BoKlok UK and Abri Team Up
BoKlok UK and Abri are delighted to announce its new partnership, which
will see them working collaboratively to provide over 750 modular homes over
the next five years. Through this partnership, the two companies will share
their knowledge and placemaking expertise to accelerate the speed of which
homes are built, ensuring more people have access to quality and affordable
homes across the south of England including: Bristol, Bath, Somerset,
Portsmouth and Southampton.
Abri has an ambitious programme to deliver at least 10,000 new quality
homes over the next 10 years, through a variety of models. Working with BoKlok,
who can increase pace and predictability of delivery, will be a key contributor
to this aim, whilst supporting BoKlok’s vision to provide low cost quality
homes that are energy efficient and encourage open spaces and thriving
communities.
The new homes will span a range of tenures to offer choice and meet a
diverse range of need as well as featuring sustainable build processes to meet
energy efficiency standards and help reduce running costs. The partnership
between the two organisations will help to increase the supply of modular homes
as they work together on land and planning matters.
Graeme Culliton, BoKlok UK Managing Director and Country Manager
(pictured) said: “Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) are really starting to
be seen as a significant contributor to the UK housing landscape and we are
delighted that by partnering with Abri we are fulfilling our ambition to help
more people have a quality, energy efficient home at a more affordable price. We
share the same values and mission which is to build modern homes and create
communities that are safe, thriving and will bring more sustainability to the
housing market.”
Gary Orr, Group Chief Executive of Abri said: “Our partnership with
BoKlok will achieve our shared ambition to provide homes that are great places
to live for people and the planet. We’re committed to helping tackle the housing
crisis by delivering high quality, affordable homes at pace, that also minimise
their impact on the environment. Our strategic aim is to provide at least 25%
of our newbuild homes using MMC and collaboration will be key to achieving
this. Our shared values with BoKlok mean that we can really make a difference
to meet the demand for affordable homes while creating communities that offer
the highest standards of sustainability.”
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