Commenting on yesterday’s budget, Dave Dargan, Co-founder and CEO of Starship, said:
“In Jeremy Hunt’s spring budget, there was a pronounced lack of focus on sustainability and how the UK plans to achieve net zero. Notably, I would have liked to have seen a substantial allocation for promoting more modern methods of construction, reflecting the need for more sustainable housing across the country, especially as the housing crisis worsens. While support for first-time buyers has been largely welcomed, it’s also important to remember that in order to get on the property ladder, there needs to be houses to purchase. I believe that if the Government was to prioritise modular housing and support the acceleration of its delivery, it would go a long way towards fixing our broken housing system. By investing in more green construction methods, the budget underscores the need for a forward-thinking government who will support the construction industry, drive the country forward and promote resilience, but also sustainability.”
