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Greenfield Retirement Living scheme receives revamp

Greenfield Retirement Living scheme receives revamp

Residents and staff at Greenfield, a Retirement Living scheme in Hull, are celebrating the completion of a significant refurbishment project, just in time for the festive season. The £900,000 refurbishment was undertaken by Esh Construction, commissioned by registered social housing provider Riverside. This project is part of Riverside’s broader initiative

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Milestone achieved for Orchard House in Manchester

Milestone achieved for Orchard House in Manchester

A significant milestone has been reached in the development of Orchard House, a new £16m special high school which is due to open in Miles Platting, Manchester next September. A special beam-signing ceremony has been held at the school to celebrate the completion of the building’s steel frame, with employees

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Peel Waters unveils Miller's Quay development

Peel Waters unveils Miller’s Quay development

Peel Waters has unveiled the new brand identity for Miller’s Quay, a transformational residential development at Wirral Waters, featuring 500 highly sustainable one- and two-bedroom waterfront apartments. When designing Miller’s Quay, in collaboration with award-winning architects Howells, Peel set out to create a new iconic landmark for Wirral, seamlessly integrating

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Keepmoat appoints new regional Land and Partnerships Director

Keepmoat appoints new regional Land and Partnerships Director

Top 10 UK homebuilder Keepmoat, has announced the appointment of Neil Smith as Land and Partnerships Director for the West Midlands branch of the business. Neil’s appointment will see him work alongside the existing land team and oversee the delivery of a regional land pipeline, lead on development requirements with

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New Chair of West Yorkshire Consortium of Colleges announced

New Chair of West Yorkshire Consortium of Colleges announced

The West Yorkshire Consortium of Colleges has appointed Nikki Davis, CEO and Principal of Leeds College of Building, as its new Chair. In 2022, Nikki was appointed the first ever female CEO and Principal in Leeds College of Building’s 60-year history. Nikki, who brings a wealth of experience and knowledge

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Keepmoat launches third work placement cohort for women

Keepmoat launches third work placement cohort for women

Top 10 homebuilder Keepmoat has launched the third in a series of work placement opportunities, aimed at attracting women across the UK into the homebuilding industry. Keepmoat has partnered with Women into Construction (WiC) and the Home Builders Federation (HBF) and eight other home builders to provide candidates with opportunities

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Housebuilder makes appointment at Wimborne development

Housebuilder makes appointment at Wimborne development

Wyatt Homes, a property developer based in Pool, is pleased to announce the appointment of David Beggs as the new Assistant Site Manager at the prestigious Rivers Edge development in Wimborne. David, 51, from Romsey, boasts over 30 years of experience in the finishing trade, including 25 years as a

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Roann Limited launches consumer brand

Roann Limited launches consumer brand

Granite and quartz kitchen worktop supplier, Roann Limited, has launched a brand-new consumer brand, Roann at Home, to offer their award-winning kitchen worktops, at the best price, to homes across the UK. Roann Limited has experienced significant growth in recent years and in 2022, reported record-breaking revenue and an annual

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Cavanna Homes appoints new Chairman

Cavanna Homes appoints new Chairman

The Torbay-based Cavanna Group of companies has announced the appointment of Keith Miller as Group Chairman, replacing Jeremy Cavanna who becomes a non-executive director. The move marks the final part of a succession plan for the family business which was founded in 1923 by Jeremy Cavanna’s grandfather, PD Cavanna and

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Keepmoat appoints new MD for East Midlands

Keepmoat appoints new MD for East Midlands

Top 10 UK homebuilder Keepmoat, has announced the appointment of Tristin Willis as Regional Managing Director (MD) to head up the East Midlands arm of the business. Tristin brings significant experience of growing and scaling business operations, securing land, and building partnerships to Keepmoat. Over the next three years, Tristin

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Issue 325 : Feb 2025

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Greenfield Retirement Living scheme receives revamp

