Jessup has been awarded 1 of 8 places in the CHIC-EEM framework, which has been put together to facilitate modular or timber frame construction and more efficient supply chain. It also provides for traditional brick and block build where the modular/timber frame is not appropriate.

CHIC (Central Housing Investment Consortium Ltd) and EEM (Efficiency East Midlands) already have many members who are looking to use the framework for housing schemes throughout the Central region.

The framework runs for 4 years, with the first round of projects expected in early 2016.