Housing Associations and Local Authorities

We’ve delivered successful projects for many housing associations including Uttlesford District Council (e.g. Knight Park, Saffron Walden) as well as local authorities including Cambridge City Council (e.g. Cherry Hinton Community Hub). Our work spans affordable housing, community hubs, and regeneration schemes.

Yes. We regularly provide client references as part of our tender submissions and are more than happy to share more in-depth profiles of our projects.

We are currently part of the Sanctuary Housing Association framework and open to joining others as required. We also work via portals according to client preferences and follow your required purchasing routes.

We are accredited under Constructionline and hold ISO certifications, which demonstrate our compliance with industry standards and regulations.

We provide warranties for new-build and refurbishment projects through reputable UK providers, including LABC Warranty, Premiere Guarantee, Advantage Warranty, and NHBC Buildmark.

Our financial records are available via Companies House and Dun & Bradstreet. We maintain full insurance coverage and are happy to provide documentation upon request.

We approach value engineering on a project-by-project basis, working with clients to identify opportunities for cost savings and design efficiency without compromising quality.

We have a dedicated aftercare team, including experienced maintenance professionals, and a single point of contact for each project to manage all post-completion queries during the defects liability period. This means clients and residents know exactly who to speak to, and can rely on a responsive, knowledgeable team that’s committed to resolving issues quickly and keeping everything running smoothly after handover.

Absolutely. We’re happy to integrate with client-led platforms to ensure seamless communication and issue resolution.

We are committed to decarbonising in line with government guidance. Some of our current sustainability measures include:

• Taking a fabric-first approach to construction, improving energy efficiency and reducing carbon emissions
• Promoting the use of green technologies on all sites (e.g. PV panels and air-source heat pumps)
• Improving local biodiversity by installing bat boxes, bird boxes and bee houses
• Transitioning to an electric fleet
• Implementing recycling across sites and at our head office

We use high-quality materials, maintain well-managed sites, and deliver work to a high standard. Our aftercare service ensures any issues are addressed promptly, supporting long-term durability.

We apply tried and tested planning methods developed over many years of successful project delivery. We work collaboratively with clients, adapting to their preferred systems and processes to ensure alignment and transparency. We maintain open communication channels to handle change requests to address evolving project needs efficiently and effectively.

Yes. Our site team remains consistent from start to finish, with the DCH directors actively involved in project oversight. This means you’ll be working with familiar faces who understand your project inside out – ensuring smoother communication, stronger accountability, and a more personal, reliable service throughout.

We have long-standing relationships with trusted subcontractors, many of whom have experience working on housing association projects. We also prioritise local subcontractors where possible, helping to support the communities we build in and ensuring teams on-site are familiar with the area and its needs.

We believe that building strong relationships with the local community is incredibly beneficial. We maintain open dialogue through:

• Face-to-face meetings
• Site notice boards and letter-drops to keep everyone informed
• Creative community engagement (e.g. a school competition where children decorated our site hoardings with drawings of diggers)

This approach helps foster trust, reduce disruption, and ensure that everyone feels part of the journey.

Our site managers act as resident liaisons, ensuring consistent communication and responsiveness throughout the project. This means residents and stakeholders always have a familiar, approachable point of contact – someone who understands the site, listens to concerns, and keeps everyone informed every step of the way.

Phased handovers are carefully managed as part of our project planning strategy, with clear verbal and written communication maintained throughout. We know how disruptive construction can be for existing residents, so we make it a priority to keep things smooth, safe, and well-organised. By staying in close contact with everyone involved – both in writing and face-to-face – we make sure transitions happen with minimal stress and maximum clarity.

We maintain open lines of communication with all stakeholders and provide regular updates through monthly site meetings. This ensures you’re always kept in the loop, with clear visibility of progress, any changes, and key milestones – giving you confidence that your project is being delivered care.