Arkon-UK Limited brings certified, factory-built light steel frame homes to UK developers, housing associations, and self-builders — cutting build times, carbon, and cost simultaneously.
All systems UKCA-compatible. Full structural engineering documentation and Building Control compliance pack supplied with every project. SEIS / EIS investor scheme — Advance Assurance application in progress.
Light steel frame is the only structural system that simultaneously reduces carbon, programme, and cost. Not a compromise — a better way to build.
Steel is the world's most recycled material — 95% recyclable at end of life. Precision factory manufacture generates 80% less on-site construction waste. Our systems are fully specified to meet and exceed UK Future Homes Standard and BREEAM targets.
A typical 3-bedroom home reaches weathertight shell in 5–8 working days with a trained crew of four. Factory-based manufacture is weather-independent, eliminating winter programme delays. Faster delivery means lower finance costs and earlier revenue recognition.
Our partner manufacturer's precision factory pricing is 30–45% below comparable UK or European systems. The total installed cost saving — including UK site works — is 20–30% against traditional brick-and-block, making marginal sites viable.
Whether you are a volume developer, housing association, contractor, or self-builder, we have a certified light steel system sized and specified for your project.
Bespoke single-family homes built to your architect's plans. Structural frame designed, manufactured, and delivered to site — erect-ready. Typical programme saving of 30–50% vs traditional build. Suitable for NHBC Accepts warranty.
Enquire →Multi-unit schemes for housing associations, local authorities, and ALMOs. Framework agreement compliant — CHIC, LHC, Homes England MMC Framework. Homes England Affordable Homes Programme compatible.
Enquire →Complete self-build packages with full project management support available. RIBA-accredited design service. Show home open for visits from Month 9. Finance pathways supported including self-build mortgages.
Enquire →Institutional-grade frame systems for BTR developers and investors. Standardised panel systems reduce variation and support ESG reporting. Structural performance and fire safety to Building Regulations Part A and B as standard.
Enquire →Full UKCA Declaration of Performance management. Structural engineering calculations to Eurocode 3. Building Control liaison. Premier Guarantee and LABC Warranty pre-qualification. Every project supplied with a complete compliance documentation pack.
Enquire →FMB Master Builder-led erection crew management. Frame-to-weathertight in 5–8 working days. Pre-shipment quality inspection by UKAS-accredited inspector. Full structural warranty documentation issued on practical completion.
Enquire →The partner steel kit is only 10–25% of total installed cost. The saving on the whole project is real and structural — not achieved by reducing UK site quality.
| Cost Element — Typical 3-bed, 110m² | GBP |
|---|---|
| Steel frame kit — factory gate, mid-spec (£280/m²) | £30,800 |
| International freight, duty & customs clearance | £5,950 |
| Port-to-warehouse & handling | £750 |
| Subtotal — Kit landed UK | ~£37,500 |
| Foundation interface / groundworks allowance | £15,000 |
| Site prelims, scaffold & temporary works | £8,500 |
| Assembly / erection labour | £4,180 |
| M&E connections allowance | £13,200 |
| Engineering, UKCA, Building Control, warranty | £8,500 |
| Subtotal — UK site works & compliance | ~£112,000 |
| Total all-in (excl. internal fit-out) | ~£149,500 |
Comparable UK traditional new-build: £180,000–£280,000 all-in. Source: BCIS / published cost benchmark data.
The factory-built steel frame kit typically represents only 10–25% of total installed cost. UK groundworks, labour, M&E, and compliance account for the remainder. Arkon's 20–30% whole-project saving is achieved through kit price arbitrage — not by cutting corners on UK site execution.
factory gate Price Reference (2025/26)
Basic spec: £120–£200/m² · Mid-spec: £200–£360/m² · Premium: £360–£560+/m²
Light steel frame is the only structural system that simultaneously reduces embodied carbon, construction waste, and operational energy.
Light steel is 100% reusable and recyclable at end of building life. No demolition waste — the frame is disassembled, not demolished. Zero material to landfill.
Our panel systems achieve U-values well below 0.18 W/m²K, meeting and exceeding Future Homes Standard 2025 requirements. Passivhaus specification available on request.
Fewer site deliveries, no wet trades, and precision factory manufacture dramatically reduce construction-phase carbon and neighbourhood disruption — particularly valued on urban infill sites.
Our systems contribute positively to BREEAM and LEED assessments across materials, waste, energy, and indoor air quality credits. Full environmental product declarations available.
Our four-layer building system has been refined across 200,000 projects worldwide and is fully specified to exceed UK Building Regulations in every category.
Four complementary disciplines — international business leadership, architecture and compliance, construction delivery, and global logistics — covering every stage from design concept to UK Building Control sign-off.
Michael's commercial career spans more than 35 years across three distinct industries, each shaping the entrepreneurial instincts, global outlook, and operational discipline he brings to Arkon-UK Limited today. A founder, export award-winner, and experienced property developer, Michael combines deep international business experience with a pragmatic understanding of the UK residential market and the transformative potential of Modern Methods of Construction.
Michael co-founded Autologic in 2001 — an EIS-registered vehicle diagnostic software company that grew to a turnover exceeding £25 million per annum with over 100 direct employees and a global distribution network spanning Australia, the United States, Canada, China, Korea, and the UAE. Autologic was honoured with the Queen's Award for Export before being acquired through a Management Buyout funded by VCT investors.
