Beattie Passive recently won two prestigious industry awards in as many weeks and continues its fast recruitment drive.
The Norwich-based Passivhaus specialist was recognised at the Inside Housing Development Awards for the affordable social housing scheme it delivered in Llangan, Wales, with Flying Factory partner, Canna Developments, for Newydd Housing Association. Named Cwrt Canna, the judging panel were impressed by the social value inherent in the development, which included a prisoner rehabilitation scheme, training and apprenticeships.
Built by Newydd Housing Association in partnership with The Vale of Glamorgan Council, the 13 ultra-low energy, low carbon homes at Cwrt Canna have all been constructed to Passivhaus standard, which can reduce heating bills by up to 90% (with an attendant decrease in carbon emissions). As fuel costs soar and climate concerns intensify, many social housing providers are embracing Passivhaus as a preventative measure to stop their tenants falling into fuel poverty, while at the same time ensuring they meet their environmental obligations.
Beattie Passive was also named 'Building Performance Pioneer of the Year' at the 2022 Offsite Awards for its work with Cardiff Council to provide 48 'Passivhaus Plus' certified properties for homeless families in the city. The volumetric modular homes were all built at Beattie Passive's offsite factory, near Norwich City's stadium at Carrow Road, before being transported to site and craned into position. The site is named HAFAN, a Welsh translation of 'haven', because it provides accommodation for families that have experienced homelessness in Cardiff.
The homes are now occupied and Cardiff Council is providing full wraparound support services for residents. With this scheme, the Council is providing an exceptionally high standard of accommodation that will, in turn, result in a higher quality of life with better outcomes. The net zero-rated development has been built to the 'Passivhaus Plus' standard, which, by definition, must not only dramatically reduce energy consumption, but also generate enough renewable energy to power the buildings throughout the entire year. As a result, these homes don't just use less energy – they create their own.
Commenting on the award wins, Nathan Beattie, Commercial Operations at Beattie Passive, said: "We're absolutely delighted to be recognised for our work with Cardiff Council and Newydd Housing Association. These schemes pushed the boundaries in terms of sustainability and social value. It was a privilege to be involved and we're extremely proud. We would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who worked with us to deliver these pioneering Passivhaus projects – it was a real team effort. And extra special thanks to our forward-thinking clients who have embraced the Passivhaus standard and are passing the benefits on to their residents."
Continuing its recruitment drive, Beattie have appointed Trevor Barnett, previously of Chesterfield Borough Council, as Sales Manager for the north of the UK and has been tasked with driving sales in the region, particularly among social housing providers. Trevor said: "I'm passionate about finding solutions to the UK's housing crisis, particularly in relation to social housing, and that has been the main focus of my professional studies over the course of my career. I want to be a trusted Passivhaus provider and I'll be working with honesty, passion and integrity to add value and exceed the expectations of my clients. I'm really excited to have joined Beattie Passive and I'm looking forward to contributing towards the growth and expansion of the company and making a real difference to communities."
In addition to announcing three new appointments on the sales side of the business, Beattie Passive has alsostrengthened its senior executive and marketing teams in recent months. Modular industry veteran Jack Randall stepped into the newly created role of Chief Commercial Officer in May, and Drew Barker was hired to head up the marketing department in March.
Commenting on the new appointments, Ron Beattie, Founder and Managing Director added: "It's our mission to increase awareness of the benefits of Passivhaus and make it more accessible to more people, from self-builders right through to social housing providers. We've been committed to Passivhaus from the start because the energy efficiency and environmental benefits are so compelling. Passivhaus can cut the nation's energy bills, put an end to fuel poverty, improve our energy security, and pave the way to net zero. With all these advantages, why would anyone choose to build any other way?"
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