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Bovis boss steps down

Bovis boss steps down

Feb. 1, 2017

Bovis chief executive David Ritchie has stepped down from his post with immediate effect. He will remain with the group until February 28 to assist with the pr…

"Ready to go" homes

Feb. 1, 2017

Communities secretary Sajid Javid says that "ready to go" homes - from factory built to custom-made apartment blocks - will be a key component of his imminent …

Cameron Homes boosts handball

Cameron Homes boosts handball

Feb. 1, 2017

Staffordshire-based housebuilder Cameron Homes has pledged GBP 45,000 to boost girls' handball in schools in the region.

Reduce barriers to help SMEs, says HBF

Feb. 1, 2017

The government should seize the opportunity of Brexit to reform EU regulation to reduce the risk and complexity associated with building new homes and so help …

McStone picks new cfo

Feb. 1, 2017

Retirement housebuilder McCarthy and Stone has appointed Rowan Baker as the group's new chief financial officer. Baker took her post on January 6.