FHM timber frame houses scoop award

Community regeneration specialist, Frank Haslam Milan (FHM) North East has been awarded Best Social Housing Project at the local Building Excellence Awards 2010 for its Beckwith Mews development.

The Wearside-based firm won the award, which is presented by Sunderland City Council, for its development of the extra care scheme in Silksworth, Sunderland.

The £5.9 million timber frame development provides independent living for older people with the opportunity to rent, own or part own one of the 40 two-bedroom apartments on site with access to 24-hour care provision tailored to meet individual needs.

An awards ceremony will be held on 5 February at the Sunderland Stadium of Light and the scheme will also be submitted to the Local Authority Building Control Northern Region Building Excellence Awards in April.

Keith McDougall, FHM’s Construction Director said: “The scheme has attracted praise for its environmental credentials. It is developed to the highest quality standard using modern methods of construction. The timber frame provides high levels of insulation which means cheaper fuel bills for residents and we are now incorporating this technology in our future extra care projects.”