Press Release

Equans modernise World War 2 bungalows on behalf of Birmingham City Council

Equans, has successfully refurbished and preserved sixteen historic phoenix pre-fabricated homes in Birmingham, originally built as part of the post-war housing programme.

Working on behalf of Birmingham City Council, these grade II-listed homes, located on Wake Green Road, have been modernised and brought back into use as social housing.

Quote from Dave Parry,

We’re pleased to have worked alongside the council to make these well-thought-of bungalows fit for the future. This project has breathed new life into the community and has made the homes more comfortable and affordable to live in. Residents have told us that they are already seeing a reduction in their energy bills, thanks to the efficient insulation, heating systems and temperature controls now in place.
Dave Parry, Operations Director at Equans

Quote from Councillor Jayne Francis,

The Wake Green Road bungalows are an important part of history that we are proud to preserve. It's wonderful to have this living bit of history so close to the centre of Birmingham. The restoration programme has brought the bungalows up to modern standards while keeping and reusing as many of the original items in the bungalows as possible. This work is only a small part of the council's drive to make council homes greener, warmer and more energy efficient.
Councillor Jayne Francis, Cabinet Member for Housing and Homelessness at Birmingham City Council

About Equans

Equans is a subsidiary of the Bouygues group. In the UK & Ireland, Equans is a provider of sustainable facilities management and regeneration, and cutting-edge energy and digital services. Our 15,000 employees combine these activities to help businesses, communities, public sector organisations and government to embrace the energy transition towards net zero - and also the digital & industrial transitions that are together redesigning the way we move, work and live.

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