The construction firm has been named an approved contractor on the framework for both Lot 1 (projects up to 40 units) and Lot 2 (projects over 40 units). 

For this framework, Home Group Scotland was seeking to recruit suitable qualified and experienced construction partners for a Development Contractors Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). As part of the framework which extends to 2029, contractors will undertake development projects comprising demolition, new build and/or regeneration. The scope of projects is expected to vary and may include elements of conversion and refurbishment works.

Work is set to be located across the central belt of Scotland with key areas of development activity including Dundee, West Lothian, Glasgow and Edinburgh.

Andrew Dallas, projects director for The JR Group, said: “Meeting the requirements for these frameworks is an incredibly stringent and vigorous process, so the success for us on both Lots 1 and 2 is testament to the high quality, innovation and professionalism we were able to demonstrate to Home Group Scotland.

“We know and understand the needs of the Scottish affordable housing sector, so it is a fantastic achievement for us to put this expertise to good use for Home Group Scotland over the next four years.”

Director of Scotland at Home Group Scotland, Bryony Willett, added: “We are committed to providing the right homes in the right places and to achieve this we must work collaboratively with high quality contractors.

“We look forward to continuing our relationship with The JR Group beyond the current development on site in Edinburgh.”

Home Group Scotland is no stranger to the work of The JR Group, as work is well underway on a project for them in Edinburgh, on the site of the former Royal Sick Kids Hospital. The team is delivering 31 homes, 20 of which are for social rent and 11 are mid-market rental homes, at the prime city centre location which is anticipated to be completed later this year.

Andrew added: “Projects such as the site at the former Royal Sick Kids Hospital in Edinburgh has helped us to really demonstrate the quality of our work to Home Group Scotland.

“The award will mean we can undertake larger projects, ensuring more of Scotland’s new and upgraded affordable homes are created to our exacting standards.

“With Scotland in urgent need of more housing, we are delighted to be able to help bring more homes to life through the framework and look forward to completing projects over the next four years.”