Jonathan Pawlowski, partner at Brecher Solicitors, reviews the lessons of Leeds City Council v Waco UK Ltd. Above: Jonathan Pawlowski is a partner at Brecher Solicitors Payment provisions under the majority of construction contracts are governed by the requirements put in place by the Housing Grants, Construction & Regeneration Act
I enjoyed the Rio Olympics but they weren’t a patch on ours back in 2012. I’m definitely biased though – as an East Londoner, I was thrilled when we won the Olympic bid. It brought the prospect of a world class sporting event (and massive street party) to my doorstep.
The global consultant posted turnover of £409m for the year to 30 April 2016, compared with £379.9m in its previous year, while pre-tax profit increased to £38.8m from £36.7m. Turnover for the UK business totalled £179.6m compared with £157.6m the year before, while operating profit increased to £20m from £16.8m.
Category: Construction Industry Today | Subscribe to Construction Industry Today Feed Published Thu, Mar 24th 2016 Funding experts at Focus Consultants are celebrating the news that one of the East Midlands’ key arts and entertainment centres has been successful in securing £1.5m from the Arts Council England. Posted via
Balfour Beatty Living Places has won a £103 million highways maintenance contract from Telford and Wrekin Council. The contract is initially for seven years, with the option to extend it for a further seven years. “We are delighted to have been awarded this contract by Telford and Wrekin Council; it
Metropolitan, the leading independent district energy and multi-utility infrastructure provider, today welcomed the UK Government’s support for district energy and confirmed the company’s plans to grow its substantial involvement in the UK heat market. As the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) launches the main scheme of the
War Horse, the war drama film by Steven Spielberg, and hero of Michael Morpurgo’s novel, has taken many Best Picture, golden Globe Awards and BAFTAs. It is the story of Joey, the much loved horse of young Albert Narracott who lived in south west England with his family. Joey was
Increased order books for UK contractors haven’t defeated Brexit uncertainty, with high input costs fuelling fears of a subdued and cooling market for the next 12 months, according to the latest quarterly analysis from leading professional services company, Turner & Townsend. The consultancy’s UK market intelligence report finds that order
Marylebone Cricket Club (owner of Lord’s Cricket Ground), has completed the first phase of their planned redevelopment with the construction of the Warner Stand at Lord’s, adjacent to the existing Grade II Listed Pavilion, and opposite the iconic Media Centre. The club has been located in St John’s Wood, London,
Building services provider J S Wright is to design the mechanical services for 800 new homes at two major developments in north and east London. The mechanical and electrical (M&E) specialist, which has offices in Birmingham, Bristol and London, has been awarded two contracts together valued at more than £200,000
Jonathan Pawlowski, partner at Brecher Solicitors, reviews the lessons of Leeds City Council v Waco UK Ltd. Above: Jonathan Pawlowski is a partner at Brecher Solicitors Payment provisions under the majority of construction contracts are governed by the requirements put in place by the Housing Grants, Construction & Regeneration Act 1996. These provisions have caught out many an unwary employer, but the recent case of Leeds City Council v Waco UK Ltd saw a contractor fall foul of the statutory requirements and lose its right to payment. A construction contract must clearly outline the amounts and timing of payments, which must be made in instalments, until the project is complete. It must also include a “payment due date”, (when a sum crystallises but does not have to be paid), and a “final date for payment” (a set date by which the payment must be made) for each instalment. Some construction contracts allow the contractor to issue an application for payment a few days prior to each “payment due date”, but this is not a statutory requirement. The Construction Act allows for two important notices: the “payment notice” and the “pay less notice”. Within five days of each payment due date, the payer should issue a payment notice. The payment notice is the payer’s valuation of the work carried out up to the payment due date, regardless of whether the contractor has submitted an application for payment. If the employer fails to serve a payment notice, the contractor may submit its own payment notice, identifying the sum which it says is due by the final date for payment. The application for payment may serve as the contractor’s payment notice. If, before the final date for payment the payer has grounds for paying less than the sum originally stipulated (e.g. a claim for liquidated damages), then the payer must issue a pay less notice, which sets out the revised sum the payer considers is now due. The pay less notice must be served no later than a prescribed period before the final date for payment. The parties are free to agree the prescribed period, but if this is not stated in the contract, the period is deemed to be seven days before the final date for payment. The penalty for failing to serve a pay less notice can be harsh. In the absence of a valid pay less notice, the employer has to pay the entire amount certified in the payment notice. If this results in an overpayment, then the payer must correct the position in the next payment cycle. The Leeds City Council case gives us an interesting insight into circumstances where the requirements of the Construction Act prevented the contractor from being paid. Here, the parties entered into a JCT Design & Build Contract. Prior to practical completion, the contractor was to be paid on the 26th of each month. After