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CarillionAnnouncement

19/12/2014 07:10

RNS Number : 2508A
Carillion PLC
19 December 2014
19 December 2014
Carillionselected by Argent for projects worth over 100 million 
Carillion has been selected by Argent as the preferred bidder to deliver three new prestigious buildings at the King's Cross regeneration project. This will involve the design and construction of a large commercial building and two new high-class residential buildings, all of which are in the North Zone of the development. The combined value of the three buildings will be in excess of 100 million. Construction will commence in the later part of 2015 with completion scheduled during 2017. 
Carillion Chief Executive, Richard Howson, said: "I am delighted that Carillion has been selected by Argent to design and construct these prestigious new buildings at King's Cross. This builds on the strong long-term relationship we have established with Argent that I believe reflects our reputation for high-standards of quality, value for money and sustainability." 
Notes to Editors 
Carillion is a leading integrated support services company with a substantial portfolio of Public Private Partnership projects and extensive construction capabilities. The Group had annual revenue in 2013 of some 4.1 billion, employs around 40,000 people and operates across the UK, in the Middle East and Canada. 
The Group has four business segments.
Support services - this includes facilities management, facilities services, energy services, utility services, road maintenance, rail services and consultancy services.
Public Private Partnership (PPP) projects - this includes investing activities in PPP projects for Government buildings and infrastructure, mainly in the Defence, Health, Education, Transport and Secure accommodation sectors.
Middle East construction services - this includes building and civil engineering activities in the Middle East.
Construction services (excluding the Middle East) - this includes building, civil engineering and developments activities in the UK and construction activities in Canada. 
This and other Carillion news releases can be found at www.carillionplc.com
For more information
John Denning, Director Group Corporate Affairs, Carillion plc + 44 (0) 1902 316426 
Finsbury
James Murgatroyd or Gordon Simpson  +44 (0) 207 2513801

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