McLaren Construction has been appointed to deliver a new 169-home development in Barking, East London.

Located in Crown House A at Linton Road, the development forms the first of a two-part scheme that will also see a separate contract for the demolition of the current Crown House, a dated 1960s office block, in favour of new flats rising to 29-storeys.

This is the firm's first contract through Be First's Barking and Dagenham framework.


Darren Gill, Managing Director – London at McLaren Construction, said: "We're delighted to secure this important project following our appointment on the Be First framework. We recognise that the Crown House development is an important step in regenerating this part of the Barking Town Centre and are looking forward to delivering it."

Pat Hayes, Managing Director of Be First, added: "The contract forms a vital part of our plans to build affordable homes and rejuvenate a neglected part of Barking town centre. It's a huge project, so we are delighted to have the expertise and know-how that McLaren Construction brings to help us deliver it."

Work is expected to begin early next year, with an expected completion date of 2022.

(CM/MH)