Vanbrugh Construction in Wolverhampton, in the West Midlands area of the United Kingdom, hopes to obtain contracts to build more steel-framed modular housing as it nears receiving Local Authority Building Control for its system.
Four years into building modular housing, the company’s latest project is two three-bedroom homes in Wessex Road, as espressandstar nforms MHProNews. It has engaged the Greater London Authority in a discussion of how its bolted together, steel-framed homes could ease the shortage of housing in London.
Nicola Clayton, Director of Development, said, “We are able to compete with the traditional methods of construction as our two-story building frame can typically be erected within a day.” She said homes of up to four stories can be built using its current modular design.
Begun by Managing Director Richard Sanders, the company employs eight people, but as soon as the manufacturing of the panels is moved to the UK from their current production in Mumbai, India, more people will be hired locally to produce the homes.
“From start to finish each home takes three weeks to finish compared to 24 to 26 weeks for standard construction,” she explained, adding, “Because of the current housing crisis we are focusing our efforts now in the UK. There is a need for more social housing. We believe that in 10 years time the only way to provide it will be through modular techniques.” ##
(Photo credit: espressandstar–Vanbrugh Managing Director Richard Sanders in front of modular home in Parkfields, Wolverhampton)
