Craig Carson: Barratt building a better London…

Where is the prime place in the UK to face, experience, challenge and enjoy "the game" of property, planning, building and development? It has to be London, yes? And the 'spear' for facing that battle needs to be credible and powerful. So how about the iconic name of Barratt? And for the tip of that spear, you're going to need someone who has seen it all. Experience and expertise in the game for over 20 years. Knowledge of planning and development inside companies from SME developers to giant PLCs. Experience of residential-led volume developments, tricky brownfield sites, mixed-use projects, and major regeneration programmes. But they can't just be a Solo Star. They have to enjoy building partnerships and relationships. Seeing the best and the opportunity in others. A track record of forming partnerships that find solutions, solve problems, and bring award-winning homes to the people and families that come to live in the end home or the constructed leisure space. Someone who doesn't just know and excel in the detail, planning, design and construction with success and financial figures. But who actually cares about the residents and tenants involved. And takes actual joy from travelling past sites that he's been responsible for building years before. Someone who thinks about the now and the present, but also thinks about the future and legacy. That person just happens to be today's guest, Mr Craig Carson, the Managing Director at Barratt West London…