18 NEW DEVELOPMENTS
Innovative modular housing scheme completes in Lincolnshire
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new modular housing scheme in Grantham is reported to be the first of its kind in the region, according to Midlands contractor G F Tomlinson, which has recently completed work
on the project. Delivered for South Kesteven District Council, through the Scape
Earlesfield development comprises a block of four one- bedroom semi-detached apartments, and Kinoulton Court is a 5,400 ft2 development comprising 10 one-bedroom apartments split into two blocks – one of which has four one-bedroom apartments and the other, six one-bedroom apartments.
Regional Construction framework, the scheme comprises two modular housing developments valued at a total of £2.1m, which will provide critical social housing to meet the current requirements of the local authority. Works commenced at the two developments – Kinoulton Court and Earlesfield Lane – late last year, and the plots were completed in summer. The 2,200 ft2
Delivered by lorry to site, the houses were fitted onto prepared foundations which include functioning pipework and electrics. This process ensured that time is saved at the construction stage, with 10 weeks of programme time being saved for this particular scheme, compared to traditional methods. Works on both South Kesteven plots involved clearance of the sites - as Earlesfield was a small car park, and Kinoulton Court underutilised land. Prior to the installation of the modular units by supply chain partner, Premier Modular, a full enabling groundworks package was required for each plot with foundations, drainage and a protective ground gas membrane. The homes were then roofed and cladded on site, before external works were undertaken to each property including fenced boundaries, landscaped gardens, car parking and footpaths. External elevations were fitted with insulation and brick slips, and all internal finishes were completed by Premier Modular including PVCu glazing, mechanical and electrical works, plastering, decorations, flooring and commissioning. The traditional timber truss roofs and slate tiling was completed on site due to restrictions with transporting overly large modular building sections through the narrow residential streets. Mark Robinson, Scape Group chief executive, commented on the completion: “The UK’s housing shortage needs to be addressed with speed and efficiency, so it’s exciting to see G F Tomlinson and South Kesteven District Council using our Regional Construction framework and innovative modular construction methods to do just that. “We take great pride in helping them to deliver a regional first strategy that will be of huge benefit to local communities.”
THE SCHEME COMPRISES TWO MODULAR HOUSING DEVELOPMENTS VALUED AT A TOTAL OF £2.1M, WHICH WILL PROVIDE CRITICAL SOCIAL HOUSING TO MEET THE CURRENT REQUIREMENTS OF THE LOCAL AUTHORITY
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