Delivered in partnership with the Royal Borough of Greenwich, the three developments have created 66 affordable council homes across the borough and have been recognised for their quality, sustainability and positive impact on local communities.

The projects demonstrate how thoughtfully designed housing can transform underused urban sites into vibrant places for people to live. As well as providing much needed new homes, the developments have helped create attractive, welcoming neighbourhoods that support wellbeing and encourage stronger community connections.

Reducing carbon emissions was a key focus throughout the projects. Using sustainable modern methods of construction, including modular construction and structural insulated panels (SIPs), the homes were delivered efficiently while maintaining high standards of quality. The developments have been designed to reduce energy consumption, helping to lower both environmental impact and residents’ everyday living costs.

As a regional winner, the project will now progress to the Constructing Excellence National Awards in November, where it will compete against other regional winners from across the country.

“Winning this award is a fantastic achievement and a testament to the hard work of everyone involved,” said New Build Divisional Manager Billy Mould. “We would like to thank our team and valued partners, shedkm, FUSE Architects and Blakeney Leigh, for their contribution to this recognition.”

“We are proud to work alongside the Royal Borough of Greenwich through the Greenwich Builds programme, helping to deliver these new homes while setting high standards for quality, sustainability and residential delivery.”

Elkins Construction would like to thank Constructing Excellence for this recognition and congratulate all of the other finalists and winners. We look forward to representing London and the South East at the National Awards later this year.

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Gilbourne Road was completed earlier this year and comprises a five-storey block of 13 flats and two houses in Plumstead. The new homes are available for affordable rent to local people as part of Royal Borough of Greenwich’s ‘Greenwich Builds’ scheme, which aims to provide more affordable homes in the borough.

As well as winning in the Social Housing category, Gilbourne Road was also selected as a finalist in the Best Use of Volumetric Technology category. The development was constructed using MMC, with modules manufactured in a factory and assembled on site, to increase speed and efficiency and reduce environmental impact. The new properties are designed to meet net zero carbon emissions standards, and employ a number of energy-saving technologies, which also make the running costs more affordable for residents.

Gilbourne Road residents celebrate moving in

It has been a busy month celebrating our Gilbourne Road project. A week prior to the project’s awards win, we were pleased to attend a welcome event for the new residents organised by Royal Borough of Greenwich. Jamie Watkins (Operations Manager), Ayesha Wright (Social Value Manager), Marnie Greenwood (Contracts Manager) and Sarah Feleppa (Customer Services Manager) attended from the Elkins team, alongside the team from Greenwich Builds, local councillors, and the new residents of Gilbourne Road.

It was fantastic to have the opportunity to meet the new residents and discover the difference this development, and the wider Greenwich Builds scheme, is making to local people on the housing register. “We were in temporary accommodation for seven years,” said Caroline, one of the new residents. “It’s like a dream come true, I needed to pinch myself a few times. The kitchen is amazing, it’s a beautiful home. We’re very happy.”

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