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.’

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