With Zero Carbon becoming more prevalent in building trades, the UK’s City of York is using Passivhaus standards for energy efficiency in a building, which reduces the building’s ecological footprint. It results in ultra-low energy buildings that require little energy for space heating or cooling.
Contracts have been signed to build 112 certified Passivhaus homes as part of the council’s Housing Delivery Program. This ambitious council-led program is building 600 homes across the city. Between 40% to 60% will be affordable, over two times what current planning guidelines require.
Building on the city’s history of being a housing pioneer, the City of York Council has contracted Caddick Construction to build the council’s first-ever zero carbon homes.
Caddick is committed to supporting the local economy, including creating 30 jobs, 22 work placements, and a program of training and development for 14- to 19-year-olds.
Besides aiming to source 70% of their subcontractors and suppliers within 30 miles of the site, they will offer training on-site through apprenticeships, traineeships, and higher qualifications for new and existing staff.
Working with York College, York Apprenticeship Hub, and Job Centre Plus, they will support the development of ‘Green Skills’ in the supply chain. Caddick’s team will do this by taking part in local construction industry skills forums, engaging with local trades and construction firms, and contributing to construction training content with local further education and higher education providers.
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Gary Fleisher is the Editor in Chief of Modular Home Source and Offsite Builder. Email at [email protected]
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