practical completion, interim payments were to be made at intervals of two months. Before practical completion, most of the contractor’s monthly applications for the payment were submitted late. Nonetheless, the contract administrator treated the applications as if they had been made on time. After practical completion, the contractor continued in the same vein, making applications for payment which did not follow the exact dates set out in the contract. The contractor issued interim application for payment number 21, for just under £500,000. Leeds City Council refused to pay, but did not serve a payment notice or a pay less notice. The contractor referred the dispute to adjudication, where the case was found in favour of the contractor on the grounds that the council had failed to serve the requisite notices. The council still refused to pay and the contractor issued proceedings in Court, for summary judgment, to enforce the Adjudicator’s decision. The Court refused to grant summary judgment and instead, granted Leeds City Council permission to defend the case on the condition that it paid the contractor the sum awarded by the Adjudicator. Leeds City Council’s argument was that the contractor had no entitlement to be paid on any dates other than those specified in the contract. It argued that the interim application was made six days early and this rendered it invalid. The contractor’s defence was that the parties had agreed to vary the dates for payment, which was evidenced by a course of conduct: they had never followed any of the contract dates. The Court dismissed the contractor’s defence and found in favour of Leeds City Council. This case provides a warning to contractors not to be overly efficient and issue applications for payment early. The contractor could not rely on the course of conduct in this case as evidence of an agreement to vary the dates for making interim payment applications – the course of conduct argument only allowed Leeds City Council to accept an application for payment if it was a few days late. However, the position with interim application number 21 went well beyond this understanding. There was no evidence that the council had waived its right to object to an application for payment when it was issued before the specified date. If a contractor submits an application for payment early, an employer may challenge the validity of the application on the grounds that it is premature even if it fails to serve the requisite notices. The contractor’s remedy is to wait for the next “payment due date” and make a fresh application for payment. This case serves as a reminder not to place your carefully drafted contract in the bottom drawer of your desk and let it gather dust. Check the contract payment dates and make sure they are adhered to, right up to the issue of the final certificate. This article was published on 3 Aug 2015 (last updated on 3 Aug 2015). Source link
I enjoyed the Rio Olympics but they weren’t a patch on ours back in 2012. I’m definitely biased though – as an East Londoner, I was thrilled when we won the Olympic bid. It brought the prospect of a world class sporting event (and massive street party) to my doorstep. What I didn’t realise was that it would also bring much-needed regeneration to my area which would be life-changing for so many, including me. As a teenager I trained as a carpenter and worked on a number of sites across London before setting up my own business. I love the innovative side of construction, having the opportunity to create something useful, visible and tangible that will remain for years after I am gone. I love being able to say, “See that building? I was part of the making of that.” When I began teaching carpentry at a college in north London, I learned how few women were entering the industry and for those who did, how difficult it was to get ahead. The Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) wanted to do things differently and leave a legacy for this particularly deprived area of East London. One of its initiatives was the Women into Construction project, aimed at supporting women wanting to enter the construction industry. As soon as I found out about it, I applied for a position. Funded by CITB and the London Development Agency (LDA), our purpose was to provide a holistic approach to encourage women into the industry and broker opportunities for them. With the full support of the ODA, contractors were willing to do things differently and with this active intervention, women were soon working on all areas of the Olympic site. It was amazing to watch the change in culture on site. There were more than double the usual numbers of women on site and although still in the minority, they were accepted, encouraged and supported. I worked with so many talented and determined women who were delighted to have the opportunity to be part of this iconic build, including Annika, a former student of mine. Annika had become pregnant towards the end of her L2 Carpentry qualification and despite my full support, decided to leave without completing the course. Three years on and a single mother of two, she heard about Women into Construction and decided to finish her studies. Annika commenced work at the Athlete’s Village, working there before and after the games, developing her skills and gaining her full qualification. Four years later, Annika works as a shuttering carpenter on several large sites across London. She’s proud of her achievements and loves telling her kids, ‘Mummy worked on the Olympic site’. The project has continued to develop across London and Annika is just one of 600 women we’ve placed at iconic sites like the Shard and Crossrail. Women into Construction now operates across London as an independent, not-for-profit organisation. With a tiny staff of just two and a half roles, we have advised over 1700 women and trained over 1200. We’ve supported 300 into work placements and helped 600 gain sustainable, paid employment – a legacy of the London 2012 Games. To talk to Kath about Women into Construction, please email kath.moore@women.intoconstruction.org Source link
