Light gauge steel provides housing solution for Camden

Camden Borough Council and Morgan Sindall Construction have marked a significant milestone in the delivery of two new North London hostels with a topping out ceremony, celebrating continued progress on site.

Once complete, the development will consist of 39 units on Camden Road and 50 units on Chester Road. Both hostels will include a mixture of single and double beds, and each unit will be fitted with its own bathroom to provide temporary accommodation for people within the borough.

Both hostels have been built using Metframe from voestalpine Metsec, a load-bearing light gauge steel frame consisting of prefabricated panels.

Richard Dobson, Area Director of Morgan Sindall Construction in London, said: “Reaching this topping out milestone is an important moment for everyone involved in the delivery of the hostels. These facilities will provide safe, secure, and high-quality accommodation for individuals and families at a time when demand for temporary housing in London is at a critical level, and we are proud to be a part of that.”

Councillor Nasrine Djemai, Cabinet Member for New Homes and Community Investment, said: “This new temporary accommodation will be energy efficient, safe, secure and built to the highest quality. Alongside this, we want to ensure this development benefits local communities and as part of the works, contractors are providing apprenticeships, work experience placements and ring-fenced jobs for local people.”