A national developer has launched a new facility, enabling its teams to trial new technologies and train staff.

Persimmon Homes launched the three-storey model home to contractors and suppliers at its Space4 factory in Castle Bromwich, with the house developed to the latest building regulations. Utilising modern methods of construction, the new home features Mauer brick façades, factory fitted to the Space4 timber frame product – improving efficiency and significantly reducing build time.

With the prototype brick façade factory fitted prior to erection, the developer was able to complete the superstructure construction fully watertight in just five days, compared to eight to ten weeks for traditional masonry construction, with much less reliance on typical construction trades.

The interior of the house showcases the different stages of build in each room, starting with a completed living room, moving through the home to show the water and electricity fittings, as well as thermally efficient wall and roof insulation. Signage throughout the house provides links to product information, building regulations as well as Persimmon’s own guidelines.

Now the facility is open, the developer will use the home for testing new construction technology along with the training and development of its staff, subcontractors, suppliers, and manufacturers.

The launch was marked with an event hosted by Dave Griffin, Group Build Director at Persimmon Homes. A range of suppliers and contractors who contributed to the build of the model home were in attendance.

David Griffin, Group Build Director at Persimmon Homes said: “We’re really proud to launch our model home to contractors and suppliers and are confident that this will enable Persimmon to be at the forefront of construction innovation.

“With the Government hoping to build 1.5 million homes over the next five years as well as Future Homes Standards being implemented in 2025, our mission to place efficiency and sustainability at the heart of our business is of ever-increasing importance. We look forward to seeing our trial home put to good use over the coming year, helping us to achieve our goal of developing sustainable, quality homes for local people.”

For more information on Persimmon Homes’ sustainability commitments, please visit: https://www.persimmonhomes.com/corporate/sustainability/