Greenfield Retirement Living scheme receives revamp

Residents and staff at Greenfield, a Retirement Living scheme in Hull, are celebrating the completion of a significant refurbishment project, just in time for the festive season. The £900,000 refurbishment was undertaken by Esh Construction, commissioned by registered social housing provider Riverside. This project is part of Riverside’s broader initiative to upgrade Retirement Living accommodations nationwide. Key improvements included extensive upgrades to the fire alarm system, lighting, and the replacement of all communal fire doors and flat entrance doors. The exterior grounds also saw enhancements, with upgraded fencing, improved footpaths, and a reconfigured, resurfaced car park. Inside Greenfield, the refurbishment focused on modernising communal spaces with new mechanical and electrical (M&E) systems, full redecoration, and the installation of new flooring. The guest room, laundry room, and communal kitchen underwent partial refurbishments. A new conservatory was added, and an internal space was created for residents’ scooters, eliminating the need for them to access their mobility devices through an external garage. Simon Scott, Construction Manager at Esh Construction, said: “Carrying out works like these within an occupied building can naturally cause some disruption, and we are thankful to the residents and staff at Greenfield for their patience and cooperation during this time. Julie Aryiku went above and beyond to assist the team, and we developed a key relationship with her to facilitate the needs of the project. “We are proud to collaborate with Riverside to enhance and secure the future of vital social housing developments.” Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

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Milestone achieved for Orchard House in Manchester

Milestone achieved for Orchard House in Manchester

A significant milestone has been reached in the development of Orchard House, a new £16m special high school which is due to open in Miles Platting, Manchester next September. A special beam-signing ceremony has been held at the school to celebrate the completion of the building’s steel frame, with employees from main contractor ISG and the North West Construction Hub joining members of the city council and the Prospere Learning Trust on site to mark the event. Once completed, Orchard House will cater for boys and girls with an Education, Health and Care Plan for significant additional needs, with space for 150 pupils aged between 11 and 19 years old. The Prospere Learning Trust has been chosen to run the school and has worked with the project team as part of a collaborative design process to ensure teaching methodologies and aspirations are met through the building and its facilities provision. The single-storey building, designed by JM Architects and Ridge and Partners, additionally functions as a key community hub, and outside of school hours its double-height main hall space and external games areas will be available for use by a wide range of local groups and clubs. The new school’s classrooms will have direct access to dedicated outdoor teaching areas, with external spaces subdivided to create both secure and safe spaces for pupils. Each classroom will also have its own group room, to facilitate additional one-to-one teaching support, and specialist teaching spaces have been designed in consultation with the Trust to create areas that are tailored for the individual needs of pupils. With modern facilities and a high-quality environment, the new school will enable more Manchester children to meet their full potential and benefit from the city’s growth. The scheme is also fully aligned with Manchester’s Low Carbon Strategy and designed to meet the stretching BREEAM ‘Excellent’ environmental target, creating an educational asset with long term operational and environmental performance. Linda Jones, Chief Executive Officer, Prospere Learning Trust, said: “We’re really excited at the difference Orchard House is going to make, both to pupils and the community in Miles Platting. We’re looking forward to welcoming our first pupils next year and helping them succeed and achieve in what promises to be a fantastic new building, firmly rooted within the local community.” Funded by the city council the school is scheduled for completion in summer 2025. It joins a family of special schools in Manchester that currently includes five primary schools, two all-through primary to secondary schools, and seven high schools. The construction of the new school by main contractor ISG was procured by the city council through the North West Construction Hub. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

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Peel Waters unveils Miller's Quay development

