Our team will be competing against fellow industry professionals this June, as the we prepare to take on Habitat for Humanity’s Hope Challenge in Derbyshire’s Peak District National Park.
An annual event running from 28th – 30th June, Hope Challenge brings together teams from across the housebuilding, construction and property sectors to compete against each other in a series of challenges.
Each team must design and build their own innovative shelter where they live for two nights in the Peak District’s Hope Valley, before going head-to-head in a series of mental and physical challenges. Shelters are judged by Habitat for Humanity staff, trustees and volunteers – who also coach each team throughout their three-day challenge.
All funds raised from Hope Challenge support Habitat for Humanity’s work worldwide which is focused on a long-term vision of eliminating housing poverty and homelessness by building safe environments where families and communities can thrive. Its operation continues to change lives and tackles other issues such as slum rehabilitation, energy efficiency, disaster response and water sanitisation and hygiene.
We have entered a team to compete in the 2019 Hope Challenge, with a fundraising target of £3,000. Our Land Director, Simon Midgley, applauds the work of Habitat for Humanity and sees initiatives such as Hope Challenge as vital in tackling significant worldwide humanitarian issues.
“It’s still hard to believe that homelessness and housing poverty exist in today’s world,” said Simon.
“Everyone should be able to live in a safe, secure environment with access to clean water whilst being safe in the knowledge that they have a roof over their heads. Habitat for Humanity is making great strides in tackling these issues and we are proud to be supporting their efforts by competing in this year’s Hope Challenge – as the industry comes together to raise vital funds to change lives across the UK and abroad.”
He continues, “All donations in support of our team’s efforts are very much appreciated and can be made via our Just Giving page at https://giving.habitatforhumanity.org.uk/pf/fairgrovehomes,”
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We recognise that our operations have a direct impact on the environment, therefore we endeavour to work with suppliers, customers, Local Authorities and other agencies to preserve and enhance the environment for all generations. Consequently, we are committed to:
Reducing the environmental impact
of our products through the use of improved layout, design, and specification, while complying with all applicable environmental legislation, regulations and standards.
Improving efficiency
in the use of land, energy, water and raw materials.
Taking positive action
to minimise waste and encourage recycling wherever possible.
Implementing training programmes
Increasing awareness of environmental issues for office and site-based staff.
Undertaking an annual review
of the company’s environmental policy in order to allow challenging targets to be set, ahead of government legislation.
Defining quality as opposed to specification
Quality is about how well we build; how level and flat surfaces are, how perfect the plastering is, and how everything works. Whether you’re buying your first starter home or a bespoke mansion, the quality of every Fairgrove new build will be of the same high standard.
Specification, on the other hand, is about the standard of the fittings, and may also include the quantity of TV and telephone points or home networking. Specification will vary considerably with the price and possibly location of your new home.
Setting higher standards of quality
All new homes are built to National Standards including Building Regulations and either NHBC or an alternative warranty provider’s requirements.
At Fairgrove we build to a very high quality level which we set as at least 10% better than NHBC Standards. The designs of the homes we build are constantly being updated to incorporate the latest national requirements – including energy-efficiency.
Specification choices – save or spend
Specification – ie the type and quantity of fittings we include in a new home – will vary from site to site and from house type to house type.
Generally the more expensive the house, the higher the specification. This can be just as much about style and design as about the quality of those fittings. If we are building you a Custom Build home, this is the area where you can either save money or completely go to town!
