Video shows Telford homes progress
A timelapse video has been released showing the installation of Shropshire’s first ever modular buildings for use as affordable housing.
The two-minute film shows the installation work from early June, when the four two-bedroom homes, which were constructed in a factory, were transported by lorry to the site in Gordon Road, Telford, up until their official opening last month.
A giant crane was brought in to lift the first of the homes onto the development back in May.
It is the first development in the county that will see modular, or factory built homes, used for social housing and is being done by the Wrekin Housing Trust.
The four two-bedroom homes were transported by lorry to Gordon Road where they were lifted into position by the crane.
David Hall is head of property at The Wrekin Housing Trust, which is one of the largest social housing providers in the Midlands, and the trust behind the project.
He said: “With a housing shortage, both locally and nationally, the trust commissioned the installation of these modular buildings to demonstrate innovation in tackling the problem.
“We’re really proud of this development and I think this timelapse video gives a great insight into how modular houses can be installed efficiently, while maintaining the quality you get with traditional houses.”
The modular homes were funded by investment of £360,000 from The Wrekin Housing Trust, and £120,000 grant from the Homes and Communities Agency.
Modular homes are up to 70 per cent quicker to both build and install than a traditional house, but they also have a 60-year life cycle, similar to that of traditional bricks and mortar buildings, as well as insurance backed warranty.
