ConstructionWeekOnline tells MHProNews Hawthorn Brook Group, which originally specialized in producing horse stables, is now also focusing on modular housing, and received its first contract in the region in Bahrain through its association with the Gulf Cooperation Council. Hawthorn’s Brian Fox says, “ Our products have a potential energy saving of up to 70% on running costs, regulate humidity levels better, have an extremely fast site erection time estimated about a quarter that of traditional methods, build cost in line with current construction and don’t compromise on quality.” Plans are afoot to begin a production facility in the Middle East, possibly with a partner in Qatar or Saudi Arabia, which would make Hawthorn more competitive with local firms in meeting the housing needs in the region.

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