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Welcome to our News Page, your source for the latest updates, industry insights, and project highlights from one of North Devon's premier construction and development companies. 

Here, we share the stories behind our successful projects, celebrate the achievements of our dedicated team, and offer valuable insights into the ever-evolving world of construction. Stay informed about our latest developments, innovative practices, and the impact we're making in the communities we serve.

Wayne and Pearce Directors with BSG Award
Published on 1 September 2023
On Wednesday 7th June at the Building Safety Groups’ (BSG) 6th annual awards ceremony at the Williams F1 Experience Centre in Oxford, Wayne Manning won Site Manager of the Year for the South West region.
NHBC Pride in the job Award
Published on 10 August 2023
Site Managers Wayne Manning, Richard Young, and Peter Hamley have all been recognised for their proven dedication and making their mark as the best in the UK after winning a top housing industry award. They are all celebrating receiving a Quality Award from the National House Building Council (NHBC) Pride in the Job Awards for their respective developments at Lower Abbots Buckland Brewer and Taw Wharf Barnstaple.
Hands holding clean water drop
Published on 29 May 2023

Water is integral to maintaining the quality of our natural and built environment. Protecting our water and natural environments through better water management is crucial in adapting to changing demography, resource use and climatic regimes.

There are a number of ways in which we can address the challenge of water resilience in what we do and here are some of the ways in which we do just that.

National Federation of Builders
Published on 20 March 2023
We are delighted to have been shortlisted for the category "Building Contractor of the Year - Turnover £5m-£30m" – at the Construction Awards of Excellence 2023. While the construction sector has a range of awards programs, there are no others that are independent. The awards are designed to recognise those individuals and companies that set the gold standard in the construction sector.
Richard Young has been crowned winner of the Seal of Excellence in the NHBC Pride in the Job awards
Published on 28 February 2023
Our site manager, Richard Young has been crowned winner of the Seal of Excellence in the NHBC Pride in the Job awards. Richard was presented the award in front of an audience of sector peers at an awards ceremony in Bristol for his work at Taw Wharf’s Longbridge Quarter in Barnstaple. The awards recognise site managers dedicated to achieving the highest standards in house building and committed to building homes of outstanding quality for their customers.
Hospice Nurse giving care to elderly patient
Published on 16 January 2023
One of the roles held by our Managing Director, Paul Knox, is being a member of the NHBC Council. As part of this role Council members are able to nominate deserving charities with an honorarium paid annually by NHBC as part of their Social Responsibility Programme. This year we are delighted to have nominated the North Devon Hospice as our favoured charity to receive a £500.00 honorarium to assist their on-going care work with loved ones and their families within our community.