Henry Boot Construction is an award-winning contractor that employs over 150 people in the HS2 East region.
Simon Carr, its Managing Director, is Board Member and past Chair of the National Federation of Builders, Board Member of the Yorkshire Builders Federation and a Trustee of the Wentworth Woodhouse Preservation Trust.
Simon is enthusiastic about what HS2 can bring to the economy and the construction sector. As a major infrastructure project, it will create countless opportunities throughout the supply chain and businesses are already expressing keen interest in understanding how to get involved.
Simon is keen that the Northern phase of construction begins as soon as possible to enable businesses to capitalise on opportunities and provide value back to the economy.
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