The Wilson years

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It is important to keep up with latest trends in the housebuilding sector, according to Wilson Bowden Chairman and Chief Executive David Wilson. He plays an active role in design and marketing work, and ensures that the company is constantly amending its designs. The company's houses have many added-value features, and this is regarded as extremely important in a very competitive market. Wilson derives great satisfaction from his work, and still visits many sites. His company has recently won the 1997 Major Housebuilder of the Year award.

Wilson, David, Wilson Bowden PLC

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Natural selection

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It is vital that house builders attempt to recreate the individuality of traditional towns and villages in the UK, according to Bewley Homes Managing Director Colin Brooks. The company often works in very attractive villages, and is trying to sell a complete lifestyle, rather than just houses. It works on around 20 sites a year, and has seen sales of 200 units a year over recent years. Average selling price is 200,000 pounds sterling, and is rising. Its most recent scheme is Lodge Green in Petworth, England.

Brooks, Colin, Bewley Homes

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Buy-right

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Graham Jelly started his working life as an estimator in a small Kent-based construction contractor and after spending 17 years with Laing Management has become the head of procurement for international contractor Bovis Europe. Jelly's job is to coordinate the company's procurement operations, with assistance from a team of eight. Most of Bovis Europe's projects are U.K.-based, but its procurement activities range the world.

Purchasing, Practice, Jelly, Graham, Bovis Europe

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