Lovell awarded contract for Bradfords Eco Homes
Construction recruitment in Bradford is to receive a boost after developers Lovell were appointed to work on the new 'Eco homes' development.
The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council appointed the developer to build the £5.6 million scheme. When building is complete there will be 45 houses for social rent, which will be the city's first zero carbon homes as well as the city's first council properties for 30 years.
Twelve of the properties are to be built to Level 6, the highest level of the Code for Sustainable Homes, whilst 33 of the homes will achieve Level 4 status making them 44 per cent more energy efficient than required by current regulations.
The project could also create a number of civil engineering jobs as eco-friendly technology will need to be installed. Sustainable technology incorporated in the building includes photovoltaic panels, a communal biomass boiler and mechanical ventilation which will have heat recovery systems. In addition, each property will have a rainwater harvesting system.
Construction of the homes is expected to begin shortly and the project is expected to be complete by March 2011, five years in advance of the 2016 deadline set by the Government by which all new homes must be zero carbon.
Lovell Regional Director Noel Adams told Build.co.uk: "We are excited to be using our leading expertise in sustainable housing development to deliver the first project awarded through the Delivery Partner Panel. Our team has a strong track record in creating energy-efficient, high quality housing and we are delighted to be working with Bradford Council and the community to build this new development which will include the city's first zero carbon affordable homes."
Author: Hannah McLaverty-Williamson
Keywords: construction recruitment, civil engineering jobs