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-20 Aug. 2020

In Memory of Noel DeBruin

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our framework director Noel DeBruin. Noel was a well-respected part of our senior management team who inspired colleagues and made a...

-27 Jul. 2020

The Amelia Scott – Project Progress

Our team at The Amelia Scott project have been working extremely hard to achieve project milestones and despite covid-19 challenges the project is still on programme. So far, 202 tonnes, or 1 ¾...

-21 Jul. 2020

Projects Below £3million

We have a dedicated specialist team focusing on projects below £3million (PB3), in this blog our Operations Director, Jo Weston answers some of the key questions around our PB3 service offering,...

-20 Jul. 2020

Interiors chosen to transform West Yorkshire Combined Authority HQ

Willmott Dixon Interiors has been appointed to deliver the refurbishment of Wellington House, the headquarters of West Yorkshire Combined Authority, in order to bring it up to modern...

-13 Jul. 2020

Refurbishment Completes at National Gallery Room 32

Last week on the 8th July, The National Gallery announced their reopening after being closed for 100 days. This also included the reopening of the newly refurbished Gallery 32. Although this will...

-30 Jun. 2020

Success in raising industry standards during Covid-19

Sites that are registered with the considerate constructor’s scheme (CCS) are playing a huge role in raising the standards of the construction industry especially during the current global...

-29 Jun. 2020

CONSTRUCTION LEADERS NEED TO BE ACTIVE ALLIES TO IMPROVE DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

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Our Head of Social Value and Chair of equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI), Anna Koukoullis shares her thoughts on how construction leaders can become better allies to improve diversity &...

-23 Jun. 2020

Willmott Dixon wins third successive SCF award

Company awarded prestigious ‘Partnership and Innovation’ award at virtual ceremony Willmott Dixon have been commended for making a significant contribution to the continued success of...

-22 Jun. 2020

Willmott Dixon Interiors to deliver fast-paced College refurbishment

Willmott Dixon Interiors specialist Projects Below £3million team are extending their track record in delivering fast-paced refurbishments after being appointed by Havant and South Downs College...

-15 Jun. 2020

We take a look back at some of our retail projects

Today, shops and stores selling non-essential items open for the first time in almost three months within the government's covid-19 guidelines, which includes strict safety measures and social...

-10 Jun. 2020

Willmott Dixon Interiors delivers £2.2m university refurbishment

A fit-out and refurbishment specialist contractor has completed the £2.2 million conversion and refurbishment of a former sports centre at the University of Warwick. Willmott Dixon Interiors has...

-08 Jun. 2020

Willmott Dixon to give Walthamstow landmark a new future

Willmott Dixon’s interior specialist Willmott Dixon Interiors is extending the company’s track-record for transforming iconic heritage buildings after being appointed as Waltham Forest...

-05 Jun. 2020

Willmott Dixon remains well positioned after keeping 100% of sites open during Covid-19*

Willmott Dixon, the privately owned construction and interiors company, publishes its accounts for the 12 months to 31 December 2019. 2019 financial highlights: Turnover £1.246bn (2018:...

-04 Jun. 2020

Time for Nature

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Whilst the current world crisis has caused much loss of life and economic problems there have been some noticeable environmental improvements to many aspects of our lives. Simon Tranter, Head of...

-28 May. 2020

The future office post Covid-19

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Our head of interior design at Willmott Dixon Interiors considers how the pandemic will shape future office space As strategies are considered by governments to start relaxing lockdown measures,...

-26 May. 2020

Working safely during Covid-19

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During this time of national emergency, our focus has been on continuing to operate effectively while safeguarding the health and wellbeing of our people, supply chain partners, customers and...

-20 May. 2020

Completing safely during Covid-19

Our Projects Below £3million team have successfully completed the Cat B fit out for Princess Alexandra Hospital Trust's Kao Park office space in Harlow to house their back of house staff members...

-20 May. 2020

Supporting Our Supply Chain Partners

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As the construction industry gets ready to open their sites, Turner & Townsend’s recent UK market intelligence report warned the construction industry to adopt agile strategies and prepare for...

-14 May. 2020

Quarry House project raises the bar with CCS National Site Award

Willmott Dixon Interiors transformation of the Department of Health’s offices in central Leeds has won a 2020 Considerate Constructors Scheme National Site Award. This award has been achieved in...

-22 Apr. 2020

Creating the UK’s first nhow 190 room hotel

Building on our track-record for hotel fit-out and conversions, our interiors team were extremely proud to be appointed for the £19 million contract to create the UK’s first nhow hotel. The...

