Connect Modular has announced the early completion of a new modular housing development in Shortlees, Kilmarnock, delivering 101 homes in 104 weeks, on behalf of Cunninghame Housing Association.

The largest modular low-rise, affordable housing development in Scotland has been completed within budget and a staggering 18 weeks ahead of schedule.

The ground-breaking £17 million project was successfully delivered with the support of East Ayrshire Council and funding from The Scottish Government. The programme was originally 122 weeks, already a betterment on traditional construction. Refinement in Connect Modular's off-site manufacturing processes as the project progressed has achieved delivery in only 104 weeks, with tenants moving in, in stages, from week 50.

The development at Shortlees is testament to the advantages of modular construction, offering sustainable, cost-effective, and high-quality housing solutions tailored to the specific needs of the community. By leveraging innovative methods of modular construction, Connect Modular has significantly minimised the construction timeline while ensuring the highest standards of quality and craftsmanship.


Jennifer Higgins, CEO of Connect Modular, said: "We are proud to have completed this development for Cunninghame Housing Association at Shortlees, Kilmarnock, significantly ahead of schedule, and to have provided 101 families with new high-quality, affordable homes. This achievement really highlights the efficiency and excellence of modular construction.

"Cunninghame, TCS Construction Consultants and Connect Modular collaborated well as a team, showing dedication to meeting the housing needs of communities in a timely and impactful manner."

Linda Anderson, Interim Group CEO for Cunningame Housing Association, added: "Our experience working with Connect Modular to deliver these fantastic new homes has been hugely positive. We feel privileged to have delivered these much-needed homes within an area of Kilmarnock which has a very healthy demand for new affordable housing. Feedback from our tenants has been incredibly positive, particularly in relation to the quality and standard of finish, the spacious and bright layout of the houses and excellent storage throughout.

"The Association would not have been able to deliver this new development without the support of the Scottish Government and East Ayrshire Council who allocated significant funding to allow the project to proceed. We have created a wonderful new estate in this area of Kilmarnock and demonstrated what can be achieved through effective partnership working."