The global consultant posted turnover of £409m for the year to 30 April 2016, compared with £379.9m in its previous year, while pre-tax profit increased to £38.8m from £36.7m. Turnover for the UK business totalled £179.6m compared with £157.6m the year before, while operating profit increased to £20m from £16.8m. The company said it saw global growth in its real estate and infrastructure businesses, but added that this was offset by revenue “falling significantly” in its natural resources division. Natural Resource “Oil and gas organisations have drastically reduced investment in upstream projects, especially in deep water,” it said. “Lower feedstock prices, resulting from the lower oil price, have created higher margins than average for our downstream refining and chemicals clients in other locations and they have been investing in facility efficiency and upgrades.” The firm added that it was “optimistic” some commodities in mining and metals would improve within 18 months and expected oil and gas prices to show “some signs of recovery” over the same timeframe, leading to an increase in investment. Real estate Turner and Townsend said it was able to offset the challenges in the natural resource sector following “particularly strong growth” in its real estate business in the UK and the Middle East. Residential was one of the fastest-growing sectors for the company, which worked on major residential schemes including the first phase of Qatari Diar’s Chelsea Barracks, the contract for which has been extended to further phases. It has also been consulting on the first two phases of the multi-billion-pound Battersea Power Station project (pictured). Infrastructure The group said “economic growth plans, increasing urbanisation and a growing recognition of the role infrastructure plays in global competitiveness” continued to drive investment. T&T added that it secured significant wins in Asia, Europe and North America as well as the UK, where it bagged a role on Heathrow’s expansion programme. “Governments developed and implemented long-term national infrastructure plans to drive better economic outcomes, while asset owners and operators looked to improve the set-up and delivery of major programmes,” it said. Source link
Category: Construction Industry Today | Subscribe to Construction Industry Today Feed Published Thu, Mar 24th 2016 Funding experts at Focus Consultants are celebrating the news that one of the East Midlands’ key arts and entertainment centres has been successful in securing £1.5m from the Arts Council England. Posted via Industry Today. Follow us on Twitter @IndustryToday Funding experts at Focus Consultants are celebrating the news that one of the East Midlands’ key arts and entertainment centres has been successful in securing £1.5m from the Arts Council England.The grant, along with £1.8m from Nottingham City Council, will support the £3.3m Royal Transformation Project being planned by Nottingham’s Theatre Royal and Royal Concert Hall. Focus, which is based in the city, worked alongside the Theatre Royal and Royal Concert Hall team to create the masterplan to develop the two venues, and more recently has been the project manager, quantity surveyor and business planner for the successful Arts Council England Round 2 application. Robert Sanderson, managing director for the venue, said: “We are so delighted in this vote of confidence from the Arts Council England and from Nottingham City Council. I would also like to thank Marsh Grochowski Architects and Focus Consultants who led the professional team, for their expertise, advice and support throughout the bid process.”Focus, which is based at Phoenix Business Park, Nottingham, and has offices in London, Leicester, and Boston and Aubourn in Lincolnshire, specialises in creative approaches to securing funding packages and delivering high quality projects across the UK. Since its creation in 1994, Focus has helped to secure more than £953 million of grant assistance for a range of projects and businesses across the UK and delivered more than £1.3 billion of projects and programmes – making it one of the most successful companies of its kind. Focus Partner Steven Fletcher said: “The ambitious programme of building and development works for the Royal Concert Hall and the Theatre Royal is designed to ensure the sustainable future of two of the largest arts and entertainment venues in the East Midlands, and we are very pleased to hear that the Arts Council England Round 2 bid has been successful, paving the way for phase one of the work to begin this summer.” The Royal Transformation Project aims to increase daytime use of the venues by improving facilities and underused spaces such as meeting rooms, foyer spaces, the café bar and roof terraces. The project will also see accessibility improvements to ensure that the new facilities can be used by everyone. Developments include improving the building façade and streetscape on South Sherwood Street by creating a striking two-storey canopy and a new entrance way to both the Theatre Royal and the Royal Concert Hall, remodelling the Box Office and Royal Concert Hall entrance foyer, refurbishing the Royal Concert Hall foyer bars and repositioning the foyer kiosk, enlarging and improving the Theatre Royal’s ground floor café bar and upper floor roof terraces to provide a better dining experience throughout the day, and creating a new street-level outdoor seating and performance area under cover of the new canopy on South Sherwood Street.Work will take place in two phases – phase 1 during summer and autumn 2016 and Phase 2 during summer and autumn 2017. Source link