-08 Apr. 2020

Willmott Dixon Covid-19 update

Company outlines steps being taken to safeguard jobs and maintain operations In response to the Covid-19 pandemic, Willmott Dixon is following the Government’s advice that construction work, as...

-27 Mar. 2020

Building With Blockchain Webinar

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Wouldn’t it be nice if we could redefine ‘time, cost and quality’ in a way that makes the management of construction projects a completely trusted and fair process for all involved? Well,...

-24 Mar. 2020

Procurement Policy: Responding to COVID-19

In light of the Coronavirus, the Government has issued an updated Procurement Policy Note, which sets out guidance on the public procurement regulations and response to the current COVID-19...

-23 Mar. 2020

Pulling together in difficult times

Rick Willmott outlines our response to combating the spread of Covid-19 In this time of national emergency, many things that seemed important just a week ago are now irrelevant as we focus our...

-20 Mar. 2020

Celebrating International Day of Happiness

Over the past month, there has been one topic that we have been unable to escape and it has seemed almost impossible to switch off from the reality of what is going on in the world. However, with the...

-17 Mar. 2020

Willmott Dixon Interiors Lands Blue Light Work

Willmott Dixon is adding to its blue light work load after Willmott Dixon Interiors secured projects worth £18m to refurbish existing Metropolitan Police stations in Peckham, Ilford, Colindale and...

-13 Mar. 2020

Willmott Dixon Interiors Celebrate International Women’s Day

Why celebrate just one day for International Women's Day when you could celebrate for a week. In an industry that has always been dominated by men, it is even more important to recognise and...

-27 Feb. 2020

Building With Blockchain

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A Willmott Dixon series of events for Industry Location: Webinar Dates: 21st May & 17th June Times: 10:00 – 12:00 Cost: Free Upcoming Webinars Event 2: Building...

-20 Feb. 2020

We can’t be bystanders on diversity

Why the programme is important, why we are supporting it and why chose our female leader? By Graham Shaw, managing director for Willmott Dixon Interiors There are pivotal moments in business...

-11 Feb. 2020

Willmott Dixon Interiors Opens Doors at London South Bank University, Riverside House and Middle Temple to inspire the next generation

Willmott Dixon Interiors are giving local residents a unique glimpse behind the scenes at 3 of their sites as part of the national Open Doors week between 16 - 21 March. Opening the doors to...

-13 Jan. 2020

Willmott Dixon Interiors chosen for Tunbridge Wells landmark

Willmott Dixon Interiors has started 2020 by being chosen to renew another town centre landmark after Tunbridge Wells Borough Council (TWBC) appointed the company for the £10.4m contract to create...

-17 Dec. 2019

Good sports at Willmott Dixon Interiors win £2.2m Warwick refurb

Willmott Dixon Interiors has been appointed to deliver the £2.2 million conversion and refurbishment of a sports centre at the University of Warwick. The fit-out and refurbishment specialist...

-11 Dec. 2019

Willmott Dixon Interiors wins £3.8m Warwickshire County Council contract

Warwickshire County Council has appointed Willmott Dixon Interiors to deliver the £3.8 million refurbishment of its storage facilities in Warwick. The office fit-out and refurbishment specialist...

-05 Dec. 2019

Willmott Dixon Interiors wins £39m London South Bank University refurbishment

Willmott Dixon Interiors has been chosen to deliver a £39m refurbishment at London South Bank University’s (LSBU) London Road Building. It extends the substantial presence that both Willmott...

-03 Dec. 2019

Refurbishment of Birmingham’s Southside Building brings new flexible working spaces to the city

The refurbishment of Birmingham’s Southside Building is underway, following the appointment of contractors and letting agents to the scheme. Formerly known as Albany House the 11-storey, 51,000...

-14 Nov. 2019

Willmott Dixon Interiors In Partnership with Novus hosts Trade Workshop at HMP Humber

Willmott Dixon Interiors has been working in partnership with Novus on a prison programme designed to work with local prisons on 5 areas to improve the employability of people in prisons. The main...

-04 Nov. 2019

Another Successful Year at the Annual Hotel Conference

Each year Willmott Dixon Interiors Hotel Sector lead, Paul Gorry, attends the biggest event in the UK hotel industry calendar…the Annual Hotel Conference. This year Paul was part of the Steering...

-22 Oct. 2019

Willmott Dixon Interiors wins place on University of Warwick Framework

An office fit-out and refurbishment specialist contractor that has worked on projects for the likes of the National Gallery and Department for Education has been appointed to the refurbishment...

-03 Oct. 2019

Willmott Dixon Interiors wins £11m project to refurbish Holborn landmarks

Willmott Dixon Interiors is further extending its track record for transforming historic and Grade Two listed property with a £11m contract to refurbish 1-2 Garden Court and Blackstone House in...

