CLASP continues partnership with Skanska

Skanska's successful partnership with CLASP has been rewarded with a two-year extension to its framework agreement.

This follows the award of new contracts worth £7.4m from Nottingham, Stockport and Manchester councils to carry out construction work on three schools.

The strategic partnering arrangement was initially for three years when signed in May 2001 - the extension comes after Skanska delivered 11 consecutive construction projects on time and under budget.

The latest contracts are a £4.5m project for Nottinghamshire County Council to refurbish and extend a comprehensive school, a £1.4m deal to extend a secondary school for Manchester City Council and a £1.5m project to build a special needs school for Stockport Council.  It is the second project for Stockport Council in a year.

With a 46-strong membership embracing local authorities and public sector origanisations, the CLASP system has enjoyed a strong revival through its partnership with Skanska thanks to new technology and a dedicated supply chain provided by Skanska.