Peel Waters unveils Miller’s Quay development

Peel Waters has unveiled the new brand identity for Miller’s Quay, a transformational residential development at Wirral Waters, featuring 500 highly sustainable one- and two-bedroom waterfront apartments. When designing Miller’s Quay, in collaboration with award-winning architects Howells, Peel set out to create a new iconic landmark for Wirral, seamlessly integrating urban living with natural surroundings. The result is a contemporary interpretation of the historic Birkenhead Docks, drawing inspiration from the vibrant colours, metalwork, and warehouses that define the area’s industrial past. These waterfront apartments offer not only striking architecture and expansive views but also south-facing shared spaces, dockside walkways, and access to new green spaces and micro parks, inviting residents to immerse themselves in nature while enjoying urban comforts. The ew homes now have a distinctive new brand that pays homage to the area’s rich 19th Century industrial heritage. The name “Millers” harks back to its historical use as a Flour Mill and a Copper-Rolling Mill, while “Quay” symbolises a positive transformation, reclaiming the waterfront for community use. Each of the six residential blocks within Miller’s Quay is named after elements of the site’s industrial past – Salt House, Copper Mill, Steam Yard, Lime Studio, Glaze Works, and Soda Factory. These names reflect the materials and processes used in the manufacture of cobalt and copper that, alongside pottery, took place on this site, serving as another subtle reminder of the area’s proud heritage. The ‘chemical reaction’ visuals of the new Miller’s Quay brand also reflect some of these industrial processes, further enriching the narrative of this historically significant site. The brand identity for Miller’s Quay features a bold word-mark inspired by the docks’ industrial legacy, complemented by a distinctive marque that aims to leave a lasting impression. Alan McCartney, Partner at Howells, said: “We’re hugely excited to see Miller’s Quay develop and continue to progress on-site, even more so with this striking new brand. The development harnesses a picture postcard aesthetic for Wirral Waters, along with creating a thriving, residential project with a real sense of place and waterside living at its heart.” Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

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Keepmoat appoints new regional Land and Partnerships Director

Keepmoat appoints new regional Land and Partnerships Director

Top 10 UK homebuilder Keepmoat, has announced the appointment of Neil Smith as Land and Partnerships Director for the West Midlands branch of the business. Neil’s appointment will see him work alongside the existing land team and oversee the delivery of a regional land pipeline, lead on development requirements with a focus on partnerships, progress local opportunities, and support the team to achieve further organic growth across the Midlands. Neil brings 17 years of experience in all aspects of land acquisition to the homebuilder, including previous roles across affordable housing, development management, funding and consortium management – most recently working for developer Vistry Partnerships. In addition, Neil was previously a Head of New Business across all regions at Orbit Homes, a role which saw him supporting regional teams with land, large bulk deals, and external third party service contracts. Commenting on his appointment, Neil said: “I am thrilled to have been appointed by such a well-established, national homebuilder and I’m looking forward to working with the West Midlands team to continue building on the region’s track record and growing our land pipeline. “I am proud to be part of Keepmoat and I align with the overall values of the business. I’m really looking forward to getting involved and growing the division, whilst delivering good quality housing and utilising the best skills and resources from the public and private sectors.’’ Amanda Bishop, Regional Managing Director for Keepmoat’s West Midlands region, added: “I’m really pleased that Neil has joined the West Midlands team and I look forward to working with him to further strengthen our land pipeline and support the planned growth of our business. “Our West Midlands team is currently delivering 10 operational sites and has created 594 new homes in the last year. We specialise in developing brownfield land, most recently with West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA), Homes England, and other partners, where we committed to building 4,000 future homes with net carbon zero emissions. I’m excited to see Neil push forward our goal to regenerate areas through our partnership model and drive relationships with landowners to create thriving, sustainable communities.” Keepmoat is a top 10 UK partnership homebuilder with a track record of delivering quality homes in regions across the UK. To date, Keepmoat has built over 35,000 homes, transforming brownfield sites into thriving new communities. Keepmoat has achieved five-star builder status in the National Home Builders Federation Award, receiving a rating of at least 90% in the National New Homes Customer Satisfaction Survey. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

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New Chair of West Yorkshire Consortium of Colleges announced

