Fortem extends properties restore deal throughout Birmingham

The most contemporary deal will prolong Fortem’s relationship with the council to 18 years after it used to be first appointed to bring these companies and products relief in 2008.

The Willmott Dixon owned firm operates a ‘one discontinue store’ for the council’s property restore needs to over 20,000 properties. It moreover carries out planned installations equivalent to contemporary kitchens, toilets and heating methods as well as making ready vacant properties for contemporary tenants.

Since 2016 the firm has employed over 200 of us on its present contract, with 95% of the physique of workers recruited locally. Moreover, 95% of present chain utilize has been with native businesses.

Fortem Chief operating officer Chris Tredget said: “We’re glad that our relationship with BCC is continuing. We’re obsessed on offering an efficient, high quality service to thousands of residents per annum so that they can dwell comfortably in their properties, and to minimise any anguish that a housing restore can lift.

“The longevity of our service is a fat provide of pride for our firm, as is our possibility for riding social mobility throughout the city.

“We very vital truly feel fragment of the social fabric of Birmingham.”

Paul Langford, Birmingham Metropolis Council’s Strategic Director for Metropolis Housing, said: “We’re contented to personal signed a brand contemporary contract with Fortem, one of our long-term companions. Their commitment to turning in high quality and efficient companies and products to our residents, along with their focal level on social mobility and upskilling, has been vital over the years.

“We protect up for continuing our relationship with Fortem and offering our residents with the toughen they need to dwell comfortably in their properties.”