-27 Sep. 2019

Willmott Dixon Interiors announced as preferred partner to deliver Civic Halls works

Willmott Dixon Interiors will be strengthening its track-record for renewing important landmark buildings after being named preferred delivery partner to refurbish Wolverhampton’s Civic...

-14 Aug. 2019

EMPOWERING LIVES – SUPPORTING DISABILITIES IN THE WORKPLACE

Each year our management trainees participate in community investment projects. The aim of the challenge is to identify, plan and deliver a project which will leave a lasting legacy in the local...

-13 Aug. 2019

Management Trainee Helps To Build Accommodation in Ghana

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In June of this year one of our Management Trainees, Ajay Banga, visited the small village of Asempaye in Ghana to volunteer within a local community. Over the week Ajay helped to build overnight...

-15 Jul. 2019

Willmott Dixon Interiors to create new offices for the Nursing and Midwifery Council

Willmott Dixon Interiors has been appointed to create new London offices for the Nursing and Midwifery Council. The project, which is being carried out through the Procurement Hub Major Projects...

-09 Jul. 2019

Willmott Dixon Interiors Celebrates Pride Alongside Building Equality

Over the weekend, Willmott Dixon Interiors joined forces with Building Equality to celebrate Pride on its 50th anniversary. This year saw over 30,000 people from all over the world march from...

-19 Jun. 2019

Willmott Dixon Interiors to refurbish landmark offices by the Thames

Willmott Dixon Interiors has followed up recent appointments at the National Gallery and London Screen Academy by being chosen to create Grade A office space at Riverside House in London. Willmott...

-05 Jun. 2019

Our Top Tips for reducing your exposure and minimising your impact

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World Environment Day 2019 is a worldwide call to action to tackle the global issue of air pollution, inviting us all to consider how we can reduce the amount of pollution we produce, mitigating our...

-24 May. 2019

Becoming A Construction Ambassador

Hayley Newman, sustainability management trainee at Willmott Dixon Interiors, talks about why her journey into construction so far has inspired her to help others… My career dreams growing...

-08 May. 2019

Flexible working in our workplace

Flexible working is a way of working that supports the lifestyle needs of employee’s due to their commitments outside of work. Willmott Dixon Interiors has recognised the importance of offering...

-23 Apr. 2019

Willmott Dixon marks Queen’s Awards hat trick

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Willmott Dixon now has three Queen’s Awards for Enterprise to recognise its role in preserving the environment and enhancing society's wellbeing It’s the second time the company has...

-16 Apr. 2019

Willmott Dixon Interiors wins Gold CCS Award

Willmott Dixon Interiors picked up three Considerate Constructors Scheme (CCS) Awards including a Gold for Old Admiralty Building for the refurbishment of the iconic grade II listed building in...

-11 Apr. 2019

Willmott Dixon Interiors provides funds for Thames Reach’s battle to end street homelessness

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What started as an idea to help homeless people in south London has led to a Camberwell-based charity receiving £24,470 to help their quest to give disadvantaged women better opportunities in...

-08 Apr. 2019

Willmott Dixon Interiors Wins RoSPA Gold for the Sixth Consecutive Year

Willmott Dixon Interiors has achieved a Gold Medal (6 consecutive Golds) in the internationally-renowned RoSPA Health and Safety Awards, the longest-running industry awards scheme in the...

-02 Apr. 2019

Another Successful Year for Open Doors 2019

Willmott Dixon Interiors led yet another successful Open Doors week with four projects opening their doors from 18th – 22nd March. The projects which included nhow Hotel, London Screen Academy,...

-26 Mar. 2019

Our view on a solution to the lack of Grade A office space

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MD Graham Shaw sets out his vision for creating more space for businesses to thrive. The spotlight remains on what impact a shortage of Grade A office space is having in the...

-27 Feb. 2019

Willmott Dixon Interiors finalists for BIM & Digital Construction Awards

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Willmott Dixon Interiors were announced as the finalists at this years BIM Show Live awards which took place on 26th February 2019 at the Boiler shop, Newcastle. The BIM Awards honour and...

-21 Feb. 2019

Our Business Cards Have Gone Digital

As part of our Sustainability commitment to reduce waste our business cards have gone digital with a tap and scan feature. This contactless technology brings our humble business cards right into...

-21 Feb. 2019

Built on Solid Ground

We are proud to be part of Willmott Dixon, a privately-owned business with a rich history and amazing track record. This partnership makes us a stronger and more progressive organisation, allowing us...

