you read it right. If you think are capable of designing a home for a measly £60,000, then English Partnerships (EP) will want to hear from you. But you better be quick, as you need to register an interest by May 13.

EP has launched the ‘Design for Manufacture’ competition, which aims to provide 1000 affordable homes.

Companies and consortia are being urged to bid for the right to build on a number of sites across the country. At least 30% of homes built will have a construction target cost of £60,000.

The competition is open to all types of building methods, suppliers and materials. As a minimum, all homes must follow the principles of the Urban Design Compendium, published by English Partnerships and the Housing Corporation in 2000 and achieve the BREEAM Eco Homes standard of ‘very good’ or equivalent.

For further details email: designformanufacture@englishpartnerships.co.uk. Download a briefing pack at www.englishpartnerships.co.uk

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Construction Manager