The Riverside Group has selected Kier Places; United Living (South); Guildmore; Breyer; Mulalley and VINCI Construction to deliver its fire safety retrofit programme, which is now expected to get into full swing.

The housing association, which operates more than 75,000 homes across around 175 local authorities in England and Scotland, estimates around 22 high-rise building need to be reclad.

Firms selected will be given full responsibility for the design and works on programme expected to be delivered under the new four-year framework.