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delivered through the fl agship riar ark regeneration scheme, where Keepmoat is working with WMCA and Sandwell Council to transform a former waste treatment plant.


The scheme will deliver  new homes, including at least  affordable housing, alongside signifi cant regeneration of the wider site.


is well equipped to manage risk early, unlock challenging sites and work in partnership with stakeholders to bring forward sustainable communities. Brownfi eld developments often come with greater complexity and uncertainty. Issues such as remediation, existing infrastructure constraints, ground conditions and planning sensitivities can all affect programme certainty. While some brownfi eld sites benefi t from existing roads and utilities, addressing these risks early often requires more detailed investigation and coordination, which can extend timelines.


Differences in build timelines between


SUSTAINABILITY IN HOUSEBUILDING IS UNDERGOING A SHIFT IN MINDSET


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greenfi eld and brownfi eld developments can be signifi cant, largely because of the complexity and risk profi le of each site. Greenfi eld sites are usually more straightforward to deliver, as they start from a clean slate with fewer constraints. Our region has considerable potential, with more than 190,000 homes feasible on brownfi eld sites throughout the Midlands. Therefore, we see the utilisation of brownfi eld land to meet housing demand as one of the most signifi cant opportunities, which is backed by government initiatives and partnerships with local authorities. We pride ourselves on transforming disused, previously developed land into multi-tenure, sustainable communities, with around 60 to 70% of our developments built on brownfi eld sites. As an example, we are a strategic partner of the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA), with a commitment to deliver , additional homes across the region. The partnership will also support net-zero brownfi eld development, increase housebuilding activity by , and create local jobs and apprenticeships. This commitment is already being


SUSTAINABILITY SHIFT To proactively implement evolving regulations, we are already building net-zero ready homes that can reduce carbon emissions by up to 80% compared to older regulations. Our latest developments come euipped with air source heat pumps, solar V panels, superior insulation and V charging points as standard features. Our commitment to sustainable development not only helps residents save on energy bills, but also contributes to lowering their overall carbon emissions. As we look to the future, we anticipate continued cost increases alongside a growing demand for housing. To become more sustainable, the housing industry must prioritise actions that effectively address both the environmental impact of construction and the long-term energy effi ciency of homes. t our ill lace development in Upper


Tean, future-proofi ng technologies, including solar panels, help to reduce carbon emissions by up to two-thirds compared to older housing stock. This not only helps residents save money on their bills but also ensures they live in homes built for the future.


Sustainability in housebuilding is undergoing a shift in mindset. Rather than treating it as a set of discrete technologies or planning obligations to be checked off, developers are increasingly approaching sustainability as a priority for development as a whole.


BRINGING THESE TOGETHER s an industry, we shouldn’t have to choose between delivering homes and building better places through regeneration. These aspects should go hand in hand and be considered from the outset.


lacemaking is at the heart of our developments, and the decisions we make today will shape communities and environmental outcomes for decades to come.


Looking to the future, housebuilders need to balance the requirement to deliver more homes with the opportunity to create sustainable, well-connected, and resilient places for the future.


Shaun Fielding is regional managing director at Keepmoat


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