Kier to spearhead delivery of phase one of £700m Connect Programme
Tony Shenton (Kier), Prof. Emma Flynn (The University of Warwick), Prof. Stuart Croft (The University of Warwick), Prof. Mark Williams (The University of Warwick), Darren Pitts (Kier)
Kier has been appointed as the preferred lead contractor to deliver the first phase of the University of Warwick’s new world-leading STEM facilities.
Investment will be fueled into Social Sciences and STEM subjects (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) to expand education and research opportunities and create new courses.
Phase one plans will see buildings, teaching rooms and laboratories built for new state-of-the-art research and education programmes.
It will enable the University to research and collaborate with partners on a regional, national and international scale to address global challenges, such as protecting crops against insects and providing therapeutics and diagnosis for neglected tropical diseases.
Professor Stuart Croft, Vice-Chancellor of The University of Warwick said: “Appointing a contractor to deliver Phase 1 of the STEM Connect Programme is a really big moment in the journey of the Connect Programme and is a timely milestone in the University’s 60th anniversary year.
“The STEM Connect Programme is a transformative initiative that will not only enhance learning opportunities for our students, but also strengthen our global reputation as a leader in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
“We are excited to partner with Kier to bring this ambitious vision to life, and the appointment of one of Britain’s strongest contractors is a major milestone and reflects the pace of our delivery.”
Professor Mark Williams, academic lead of the STEM Connect Programme said: “This major investment clearly demonstrates our commitment to fostering innovation and advancing research that has real-world impact. The state-of-the-art infrastructure being provided will underpin the delivery of our pioneering education programmes.
“We are looking forward to working with Kier to bring to life our vision for new, world-leading facilities in STEM.”
Mark Dady, managing director for Kier Construction Eastern & Midlands said: “We are thrilled to be named as the preferred lead contractor for this prestigious STEM Connect Programme at The University of Warwick.
“This transformative project represents a significant investment in the University’s future, and we look forward to bringing our experience of delivering world-class educational facilities to create a building that will enable and inspire collaboration, innovation and sustainability on campus.”
