BCU announces contractor for £31m Curzon B scheme

BIRMINGHAM City University has appointed contractors to complete the £31m expansion of its Eastside campus.

It has handed the job of constructing its new 100,000 sq ft building, known as Curzon B, to Willmott Dixon Construction. The decision follows a stringent tender process.
 
The new site will extend the university’s Curzon Building which sits on Cardigan Street.

Planning permission for the six-storey development was approved in October last year and the building is expected to be ready for use in 2018.
 
Dr Paul Hartley, Interim Pro Vice-Chancellor, BCU said: “This announcement represents a major step forward in our ongoing work to transform the city centre campus and continue to enhance the facilities we have available for our students.
 
“The Curzon building only opened in September but has already picked up awards and we hope that the addition of Curzon B will be just as visually impressive as well as an equally positive environment to study in.
 
“The Eastside skyline has changed significantly in recent years to represent Birmingham’s thriving growth and this will only be further boosted with the arrival of the Midland Metro and HS2 in the future.”
 
Curzon B was designed by Birmingham-based firm Associated Architects and will sit alongside the city’s historic canals.  
 
The new building will be an extension to the £63m Curzon Building, which officially opened in September 2015.
 
The project forms part of the university’s £260m expansion programme.