The North Wales Construction Partnership, led by Denbighshire County Council, has confirmed the 18 contractors appointed to its latest framework, including ten local construction companies from North Wales.

The anticipated value of the programme is up to £500m and includes new school buildings and public sector projects by all six North Wales authorities.

The framework fosters collaborative working and allows clients, contractors, design teams and the supply chain to work together.

The first phase of the Framework saw projects with a value in excess of £270m built with 80% of supply chain spending coming from within a 30 mile radius of projects.

Gary Williams, Denbighshire County Council’s Head of Legal, HR, & Democratic Services, said: “This framework will have a positive impact in North Wales by creating new facilities for public use, including new schools, which will create jobs in the construction sector, improve educational attainment, provide opportunity for community involvement and engagement and help promote vibrant culture and the Welsh language.

“The framework places importance on delivering the greatest benefit from the investment made ensuring there is a positive impact on local communities.

“This framework ensures that local businesses, where possible, benefit from the investment being made in North Wales.”