarantee Excellence Awards judges commented: “On every inspection carried out by our surveyors, they award scores for site tidiness, workmanship, health and safety, and both site and overall cooperation. If you hit an average of 4.6/5 for 3 months consecutively, an area manager will do an impromptu visit for verification. That is then sent over to our Awards team, who do a further verification and decide on whether to award. Antler’s success in navigating this rigorous process and securing this award is a testament to their unwavering commitment to quality developments.” Andrew Rinaldi, Managing Director of Antler Homes, commented: “I am so proud that Heatherlands at Old Hamsey Lakes has won a Premier Guarantee Excellence Award. This is a wonderful achievement that highlights the quality and care that the entire team has poured into the creation of the homes at Heatherlands, ensuring they can be enjoyed by generation after generation. My thanks go to all of those involved in such a fantastic team effort.” Heatherlands – and the wider Old Hamsey Lakes development – is home to a flourishing community with nature at its heart. Considerate plot spacing and generous gardens ensure the homes echo the tranquillity and space of the surrounding countryside, while varied layouts and property sizes meet a range of buyers’ needs. The homes’ contemporary interiors feature shaker-style kitchen units and underfloor heating. Each plot comes with an electric car charging point for buyers keen to minimize their carbon footprint. South Chailey is part of the larger Chailey parish, home to the 450-acre Chailey Common. This designated nature reserve and Site of Special Scientific Interest is home to many rare, native species across its unspoiled habitats. Residents enjoy easy access not only to nature but also to the historic market towns of Lewes and Cooksbridge. Trains from the latter reach London Victoria in as little as 63 minutes. Heatherlands is also well placed for access to the A26 and A27, which connect residents to the M23/M25, as well as Kent and the south coast. For further details, visit https://www.antlerhomes.co.uk/developments_sites/heatherlands/ Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

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Cala completes first net-zero-carbon enabled home

Cala completes first net-zero-carbon enabled home

Cala Homes has completed its first net-zero-carbon enabled home at its Hampton Lakes development in Peterborough. The project demonstrates Cala’s commitment to sustainable construction and will test the housebuilder’s net zero principles, providing essential learning to help inform Cala’s approach in the future. Residents will soon move into the four-bedroom property, offering the opportunity for the business to learn about the technical viability and user experience of sustainable technology in a ‘lived in’ home. Through monitoring data, including qualitative feedback from the residents gathered throughout the summer and winter months, Cala will gain valuable insights into the practicalities of implementing these technologies and, importantly, the user experience of sustainability features in an occupied home. Cala has worked with its subcontractor partners to bring together various technologies already trialled and implemented on its sites across the UK. The sustainable features within the home have also been informed by desktop studies and initial comparative testing with the same Cala house type built to current regulations. The learnings from the Hampton Lakes home around installation, implementation and performance will support another positive step towards Cala’s ambitious goal of delivering operationally net-zero-carbon enabled homes by 2030. Steve Rule, Group Technical Director at Cala, said: “We have calculated that this home has the potential to use 95% less primary energy* compared to the same Cala house type built to current regulations. Early comparative in-situ testing has seen a 40% better thermal performance than our current homes built to the latest regulations, even with all the advances and efficiencies of new homes today. This means it achieves a Heat Loss Parameter (HLP) which ranks it in the ‘excellent’ category of the heat loss scale. “This is obviously significant for our customers, but it’s important that the customer experience is enhanced. Living in a net-zero-carbon enabled home should be seamless and that’s something we’ve strived to achieve here.” The home has been built using modern methods of construction including timber frame and low-carbon bricks, and features triple glazing and enhanced insultation. Other features include: Outside, biodiversity enhancing measures include bird and bat boxes, bug hotels, rain gardens, bat bricks, hedgehog highways, a dedicated vegetable patch, and home composting facilities, bringing Cala’s Urban Wildlife Strategy to life. Kathryn Dapré, Head of Sustainability at Cala Group, said: “Our net-zero-carbon enabled home is a positive step forward in our sustainability journey, but what’s important to us is that we take customers on that journey with us. Our Hampton Lakes property therefore aims to integrate sustainable measures into a ‘real’, lived in home – to design the home around the customer, not the technology. “Gathering real-life, real-time feedback from the people living in this home will help us to understand how the net-zero-carbon enabled home performs both in terms of reducing carbon emissions and for Cala customers.” Cala’s Sustainability Strategy will see the business achieve net-zero operational greenhouse gas emissions by 2030. It has also set a wider target of net-zero total greenhouse gas emissions across the business by 2045. So far, Cala has achieved a 28.5% reduction in operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from its 2021 baseline. Operational emissions per square meter of developed floor space have fallen by over 25% since 2021.   *(heating, hot water, lighting and electricity) Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

