Wates lined up to replace Ardmore on Hackney housing job
Summary
Hackney Council is moving to appoint Wates to complete the residential phase of the Britannia Masterplan after Ardmore Construction Group entered administration and work on the £200m scheme stalled. The council says restarting the project will increase costs, with immediate expenditure needed for site security, structural checks and mobilisation under a preconstruction services agreement.
Why it matters
This is relevant to surveyors because contractor insolvency can affect programme, cost, quality assurance and the need to reassess completed works on live residential schemes. It also highlights the practical and financial risks involved in taking over partially completed developments.
Key points
- Ardmore Construction Group entered administration, halting work on the Hackney housing project.
- Wates is being progressed as replacement contractor via a preconstruction services agreement.
- The council says the project cannot now be completed within the previously approved budget.
- Immediate tasks include securing the site and auditing the structural integrity of completed works.
- Hackney Council expects further cost and programme clarity over the next three months.
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