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Accessible Homes Builder Celebrates ‘Excellent’ Award

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A family-run building firm that’s building new accessible homes for adults with learning and physical disabilities has been recognised as ‘excellent’ for its consideration of others.


Watson & Cox is currently building the first of five houses for the charity Camphill Milton Keynes, which will become part of Camphill's long-standing Buckinghamshire community.


The accessible homes project was signed up for the ambitious Considerate Constructors Scheme, a programme most frequently used by major developers and house builders.


The Scheme focuses on three core areas: respect for the community, care for the environment, and valuing their workforce.


Watson & Cox was awarded an 'excellent' score of 40/45, celebrating their consideration of the neighbours concerning noise levels, management of construction traffic to minimise disruption and their understanding of and communication adaptation to engage with individuals with learning disabilities.


"This is a very special project for us, and housing is incredibly important to the charity in supporting people with disabilities,” said Matt Cooper, Contract Manager for Watson & Cox.


“I am very proud of the team and the way colleagues have come together to meet our ambitious targets set for Considerate Constructor.”


The accessible homes have environmental priorities at the forefront, with Solar PV, green roofs, micro-piling, heat source pumps, and onsite spoiling. The inspection also recognised the project’s clear and strong plans for mapping ecology and managing biodiversity to ensure the end product of the build sees increased levels of flora and fauna on site.


To find out more visit https://camphillmk.co.uk/


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