A fast-growing Solihull accommodation start-up aimed at construction workers away on jobs has marked a key stage in its journey after launching a digital booking platform for businesses.
StayForWork, founded in 2023 by Adam Bassett and Courtney Cardin and based at Blythe Valley Innovation Centre – owned by Solihull Council and managed by the University of Warwick Science Park – has grown from a kitchen-table operation to achieving a seven-figure turnover in under two years.
Rising demand for contractor accommodation prompted the pair to move from their initial base in Knowle to Blythe Valley Innovation Centre, where the company has continued to scale at pace.
Since their move, StayForWork now provides access to more than 20,000 properties across the UK, housing workers on projects lasting from a fortnight to several years. Its model focuses solely on workforce accommodation, supplying fully furnished serviced properties with equipped kitchens, all bills included, and cleaning and maintenance as standard.
The company has now launched a digital platform that allows employers to browse, book and manage accommodation nationwide, which StayForWork hopes will unlock even more growth.
The StayForWork team continues to handle support throughout each stay, offering an end-to-end service distinct from hotel chains or other short-stay platforms.
Co-founders Adam Bassett and Courtney Cardin added: “Moving to Blythe Valley Innovation Centre has provided the ideal environment for our next phase of growth.
“The new platform is a huge step forward for the business, and will allow us to support even more firms across the country with high-quality accommodation for their teams.”
Andy Stewart, Centre Manager at Blythe Valley Innovation Centre, said: “StayForWork has hit the ground running since Adam, Courtney and the team moved in.
“Like we do for many of our tenants, we can help StayForWork seamlessly expand within the centre should they want to. With the success it’s had already, I expect it won’t be long before that happens.”
With a growing UK footprint, accelerating demand and a digital-first approach, StayForWork says it is well positioned to continue reshaping how companies manage workforce accommodation across the country.
Cllr Heather Delaney, Solihull Council Cabinet Member for Economy, Business & Skills, added: “StayForWork is a fantastic example of the entrepreneurial spirit thriving here in Solihull. In just two years, Adam and Courtney have grown from a kitchen table start-up to a national business with a seven-figure turnover, and their new digital platform marks another exciting milestone.
“We are proud that Blythe Valley Innovation Centre, owned by the Council, has provided the environment for this success, and we look forward to seeing StayForWork continue to grow, create opportunities, and showcase Solihull as a place where innovative businesses can flourish.”
