Third Award win for Poppy Fields

Affordable housing scheme Poppy Fields in Ramsgate has won 'Construction Project of the Year' at the Kent Invicta Chamber of Commerce Business Awards 2023.

The Orbit Homes scheme, which was built by WW Martin, comprises 55 100% affordable new homes. The development was recognised for demonstrating best practice in sustainable design and construction, with carbon emissions reduced both during construction and in the operational lifecycle of each new home.

The project has also successfully championed local employment, training and apprenticeships.

Brian Nearney, Regional Managing Director at Orbit Homes, added: “We’re extremely proud of this award which is testament to our joint commitment with WW Martin to provide much needed, high-quality, affordable homes in Thanet. Poppy Fields is a project which demonstrates best practice in design and construction and promotes innovative solutions to reduce carbon emissions as well as reduce the cost of running the new homes for residents.”

This is the third award for Poppy Fields which was recently named as the ‘Best Construction Project’ at the South East Construction Awards 2023 as well as a winner of a Green Plaque Award, which demonstrates the development's exceptional commitment to sustainable design.

Orbit Homes are currently developing six brand-new thriving communities across the South of England, comprising of affordable two-, three-, four- and five-bedroom homes. A choice of purchasing options are also available including market sale and shared ownership. For more information visit: https://www.orbithomes.org.uk/