Balfour Beatty Living Places has won a £103 million highways maintenance contract from Telford and Wrekin Council. The contract is initially for seven years, with the option to extend it for a further seven years. “We are delighted to have been awarded this contract by Telford and Wrekin Council; it builds on our trusted expertise in highways services. We look forward to working closely with the Council and the local community to deliver tangible improvements across the Borough,” said Steve Helliwell, Managing Director of Balfour Beatty Living Places. Working together with the Council, Balfour Beatty will be maintaining the Borough’s 626 miles of highways and 743 miles of footpaths, providing drainage cleansing services, winter fritting and reactive highways maintenance as required. Moreover, Balfour Beatty Living Places will work closely with the council to help deliver its £20 million capital investment programme of planned highways and transport projects to improve roads, paths and highways structures. This will be delivered over the first two years of the contract. Approximately 48 full-time employees will be hired during the works, including four apprentices and graduates. “This is a key contract for the Council at a time when we are investing very heavily in improving roads and footpaths across the Borough through our £45 million Pride in Our Community programme. The savings from the contract will have no effect on the major capital investment that we are making between now and April 2021 targeting roads in particular,” added Councilor Hilda Robert, Cabinet Member for Transport, Roads and Broadband. With work due to commence in April 2019, this partnership is expected to bring an estimated saving of approximately £200,000 a year for the Council through an enhanced management of services.
Metropolitan, the leading independent district energy and multi-utility infrastructure provider, today welcomed the UK Government’s support for district energy and confirmed the company’s plans to grow its substantial involvement in the UK heat market. As the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) launches the main scheme of the Heat Networks Investment Program (HNIP), making £320M available to fund sector investment in district energy, Metropolitan is reaffirming its confidence in the UK heat network market and is delighted with this recognition of the important and growing contribution that district energy can make to achieving low-carbon, sustainable development. Metropolitan has a strong track record in this field having, for example, delivered low-carbon heat networks for the landmark urban regeneration at King’s Cross in London and at Greenwich Millennium Village. Focussing on district energy and building on its considerable expertise in this field, the company is planning to have more than 50,000 connected customers in ten years’ time. This growth is expected to result in the creation of hundreds of new jobs across the UK in the district energy sector and will be supported by £100M of capital expenditure over the same period. Metropolitan offers developers and housebuilders a unique multi-utility package, combining the provision of district energy networks with the full range of other utilities: gas, electricity, ultrafast fibre, water and wastewater; and thereby delivering time and cost-savings through the procurement and implementation phases of a development. The company is committed to the highest standards of quality, service and customer protection. It was one of the first to register a scheme with the Heat Trust, the industry-led, self-regulatory initiative which recognises best practice and supports the recent decision to introduce regulation to the heat network sector. “We are very excited at the prospects for the growth of district energy in the UK”, commented Jeremy Bungey, managing director of Metropolitan. “Today’s announcement means that the sector has an unprecedented opportunity to lead the way in low-carbon development. The availability of funding through the HNIP, backed by active Government commitment, means that developments will be able to incorporate the most energy-efficient heating systems for the benefit of whole communities. Such district energy systems not only deliver core services but also create jobs.” Claire Perry, Minister for Energy and Clean Growth, said: “The UK has led the world in cutting emissions whilst growing our economy – with clean growth driving incredible innovation and creating hundreds of thousands of high quality jobs. Ten years on from the Climate Change Act, the first ever Green GB week is a time to build on our successes and explain the huge opportunities for business and young people of a cleaner economy. I’m delighted to see how many more businesses and organisations such as BUUK are seizing this multi-billion-pound opportunity to energize their communities to tackle the very serious threat of climate change.” Metropolitan is part of the BUUK Infrastructure Group. BUUK Infrastructure is the leading independent provider of last-mile utility networks, constructing and operating essential utility assets in the UK. BUUK Infrastructure has a unique, integrated approach providing all the essential utilities; gas, electricity, water, wastewater, fibre-to-the-home and district heat networks. Visit www.met-i.co.uk
