Latest Group News

05/03/2010 - Syngenta Extends Project Management Contract with VINCI Facilities
VINCI Facilities has been successful in securing an extension to its project management contract with Syngenta. The contract award represents a continuation of a 25 year relationship which began in 1985.

24/02/2010 - Wednesbury RFC and Youth Centre
VINCI Facilities once again went further than their contractual obligations as part of the Sandwell Decent Homes Partnership by replacing the floor at the Wednesbury RFC and Youth Centre.

11/02/2010 - Warrington Schools Site Visit
VINCI Construction UK Ltd, Building North Division recently hosted a site visit for pupils from schools in Warrington who are looking to start the Construction and Built Environment Diplomas at Warrington Collegiate commencing September 2010.

11/02/2010 - Nottingham Trent Prize Giving
VINCI Construction UK Ltd, once again supported the prize giving evening at Nottingham Trent University and sponsored the prize for the Best Final Year Student on the Civil Engineering Foundation Degree.

11/02/2010 - Air Division Praised for Site Safety
The Air division has been praised by London Gatwick Airport for the high safety scores received following a recent audit as part of the Considerate Constructors Scheme.

03/02/2010 - Polyurethane Protection in the Philippines
Conren ‘Rooftex’ high performance polyurethane waterproofing system is currently being applied at the prestigious new Fairmount Hotel development in Makati City, Philippines.

25/01/2010 - St Catherine’s Health Centre, Wirral
Integrated Health Projects (IHP), a joint venture between VINCI Construction UK and Sir Robert McAlpine, has secured a £32 million contract to deliver a 11,100m² four-storey health centre.

25/01/2010 - VINCI Top of Euro Tables
VINCI has once again appeared in pole position in Building magazine's annual European League Table. John Stanion was interviewed as part of the supporting feature which appeared in the publication on Friday 22nd January.

25/01/2010 - EcoSOIL
The sustainable alternative to landfill for the treatment and disposal of contaminated soils.

21/01/2010 - The Business Case for Construction
For the first time, we have categorical evidence that spending on construction significantly benefits the UK economy and that construction is the best sector for stimulating employment.

15/01/2010 - Technology Centre wins commission from Zero Carbon Hub
VINCI Construction UK’s Technology Centre has been commissioned by the Zero Carbon Hub to carry out investigative work into the air permeability of dwellings.

08/01/2010 - VINCI Innovation Awards 2009
The Final of the 2009 VINCI Innovation Awards took place in Paris on 5th January.
The competition takes place every two years and is open to all employees, the aim being to showcase the Group's creative potential by recognising and rewarding innovation.

04/01/2010 - Santa Dash
Astral House Receptionist, Suzanne Dutton, recently raised £267 for the Peace Hospice in Watford.

04/01/2010 - Construction Students Site Visit
VINCI Construction UK is a consortium member of Loughborough University, sponsoring students on the BSc Hons Commercial Management & Quantity Surveying (CMQS) course. As part of our support of the programme, two groups of first year CMQS students visited our site at the University of Derby.

16/12/2009 - Taylor Woodrow Construction/BAM Nuttall Joint Venture Awarded £250 Million Contract to UpgradeTottenham Court Road Tube Station
A joint venture between Taylor Woodrow (part of VINCI Construction UK) and BAM Nuttall Ltd has been awarded a contract in the region of £250 million by Transport for London (TfL) to upgrade Tottenham Court Road Tube station.

16/12/2009 - Business in the Community – Care Leavers Pilot Scheme
The Cardiff office of VINCI Construction UK (Stradform) has offered Damien Thomas a three month work placement following two weeks spent with the company as part of the Business in the Community – Care Leavers Pilot Scheme.

16/12/2009 - Pocketful of Presents
50 Welsh businesses have supported Business in the Community’s Pocketful of Presents campaign, including the Cardiff office of VINCI Construction UK (Stradform).

14/12/2009 - Performance Beyond Compliance
The Building Division of VINCI Construction UK has been awarded a certificate for ‘Performance beyond Compliance’ by the Considerate Constructors Scheme for the Cynon Valley Healthcare Facility in Mountain Ash, South Wales.

14/12/2009 - MedEquip4Kids
A team from the Building Division - North has taken part in the BUPA Great Manchester 10k Run, raising over £2,500 towards the appeal for medical equipment to kit out the new Women and Children's Unit at North Manchester General Hospital.

11/12/2009 - Technology Centre Attains UKAS Accreditation For New Acoustic Facility
The Technology Centre now offers the UK’s only UKAS (United Kingdom Accreditation Services) accredited Rain Noise testing laboratory.

07/12/2009 - Project MoDEL Update
The redevelopment of RAF Northolt is part of Project MoDEL, a £180 million construction programme which will consolidate and redevelop the Ministry of Defence's estate in Greater London.

07/12/2009 - DLR Awards £10 Million Contract for Final Three-carriage Works
Docklands Light Railway (DLR) has awarded VINCI Construction UK a £10 million contract for capacity upgrades and improvements to its Beckton route.

01/12/2009 - Performance Beyond Compliance
East Barnet Secondary School has been awarded a certificate for ‘Performance beyond Compliance’ by the Considerate Constructors Scheme.