It specifically aimed to build housing for those in full-time employment in artisan occupations and other trades.
The founders of the DADC were Quaker and Protestant businessmen, including the Guinness family, paying out small dividends to its shareholders.
[3] The company raised capital through selling shares and government loans.
As a cost saving measure, a small number of housing designs were used repeatedly across different building schemes.
[1] The DADC's building projects were placed on hold during World War I, and were delayed in recommencing due to later rent strikes, with 3 further developments built between 1929 and 1933.