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Barratt Homes’ support of local subcontractors

Barratt Homes’ support of local subcontractors boosts Yorkshire economy by £68 million

16 June 2015: With the housebuilding sector currently experiencing a boom, Barratt Homes’ Yorkshire West Division, which includes both the Barratt Homes and David Wilson Homes brands, has announced that in the past 12 months it has invested more than £68 million in the local economy by working with Yorkshire-based sub-contractors and suppliers at its developments across the region.

Barratt Yorkshire West supports sub-contractors and suppliers across a number of industries, including civil engineering, brickwork and plumbing and heating, to ensure the homes built in the region are of the highest quality and possess authentic local qualities.

A further four David Wilson developments are set to launch in 2015 bringing an additional boost to the local economy as well as addressing the national housing shortage. The new developments include Hewenden Ridge in Cullingworth, Bluebell Woods in Wyke and Applegarth Manor in Oulton.

Martin Purdy, Commercial Director at Barratt’s Yorkshire West Division, commented:

“It’s no secret that when the house building sector enjoys increased demand, the industry is able to maintain fruitful relationships with both local suppliers and subcontractors, as we look to provide work and support their businesses. As a result, the economy in the local area sees an undoubted boost and this will continue to grow as we launch further sites in 2015. We strive for our local homes to really encapsulate the region in which they are built, so what better way to do this than by supporting local suppliers and contractors through building more homes.”

For more information about Barratt Developments visit http://www.barrattdevelopments.co.uk/.

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