United Living Group has been appointed as part of a framework of companies to deliver a £197 million planned programme of investment contract on behalf of whg, the provider of high quality affordable homes in the Midlands.
United Living will join other contractors, Wates and Kier, to deliver the planned programme of works across whg's portfolio of 21,000 homes. They will also support whg as it works towards achieving a minimum energy rating of C on all its properties by 2030.
The contract, which starts on 1 June 2022, will see each contractor oversee a set geographical area, with responsibility for all capital investment works, including new kitchens and bathrooms, roofing and windows for a seven-year period.
The contractors will also be supporting whg's social value work, creating apprenticeship and other employment opportunities for local people.
Simon Will, Managing Director, United Living Property Services, United Living Group commented: "We are delighted to be appointed as part of whg's framework of strategic partners alongside Wates and Kier. The contract win is a testament to United Living's ongoing growth and commitment to the Midlands region and extends our footprint into this area. We are also excited to deliver the project with the goal of achieving a carbon zero status on all whg’s properties."
Rob Gilham, Corporate Director of Business Strategy and Assets, whg said: "These contractors join us at a hugely important time and against the backdrop of the next cycle of the Decent Homes Programme, our commitment to achieving carbon zero and our building safety works.
"It is only with the support of our contractors that we will be able to achieve all this, and we look forward to working in partnership with them over the next seven years."
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