University picks contractor for multimillion-pound refurb

Willmott Dixon Interiors will deliver the refurbishment of two buildings at the University of Wolverhampton to improve facilities for film and pharmacy students.

The national fit-out and refurbishment specialist contractor will lead the £3.9m revamp of the Wulfruna Building and Alan Turing Building at the university’s city campus on Wulfruna Street.

The refurbishment project will provide more than 32,000 sq ft of flexible and modern teaching spaces across the two buildings, with new finishes, layouts and furnishings.

Work will take place over the summer, with both buildings expected to be ready for occupation at the start of the academic year in September.

Phil Crowther, regional director at Willmott Dixon Interiors, said: “We’re excited at being given the opportunity to deliver modern, multipurpose facilities at the University of Wolverhampton, that will bring staff and students together. We’ll be creating active spaces that will foster collaboration and teamwork, and provide a much improved environment for people to learn in. We look forward to working in partnership with colleagues at the university to deliver the project in time for the arrival of students later this year.”

The project team includes Faithful+Gould as project manager and professional quantity surveyor, architect and principal designer, Glancy Nicholls Architects and structural engineer, CWA.

Temporary works will be undertaken by CWA/Bridges Pound.