Galliford Try, the construction and housebuilding group, has secured two contracts in the education sector worth a total of £26.1 million.

In higher education, Galliford Try has been awarded two projects by Lancaster University totalling £18.1 million to build a new sports centre and a four-storey academic building.

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In the schools sector, a recently secured contract worth £8 million will see Galliford Try undertake the redevelopment of Michael Faraday Primary School for the London Borough of Southwark.

Greg Fitzgerald, Chief Executive, said: "Galliford Try has a particularly strong track record in the education market covering a broad range of projects from primary education to higher education. These contract awards reinforce our strong presence and robust market position in these sectors."

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