War Horse, the war drama film by Steven Spielberg, and hero of Michael Morpurgo’s novel, has taken many Best Picture, golden Globe Awards and BAFTAs. It is the story of Joey, the much loved horse of young Albert Narracott who lived in south west England with his family. Joey was one of the millions of horses, mules and donkeys who served their time in World War 1. They were used for transport, communication and companionship, carrying water, food, ammunition and medical supplies to men at the front while some 200,000 pigeons carried essential messages. Of our soldiers, 886,000 men died representing 2% of the country’s entire population. Ian Murray, the renowned chainsaw sculptor, has carved many and varied subjects from timber mostly as commissioned works from individuals and organisation keen to have his breath taking works of art. As 2018 marks the 100th Centennial of the end of World War 1, and to commemorate this special occasion, Ian has been tasked to carve a life size Joey, standing at 7’3”, from solid oak, in just 70 amazing hours. Chainsaws and other high performance tools, accessories and PPE have been supplied by Makita UK, the UK’s number 1 professional power tool manufacturer, via regional distributor Morris Garden Machinery, Rhuddlan. Richard Kendrick, Royal British Legion organiser in Rhyl, N Wales, who is responsible for the Poppy Appeal, is aiming to raise £3,500 to pay for the creation of Joey. He is working with local schools and colleges to help raise these funds. “When Ian has finished creating War Horse, we plan to visit local schools and educate our children about World War 1,” says Richard. “Together we want to tell children about the war and what happened – to understand the hardships our soldiers and our horses endured.” Adds Ian Murray: “We’re hoping the children will enjoy this real-life lesson as they will be able to connect with War Horse, to see him and touch him, and we hope they will appreciate how much our servicemen and women did for us over 100 years ago.” There is also hope that local MP Chris Ruane may be successful in arranging for War Horse to visit the Palace of Westminster, the iconic home of UK parliament, and that other children around the UK will see and request a visit to their own school and to learn of our gallant forces and what they contributed to the country. Makita UK has supported the project in supplying chainsaws to Ian Murray, a keen Makita fan, for the creation of War Horse including three chainsaws, one with Easy Start and another featuring the market leading Vibration Dampening technology; a cordless LXT blower; 18v cordless grinder, file sander and die grinder, as well as accessories and PPE. “This carving of War Horse has been a bit daunting,” reports Ian, “and I had to make this creation in two bursts due to essential overseas travel in the middle of the project. But this allowed the timber time to stabilise and take on a new position while it dries out naturally adding greater dynamics to the wonderful Joey. I’m very pleased with this creation.” Jonathon Morris of Morris Garden Machinery has encouraged Ian Murray over recent years. “His sculptures show exceptional talent and we are delighted that he uses Makita saws. We are a Makita approved PDI dealer and sales have expanded tremendously in recent years. The products are excellent and, above all, reliable,” reports Mr Morris. For more news and product information about Makita UK please visit www.makitauk.com. Follow us on Twitter @MakitaUK, Facebook.com/makitauk and google.com/+makitauk
Increased order books for UK contractors haven’t defeated Brexit uncertainty, with high input costs fuelling fears of a subdued and cooling market for the next 12 months, according to the latest quarterly analysis from leading professional services company, Turner & Townsend. The consultancy’s UK market intelligence report finds that order books have increased by 23.4% in the current financial year (2018-19) while contractors indicate that order books for the next financial year (2019-20) are now 17.5% fuller than they were in Q1. However, contractors report that input costs remain stubbornly high and the company’s price data reveals that contractors expect the cost of a representative basket of construction materials to rise by 5.3% in the coming year. The report, which takes the temperature of the industry’s front line, found that in Q2 more than half of the UK contractors surveyed felt the market will continue to cool over the next 12 months. “While there have been some high-profile examples of financial sector giants swapping the City for the Liffey, for now the exodus remains more threat than reality. Clearly it is incorrect to suggest that the interplay between the two cities is a zero-sum game, and that Dublin’s market is heating up in direct inverse proportion to London’s cooling,” said Paul Connolly, UK Managing Director of cost management at Turner & Townsend. Outside of the UK but less than 300 miles from London, Dublin’s construction market is in the midst of a full-scale boom, with bullish sentiment and strong client demand driving up tender prices at well over double the rate seen in the UK capital. Surveyed contractors forecast that tender prices in Dublin will rise by an average of 6.3% in 2018, while those in London forecast a modest 2.5% increase. “However, a surge in relocation interest has undoubtedly turbo-charged Dublin’s construction market, and it now risks overheating with the city facing the prospect of acute skills shortages and rapid price inflation. While Brexit itself is likely to impact on both sides of the Irish Sea, for now the uncertainty over the nature of the UK departure from the EU is taking a far greater toll in London than in Dublin,” added Paul. The gulf in construction fortunes between the two cities is most stark in terms of market sentiment. Nearly two thirds (63.6%) of contractors in Dublin report that their market is improving and getting warmer compared to just 21.1% of respondents in London. 26.8 percent of contractors expect to see the London market cool. “In challenging markets like London, clients must face down multiple, fast-moving threats with equally agile procurement and project management strategies. The most obvious issue to be confronted is supply chain strain. Clients must remain vigilant and in practical terms, this means re-running credit checks and challenging suppliers on their ability to continue delivering, while also seeking to understand and allay their concerns,” concluded Paul.