New Chair of West Yorkshire Consortium of Colleges announced

The West Yorkshire Consortium of Colleges has appointed Nikki Davis, CEO and Principal of Leeds College of Building, as its new Chair. In 2022, Nikki was appointed the first ever female CEO and Principal in Leeds College of Building’s 60-year history. Nikki, who brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the role, is committed to leading this unique collaboration of colleges to transform lives through learning, and strive for continuous improvement for FE in West Yorkshire. Under Nikki’s leadership, Leeds College of Building is focused on diversity, inclusivity, and access for all to the opportunities offered by the construction sector. The College is also engaged in green and sustainable skills training to help contribute to critical national net-zero targets. Nikki will chair the consortium which consists of the seven principals of the FE Colleges in West Yorkshire. The board meets regularly to agree collaborative opportunities that will increase the skills of the people and businesses of the region. The consortium strives to build capacity, increase accessibility and drive up the quality of learning in West Yorkshire’s colleges and partner organisations. As Chair, Nikki will work closely with the principals and WYCC Director, Joanne Patrickson to influence and support the skills agenda in the region, and work with key partners such as the West Yorkshire Combined Authority, chambers of commerce and other partners working to meet the skills needs. Nikki Davis, CEO and Principal of Leeds College of Building, said,“I am delighted to take up the role of West Yorkshire Consortium of Colleges Chair. This is an exciting time for WYCC, and I look forward to supporting its important work with education providers and businesses to boost crucial skill levels across the region. “Collaborating on WYCC projects is essential to tackle regional skills gaps and contribute to economic growth. As Chair, I hope to support even more initiatives promoting training in digital technologies and green skills alongside furthering social mobility and diversity across our regional workforce.” Joanne Patrickson, Project Director for WYCC said,“We are really pleased that Nikki is chairing the consortium. Nikki brings so much to the role and has a great insight into FE and the regional skills agenda, we will value and welcome her support.” Under the collaboration of the consortium, the colleges have just secured nearly £7million in funding from the Department for Education, the Local Skills Improvement Fund. This funding will be managed by the WYCC across the seven college partners to digitise teaching and learning across a number of key sectors. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

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Keepmoat launches third work placement cohort for women

Keepmoat launches third work placement cohort for women

Top 10 homebuilder Keepmoat has launched the third in a series of work placement opportunities, aimed at attracting women across the UK into the homebuilding industry. Keepmoat has partnered with Women into Construction (WiC) and the Home Builders Federation (HBF) and eight other home builders to provide candidates with opportunities to learn about the range of roles within the housebuilding sector and understand the experience that is required to start a career in the industry. Keepmoat has also supported the first Women into Construction Employment programme in the North East and since March, has successfully recruited two candidates in the North East and South Midlands regions. Kaycie Hall, an apprentice bricklayer in the North East, took part in the first work placement earlier in the year via the programme in the North East. Kaycie gained employment with Keepmoat in June as an Apprentice Bricklayer, and won the ‘Rising Star 2023 – North’ category at the WiC awards. Liliana Virlan and Hannah Nickolds joined Keepmoat on placement as part of WiC’s Women into Home Building programme in June. Established in partnership with the HBF and nine major homebuilders, the programme offers on-site work placements and insights into career opportunities within the homebuilding industry. Hannah completed her placement at Keepmoat’s Strawberry Fields development in Bridlington and Liliana undertook her placement at Glenvale Park, Wellingborough. Another success story is Evelyn Hopkins, who successfully completed her NHBC Level Four Site Supervision apprentice NHBC course in March 2023 and was one of a few candidates on the programme to achieve a Distinction level. As part of her course, Evelyn has supported the WiC programmes as a role model and mentor, demonstrating how women can succeed in construction roles. Keepmoat’s third work placement cohort, in partnership with WiC and HBF, launched at the beginning of September across its East and West Midlands regions. Charlotte Goode, Divisional Chair for Keepmoat West Midlands and East Midlands, said: “Investing in the next generation of talent and driving diversity within the homebuilding and construction industry is crucial. Partnering with organisations such as WiC and HBF enables us to maximise the opportunities that we can provide to local people when it comes to securing experience and careers within our industry. We are delighted to be working with them once again. The feedback so far has been extremely positive, and we are looking forward to continuing to make a positive difference to people’s lives.” Jacqui Wordsworth, Business Development Director at WiC added: “The Women into Home Building programme is a fantastic example of collaboration to create a pipeline of new female talent for the sector. Working together we can promote the opportunities on offer and attract a diverse range of women with amazing skills into Home Building.” Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

