Galliford Try awarded contract by own joint venture

17th Feb 2014 09:14

Housebuilder Galliford Try has been appointed preferred bidder on a residential contract to develop the Westfield House site in South West London. The £41m deal was awarded to the construction group's Building business by a joint venture (JV) set up by its housebuilding business, Linden Homes, and registered provider Thames Valley Housing Association. Galliford Try's Chief Executive, Greg Fitzgerald, said: "We are delighted that our Building business has been appointed for the contract from the Opal JV for this significant development in South West London. "We will continue to look to build on the early success that the Opal joint venture is enjoying." The share price inched 0.09% higher to 1,148p by 09:30 Monday. NR