\u201cIt\u2019s a transformative time for the industry and we are delighted to be at the forefront,\u201d\u00a0declares John Tonkiss, CEO of McCarthy Stone.<\/p>\n
“Our ways of building in the UK have been far to slow to change to modern methods of construction (MMC),” he adds.<\/p>\n
“The government has woken up to this recently and successive housing ministers are championing the role of MMC.”<\/p>\n
Indeed, the Housing Minister, Chris Pincher MP, backs MMC, urging Britain to become a global leader in this game-changing innovation \u2013 and McCarthy Stone is among those blazing a trail.<\/p>\n
MMC offer more sustainable, eco-friendly and efficient ways of building than traditional constructions methods.<\/p>\n
They speed up the time it takes to complete a project and produces high-quality homes.<\/p>\n
Watch John discuss the impact of MMC<\/a><\/p>\n McCarthy Stone\u2019s first MMC project is a four-storey retirement development for the over 60s in Hexham, Northumberland, (pictured above) comprising\u00a023 one-bedroom and 20 two-bedroom apartments.<\/p>\n “It will take us three months less time to build compared to using traditional building methods,” Mr Tonkiss explains.<\/p>\n “Costs are the same at the moment, but this way of building will benefit house buyers in time as we will start to improve and reduce costs.”<\/p>\n Hewson Court in Hexham was built using an innovative light-gauge steel frame supplied by McCarthy Stone’s Leeds-based partner Sigmat.<\/p>\n One of many benefits is that the frame is built off-site, helping with efficiency and productivity.<\/p>\n Also a high proportion of the materials used are recycled.<\/p>\n The frame also improves energy efficiency in the finished development, which could result in lower energy bills for homeowners*.<\/p>\n Hewson Court retirement apartments are now available to buy off plan, with completion expected later this year.<\/p>\n There will also be communal areas and gardens, with several apartments offering Juliet balconies or patios. Explore Hewson Court.<\/a><\/p>\n Pop in for a Pimm\u2019s this summer<\/strong><\/p>\n It’s a great opportunity to experience one of its award-winning developments for yourself.<\/p>\n As well as enjoying a drink and a chat, you can take a tour of the properties and explore the gardens.<\/p>\n You can ask all the question you want and meet the friendly teams.<\/p>\n Find and book events<\/a><\/p>\n Find good neighbours with McCarthy Stone <\/strong><\/p>\n McCarthy Stone creates award-winning, high quality, low maintenance, retirement properties for sale or for rent in lovely locations \u2014 but one of the greatest benefits of being a McCarthy Stone homeowner is being part of a community of remarkable individuals. Explore McCarthy Stone developments.<\/a><\/p>\n For more information, please visit McCarthy Stone<\/a>.<\/u><\/p>\n *The frame for Hewson Court has exhibited significantly improved air tightness over traditional-build techniques.<\/p>\n This provides a more energy efficient building as less heat is lost, which in turn has the potential to reduce energy bills.<\/p>\n For more information visit: ED019-Thermal.indd (steel-sci.com)<\/a><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/newclone.retiremove.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/McS_LIFE_STOCK_PIMMS1-1024x683.jpg\")
<\/a>Throughout the summer, McCarthy Stone<\/a>\u00a0will be welcoming visitors to its developments for Pimm\u2019s, Prosecco, light refreshments at Covid-safe garden parties and summer events across the UK.<\/p>\n
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