Marylebone Cricket Club (owner of Lord’s Cricket Ground), has completed the first phase of their planned redevelopment with the construction of the Warner Stand at Lord’s, adjacent to the existing Grade II Listed Pavilion, and opposite the iconic Media Centre. The club has been located in St John’s Wood, London, since 1814, and parts of it are Grade II Listed, including the pavilion. The new Warner Stand comprises five levels with two tiers of seating for 2,656 spectators. There are three bars and a spacious restaurant on the top floor with pitch-facing views. It also includes a new facility for match officials, and match-control and PA rooms. Lighting Controls Ltd were selected by the primary M & E contractor Sykes & Son to provide the lighting control system for both operational and public areas incorporating intelligent DALI components. The system includes PIR sensors, scene plates and a connection to the Building Management System via a BACNET interface. This unique interface enables automated HVAC control from the lighting control system using both presence detection and manual light switch control. This control of the HVAC system according to areas are occupied or not contributes to considerable overall saving on energy consumption by using the Lighting Control system. The system also incorporates an overall monitoring and management system.
Building services provider J S Wright is to design the mechanical services for 800 new homes at two major developments in north and east London. The mechanical and electrical (M&E) specialist, which has offices in Birmingham, Bristol and London, has been awarded two contracts together valued at more than £200,000 to design the heating, gas, hot and cold water, drainage and ventilation services for Seasprite Close in Northolt and New Road in Rainham. Both schemes of maisonettes, town houses and apartments totalling 800 units are being developed in partnerships between leading housebuilder Hill and Ealing Council and Clarion Housing Group respectively. J S Wright will design heat networks for the 62 private apartments housed in three blocks of four to eight storeys at the Seasprite Close scheme, and for the 666 apartments housed in 15 blocks of five to 15 storeys at New Road, Rainham where 35 per cent of all the new properties will be affordable housing. These communal heating systems will incorporate energy efficient and carbon-saving gas-fired combined heat and power (CHP) energy centres that will deliver low pressure domestic hot water on demand as well as underfloor heating to each apartment at low return temperatures. As heat network consultants accredited by the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE), J S Wright will build the systems to Fair Heat specification and in accordance with the principles of the CIBSE Heat Networks Code of Practice. The company will also reduce building energy costs at both developments by designing mechanical ventilation heat recovery (MVHR) systems that will extract stale air from apartments and replace it with fresh incoming air heated by the outgoing air. Seasprite Close is scheduled to be completed in Spring 2021, while the New Road, Rainham development is scheduled for completion in 2025. J S Wright is already working on design and build contracts for Hill and Peabody at a 300-home scheme at 97 Lea Bridge Road in Leyton and a 66-home development at The Reach in Thamesmead. Marcus Aniol, Managing Director of J S Wright, said: “We are delighted to be able to strengthen our relationship with such a prestigious housebuilder by designing energy saving services for ever-wider areas of London that are undergoing regeneration.” Founded in Birmingham in 1890, J S Wright designs, builds and maintains M&E services for the hotel, residential, social housing, student accommodation, leisure and commercial sectors. The company was voted one of the UK’s Top Ten Specialist Contractors to Work For in the 2016 Construction Enquirer Awards and was a finalist in three categories in this year’s H&V News Awards. For further details, please email jswright@jswright.co.uk
