J S Wright appointed to landmark scheme’s latest phase

Birmingham-based building services specialist J S Wright has won a £17m contract for the latest phase of a landmark residential development.The company has been contracted by St George, the luxury residential brand of the Berkeley Group, to install the mechanical and electrical systems for all 359 new-build apartments within Saffron Wharf in London.The block of mixed-tenure apartments is part of the wider London Dock scheme, which includes 1,800 homes and 180,000 sq ft of commercial space on the 15-acre site of the former News International printworks.J S Wright will play a role in connecting the existing phases of London Dock by extending its district heating system and mains cold water service to serve Saffron Wharf and future phases.Peter Grierson, managing director of J S Wright, said: “We are thrilled that our reputation for equipping large residential developments with combined M&E systems to full customer satisfaction has been rewarded with such a prestigious commission from a new client.”Work is scheduled to start in late 2022, with completion of the contract due in early 2025.