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Breaking new ground – Saltash is Bloor Homes’ first development in Cornwall

Breaking new ground – Saltash is Bloor Homes’ first development in Cornwall

Bloor Homes has celebrated the start of its new ‘Treledan’ development at Saltash, the developer’s first in Cornwall. Bloor Homes will complete phases 2 and 3 of this key 300-acre site for the county, which already has outline planning consent for 1000 new homes, a brand-new primary school, allocation for commercial development and infrastructure improvements. As well as delivering much needed two, three, four and five bedroom new housing for people in the local area, including 90 affordable homes across phase two, the new development will retain large areas of public open spaces including parkland, children’s play areas, allotments, community orchards, forest gardens and sports pitches as part of its Section 106 (S106) commitments. There will also be a new cycleway across the whole site, a new footbridge over the A38 and a new access roundabout from the A38. Bloor Homes will also make S106 contributions towards local infrastructure, primary and secondary education, health care, public transport and a new neighbourhood centre, bringing the total in excess of £2 million. Bradley Davison, Managing Director for Bloor Homes’ Exeter region, said: “Since Treledan is our first development in Cornwall we have worked very closely with Cornwall Council and other key stakeholders in the local area to ensure we are providing quality new homes for Saltash which are sympathetic to the local area and meet Cornwall Council’s sustainability and affordability requirements. “We have been building new homes and communities across England since 1969, but we are really looking forward to sharing our vision for phases 2 and 3 here and opening our showhomes to the public in Cornwall for the first time next year so they can experience the high quality and style we are bringing to this important location.” The land was allocated for development in Cornwall Council’s Local Plan as part of the ‘gateway to Cornwall’ and is a helping to address the issue of affordable housing as part of its economic growth strategy. The new development is in line with Saltash Town Council’s Neighbourhood Plan whose vision for a ‘prosperous and diverse economy’ is linked to excellent provision of new homes. Bradley adds: “Although we are in the very early stages of building our first new homes at Treledan, people can already find out more about them and register to receive priority information by visiting our website – bloorhomes.com and we look forward to welcoming people to the sales cabin this Autumn.” Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

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Construction landmark celebrated at Greenhill Centre, Newham

