Two Cumbrian firms are continuing their partnership to reduce construction waste.
Story Homes is working with The Rebuild Site, a Cumbrian-based community interest company that collects and redistributes surplus construction materials to keep useable items in circulation rather than going to waste.
The Story Homes Production team, as part of the ongoing partnership, visited The Rebuild Site’s Carlisle hub to see first-hand how materials from its developments are being reused.
Leftover materials at housing developments can include materials damaged in transit, off-cuts, part packs of bricks or tiles, or items no longer needed as work progresses.
Story Homes passes these materials on to The Rebuild Site, where they can benefit local households, tradespeople and community initiatives.
During the visit, the team saw how a wide range of surplus materials are collected, stored and redistributed – making them free to community projects or available at low cost to individuals undertaking building, repair or creative work.
Stock changes regularly depending on what has been saved and the Rebuild teams works closely with visitors, offering advice and practical guidance on the use of reclaimed materials.
Emma Porter, founder of The Rebuild Site, is part of the wider Story Homes and Story Contracting family businesses, with a long standing connection to construction.
She founded Rebuild after being moved to take action by the amount of nearly new and surplus materials going to waste.
She said: “Working with Story Homes allows us to extend the life of materials that might otherwise go to waste, while supporting local communities.
“We work with several contractors and housing developers across the county, and partnerships like this help local projects, reduce waste, and make a real difference for the environment and the people who live here.”
Hayley Blair, sales and group marketing director at Story Homes, added: “Seeing how the surplus materials from our sites are being reused really brings the partnership to life.
“By continuing our partnership with The Rebuild Site, we’re taking a simple step that delivers real benefits.
“Not only are we reducing waste from our developments, but we’re also supporting local projects and encouraging sustainable practices across our business.”
