Bricking It with Bellway

How is timber frame construction shaping the future of housebuilding at Bellway? As part of Bellway’s commitment to reducing waste, improving build quality and supporting more sustainable construction, the business is transitioning more of its developments to timber frame construction, with an ambitious target of reaching 30% by 2030. In this episode of Bricking It with Bellway, Laura is joined by...

Every Bellway development relies on the people on the ground getting the details right, day after day. From leading teams and keeping work on track to meeting quality checks and new standards, there’s a lot that goes into building homes customers can feel confident in. In this episode of Bricking It, Laura Cooper is joined by James Griffin, Group Construction Director, and Adam Hawkes, Project Man...

What will new homes look like in 10 years? As the Future Homes Standard approaches, the housebuilding industry is entering a period of rapid change. From low-carbon heating and improved energy efficiency to future-proofed design, the homes we build today must be ready for tomorrow. In this episode of Bricking It with Bellway, host Laura is joined by Jamie Bursnell, Group Technical and Innovations...

What Does Exceptional Customer Experience Look Like in Housebuilding? At Bellway, putting the customer first is central to everything we do. From the moment someone steps into a sales office to long after they’ve moved into their new home, every interaction plays a role in shaping their experience. In this episode, we explore how customer experience in housebuilding has evolved and what today’s bu...

How can we encourage more women into roles in the construction industry? At Bellway we have a specific ambition to double the number of women in site-based roles, with the Women into Homebuilding initiative via the HBF being one of the main initiatives to deliver this. In this episode, we explore this year's theme of Women in Construction week: Together We Rise. To join me, I’ve invited Cassandra...

What is life really like at Bellway? At Bellway, we’re proud of the many employee benefits we offer, and we believe they make us an employer of choice. In this episode, I’m joined by Simon Scougall and Heidi Khoshtaghaza, who are here to share more about what makes Bellway a standout place to work. Heidi’s varied career in HR led her to joining Bellway in 2016 and she is now the Group HR Director...

At Bellway, we have always operated in a responsible and sustainable way, but we also recognise the growing importance of understanding the impact our business has. Our strategy, ‘Better with Bellway’ embodies our approach to responsible and sustainable business practice and is a key part of our business strategy. I’m Laura Cooper, Head of Organisational Development at Bellway and in this episode,...

Historically the number of construction workers with disabilities is low. At Bellway, we have plans to change that. In this episode, host Laura Bell is joined by Kerry Robinson from Percy Hedley and Chris Surr from Change 100. I’m Laura Bell, Head of Organisational Development at Bellway. In this episode, I’m joined by the Chris Surr from Leonard Cheshire’s Change 100 programme and Kerry Robinson...

What impact does construction have on biodiversity? In this episode of Bricking it, Bellway’s podcast giving you a unique insight into the property building industry, we’re going to chat about how we can better our biodiversity within the construction industry. Host Laura Bell, Group HR & OD Manager, is joined the Group Head of Biodiversity here at Bellway Homes, Neil Beamsley. He has worked f...

What does a job in construction look like for females? In this episode of Bricking it,  Bellway’s podcast giving you a unique insight into the property building industry, we’re going to hear from three women who are passionate to get more females into the construction industry.   Host Laura Bell, Group Senior OD Manager, is joined by the Managing Director of Scotland East Division, Trace...

Let’s talk about mental health in the construction sector. In this special episode of Bricking It, we discuss why people working in the construction sector might suffer from mental health problems more than the general population, and what help is available for them. Host Laura Bell, Group HR & OD Manager, is joined by Bill Hill, Chief Executive of the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity....

Careers in housebuilding are varied, interesting, and full of opportunity. In this episode of Bricking It, we discuss another career path, along with giving more actionable advice to build your own. Host Laura Bell, Group HR & OD Manager, is joined by Tony Atkin, Group Production Managing Director at Bellway. From starting as a trainee in housebuilding some 27 years ago, to holding roles with...

What steps do you need to take to start building your career path? In this episode of Bricking It, Bellway’s podcast giving you a unique insight into the property building industry, we’re sharing some top tips. Host Laura Bell, Group HR & OD Manager, is joined by early careers expert James Austen. James is highly experienced in the emerging talent and recruitment sector, and shares his knowled...

How can your career develop after joining Bellway as an apprentice? In this episode of Bricking It, Bellway’s podcast giving you a unique insight into the property building industry, we find out. Host Laura Bell, Group HR & OD Manager, is joined by Amy Walsh, Senior Quantity Surveyor at Bellway. Amy’s Bellway journey started with work experience, which then led her to join Bellway as an appren...

What is it really like to be an apprentice at Bellway? We find out on this episode of Bricking It, Bellway's podcast giving you a unique insight into the property building industry. Episode two sees two of Bellway’s brilliant current apprentices, Charlie Devlin and Harvey Barnes, join podcast host Laura Bell, Group HR & OD Manager. Charlie is a Trainee Assistant Site Manager at our Scotland Ea...

Welcome to Bricking It - Bellway's very own podcast giving you a unique insight into careers in the property building industry and life at Bellway. In episode one, podcast host Laura Bell, Group HR & OD Manager, is joined by Bellway’s Chief Executive, Jason Honeyman. The episode gives an exclusive look into life as the CEO of Bellway – the highlights, the challenges, and everything in between....

Welcome to Bricking It - Bellway's very own podcast giving you a unique insight into careers in the property building industry and life at Bellway. In series one, the focus is on apprenticeships and early careers. With guests including Bellway's CEO, some of our current apprentices, and industry experts, this podcast gives you the bricks to start building a career in construction and housing. ......