The construction and manufacturing group started construction of the £5.8 million project for Rural Stirling Housing Association in February, after efforts were made to tackle the challenges of delivering new affordable homes in the area.

The town, located on the eastern shore of Loch Lomond, has long presented obstacles to new residential development, especially affordable housing. 

Rural Stirling Housing Association and the local community have sought to address the need for affordable housing in collaboration with East Loch Lomond Community Trust, Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park Authority, alongside Stirling Council.

The outcome is this new development designed by John Gilbert Architects with MacDonald & Cameron Ltd. The project will provide 10 homes for rent, six shared-equity homes, alongside four homes for key local workers.

A spokesperson for Rural Stirling Housing Association said: “Like RSHA, Balmaha and the surrounding area is completely focused on the need to deliver much-needed affordable housing.”

David Wylie, CCG managing director, said: “Balmaha is a perfect example of how CCG’s modern construction methods can help overcome some of the challenges associated with delivering new homes in rural communities.

“We own and operate one of the UK’s most advanced ‘offsite manufacturing’ facilities, which is based in Cambuslang, and this is where we deploy semi-automated production processes to help us fabricate our ‘iQ’ Timber System, a wall panel that has vital components already installed before reaching the construction site.”

Wylie added: “By manufacturing large sections of each home at our ‘OSM’ facility before they arrive onsite, we can maintain consistently high quality standards while reducing the number of materials, deliveries and, with it, our carbon footprint. 

“This means less disruption for the surrounding community, a faster construction programme and, ultimately, high-quality, energy-efficient homes that will be brought into use far sooner.”