Foundation, Year One and Year Two pupils from Newton Ferrers Church of England Primary School became VIP visitors for the day at a local new homes development set in the charming South Hams village, located on the River Yealm estuary.
The development is a result of a joint venture between Coln Signature Homes and Pillar Land Securities, combining their expertise as bespoke developers...
Watersports enthusiasts at the Grand Western Canal are set to benefit from a new split-level landing stage, now open near Holbrook Bridge in Sampford Peverell. Constructed by the Canal Ranger Service, the platform offers two levels: one at towpath height for powered boats and a lower deck specifically designed for easier access for canoeists, kayakers, and paddleboarders.
Build It Live returns to the South West on 7 and 8 September 2024
The UK’s most practical self build and renovation show returns to Westpoint Arena in Exeter on 7 and 8 September 2024.
Build It Live brings together everything you need under one roof to help make a building project a success. Listen to real life stories from self builders featured in Build it Magazine. At the Exeter show hear from a florist and surfing instructor who used local labour and natural, sustainable materials to turn a classic barn...
Bobby Wilson, an apprentice based in Paignton with Barratt David Wilson Homes Exeter, is helping the homebuilder celebrate this year’s National Apprenticeship Week (5th– to 12th Feb) as one of the business’s six trade trainees.
Bobby’s apprenticeship blends on-site work at the Berry Acres development in Paignton with college education that focuses on Bricklaying Level 2 skills. Aged...
RGB Building Supplies’ Crediton branch is celebrating 20 years of being located in the town. For two decades, it has been an integral part of the local community, serving customers from various trades and homeowners embarking on their own projects.
Since its opening in 2003, RGB Crediton has become a trusted name in the local building supplies industry. Throughout the last 20 years,...
Persimmon Homes Cornwall and West Devon were delighted to recently support a work experience week at Eggbuckland Community College.
Persimmon worked with the College to coordinate a programme of activities that would give around 20 students an experience of the construction sector and some of the roles that are involved in the industry.
Pupils from Caradon Academy enjoyed a visit from a leading housebuilding company to learn about the construction industry last week.
Persimmon Homes’ Andrew Wallis delivered a talk where students learnt about the different trades and jobs that are involved in the construction industry and how they work together to bring about housing projects across the UK.
An adventurous team from RGB Building Supplies is taking part in September’s Pavestone Rally and is inviting people to a curry and quiz evening at the Ebberley Arms in Barnstaple to support the team’s fundraising.
The Pavestone Rally is a fundraising challenge in aid of four charities – The Rainy Day Trust, Variety, Crash, and British Heart Foundation – and is open to teams that work...
RGB Building Supplies is delighted to announce that it has selected Children's Hospice South West as its charity partner for 2023-24, and will be organising branch-wide fundraising events throughout the next 12 months.
Children's Hospice South West, founded in 1991, provides care for children and young people with life-limiting conditions and their families, including respite and short...
The Plymouth branch of RGB Building Supplies recently sponsored the Skills Group Learner of the Month programme and rewarded young people who are starting out on their construction careers.
Property maintenance student Maisie Walton, bricklaying learner Callum Patrick, carpentry student Aiden Taylor, and plastering learner Cerys Matthews all won Study Programme Learner of the Month...
