Construction firm delivers two university refurb projects
Construction group Stepnell, which has operating bases in Bristol, Southampton and Poole, has finished two refurbishment projects for the University of Southampton.
The refurbishment of the Nightingale Building, part of the university’s School of Health Sciences, has reconfigured existing areas and created new rooms to provide modern training facilities and mock-up wards. These meet the latest NHS specification for teaching programs across nursing, midwifery, physiotherapy, podiatry, and cardiac physiology.
Stepnell has also completed a multimillion-pound refurbishment of the university’s Old Terrace student accommodation at the Glen Eyre halls of residence, ready to meet the needs of the university’s growing student population.
Rob Speirs, regional director at Stepnell, said: “These refurbishment projects combine our excellence in education and healthcare sector projects in the South of England. Operating from our Southampton office, we were able to maximise our local supply chain to meet the university’s requirements and create opportunities through the builds, navigating scheduling and design refinements.
“The successful refurbishment of the Nightingale Building and the Old Terrace underscores Stepnell’s capability to deliver high-quality construction projects under tight deadlines, demonstrating a strong commitment to client satisfaction and excellence in construction.
“Through robust client engagement, sector specialism and a proactive approach, we were able to maintain seamless operations without additional costs, which has enabled the university to revitalise its existing teaching and accommodation resources for the next academic year.”
Jonathan Face, director of special projects at the University of Southampton, said: “I would like to thank Stepnell for their hard work, dedication and professionalism while completing both refurbishment projects for the University. The refurbishment projects will not only enhance our campus but will contribute to shaping the minds and careers of countless students for years to come.”
