Birmingham City Council has further solidified its partnership with Equans by awarding a new housing repairs contract.
- Equans will continue its work on over 37,000 council-owned homes in Birmingham until 2026.
- Last year, Equans completed over 150,000 responsive repairs and significant refurbishment projects.
- Paul Langford lauds the ongoing improvements in housing stock due to this collaboration.
- Equans aims to further enhance the quality of housing services provided under the new contract.
Birmingham City Council has demonstrated a continued commitment to improving its housing services by extending its existing contract with Equans. This extension secures Equans’ role in providing essential maintenance and refurbishment for more than 37,000 council-owned homes across the city, ensuring that residents receive consistent and reliable service until at least 2026.
The scope of work completed by Equans last year underscores the scale of their operations in Birmingham. They successfully executed over 150,000 responsive repairs, returned 1,700 empty properties to a lettable standard, conducted 40,000 gas repairs, and installed upwards of 1,000 new kitchens and bathrooms. Moreover, extensive modernisation efforts have rejuvenated numerous homes, contributing to a significant upgrade in the living conditions of council tenants.
Equans’ relationship with the council, which commenced in 2016, has been marked by notable enhancements in housing infrastructure. Paul Langford, Birmingham City Council’s housing director, highlighted that the partnership has delivered substantial improvements, particularly in making homes warmer and more energy-efficient. Langford remarked on the ongoing collaboration’s potential to continue elevating service quality to meet tenant needs effectively.
Equans UK & Ireland Regional Operations Director, Paul Bingham, echoed this sentiment of progress and commitment. Bingham emphasised the company’s aim to sustain and amplify the high standards of service provision throughout the contract duration. His statement reflects Equans’ dedication towards not only maintaining but also enhancing the living conditions for Birmingham’s council housing residents.
The extended contract with Equans marks a significant step forward in ensuring high-quality housing maintenance and services for Birmingham’s residents.