Construction landmark celebrated at Greenhill Centre, Newham

A significant milestone in the delivery of 81 affordable, low-energy homes at Greenhill Centre in Newham has been marked with an official topping-out ceremony. Higgins Partnerships was joined by the Mayor of Newham, Rokhsana Fiza OBE and its partners Newham Council to celebrate the progress being made in delivering these new homes, which will achieve Passivhaus Classic certification. This ensures the homes will have reduced energy costs and improved comfort and air quality for residents. Located in Manor Park, the development features three blocks: an eight storey building, a five storey building and a multi-level building with heights varying from two to seven storeys. Of of the 81 homes, 56 will be available at London Affordable Rent and 25 will be offered for low-cost shared ownership, with partial funding from the Greater London Authority. Designed by architects Haworth Tomkins, the scheme will also include a new gym space and landscape improvements, with a focus on preserving existing mature trees on the site and creating a new community garden. Colin Ricketts, Regional Director of Higgins Partnerships commented, “We are proud to welcome the Mayor of Newham here to Greenhill Centre to mark this significant point in the delivery of these affordable homes, which have been designed to ensure residents benefit from increased thermal comfort, improved indoor air quality and lower energy bills. “As part of our commitment as a socially responsible developer, we are also working closely with the local community to provide a wide range of social value initiatives, including Eat Clubs, volunteering opportunities, community garden and environmental initiatives, working with schools and colleges to provide career and work of work sessions, and community sport sessions.” Mayor Rokhsana Fiaz OBE said: “This development forms part of our ambition to deliver homes that our people can afford. In the face of this country’s crushing housing crisis, we are making the case to the new government that they need to support councils like Newham to deliver more and more homes. “I am working with the Cabinet and council officers to make that ambition a reality, along with Higgins Partnerships, who are supporting us on this particular scheme which will deliver 56 new homes at London affordable rent and 25 homes at low-cost shared ownership. “This is an example of our commitment to deliver more affordable housing and I look forward seeing the completed scheme next Autumn.” Higgins is also providing a range of apprenticeship and work placement opportunities, throughout the construction of Greenhill Centre. One such apprentice is Mikael Mustafa, a local Newham resident who is now a Business Admin Apprentice in Higgins’ head office and part of the Social Value team. Mikael shared his experience, saying: “Doing an apprenticeship means I am able to put what I learn in college into practice working in the Social Value team. I really enjoyed maths at school and so use my skills to support the rest of the team by recording all the social value data as well as taking part in a variety of employability volunteering events in the local community. “Every day brings different challenges which keep me motivated to become better. If I am unsure of anything I can ask my team and Manager for help, and they take their time to explain everything to me. I really enjoy the flexibility and the range of tasks in my role. I am grateful for the support Higgins and Ixion have given me and am hoping to move onto a Level 4 apprenticeship once I have completed my Level 3.” For further information about Higgins Partnerships please visit www.higginspartnerships.co.uk Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

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Victoria North: FEC executes £210m contract with CR Construction to deliver latest phase of Red Bank Riverside

Victoria North: FEC executes £210m contract with CR Construction to deliver latest phase of Red Bank Riverside

Far East Consortium (FEC), the developer working in a joint venture-partnership with Manchester City Council (MCC) to deliver Manchester’s transformative £4 billion Victoria North regeneration project, has appointed CR Construction to deliver the next phase of 895 homes at the vibrant Red Bank neighbourhood.   Representatives from FEC and CR Construction were in attendance at a signing ceremony on site on Wednesday 17th July to celebrate this significant milestone in the development process.   FEC secured planning permission in August 2023 for 1,551 new homes, across plots known as NT02, NT03 and NT04, along Dantzic Street, together with a separate outline planning permission for a further 3,250 new homes within Red Bank under its transformative ‘Wild Urbanism’ concept which seeks to prioritise green space, biodiversity and active travel.   CR Construction is currently working on FEC’s neighbouring 634-home Victoria Riverside development which is due to complete in early 2025. Building on the success of this partnership, CR Construction will now deliver the next phase of Red Bank Riverside on plots NT02 & NT03 on Dantzic Street, which will include a collection of three towers reaching 20, 31 and 34 storeys-high, and another mid-rise, nine-storey block set within extensive public realm.   The scheme was designed by Hawkins\Brown Architects and Schulze+Grassov in collaboration with Optimised Environments landscape architects.   Works are due to start on site early next year, following the completion of the enabling works by Manchester City Council and its appointed contractor BAM, which is funded under the Housing Infrastructure Funding secured by the joint venture in 2019.   Nick Whitehouse, Delivery Director at FEC, said: “The execution of this contract to deliver the next phase of Red Bank Riverside is another significant milestone for one of the country’s largest regeneration projects. We’re pleased to engage the market leading skills of CR Construction on this exciting project.”   Calum Kidd, Managing Director said: “CR Construction are delighted to expand upon our existing working relationship with FEC in the UK. Securing this project is another significant milestone for us as we further establish our business and presence in the UK market as we continue to deliver on our promise to be one of the best, providing added value to our clients, partners and stakeholders.”  Shane Kelly, Projects Director at CR Construction said: “We look forward to delivering another prestigious, high quality residential project with FEC in Manchester. Our market presence in the North West is now well established and our reputation is growing as we continue to demonstrate our ability to deliver’’  Apartments are now available for reservation at the 189-home Falcon, with the next tower due to launch to the market later this year. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

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