Alternative solutions for public sector housing

Affordable housing: time for a new perspective

MAC container homes offer a more cost-effective way out of a housing shortage or emergency that traditional alternatives.

Good, short-term option for emergency housing
Limited availability: not all can be housed and many have to relocate out of the area

All private housing developments are required to build a percentage of affordable homes or pay a proportionate contribution to the local authority
Long construction lead times; ground rent and maintenance charges for tenants to cover overheads of communal living space

Good retirement homes provide independent living and transition into nursing care when needed
Very expensive and insufficient supply to meet demand; separates older relatives from family and friends

Temporary rental option for family housing and improves neighbourhoods blighted by empty homes
Requires time and investment to make derelict buildings fit for living

Designed for cargo, not for people – have to be substantially adapted to provide permanent dwelling or business accommodation
Self-build, on-site projects vulnerable to weather and site conditions

Multiple applications for local authorities, housing associations, NGOs, owner occupiers, small businesses and people with health or mobility issues.

Designed, specified and built entirely off site
Custom-built: you decide on the layout, fixtures, fittings, décor and access and security systems, according to your budget. Personalising your housing stock
Fixed price: variety of layouts and sizes. Check our current prices and sizes for temporary dwellings and permanent 3 bedroom homes compliant with building regulations.
Delivered and installed in 12 weeks, anywhere in the UK, ready to move into. Delivery options
Planning permission not usually required, except for protected buildings and landscape
Container villages make efficient use of brownfield sites and provide good living standards
Small footprint and modular capabilities maximise available land
Virtually no site preparation required and able to occupy sites unsuitable for brick-built developments