McLaren to build PBSA in Walworth

Fabrix and Patrizia have appointed McLaren Construction as main contractor for a new purpose built student accommodation block, with additional social housing, in Walworth, London, close to Elephant & Castle station.

A2Dominion appoints repairs director

A2Dominion has appointed Kelly Harris as operations director for repairs. Harris brings 20 years of experience in social housing.

Citizen, Westdale, SBS warm 2000 Coventry homes

Citizen has brought energy efficiency improvements to 2,000 Coventry homes, delivered by Westdale Midlands and Sustainable Building Services under the Warm Homes: Social Housing Fund Wave Two programme, with £67.6m invested.

Esh wins Gateshead energy efficiency contract

Esh Construction has won a £2.5m contract to improve the energy efficiency of 82 homes in Gateshead, under the Warm Homes: Social Housing Fund Wave 3 programme.

Cardo pre-tax profit rises 88% as turnover hits £239m

Cardo Group has nearly doubled pre-tax profit in a year when a string of acquisitions helped lift turnover by 65% to £239m. The social housing maintenance contractor posted statutory pre-tax profit of £9.5m for the year to 28 February 2026, up 88% from £5.0m a… The post Cardo pre-tax profit rises 88% as turnover hits £239m appeared first on Construction News.

The B1M - Why Our Cities Are So Expensive, 31082022

All around the world it’s getting harder and harder to find an affordable place to rent, let alone buy. London is in the middle of a high-rise building boom that’s reshaping the city Just last year 587 new skyscrapers were in the pipeline. It’s not like there’s no new housing being built. It’s just that a lot of it isn’t really affordable. The B1M looks at schemes predominantly in London such as Battersea Power Station, Nine Elms and Elephant & Castle

The B1M - Creating the World's First Carbon Neutral Capital, 23012019

Copenhagen has announced ambitious plans to become the world’s first carbon-neutral capital by 2025. This is how they plan to achieve their goal

Monocle Films - Design Tours: The world’s best public housing? 14122022

The world is urbanising fast. But how do you accommodate people in cities in a way that offers dignity, affordability and a sense of community? Vienna may have a solution. Explore the enduring legacy of the city’s ‘Gemeindebau’ apartment blocks in the latest episode of the Design Tours series.

Who do you know who requires Development Finance but may be struggling to get higher LTV?

Who do you know who is a Ground Up Developer who needs Stretch (higher LTV) to get their project over the line?