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title: "Persimmon starts work on 281 zero-carbon ready homes at Willow's Reach in Essex"
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description: "Persimmon has commenced construction on 281 zero-carbon ready homes at Willow’s Reach in Essex. This project marks the company's first development utilizing ground source heat pumps, serving as a national pilot. The site will also employ timber-frame construction to enhance energy efficiency and speed up assembly. Of the total units, 140 are designated for the community."
datetime: "2026-06-25T07:23:30.000Z"
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# Persimmon starts work on 281 zero-carbon ready homes at Willow's Reach in Essex

-   Persimmon started work at Willow’s Reach in Heybridge near Maldon, targeting 281 zero-carbon ready homes, including 140 designated for the community. \* Project will be Persimmon’s first development to use ground source heat pumps, positioning the site as a national pilot for the group. \* A timber-frame build method is being used to speed assembly and improve energy efficiency versus traditional construction. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. Persimmon plc published the original content used to generate this news brief on June 25, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. © Copyright 2026 - Public Technologies (PUBT) Original Document: here

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