Community regeneration specialist Frank Haslam Milan (FHM) West Midlands is celebrating the start of the New Year with Two Rivers Housing, after securing a £2.7 million refurbishment contract.
FHM, which forms part of the Keepmoat group, has been selected to bring 121 properties in the Forest of Dean up to the Government's Decent Homes standard.
The construction firm will focus on carrying out external works such as fitting new windows and doors, roofing and rendering works to non-traditional Cornish properties.
The improvement work will take place over 40 weeks in Sedbury, Lydney and Broadwell in Gloucestershire. FHM aims to create a number of new jobs and apprenticeship schemes as part of the contract, and will invest in the community by using a local supply chain.
Two Rivers Housing was created in March 2003 when Forest of Dean District Council transferred its housing stock of 3,577 homes to the company. The organisation currently manages around 3,600 homes in the district and aims to develop 150 homes per year.
FHM's Site Manager Richard Darlow said: "We are thrilled to win this contract which demonstrates FHM is continuing to expand, despite the economic climate.
"This is the first time we've worked with Two Rivers Housing, and we hope it will open up further opportunities to work with them in future.
"FHM is also planning to create at least three new trades' jobs through this contract and we have already taken on a Tenant Liaison Officer from Wales so there are plenty of opportunities coming up."
Ian Goodridge, Senior Surveyor from Two Rivers Housing added,
"We are committed to providing quality affordable homes to
meet the needs of our residents and the feedback we've received
so far is extremely positive. It's an exciting time for both
organisations as we work together to bring cornish-style PRC
properties up to the Government's Decent Homes standard.
Ultimately we hope that these improvements will make the homes
warmer and more energy efficient and consequently more comfortable
for our residents."
