Wolverhampton was recently awash with black and gold as the city celebrated its beloved football team, Wolverhampton Wanderers, once again taking its (rightful) place in the Premier League. But the success story isn’t confined to the beautiful...
Read moreKathryn Hayter is managing director for KHA, a highly knowledgeable, values- and ethics-driven Search and Selection business specialising in the housebuilding, PRS and residential development sectors, working across disciplines including land...
Read moreAccording to a survey, 82% of Brits prefer period properties, even though sales of new builds have rocketed 28%; are housebuilders doing enough to demolish old perceptions of new build homes? A survey of 1,000 UK adults carried out by flooring...
Read moreThe upside of an expanding housebuilding industry has been countered by the downside of a skills shortage across all levels, but there are ways a company can ensure they line up the best candidates for a senior role, as marketing executive Katy...
Read moreIn the war for talent, it seems recruitment is only half the battle. Conversely, the skills crisis is a sign that the housebuilding industry is doing something right. Any sector that increases its output by 74% over four years is bound to feel...
Read moreFigures from the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government show that there were 163,250 new build dwelling completions in England, in the year ending December 2017; representing a 16% increase from the previous year. With...
Read moreOur focus this week is on Fraser Wells, who takes us through his extensive career in construction, his current senior role with developer Durkan and his thoughts on the industry as a career choice for young people. Hi Fraser, please tell us a...
Read moreIf you lead the human resources team and your business is voted the fourth best company in the UK to work for then at the very least you should get to choose the pizzas. Such is her passion for cooking, Kelly Hector, head of HR at Churchill...
Read morePoliticians tell us that rent is no longer a dirty word, but to top home ownership Build to Rent developers are under pressure to deliver something pretty special. Build to Rent is rarely out of the property papers, promising a panacea for the...
Read moreErrin Hendry-Giles of Taylor Wimpey West Scotland recently visited a local school to set the pupils some fun construction-based projects and here she tells us how core subjects are vital to education and careers alike. Hi Errin, please tell us...
Read moreShelley Hayward, head of HR and development at Story Homes, speaks to us about the ambitious housebuilder’s recent recruitment goals, how the company tackles the training and retention of staff, and what potential candidates for future roles can...
Read moreThis week’s exclusive interview with a senior figure in the housebuilding community is with Ian Sadler, recently appointed to managing director of Northamptonshire-based Mulberry Homes, who tells us about his successful career, what he loves...
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