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Housebuilder makes appointment at Wimborne development

Housebuilder makes appointment at Wimborne development

Wyatt Homes, a property developer based in Pool, is pleased to announce the appointment of David Beggs as the new Assistant Site Manager at the prestigious Rivers Edge development in Wimborne. David, 51, from Romsey, boasts over 30 years of experience in the finishing trade, including 25 years as a skilled dry liner and plasterer. David brings a wealth of knowledge to his role, further enhancing Wyatt Homes’ commitment to delivering exceptional craftsmanship. David’s career in the housebuilding industry has been a natural progression, and his previous experience has prepared him well for his role at Wyatt Homes. When asked about his decision to join Wyatt Homes, David expressed his admiration for the housebuilder’s strong industry reputation and the opportunity to build unique homes.  David said “What sets Wyatt Homes apart is their impressive combination of quality and standards exhibited in their homes. He continued, “This drove me to become part of the Wyatt team and contribute to their ongoing success, producing homes that not only our homebuyers are proud of, but we are too.” Richard Coles, Construction Director at Wyatt Homes said, “We are delighted to welcome David to the team at Rivers Edge. We look forward to David’s many accomplishments as we continue to deliver exceptional homes to our esteemed customers.” Wyatt Homes is now selling homes at the prestigious Rivers Edge development in Wimborne from the marketing suite on Julians Road, Wimborne, BH21 1EF, and those interested are encouraged to book an appointment with a Sales Adviser to register their interest. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

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Roann Limited launches consumer brand

Roann Limited launches consumer brand

Granite and quartz kitchen worktop supplier, Roann Limited, has launched a brand-new consumer brand, Roann at Home, to offer their award-winning kitchen worktops, at the best price, to homes across the UK. Roann Limited has experienced significant growth in recent years and in 2022, reported record-breaking revenue and an annual sales figure totalling over £8.3 million. This business growth, partnered with increased demand and consumer interest, created an opening in the market, thus the launch of Roann at Home. This new brand will allow Roann Limited’s commercial sales team to focus strictly on high volume projects with developers and housebuilders, whilst passing the B2C enquiries over to a dedicated team at Roann at Home. Roann at Home will benefit from Roann Limited’s 30 plus years’ experience in manufacturing, supplying, and installing high-quality granite and quartz worktops. With plans in place to grow the product offering, Roann at Home is starting by offering the Silestone DHX range, which offers a wide range of colours and price points, to suit every budget. The range is categorised into Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum, to allow options for everyone. For the first six months, Roann at Home is projected to turnover £30k per month in sales and after this initial period, turnover will be revisited and new goals set. Scott Wharton, Operations & Technical Director, comments “This has been a long time coming and we’re thrilled to launch Roann at Home. We have had a lot of consumer interest and enquiries, especially over the past year, as Roann Limited continued to grow – so we’re delighted to finally see the brand come together. We’re excited for the future.” Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

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Cavanna Homes appoints new Chairman

