Craig – who has a wealth of experience from working at a variety of housebuilders – started off as an apprentice bricklayer as a teenager and has worked his way up to construction director.

During his career, Craig has won six ‘Pride in the Job’ awards from the National House Building Council, three quality awards, two seals of excellence and one regional award within the East Midlands.

Ian Dyke, managing director at Rippon Homes, said: “This is an exciting time of growth for Rippon as we are starting on new sites and providing much-needed homes across Mansfield.

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“We are looking forward to working with Craig, whose extensive experience in the housing industry will help move our business forward.”

Craig added: “I have always been proud to offer an excellent service and provide high-quality homes throughout my career in the housing industry.

“I knew about the reputation of Rippon Homes as a high-quality housebuilder and Ian Dyke’s experience as the managing director, which I wanted to become a part of.

“As the new construction director, I want to further enhance my own experience and help drive forward business growth.

“I look forward to working with Ian and the Rippon team to provide more high-quality homes.”