Morgan Sindall lands affordable housing contract

16th Jul 2009 09:20

Morgan Sindall announced its second contract win of the week, as its affordable housing specialist Lovell bagged a contract with the East Midlands Housing Group.The £24m contract is for the refurbishment of more than 2,200 homes in the Blaby district of south-west Leicestershire. Work will include the installation of new kitchens, bathrooms and heating systems, as well as upgrades to the electrical systems plus external environmental and security work.The contract is part of a four year project to bring the housing up to a standard that exceeds the government’s Decent Homes Standard.“Demand for new build and refurbishment social housing projects remains robust. Lovell is a market leader in this area, with a proven track record of working in partnership with housing associations to deliver high quality projects,” said Paul Smith, chief executive of Morgan Sindall.