18 March 2014
Driver Group plc
("Driver Group" or the "Company")
Unincorporated Joint Venture for Canada
Driver Group, the global construction consultancy to the construction and engineering industries, is pleased to announce that it has entered into a formal relationship with MHPM Project Managers Inc. ("MHPM"). The purpose of this joint venture is to combine the respective capacity and skills base of the two businesses to provide a presence in the Canadian market for the Driver Group brand and its provision of Expert Services and Claims & Disputes Services.
Formed in 1989, MHPM leads construction projects to success with over 300 full time project and program managers operating out of 25 offices in every major city and region across Canada. Together, Driver Group and MHPM can now utilise this network of offices, people and clientele to develop an advisory offering aimed at avoiding, managing and resolving disputes on construction, infrastructure and engineering projects.
Franklin Holtforster, President and CEO of MHPM said, "we are pleased by Driver Group's decision to partner with MHPM. This relationship will permit MHPM's offices across Canada to provide our clients with immediate access to Driver's world-class capabilities in the areas of claims and dispute resolution."
Dave Webster, CEO of Driver Group stated, "MHPM is a very well respected project leadership business in Canada with the world-class capabilities that Driver Group is exceptionally pleased to be associated with. This strategic partnership allows Driver to expand its core services through a well established network of offices across Canada and I look forward to working with Franklin and his team in developing the opportunities we see available to us."
Enquiries:
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Driver Group plc
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David Webster, Chief Executive
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Tel: +44 (0) 1706 223999
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Damien McDonald, Group Finance Director
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Alan McClue, Non-executive Chairman
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Tel: +44 (0) 7791 546798
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Charles Stanley Securities
Nominated Adviser & Broker
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Marc Milmo / Carl Holmes
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Tel: +44 (0) 207 149 6000
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