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Vinci starts Home Group development

18 Apr 12 Vinci ե֭ UK has started on a £1.65m construct to design and build a new block of 23 apartments and three houses for the Home Group in Newcastle-upon-Tyne.

Artist's impression of the project
Artist's impression of the project

The development, located in the city’s Walker district, is timber framed with brick exterior.

The contract is part of the Greenwood project to provide social housing while simultaneously providing local construction training.

Vinci ե֭ UK building division-north managing director Chris Hamer said: “We are delighted to be working with The Home Group and are pleased that work is now getting underway. The scheme provides the opportunity to construct homes of a high standard of sustainability that will meet the current and future needs of those who live in them and also help to protect the environment. By working with Newcastle College, we will provide training opportunities with skilled operatives, qualified tradesman and Vinci ե֭ UK’s management staff.”

The project is programmed to complete in February 2013.  

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