Building Tomorrow: Meeting the UK’s Growing Housing Demands

The ambitious target of building 1.5 million homes over the next five years will require innovative solutions, strategic planning, and an unwavering commitment to ensuring it becomes reality. As a leader in construction and property development, Bouygues UK is ready to play its part in this national endeavour.

How Bouygues UK is supporting the UK’s housing needs

The recent surge in demand for new homes will necessitate the overhaul of the planning system and the adoption of innovative construction methods. With our philosophy of ‘Building for Life’ embedded into every project we undertake, we are well positioned to support these goals through our expertise in sustainable residential development, particularly in affordable housing, Build to Rent (BTR), student accommodation, and high-rise construction. Bouygues UK takes pride in offering a full end-to-end service, from the initial feasibility study to financing, planning, design, development and construction enabling us to unlock maximum value at every stage of the process.

With the demand for affordable housing at an all-time high, Bouygues UK continues to collaborate with local authorities and housing associations to deliver high-quality homes. We are proud to have successfully completed over 700 affordable schemes. Our commitment to community-centric design ensures that these homes meet the needs of residents while fostering a sense of belonging and connection.

The Build to Rent sector is rapidly growing, and Bouygues UK has been at the forefront since completing one of the UK’s first BTR projects in 2014 (Abbeville Apartments, Barking). We understand the ‘new way of living’ that BTR developments offer, with high-quality serviced apartments and communal amenities that support modern, connected lifestyles. With over 1,500 BTR units delivered, we continue to shape the market, providing flexible and desirable living spaces.

Bouygues UK has also made significant strides in the student accommodation sector, delivering 44 projects with 13,735 rooms. Our developments cater to the diverse needs of today’s student population, combining high specifications with affordability. By leveraging modern construction methods, including modular and prefabricated solutions, we enhance efficiency, quality, and sustainability in our projects.

Our experience in high-rise construction is exemplified by projects like the 42-storey Manhattan Loft Gardens in Stratford. These complex and architecturally ambitious structures demonstrate our ability to navigate the intricacies of urban environments, ensuring that new developments seamlessly integrate with existing infrastructure. By focusing on placemaking, we transform spaces into thriving, healthy communities with access to essential amenities, transport links, and employment opportunities.

Building for Life

In line with our philosophy of ‘Building for Life’, Bouygues UK is committed to sustainable construction. We recognise that everything we build leaves a lasting legacy.  By incorporating clear carbon guidelines and collaborating with clients, supply chain partners, and employees, we aim to create buildings that are resource-efficient and environmentally friendly.

Our approach includes using local materials, reducing carbon emissions throughout the supply chain, and enhancing biodiversity. These practices align with the Future Homes Standard, ensuring that new homes produce up to 80% less carbon emissions than current regulations require.

To meet the government’s ambitious housing targets, a collaborative approach is essential. Bouygues UK is dedicated to working closely with local and central government stakeholders, regional suppliers, and SMEs. We also focus on engaging with local contractors and suppliers to help identify local needs, source materials sustainably, and minimise environmental impacts. This collaboration ensures that developments not only meet the unique needs of each community, but this approach also strengthens the resilience of the housebuilding sector, ensuring it can support the high ambitions set by the government.

As the new government sets its sights on addressing the UK’s housing crisis, Bouygues UK is ever prepared to contribute our expertise and resources as a strategic supplier to the government. Our commitment to ‘Building for Life’ aligns perfectly with the goals of creating sustainable, high-quality homes that meet the diverse needs of the population.

We are proud to build spaces that create environments where life can flourish, and communities can thrive. By embracing the challenges ahead and leveraging our extensive experience, we look forward to continuing our position as a trusted partner in shaping the future of housing in the UK.