The partners behind Scotland’s largest low-rise modular housing development have celebrated its early completion – 18 weeks ahead of schedule.
The £17m project to create 101 homes in Shortlees, Kilmarnock, was delivered by Connect Modular for Cunninghame Housing Association (CHA). It was supported by East Ayrshire Council and the Scottish government.
The programme was originally set for 122 weeks – itself a betterment on traditional construction methods – but Connect Modular refined its off-site manufacturing processes as the project progressed, leading to the early completion at only 104 weeks.
Unsurprisingly, the Shortlees development is considered testament to the advantages of modular construction; offering sustainable, cost-effective, and high-quality housing solutions tailored to the specific needs of the community.
Linda Anderson, CHA’s interim group chief executive, said: “Our experience working with Connect Modular to deliver these fantastic new homes has been hugely positive. We feel privileged to have delivered these much-needed homes within an area of Kilmarnock which has a very healthy demand for new affordable housing.
“Feedback from our tenants has been incredibly positive, particularly in relation to the quality and standard of finish, the spacious and bright layout of the houses and excellent storage throughout.”
She added: “The association would not have been able to deliver this new development without the support of the Scottish government and East Ayrshire Council who allocated significant funding to allow the project to proceed. We have created a wonderful new estate in this area of Kilmarnock and demonstrated what can be achieved through effective partnership working.”
Jennifer Higgins, chief executive of Connect Modular, said: “We are proud to have completed this development for Cunninghame Housing Association at Shortlees, Kilmarnock, significantly ahead of schedule, and to have provided 101 families with new high-quality, affordable homes.
“This achievement really highlights the efficiency and excellence of modular construction. Cunninghame, TCS Construction Consultants and Connect Modular collaborated well as a team, showing dedication to meeting the housing needs of communities in a timely and impactful manner.”
Main image: Marking the handover of 101 new homes in Shortlees, Kilmarnock
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