The visit brought together Keelman Homes’ staff with experts from CoreHaus, a UK‑based modular housing specialist focused on modern methods of construction that combine sustainability, efficiency and cost effectiveness. CoreHaus uses off‑site manufacturing techniques to produce precision engineered modular homes, significantly reducing on‑site construction time and environmental impact compared with traditional building methods.
During the tour, the Keelman Homes team gained insight into CoreHaus’s modular building processes, including the use of factory-controlled construction for key components like kitchens, bathrooms and structural cores. Staff saw how modules are assembled to achieve up to a 50 % reduction in on-site build time, minimise disruption on development sites and maintain consistent high build quality — benefits that are driving wider interest in modular solutions across the UK housing sector.
Keelman Homes staff were also introduced to the company’s approach to sustainability and community impact. CoreHaus emphasises energy efficiency and waste reduction, with homes designed to deliver strong thermal performance and lower lifetime carbon emissions — features that align closely with Keelman Homes’ commitment to sustainable housing.
Managing Director, Anne-Marie Pearce, said the visit was a great opportunity to explore how modular housing could contribute to future developments that address local housing demand more quickly and sustainably. She highlighted that learning from innovative construction partners helps ensure Keelman Homes continues to explore all viable solutions in meeting the borough’s housing needs.
As the housing sector continues to grapple with affordability and delivery challenges, partnerships and knowledge-sharing like this visit underscore a growing interest in modular homes as part of the solution.
