Category: Willmott Dixon
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Digital Construction Awards 2025: Digital Innovation in Productivity
The Digital Construction Awards attracted over 170 entries this year, 85 of which have been shortlisted. Here, we detail the finalists for the Digital Innovation in Productivity award. This category recognises the use of digitalisation, digital methodologies and/or technologies to enhance the productivity of construction workers on a project or projects. Seven entries have made…
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CIOB Awards 2025: Renovation & Restoration
Gold Winner: Jason Hunt MCIOB, Willmott Dixon Project: Bristol BeaconScope: Renovation and transformation of Grade II-listed building into a concert hall and performance hub, completed in 235 weeks Client: Bristol City Council Value: £95m Project director Jason Hunt’s solutions-focused leadership, risk insight and determination overcame major historic defects on this ambitious project. These ranged from poorly executed previous…
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CIOB Awards 2025: High Rise Accommodation
Gold Award Winner: David John MCIOB, Willmott Dixon Construction Project: Millwrights Place and Coopers Court, Bristol Scope: Construction of 15-storey and 10-storey blocks with 297 apartments, completed in 168 weeks Client: Cubex Land Value: £57m Handing over a defect-free residential tower is notoriously difficult. David John not only managed the feat, on time and to budget, but delivered…
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Willmott Dixon PM is Construction Manager of the Year 2025
Project manager Jason Hunt MCIOB from Willmott Dixon was named the Chartered Institute of Building’s Construction Manager of the Year for 2025 at last night’s CIOB Awards. He saw of stiff competition from dozens of finalists to claim the top gong, after successfully delivering the refurbishment of Bristol Beacon, the city’s largest concert hall. A…
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Willmott Dixon to drive Dover regeneration
Nadeem Aziz, chief executive of Dover District Council, said: “Dover has incredible potential, but it has not yet been fully realised. Meaningful regeneration takes time and needs collaboration between the public and private sectors. Working with Willmott Dixon and Milligan will help us take the next steps towards a transformational masterplan, blending public and private…
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Video | How Willmott Dixon contained a lithium-ion battery fire on site
Willmott Dixon senior build manager, Gavin Coleman MCIOB, explains how a serious fire involving a charging unit was averted at one of the contractor’s construction sites last month. A battery ignited while charging inside a VoltHub, a lithium-ion battery charging unit designed by tool storage manufacturer Armorgard. The unit’s proactive and reactive safety features, including…
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Kier and Willmott Dixon among suppliers in £500m NHS decarbonisation scheme
Director of frameworks at Willmott Dixon, Chris Farr, said: “The NHS is investing significantly in decarbonisation, and we’re ready to provide practical, impactful solutions tailored to individual project needs. Our approach involves simplifying the process but still delivering the required results, made possible by bringing together our experts in decarbonisation, development and construction.” View the…