Broadcast to almost 800 people, the virtual event encouraged companies across the Black Country to take advantage of the opportunities, jobs and investment created by the project. Attendees heard how over 400,000 contracts would be created between Birmingham and London, with HS2 CEO, Mark Thurston, calling for businesses to register themselves on the HS2 website to find out more.
As the first remediation contractor appointed to HS2’s Curzon Street site, which sits at the heart of the project in Birmingham, McAuliffe is a strong example of a regional business that’s benefitted from the scheme.
The mayor heard from McAuliffe managing director, John McAuliffe, and apprentice, Lewis, about their experiences while working on HS2.
John McAuliffe said: “As a local business, having our own people and equipment working on such a high-profile project has been a real source of pride. Particularly with us winning site awards for our collaborative and sustainable working practices.”
“The Curzon Street project has helped us provide job and apprenticeship opportunities, and has raised McAuliffe’s profile. We’d encourage fellow Black Country businesses to tender for work on the scheme.”
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