Make UK Modular has celebrated building a significant consultory relationship with the government on behalf of the UK modular housing sector
Launched in December 2021, Make UK Modular aims to represent Britain’s modular housing manufacturers. Make UK Modular’s 30 for 30 mission is to enable the modular housing sector to deliver 30,000 modular homes a year by 2030.
Despite a turbulent year in politics- described by chair Dave Sheridan as “like no other … with 3 prime ministers, and 5 housing ministers in under 12 months”, the new trade body has made significant progress.
Key relationships have been built with government and the media
The report highlights meetings with more than 20 MPs and Lords and the body’s rapid progress to becoming the prime consultee for Government on modular housing.
Make UK Modular’s first major report Greener, Better, Faster: Modular’s Role in Solving the Housing Crisis is highlighted as a substantial step forward for the sector in terms of evidencing the investment levels, benefits, and political barriers facing modular.
The report outlines how the body has engaged positively with the media to position itself as the voice of the sector including securing a BBC Breakfast feature with Ilke Homes.
Membership has grown steadily throughout year 1, with M-AR Offsite the latest organisation to join.
2023 plans include taking on the housing crisis and delivering net zero
Make UK Modular plans to build in these developments and has outlined plans to move to a more campaign-focused approach in 2023, focusing on key sector issues such as net-zero, labour supply and skills, and delivering new housing.
Steve Cole, director of Make UK Modular, said: “2022 has been a year of huge progress. Make UK Modular has established itself as the strong, confident voice for the modular housing sector. I’m pleased to say we are making the voice of the modular housing sector heard across the Government.
“In 2023, we will build on these robust foundations by increasing our influence, growing our membership, and ensuring that modular housing is a key part of government and opposition’s housing and industrial policy.”