-12 Feb. 2019

Willmott Dixon Interiors to refurbish former factory into a cutting edge film school for London Screen Academy

Willmott Dixon Interiors has followed up its recent success at the National Gallery by being chosen for a contract to refurbish 80,000 square feet of space at 62-66 Highbury Grove in Islington to...

-04 Feb. 2019

Willmott Dixon Interiors Once Again Opens Their Doors For Open Doors 2019

From the 18th to the 22nd March, Willmott Dixon Interiors will be opening the doors of some of our biggest projects to the local communities and schools as part of Open Doors Week 2019.  Along with...

-21 Jan. 2019

Willmott Dixon Interiors to update National Gallery

21 January 2019 – Willmott Dixon Interiors is furthering its track-record for transforming the inside of iconic London buildings with its appointment by the National Gallery to update key areas of...

-21 Dec. 2018

Where Did 2018 Go? A Look Back At Our Success Over The Year

What a year 2018 has been for Willmott Dixon Interiors. Despite challenging market conditions and economic uncertainty, we have still continued to grow whilst winning, completing and continuing to...

-14 Dec. 2018

We’re Dreaming of a Green Christmas

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To help you have the most sustainable festive period, our Sustainability Team have put together a few top tips for Christmas 2018… Tree Buy a real tree. Although...

-07 Dec. 2018

We’re feeling REFRESHED and ready for 2019

Throughout 2018 we have been working on something exciting, something that we feel truly represents who we are as a business and we are happy to be finally sharing with you our new...

-07 Dec. 2018

Willmott Dixon Interiors complete the fit out and refurbishment of Twickenham Stadium’s East Stand

Willmott Dixon Interiors are delighted to have completed the fit out of the East stand at the iconic Twickenham Stadium, just in time for this years’ autumn internationals.  nearly 7,000 premium...

-07 Nov. 2018

Willmott Dixon Interiors to create UK’s first nhow Hotel

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Willmott Dixon Interiors is continuing its track-record as a market leader for the fit-out and conversion of hotels by being appointed for a £19m contract to create the UK’s first nhow hotel,...

-24 Oct. 2018

WDI Wins Sustainable Construction Award

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Willmott Dixon Interiors delivered an award winning Cat B fit out of 39 Victoria Street, the new head office for Department of Health. The project, which was procured under Scape framework saw WDI...

-24 Oct. 2018

Phil Crowther to head up Midlands office for Willmott Dixon Interiors

Willmott Dixon Interiors continues to grow its team as it targets expansion in the West Midlands by appointing Phil Crowther as Director for its new office at Two Snowhill in Birmingham city...

-24 Sep. 2018

Design Museum shortlisted for FX Awards

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Willmott Dixon Interior’s fit out of The Design Museum has been nominated for this years FX Award in the Museum or Exhibition Space Category. The project delivered high quality interior finishes of...

-30 Aug. 2018

Willmott Dixon Interiors sponsors Midlands Office Agents in Wolf Run

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Interior fit-out and refurbishment specialist, Willmott Dixon Interiors has pledged £1,500 to the Midlands branch of the Office Agents Society (OAS), supporting a team undertaking the autumn Wolf...

-13 Aug. 2018

Willmott Dixon Interiors Sponsor Travelodge Charity Day

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Willmott Dixon Interiors were proud to sponsor this year’s Travelodge Charity Day to help raise funds for the British Heart Foundation. The day’s event consisted of activities including a...

-02 Aug. 2018

Celebrating the Best Talent – CN Talent Awards

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Willmott Dixon Interiors are thrilled to have been selected as a finalist for the 2018 Construction News Talent Awards. These awards are a celebration and recognition of the people and...

-25 Jul. 2018

39 Victoria Street shortlisted for Sustainable construction award

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Willmott Dixon Interiors delivered an award winning Cat B fit out of 39 Victoria Street, the new head office for Department of Health. The project , which was procured under Scape...

-10 Jul. 2018

Pride Matters

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Over the weekend, Willmott Dixon Interiors took part in celebrating Pride in London alongside 23 other construction organisations. The march represented #BuildingEquality, under the theme of 'Pride...

-07 Jul. 2018

Willmott Dixon continues Midlands expansion with launch of interiors capability

Following the opening of its new office in 2 Snowhill, Willmott Dixon is expanding further by introducing Willmott Dixon Interiors into the Midlands to work on the region’s growing number of...

-23 May. 2018

Enhancing Lives – Restoring London’s lost youth services

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Each year Willmott Dixon Interiors participate in community investment projects, as part of Willmott Dixon Foundation. This also involves empowering our Management Trainees to make a real difference...

