3 January 2012
Press release
VINCI Construction UK Awarded joint contract for Cardiff student accommodation and fire station
VINCI Construction UK has won a c. £23m contract from developers Cambrian Holst Ltd for the new build of a large student accommodation block and fire station in central Cardiff.
Chris Pape, Managing Director VINCI Construction UK Building Division - Midlands, South West, Wales and Retail commented:
“This is another excellent opportunity for VINCI Construction UK to demonstrate their ability to produce work of the highest standard right in the heart of Cardiff. Both the student accommodation and the fire station will pose their own individual challenges which will require all of our expertise”
The student accommodation will be divided into two sections, the first will have 107 en-suite bedrooms, 40 studios and one disabled bedroom, the other section will include 274 en-suite bedrooms, 117 studios and one flat. The fire station will involve the design and build of a new station with three fire appliance bays and ancillary accommodation.
The two projects will run in tandem and will involve working in partnership with architects Morgan 2 Hayman as well as structural engineers Jubb Consulting Ltd to ensure that completion is to the highest standard.
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For further information please contact:
Melanie Mathews
Head of Corporate Communications
VINCI Construction UK
01923 470435
melanie.mathews@vinciconstruction.co.uk
Or,
Olivia Powis
Madano Partnership
0207 593 4000
olivia.powis@madano.co.uk
Notes to editors:
ABOUT VINCI
VINCI is a world leader in concessions and construction.
The VINCI name symbolises the best in innovation, creativity and technological mastery, befitting for a Group that harnesses a culture of innovation to deliver technical expertise in tackling the most complex of projects.
The combination of financial strength, market-leading positions and a commitment to sustainability give VINCI its competitive edge.
VINCI companies in the UK turnover in the region of £1.9 billion per annum and employ circa 9000 employees. This is the second largest geographic operating sector outside France and represents 5.6% of VINCI’s €34.4 billion turnover. VINCI employs around 180,000 people in 100 countries around the world.
VINCI Construction UK is a national construction and facilities company and is the largest British subsidiary of VINCI.
VINCI Construction UK has strong relationships with other VINCI companies and subsidiaries and, as a result, can leverage ideas, skills and entrepreneurial flair to deliver top-quality work in all sectors.
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