DEVELOPERS behind a £15m affordable housing development in Poole have been recognised for their approach to construction.

AJC Group has been awarded top marks from the Considerate Constructors Scheme for its development in Lindsay Road.

The site is currently under construction and, once complete, will provide 44 new homes available for occupation from July next year.

Inspectors from the Considerate Constructors Scheme recently visited to review and score the site’s approach to and handling of employee wellbeing, the environment and respecting the community.

The construction team were commended on their approach to community engagement with charities and schools, as well as their attention to reduce the impact of the works on the community.

Phase one of the Lindsay Road scheme comprises 28 two-bedroom apartments which will be available to purchase via shared ownership. The second phase, which is simultaneously under construction, will comprise 16 one and two-bedroom apartments available for affordable rent.

Ben Peddie, construction director at AJC Group said: “We pride ourselves on exemplary site safety, engaging with the communities where we build, and ensuring our colleagues are supported and safe while at work.

“Achieving a high overall score from Considerate Constructors after a recent high site health and safety score is brilliant. This is all testament to the hard work and dedication of the Lindsay Road team.

“While construction continues to progress, we will be creating an extensive hibernaculum on site in time for the autumn and winter hibernation for insects and small animals, and this will remain a feature on the development once complete.”