Andrew Shepherd (@mmc_shepherd) 's Twitter Profile
Andrew Shepherd

@mmc_shepherd

Built environment, athletics and sustainability, in no particular order. Views my own.

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Abri (@abrigroup) 's Twitter Profile Photo

We recently visited TopHat's factory to see some of our new homes in production. We’re constantly looking to innovate and utilising #MMC offers us the chance to build sustainably by reducing waste in a controlled environment to create state-of-the-art homes. #sustainability

We recently visited <a href="/TopHatIO/">TopHat</a>'s factory to see some of our new homes in production.

We’re constantly looking to innovate and utilising #MMC offers us the chance to build sustainably by reducing waste in a controlled environment to create state-of-the-art homes.

#sustainability
Ione Wells (@ionewells) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Rishi Sunak said today that the list of transport projects he outlined in his speech last week to replace HS2 were actually "illustrative" ideas for projects that "could be funded" and not necessarily the projects that would receive funding.

Make UK Modular (@makeukmodular) 's Twitter Profile Photo

🚨🆕 Britain’s modular homebuilders, backed by public opinion, are calling for a green revolution to tackle the housing & climate crises. Our report ‘Green Shoots: The Future of UK Housebuilding’ outlines public demand for greener, energy-efficient homes: bit.ly/3QL5Ndi

🚨🆕 Britain’s modular homebuilders, backed by public opinion, are calling for a green revolution to tackle the housing &amp; climate crises.

Our report ‘Green Shoots: The Future of UK Housebuilding’ outlines public demand for greener, energy-efficient homes: bit.ly/3QL5Ndi
Structural Timber Magazine (@stmaguk) 's Twitter Profile Photo

A trio of Manchester academics has called on the government to offer greater support for modern methods of construction (#MMC), arguing it will reap the rewards in #carbon reduction, increased productivity, and boost #housebuilding. Read more: structuraltimbermagazine.co.uk/news/mancheste…

A trio of Manchester academics has called on the government to offer greater support for modern methods of construction (#MMC), arguing it will reap the rewards in #carbon reduction, increased productivity, and boost #housebuilding.

Read more: structuraltimbermagazine.co.uk/news/mancheste…
TopHat (@tophatio) 's Twitter Profile Photo

With Chancellor Sir Jeremy Hunt MP shortly due to make his Autumn Statement, TopHat Chair, Carl Leaver has written this letter outlining what the Chancellor can do to encourage more sustainable homes to be built in the UK. Rachel Reeves

With Chancellor <a href="/Jeremy_Hunt/">Sir Jeremy Hunt MP</a> shortly due to make his Autumn Statement, <a href="/TopHatIO/">TopHat</a> Chair, Carl Leaver has written this letter outlining what the Chancellor can do to encourage more sustainable homes to be built in the UK.  <a href="/RachelReevesMP/">Rachel Reeves</a>
TopHat (@tophatio) 's Twitter Profile Photo

TopHat would like to wish all our customers, suppliers and staff a wonderful, sustainable and restful Christmas break. Thank you for your support and commitment in 2023, helping us to deliver more sustainable new homes. #sustainablehomes #sustainablechristmas

Andrew Shepherd (@mmc_shepherd) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Whatever your political leanings, we still need to build more homes. All parties need to be honest in accepting this and working out a plan on how to do so.

Andrew Shepherd (@mmc_shepherd) 's Twitter Profile Photo

I’ve long argued that housing targets are an essential part of getting more homes built in the UK, so delighted to see Rachel Reeves sticking to her manifesto commitment! Now to focus on how MMC is an essential part of deliver. #mmc #sustainablehomes

Ibstock - At The Heart of Building (@weareibstock) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Did you know that WE ARE more than the UK’s largest brick manufacturer? Our range of precast modular staircases, landings & lift shafts are manufactured using a lower carbon cement to the highest standards to suit specific project requirements. Explore 👉 ow.ly/9mIb50T3OhO

Sam Dumitriu (@sam_dumitriu) 's Twitter Profile Photo

New: The Government has published a review into inappropriate legal challenges to major infrastructure projects. Here are the key findings and recommendations. 🧵

Be First (@befirstlondon) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Great to see our Managing Director, Geoff Raw, in LGC recently discussing how the Barking and Dagenham Council Local Planning Authority became the joint highest performing in the country & how Be First has become the largest council-owned developer in the country. lgcplus.com/idea-exchange/…

Build UK (@builduk) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The Government has today announced its priorities for the Planning and Infrastructure Bill, which will be introduced in the spring to speed up 150 major infrastructure projects and support the delivery of 1.5 million new homes over this Parliament.

Andrew Shepherd (@mmc_shepherd) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The fantastic Matthew Syed spoke brilliantly on the growth mindset and being careful in choosing which ghost writing opportunities to take at the Wates Group supply chain conference.

The fantastic <a href="/matthewsyed/">Matthew Syed</a> spoke brilliantly on the growth mindset and being careful in choosing which ghost writing opportunities to take at the <a href="/WatesGroup/">Wates Group</a> supply chain conference.
Noble Francis (@noblefrancis) 's Twitter Profile Photo

UK construction employment rose by 2.5% in 2024 Q4, it's 2nd successive quarterly rise (albeit from a very low base in 2024 Q2, when it had fallen to its lowest levels since 2001) & was only 0.4% lower than a year ago according to the ONS. (1/n) #ukconstruction #ukhousing

UK construction employment rose by 2.5% in 2024 Q4, it's 2nd successive quarterly rise (albeit from a very low base in 2024 Q2, when it had fallen to its lowest levels since 2001) &amp; was only 0.4% lower than a year ago according to the ONS. (1/n) 
#ukconstruction #ukhousing
Joss Garman (@jossgarman) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Cost of buying gas to UK just since Russian invasion began 3 years ago = £140bn Vs Cost of achieving full Net Zero by 2050 = £108bn