BoKlok is an established and successful partnership between Skanska and IKEA.
Innovative construction
At BoKlok we are not just focused on building new homes, but sustainable new communities for the long term.
We are committed to always reviewing and advancing our methods and our processes to ensure that we deliver high quality homes that have minimal impact on their environment.
We achieve this in a number of ways.
Democratic design
IKEA has adopted and expanded the concept of “democratic design” around five key principles: form, function, sustainability, quality and low price.
At BoKlok, we have adopted IKEA’s approach to democratic design, and we have incorporated this throughout our production processes.
Building in modules
Building in modules has many advantages. It enables us to reduce costs, maintain consistent and high quality and reduce the impact on the environment and the climate.
Our homes consist of various modules that are then assembled into either two, three of four-bedroom detached, semi-detached or terraced houses or into one or two-bedroom apartments.
Combining standardisation with adaptability
We are convinced that it is possible to combine standardised house types and adaptability. By using standard house types, we can achieve greater efficiencies and reduce costs, while still delivering a high-quality product. However, at the same time, we need our homes to be adaptable, so that our new developments fit within their local surroundings.
To achieve this, we have external variations, which allow us to tailor each development, ensuring that it complements the architectural style of the local area.
Sustainable construction
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Where are BoKlok homes built?
We partner with some of the UK's leading modular housing specialists to deliver our homes. Our homes are constructed in a factory. They are then transported to site, where any final fixings are completed.
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Why are you manufacturing your homes in a factory?
By manufacturing our homes in a factory, we can be really efficient, reduce unnecessary costs and protect our homes from adverse weather. We complete up to 90% of the homes in the factory, with the remaining 10% completed on the construction site. The modules are then either transported directly to site, or stored temporarily until site is ready to take delivery. During this period, the homes are protected by weather proof packaging. We call it modern and innovative construction, although we have been doing it for over 25 years!
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How do you demonstrate your commitment to sustainability?
Sustainability permeates our entire business, from material selection through to how we work on site. We think sustainably throughout the value chain and in all our processes. We don't just build homes; we build sustainable communities. For us, it is important to create something long-term for those who are going to live there.
Find out more about this on the page: Sustainability
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Which material do you use?
At BoKlok we build all our homes in wood. It is the material that has the lowest carbon footprint of all building materials, which means that our houses have significantly lower climate impact than the average newly built house. We are convinced that wood is an important part of the transition to a sustainable construction industry.
Find out more benefits of building in wood on our page Wood
