A new modular housing factory in Leeds which is set to produce more than 3,500 homes a year, could help the North become a “global leader” in modern construction methods according to a government minister.
Housing minister Esther McVey hailed the potential of the Legal & General Modular factory in Leeds on a visit yesterday (16 January 2020).
The factory is set to be the largest of its type in Europe and will produce more than 3,500 homes a year once fully operational. It will also support the creation of more than 400 jobs.
The government said the visit formed part of a drive to create a ‘Construction Corridor’ that runs from Leeds to Liverpool.
Esther McVey said: “I want the UK to become the world leader in modular homes within the next 10 years, with safety, quality and choice at its heart.
“Homes built using modern methods can be of higher quality, greener and built to last.
“With our emphasis on safety, quality and beauty, the North of England could be the global leader in modern methods of construction.”
Rosie Toogood, chief executive of Legal & General Modular Homes, added: “What we are doing at Legal & General Modular Homes is ground breaking. We have taken a high-tech engineering approach to developing our product range, designing and manufacturing homes in a truly innovative way that will transform the way homes are built in the UK.
“As a group, Legal & General takes a holistic view on the built environment. We are delivering economic and social solutions for towns and cities through regional regeneration. We believe Modular Manufacturing is vital to delivering much needed homes, alongside supporting new skilled jobs and productivity growth for the UK.”
