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26/06/2019

Britain's Largest Concrete Repair Project Wins Diversity Award

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The £100 million M5 Oldbury viaduct repairs project has been recognised for its diversity.

A joint venture consisting of BAM Nuttall, Morgan Sindall Infrastructure and VolkerFitzpatrick (bmv) won CIHT's 2019 Diversity and Inclusion Award for the project.

The award recognises those who have created an environment where individuals feel they are welcome, can do their best work and can thrive.

Overall, the Oldbury scheme involves concrete repairs and waterproofing along a two-mile section of the ageing viaduct in the West Midlands. The development is believed to be the largest concrete repair project, by value, ever carried out in Britain.

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The project team are working on a proactive long-term strategy, to access communities, educational organisations and other employment initiatives to recruit talent from both traditional and non-traditional routes.



The award was presented at the CIHT's 14th annual ceremony on Thursday 13 June, at the De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms, London.

Andrew Hugill, director of policy and technical affairs for CIHT, said: "The Oldbury Viaduct Major Renewal Scheme has seen diversity and inclusion championed from the top and driven through the whole organisation and supply chain. The bmv JV has displayed fresh thinking and their wide range of initiatives have all been measured and the outcomes are impressive."

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