Modular eco building specialist goes under

Aaron Morby 13 years ago
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Another modular system building specialist has been placed in administration.

Chester-based Eco Estates was formed in 2009 on the back of a successful commercial development company.

The firm offered both sustainable and modular building solutions to the commercial, education, health and retail projects which were capable of a BREEAM Excellent rating.

The firm worked for McLaren Construction, Capita Symonds and had a framework agreement with Clugston.

Last month student accommodation specialist Unite was forced to close its pod business at a cost of £21m.

The closures are blow for the modern methods of construction movement, which has seen several business shutdown in the last two years.

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