Widely regarded as the Oscars of the housebuilding industry, the WhatHouse? Awards celebrate the very best in new homes. But what impact does winning really have? We spoke to Rob Perrins, Chief Executive of Berkeley Group, to hear how their Gold win for Best Large Housebuilder has made a difference, from what set them apart, to how the accolade continues to deliver value.
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What does winning Best Large Housebuilder mean to Berkeley Group?
Winning Best Large Housebuilder is a huge honour. This is testament to the commitment and sheer ingenuity of our teams over the past year as we strive to create the best new homes and places in the country. I want to thank all of our people for driving our success and delivering such fantastic outcomes for our customers and communities.
How important is it in the wider context of not only consumer awareness of the quality of your homes, but what it means to your staff, supply chain and other stakeholders?
This award matters on many levels. It’s a recognised mark of quality for our customers. It celebrates the passion and pride of our exceptional teams. And it demonstrates the integrity of our work to our partners and stakeholders.
What do you believe gave your company the winning edge?
Berkeley’s passion and pursuit is to build quality homes, strengthen communities and make a positive difference to people’s lives. This shapes everything we do and drives the positive outcomes that WhatHouse? Judges recognised at the awards.
How important are these awards for recognising that there are some terrific housebuilders and projects and passionate people in the industry doing great things?
Homebuilding is a powerful force for good in our communities and the WhatHouse? Awards provide a hugely valuable platform to celebrate our contributions and showcase the very best of our industry.
What plans have you got to promote and market your win and how valuable is the award as a marketing asset going forward?
A WhatHouse? Award is a respected mark of quality and will be front and centre of our marketing efforts in the year ahead.
What is your overall impression of the WhatHouse? Awards as both an event on the day and its value in championing the best new homes in Britain?
The WhatHouse? Awards is a major highlight of the year and a fantastic opportunity to engage with partners and learn from the very best projects and innovations across our sector.
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