Summary:
- McAleer & Rushe has secured approval to begin full construction on the £50m Poland House purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) project on Stratford High Street, East London, targeting completion for the 2028/29 academic year.
- The development is strategically located near Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and within walking distance of UCL East and University of the Arts London, enhancing its appeal to students in the area.
- Poland House is part of Firethorn’s expanding Living portfolio, which already includes PBSA schemes in Hackney Wick, Stratford, and The Malt Works at Leith Walk, Edinburgh, signalling continued growth in key student housing markets.
Original article:
https://www.constructionenquirer.com/2026/03/16/mcaleer-rushe-wins-50m-london-student-job/
