Details
Development 1: Stortford Fields
Brick Manufacturer: Forterra PLC
Brick Name: Edwardian Dragfaced
Architect: Taylor Wimpey
Development 2: Coed Issa
Brick Manufacturer: Forterra PLC
Brick Name: Belgravia Gault Blend
Architect: Olly Calcutt OCAD Ltd
About the project
Taylor Wimpey is a leading UK homebuilder with a regional operating model that combines national scale with local expertise, enabling the business to deliver high-quality homes and create thriving communities across the UK. Its approach is guided by a clear purpose to build great homes and create sustainable places where people can live, work and thrive, supported by a focus on operational excellence, responsible growth and long-term value creation.
Maintaining consistently high standards of build quality is central to Taylor Wimpey’s approach. Quality assurance is embedded throughout the development process, from land acquisition and design through to construction and customer care. Robust controls and monitoring processes are in place across the business, supported by standard house type ranges, established procurement frameworks and regular performance benchmarking. The business continues to achieve strong independently assessed construction quality performance and maintains a “right first time” approach, recognising that build quality and customer experience are fundamental to the long-term success and reputation of the business.
Health and safety remains Taylor Wimpey’s highest operational priority, with a non-negotiable commitment to ensuring safe working environments for employees, subcontractors and customers. Comprehensive controls and oversight processes are embedded across every development, with site teams supported by dedicated health and safety specialists and clear operational standards. All subcontractors are required to adhere to the company’s Code of Conduct, reinforcing a consistent approach to safety and compliance throughout the supply chain.
Investment in training and skills development plays an important role in supporting future growth and maintaining standards across the business. Taylor Wimpey continues to invest in learning and development programmes, supported by internal academies and best practice initiatives that strengthen technical capability, leadership development and customer service standards. These programmes support both new entrants and existing employees, helping to develop future talent and address long-term skills requirements within the construction sector.
Taylor Wimpey recognises that its workforce and supply chain are critical to the successful delivery of its developments, with approximately 9,600 operatives working across its sites during 2025. The business continues to focus on attracting, developing and retaining skilled people, supported by a strong company culture and long-term investment in its teams.
Sustainability remains integrated within the company’s long-term strategy. Taylor Wimpey continues to work towards its commitment to achieve net zero operations by 2045 and has established environmental targets to support this ambition. Developments are designed with placemaking principles in mind, incorporating biodiversity enhancement and sustainable community considerations, including a minimum requirement for completed sites to deliver a 10% increase in natural habitat value.
