University awards £6 million contract to VINCI Construction UK
Posted on 11 October 2012
The project, part-financed by a £1.8m investment from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) through the 2007-13 Yorkshire and The Humber ERDF Programme, includes the construction of a two storey building on the site of a former Chemistry research building that is currently being demolished.
The facilities are part of a £29 million phased investment in Chemistry which includes new research and undergraduate laboratories. This next stage of development will provide a large teaching laboratory to accommodate 160 students, using 80 two-person fume cupboards.
Professor Richard Taylor, the Head of the Department of Chemistry at York, said: “These extensive training facilities will allow us to undertake a wide range of practical chemistry with supporting instrumentation, office and support areas.
“This exciting new development will enable our Green Chemistry Centre of Excellence to move into new research facilities to promote the development and implementation of green and sustainable chemistry and related technologies into new products and processes. Focusing on wider participation and collaboration, this new facility will provide a modern research laboratory to promote greater engagement with industrial partners.”
The project is due for completion late 2013 and aims to further enhance the Department of Chemistry’s leading reputation which boasts top 5 rankings in The Times and Guardian University guides for 2013.
Keith Shivers, Regional Director, VINCI Construction UK, Building Division – North East, said: “We are thrilled to have been awarded this contract with the University of York and we look forward to working closely with the client to help them reach their short and long term objectives. The new Chemistry block will be a great addition to the Department and provide teachers with professional-standard facilities to educate their students.”
Notes to editors:
- One of the UK's leading Chemistry departments - internationally recognised for teaching and research, the Department of Chemistry at York offers a diverse range of degree courses in a friendly and supportive academic community enabling our students to achieve their full potential and develop into employable graduates. More information at www.york.ac.uk/chemistry/
- The Green Chemistry Centre of Excellence at the University of York is a world leading research centre which aims to promote the development and implementation of green and sustainable chemistry and related technologies into new products and processes. The Group is made up of over 70 academic, research, technical and administrative support staff, postdoctoral and postgraduate researchers along with visiting scientists from industry and overseas universities.
- The WasteValor project is part financed by the Yorkshire & Humber European Regional Development Fund Programme 2007 to 2013. The Department for Communities and Local Government is the managing authority for the European Regional Development Fund Programme, which is one of the funds established by the European Commission to help local areas stimulate their economic development by investing in projects which will support local businesses and create jobs. For more information visit www.communities.gov.uk/erdf.
- VINCI is a world leader in concessions and construction. The VINCI name symbolises the best in innovation, creativity and technological mastery, befitting for a Group that harnesses a culture of innovation to deliver technical expertise in tackling the most complex of projects.
- The combination of financial strength, market-leading positions and a commitment to sustainability give VINCI its competitive edge. VINCI companies in the UK turnover in the region of £1.9 billion per annum and employ circa 9000 employees. This is the second largest geographic operating sector outside France and represents 5.6% of VINCI’s €37 billion turnover. VINCI employs around 180,000 people in 100 countries around the world.
- VINCI Construction UK is a national construction and facilities company and is the largest British subsidiary of VINCI. VINCI Construction UK has strong relationships with other VINCI companies and subsidiaries and, as a result, can leverage ideas, skills and entrepreneurial flair to deliver top-quality work in all sectors.
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