Following subsequent ventures in the renewable energy sector and residential property development across Oxfordshire — where he first collaborated with Marc Chenery and Mark Keely — Michael co-founded Arkon-UK Limited to bring world-class Light Steel Frame prefabricated housing to the British market. As Managing Director and Business Development Director, he leads the company's commercial strategy, investor relations, international supply chain partnerships, and overall business development.
Marc brings a rare and exceptionally powerful combination of disciplines to Arkon-UK Limited — a dual-qualified professional whose academic grounding in both Architecture and Mechanical Engineering gives him an instinctive understanding of how buildings are not just designed, but engineered, constructed, and made to perform.
With over 30 years of active experience across the UK construction and development industry, and more than 25 years at the helm of his own independent architectural practice, Marc has built a reputation as a trusted, meticulous, and creative practitioner. He works closely and constructively with Local Authority Planning Officers and Building Control Officers, and coordinates seamlessly across the full spectrum of construction disciplines — structural engineers, mechanical and electrical consultants, specialist contractors, and on-site teams.
For Arkon-UK Limited, Marc provides architectural leadership across every project — from initial feasibility and design concept through planning application, Building Control approval, and technical specification of our LSF panel systems — ensuring that every home we deliver is beautifully conceived, fully compliant, and built to last.
Mark Keely is a highly experienced UK construction professional whose career spans more than three decades of hands-on project delivery across residential and commercial sectors. As Technical Director of Arkon-UK Limited and founder of Keely Construction Limited, Mark brings exceptional practical depth to the Arkon team — combining a thorough understanding of traditional UK building methods with forward-looking expertise in Modern Methods of Construction.
Mark has accumulated wide-ranging experience across all major phases of UK residential and commercial construction — from groundworks and substructure through to superstructure, roofing, external envelope, and internal fit-out. His technical knowledge encompasses the full range of UK building systems, giving him an unusually broad platform from which to champion the advantages of Light Steel Frame construction and communicate its benefits clearly to clients, contractors, and building control authorities.
As Technical Director, Mark oversees all aspects of construction delivery for Arkon-UK Limited — coordinating site preparation, foundation works, panel system installation, and the integration of structural, mechanical, and electrical services — working closely with Marc Chenery on design and specification to ensure every Arkon home is built to the highest standard.
Andy Jiang brings to Arkon-UK Limited a rare and highly valued combination of international logistics expertise, quality assurance discipline, and deep cross-cultural fluency spanning the UK and international business environments. A seasoned professional with extensive experience in procurement, supply chain coordination, and quality control within the manufacturing and construction materials sectors, Andy serves as the essential operational bridge between Arkon-UK Limited and its manufacturing partners.
Andy's bilingual capability in Mandarin and English, combined with his detailed understanding of manufacturing culture, business practices, and regulatory frameworks, makes him an indispensable member of the Arkon UK team. He brings a structured, process-driven approach to factory audit and product inspection — verifying that materials, fabrication standards, dimensional tolerances, and finish quality all conform to agreed specification before shipment.
As International Logistics & Quality Control Director, Andy leads all aspects of Arkon UK's supplier relationship management and inbound supply chain — from factory coordination and pre-shipment inspection through to UK import clearance and site delivery — providing clients and investors with the assurance that every Arkon home is built to last.
Arkon UK is positioned at the centre of the UK's most active housing delivery programmes — with systems, credentials, and relationships aligned to the government's MMC agenda.
Arkon UK has established relationships within UK social housing procurement networks — including housing associations, registered providers, and local authority direct delivery programmes across the Midlands and South East.
Our systems are specified to qualify under the Homes England MMC Framework — giving housing associations and local authorities a compliant, fast-track route to Arkon UK's steel frame systems.
The South East and Midlands remain two of England's fastest-growing housing delivery regions, with strong MMC preference from Homes England. Arkon UK's Oxfordshire base places us at the heart of this demand.
The government's Planning and Infrastructure Bill creates accelerated consent pathways for MMC-compliant developments. Our systems are fully aligned with current and forthcoming UK planning and building policy.
"The UK's housing crisis demands a different approach — faster, cleaner, and more cost-effective than traditional construction. Arkon UK exists to make that possible for every developer, housing association, and self-builder in the country."— Michael Driscoll, Managing Director, Arkon-UK Limited
From initial enquiry through to Building Control sign-off, Arkon UK manages every stage of your project — so you do not have to.
Structured due diligence assessment against Arkon UK's technical and commercial criteria. ISO 9001 certification, production capacity, and UKCA compatibility reviewed on site.
Draft preferred supplier and exclusive distribution agreement to be reviewed and signed within 60 days of factory visit. Governed by English law.
Co-investment in UK UKCA certification and technical compliance infrastructure. Programme initiated jointly within 90 days of Heads of Terms execution.
Pilot orders from Month 5–7. Show home units first, then commercial developer and housing association projects from Month 9 onwards.
Framework contract volumes from Year 2. Rolling 12-week forward order forecast provided monthly. Minimum 12 weeks advance notice on all purchase orders.
Whether you are a partner manufacturer seeking a compliant UK distribution partner, a UK housing developer or housing association looking for cost-competitive MMC systems, or an investor exploring the SEIS / EIS opportunity — we welcome your enquiry.
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