Location: 32 House Development at Carness, Weyland, Orkney
Completion: 2021 (70 week Contract Duration)
Client: Orkney Islands Council
Value: £4.7 million
Project Overview
This Design and Build contract involved the construction of a 32-unit residential development on a greenfield site at Carness, Kirkwall. Commissioned by Orkney Islands Council, the project aimed to deliver high-quality, energy-efficient housing to meet local demand.
The development comprises 12 single-storey, semi-detached homes designed for accessibility and ease of living, alongside 20 one-bedroom flats arranged in five two-storey blocks (4-in-a-block format). The site was carefully planned to complement the surrounding landscape, with a strong focus on community integration, sustainability, and long-term durability.
In Their Words: Insights from Our Client
“Orkney’s latest social housing development has been officially handed over to the Council by its building contractor – with tenants moving in from this week.
The £4.7m, 32-property development at Carness Road in Kirkwall, is a mixture of flats and bungalows – with five of the properties being used as supported accommodation for households with particular needs and a support base.
All properties have been built to meet the latest energy efficiency standards, with PV panels on the roof and additional insulation, with the building work carried out by local firm R Clouston Ltd.”
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