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Morris & Spottiswood targets 2045 net zero goal
Construction fi rm Morris Spottiswood has announced its goal to achieve net zero by 2045 as the business continues to take steps to make signifi cant sustainable improvements. A key part of this strategy is to “deliver a more sustainable service offering via its housing division,” it says. Morris Spottiswood’s goal “takes into account the commercial needs of its clients and incorporates objectives that are achievable, affordable and practical.” The business is implementing training and developing new processes to “ensure it is agile and adaptable in the evolving landscape.” The housing team has recently completed training in Passivhaus certifi cation and air source heat pump installation, and is currently developing partnerships and projects with modular build specialist Corehaus. The fi rm commented: “ey to our net ero goals is supporting its clients through a sustainable offering that makes their projects as environmentally friendly as possible throughout a building’s lifecycle. The housing team has recently been involved in two projects with Midlothian Council that support these aims.” The Buccleuch Street development in Dalkeith is the council’s fi rst Passivhaus housing project. It is expected to lead to energy savings of up to 90% compared to typical building stock, and of 75% compared to average new builds. In Bonnyrigg, the affordable housing development is aligned with the council’s net ero carbon agenda due to the specifi cation of solar panels, triple glaing, air source heat pumps, and a communal EV charge point. As the primary contractor on both developments, Morris Spottiswood is responsible for delivering all sustainable requirements while ensuring good environmental practices are maintained onsite. Brian Pettigrew, housing director at Morris Spottiswood, said: “e are at the beginning of the next phase of our net ero journey, which is a core strategic and operational priority for the roup. It is vital that in order to meet national and global climate targets, the construction industry takes steps to implement more environmentally conscious practices. e cannot meet both new building targets and environmental targets without change.”
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Honey reveals management team and establishes Sheffi eld headquarters
Higgins appoints ESG director Ross
Housebuilder Honey, which was established last October by former Avant Homes CEO Mark Mitchell, has revealed its management team and announced new headquarters in Sheffi eld city centre. The new management team consists of
chief fi nance offi cer, eremy ledhill; head of procurement, Richard Hall; head of technical, Martin hite; and engineering manager, raham Dawson, who all joined from Avant Homes. Also, commercial manager, Sarah Clingo joins from Vistry roup, and fi nally Howard Mee has been appointed as land and planning consultant. Honey has signed a fi ve-year lease on its new 5,000 ft2
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headquarters on Ecclesall Road in Sheffi eld. The housebuilder says the offi ces can accommodate up to 50 people to enable the delivery of its growth plans. The housebuilder submitted plans last December to deliver its fi rst development, a 14m, 50 home site in South Normanton, Derbyshire, which will comprise two-, three- and four-bedroom properties. Honey chief executive, Mark Mitchell, said: “e have assembled a highly experienced team with the capability and ambition to ensure Honey quickly becomes a recognised and respected housebuilding brand in orkshire and the Midlands. Our investment in new high specifi cation headquarters provides everyone at Honey, and those who will join us in future, with an excellent exible environment in which to both work and relax. e will soon submit plans for our second development and are also in advanced negotiations on a further four sites. This will be a big year for the Honey team and we are focused on accelerating our growth trajectory throughout 2023.”
Higgins Partnerships has promoted Amy Ross to director of ES. Amy joined Higgins in September 2019 as head of social value and during this time has driven and developed the social value strategy for the roup, working closely with the board of directors, clients and the local communities in which the company develops. Declan Higgins, group director commented: “Amy has made a signifi cant impact since she joined us three years ago and we are pleased to promote her to director of ES. Amy will continue to work across the business to drive our ES strategy and commitments, working closely with clients and stakeholders, to ensure that we create new developments that are sustainable and provide a positive change for the local community.” Amy Ross commented: “ES plays a vital role in the construction industry, and I am delighted to be promoted to director responsible for this area. I look forward to continuing our work in delivering our strategy, ensuring that every development we deliver strives to achieve a positive impact on the people and environments in which we work.” For over 60 years, Higgins has built a reputation for creating high quality residential mixed-use developments, which promote “community, connectivity and sustainability while working collaboratively with local partners to generate a lasting legacy.”
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