Tall & Urban News

Tide Construction has reached a new milestone in delivering two modular towers in Croydon, by completing their core structures.  

Tide Construction’s offsite construction company Vision Modular will install the fully-fitted modules around the concrete cores. 

The two towers at 101 George Street could be among the tallest structures to be built offsite using modular construction methods, and will reach heights of 44 and 38 stories. The development, which has been forward-funded by Greystar and Henderson Park, will be operated by Greystar and will offer 546 homes for rent within the Build-to-Rent market, providing residents with shared amenities, a professional management team and a 24/7 onsite service. 

The short construction process, of just over two years, was made possible through Tide Construction’s delivery methods. This is compounded with the modules being manufactured in the Vision Modular Systems’ Bedford factory, and then transported onsite. Following the rapid completion of the concrete cores by Tide Construction, Vision Modular will install the modules and securely position them into place. 

Designed by HTA Design, the building will also benefit residents and the local community, who can access amenities ranging from winter gardens, an art gallery, an incubator hub for local businesses and an onsite café. 

Christy Hayes, CEO Tide Construction said: “We are very pleased with the progress we are making. Completing the concrete cores means that we are ready for the next stage of the project, by bringing the first module onsite in Croydon. The modules are built in our factory in Bedford, undergoing strict quality controls, and will create high-quality homes to rent for Londoners.”

Councilor Paul Scott, cabinet lead for regeneration and planning at Croydon Council, said: “We are excited to see the delivery of the modular towers progressing so fast, getting closer to offering much-needed homes, including affordable properties, to rent in our borough.” 

Mark Allnutt, senior managing director of Greystar UK, added: “Modular will, without a doubt, play a central role in the future of construction.” 

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