United bags £14m deals with housing trust

Two large-scale retrofit contracts, set to improve over 1,000 West Midlands homes, have been awarded to Cheshire-based United Infrastructure.

The first of two deals secured with Bromsgrove District Housing Trust will see the firm carry out around £10m of large-scale retrofit and decarbonisation measures through its subsidiary Social Infrastructure.

The retrofit measures will reduce carbon emissions, improve the thermal performance of homes, and make them more affordable to heat. The works will also address longstanding issues such as damp and mould, significantly enhancing resident wellbeing.

The initiative aims to improve the energy efficiency of more than 500 homes in its initial phase, with the potential to scale to 1,000 properties over the duration of the programme.

United Infrastructure has also been awarded a £4m contract to deliver a comprehensive programme of planned refurbishment works set to replace kitchens and bathrooms and improve heating and insulation across the trust’s 4,000 home portfolio.

Vlad Nedelcu, chief operating officer, Social Infrastructure, said: “We are proud to partner with bdht on these transformative programmes. Together, we are not only improving the quality and energy performance of homes but also delivering long-term value to residents and supporting sustainable communities across the Midlands.”

Steve Phillips, head of asset management, bdht, added:  “These new contracts with United Infrastructure will make a real difference to bdht customers and their communities.

“The £14m investment will make hundreds of homes warmer, more energy-efficient and more affordable to run. Alongside this, essential upgrades to kitchens, bathrooms, heating systems, roofs, windows, and doors will help ensure our homes remain safe, modern and well-maintained for many years to come.”