LEADING housebuilder David Wilson Homes South Midlands, based in Northampton, has built 627 homes in its operational area during the past year and contributed over £94m to the UK’s economic output.
The achievements are highlighted in a new report which measures the housebuilder’s social and economic contribution to the Midlands over the past financial year (1 July 2016 to 31 June 2017).
The five star housebuilder covers Northamptonshire, Cambridgeshire, Buckinghamshire and Bedfordshire.
Included within the company’s socio-economic footprint are key figures relating to the company’s support for the housebuilding supply chain, local communities, environment, public services and employment. The figures revealed the housebuilder:
* Directly employed 10 new graduates, trainees and apprentices.
* Supported 280 subcontractor companies and 390 supplier companies.
* Reported 90 per cent of components used in the construction process were manufactured in the UK.
* Planted or retained 26,580 trees or shrubs on its developments.
* Spent £15.5m on local contributions including affordable housing sales and s106 contributions.
John Dillon, David Wilson Homes South Midlands’ Managing Director, said: “As a five star housebuilder, we are very aware of the vital role we play in helping to boost the local economy.
“We are committed to a strategy that includes leaving a positive and lasting legacy in the communities in which we build homes.
“This can be through anything including job creation, strengthening surrounding businesses or enhancing and protecting the local environment.
“We are very proud to be a major force in the growth and prosperity of the region, and look forward to continuing our work in 2018.”
The report on David Wilson Homes’ Socio-Economic Footprint in 2017 was carried out by planning consultant, Nathaniel Lichfield & Partners (NLP).
To find out more, call the David Wilson sales team on 0844 811 4477 or visit www.dwh.co.uk