JS Wright wins major Birmingham project

JS Wright, contractor

Building-services specialist J S Wright is to provide M&E services for 323 apartments in two high-rise blocks at Arena Central in Birmingham. The £3.5 million project for the 17- and 22-storey blocks is for Galliford Try Building. Work starts on site in August 2017 and is due for completion in February 2019. It is the tenth project for Galliford Try Partnerships in the past eight years.

Managing director Marcus Aniol said, ‘As one of Birmingham’s longest-established companies, we are delighted to be able to work once again with our longstanding partners in making such a major contribution to the city’s ongoing regeneration.’

Related links:
Related articles:



modbs tv logo

‘Red tape scrapping is welcome – but more policy changes are needed’

The CEO of heat pump manufacturer Aira UK has said the government’s new proposals to scrap planning red tape for the installation of heat pumps in the UK will be a big breakthrough for the industry and consumers – but more policy changes are needed.

New procurement rules for NHS suppliers

New procurement rules mean NHS suppliers will need to demonstrate their green credentials so the NHS can achieve its target of becoming net zero for directly-controlled emissions by 2040, with an ambition to reach an 80% reduction in its carbon emissions between 2028 to 2032.