Cavanna Homes appoints new Chairman

The Torbay-based Cavanna Group of companies has announced the appointment of Keith Miller as Group Chairman, replacing Jeremy Cavanna who becomes a non-executive director. The move marks the final part of a succession plan for the family business which was founded in 1923 by Jeremy Cavanna’s grandfather, PD Cavanna and PD’s brother Ray. Whilst the business continues to be family owned and supported by a family council, all land and property operations are now managed by a professional team with Group Managing Director Grayham Tucker at the helm. Keith, 53, who joined the company in 2017 as Group Managing Director of Cavanna Homes, transferred to the role of Deputy Chairman on the appointment of Grayham Tucker in January this year. Keith said: “My appointment is the final piece of the jigsaw in a succession plan that began over 10 years ago. “Over three generations and 100 years, the Cavanna family has grown a successful and respected business. They are now placing their trust in me to continue the strategic growth of the business as it enters its second century.” Keith and three non-executive directors including Stephen Trusler, John Lougher and Jeremy Cavanna, will ensure the ongoing engagement between the business and the family – something they have placed a great focus on establishing during the role out of the succession plan. Keith said: “It’s important that the family ethos, which has held the company in such good stead for so many decades, remains at the heart of how we conduct our operations to grow the business.” Jeremy Cavanna said: “Keith has shown himself to be an outstanding leader over the past six years and has embraced the Cavanna family ethos which my grandparents established and grew alongside the business.”  Group MD Grayham Tucker is already pressing ahead with the implementation of even higher standards of housebuilding across all of the company’s West Country development sites.  He said: “We are already exceeding the sustainability standards set in the new building regulations and intend to go greener sooner by focusing our attention on the very best methods of modern construction, optimising energy-efficiency in our new homes and delivering biodiversity net gain. This is important for our customers and our shareholders, and vital for the planet.” Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

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Keepmoat appoints new MD for East Midlands

Keepmoat appoints new MD for East Midlands

Top 10 UK homebuilder Keepmoat, has announced the appointment of Tristin Willis as Regional Managing Director (MD) to head up the East Midlands arm of the business. Tristin brings significant experience of growing and scaling business operations, securing land, and building partnerships to Keepmoat. Over the next three years, Tristin will focus on expanding Keepmoat, East Midlands to an output of at least 650 homes per year. This will involve identifying and securing suitable land and ensuring the senior management team and wider regional business are aligned. Tristin brings more than 20 year’s experience in the construction industry across a series of senior roles to Keepmoat. Most recently he was Executive Director (Construction) at ilke Homes where he led operations across the UK with a team of over 200 people, and also spent seven years at Crest Nicholson, playing an instrumental part in the successful re-launch of the Chiltern and Midlands regional offices. Commenting on his appointment, Tristin said: “I am very excited to be part of Keepmoat and to head up its East Midlands region. At a time of significant change across the industry, the business is well placed to work with longstanding and new strategic partners to achieve our aims and objectives. Since moving into the housebuilding space in 2007, I’ve developed a passion for driving growth, developing teams and achieving exceptional results. I am looking forward to deploying the experience I have gained to grow the East Midlands region over the coming years”. Keepmoat East Midlands has eight operational sites covering Derbyshire to Lincolnshire. Flagship partnerships are ongoing with a range of key organisations including Gedling Borough Council, Homes England, Leicester City Council, Derby City Council and Bolsover District Council to support Keepmoat’s partnership model which has led to the homebuilder becoming one of Homes England’s largest strategic partners. Tim Beale, Group CEO at Keepmoat, added: “I’m really pleased to see the East Midlands business strengthening its team with Tristin’s appointment. Tristin will play a key role in developing our East Midlands business and his significant experience will be crucial in enabling us to continue to build on our success”. Keepmoat is a top 10 UK partnership homebuilder with a track-record of delivering quality homes in regions across the UK. To date, Keepmoat has built over 35,000 homes, transforming brownfield sites into thriving new communities. With around 70% of Keepmoat’s homes being affordable, the homebuilder is working to deliver high-quality, multi-tenure, new homes nationally. Keepmoat has achieved five star builder status in the National Home Builders Federation Award, receiving a rating of at least 90% in the National New Homes Customer Satisfaction Survey. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

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