New £1.3m contract to re-roof 450 council homes
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Work to re-roof 450 council homes in the city has been awarded to a Leeds-based construction company.
The £1.3m contract between Hull City Council and Lovell is the first won by the company under a new procurement system involving a regional consortium of social housing landlords known as YORhub.
Lee Parkinson, head of operations for YORhub Construction Frameworks for Yorkshire and Humber, said: "With budgets in the social housing sector at an all-time low, it is critical that the industry considers how it can make the delivery of works more efficient and cost effective whilst delivering added value to residents and communities.
"Lovell has a demonstrable commitment to delivering employment and skills outcomes. Opportunities arising from these works will be great news for Hull."
Tony Tann, Lovell's regional director, said: "Our specialist team will be working closely with local residents to ensure the works progress as smoothly and as efficiently as possible."
The re-roofing work is expected to start next month.