-16 May. 2018

Willmott Dixon secures sole place on new £2.5bn national framework

15 May 2018 – Procurement Hub, a procurement specialist that is part of Places for People, have named Willmott Dixon preferred bidder to be sole contractor on its newly created Major Projects...

-26 Apr. 2018

Willmott Dixon recognised by Queen’s Awards for Enterprise in the category of Promoting Opportunity

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Willmott Dixon has for a second time joined an exclusive group of companies in receiving Britain’s most coveted business prize; a Queen’s Award for Enterprise. It is one of only six companies...

-25 Apr. 2018

Willmott Dixon Interiors picks up 7 awards at CCS National Site Awards 2018

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Willmott Dixon interiors were highly recognised for raising the bar for considerate construction at this year’s National Site Awards Ceremony which took place on Friday 20th April at the elegant...

-09 Apr. 2018

Good to Go Skills Course

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In partnership with National Community Resource centre, Willmott Dixon Interiors are running an exciting, life-changing 3-day residential course called Good to Go.  If you are 18-25 years old...

-29 Mar. 2018

Willmott Dixon Interiors shortlisted in the BIM Excellence Category

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Willmott Dixon Interiors have been shortlisted for Construction News Awards 2018 in the BIM Excellence Category Willmott Dixon Interiors made the shortlist for successfully implementing BIM on the...

-29 Mar. 2018

Open Doors Inspiring The Next Generation

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Open Doors took place across 19th - 24th March, which gave the general public a unique opportunity to go behind the scenes of our construction sites and heritage buildings.  We opened the doors...

-29 Mar. 2018

OAB Kicks off Open Doors Week through EDI Initiative

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Open Doors gave us the opportunity to discuss diversity in the construction industry and positive cultural and behaviour changes required to attract the next generation into the Construction...

-26 Mar. 2018

Find out how we can support you with Public Sector Procurement

Using public procurement framework processes ensures fast engagement, guaranteed quality and cost efficiency. Willmott Dixon Interiors (WDI) supports many frameworks with the ability to deliver a...

-01 Mar. 2018

Willmott Dixon Interiors Wins BIM Show Live Award

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Willmott Dixon Interiors were announced winners at the BIM Show Live Awards held on Tuesday 27th February at the Boiler Shop, Newcastle Upon Tyne. These awards are a unique set of awards...

-14 Feb. 2018

Plastic Waste! Why all the fuss?

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Plastic has been a hot topic recently, with images in the news of plastics covering our oceans, filling our rivers and destroying our natural habitats. Plastic is a killer – it’s injuring our...

-12 Feb. 2018

Inspiring People to Choose a Career in Construction

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Your chance to go behind the scenes of Willmott Dixon Interiors Best Sites! Open Doors 2018  will see Willmott Dixon Interiors open live construction sites to the public who wish to pursue a...

-05 Feb. 2018

Willmott Dixon Interiors to create boutique hotel in Charing Cross

Willmott Dixon Interiors has underlined its track-record as a market leader for hotel conversions by being chosen to deliver a high-end boutique hotel refurbishment at 7-8 St Martins Place in central...

-05 Feb. 2018

How BIM can strengthen your CAT B fit out

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BIM played a major part in our recent award winning CAT B fit out project, 39 Victoria Street for Department of Health which was procured through Scape.  Read this article to find out How BIM can...

-10 Jan. 2018

Willmott Dixon Interiors to deliver Travelodge in Welwyn Garden City

Willmott Dixon Interiors is continuing its track-record as a market leader for hotel conversions and re-brand work with a £5 million project to convert an existing office in Welwyn Garden City into...

-04 Jan. 2018

A look back at the success of 2017

2017 has been another successful year for Willmott Dixon Interiors as we completed some notable projects in our sectors, won numerous awards and achieved our corporate targets. We would like to...

-13 Dec. 2017

World Quality Day 2017

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This year’s World Quality Day (WQD)  celebrated ‘Everyday Leadership’. Willmott Dixon Interiors proudly supported WQD by honouring  quality and raised the profile of its importance. World...

-05 Dec. 2017

WILLMOTT DIXON INTERIORS SHORTLISTED FOR THE CONSTRUCTION NEWS SPECIALISTS AWARDS 2018

Willmott Dixon Interiors (WDI) has been selected by the judges as a finalist in the Digital Construction Excellence category of the 2018 Construction News Specialists Awards, the only national awards...

-04 Dec. 2017

Willmott Dixon appointed to Scape’s National Construction framework

Scape Group, the public sector owned built environment procurement specialist, has appointed Willmott Dixon as sole contractor across Lots 1 and 2 of its new National Construction framework. This...

-16 Nov. 2017

Willmott Dixon Interiors create new offices for the Department of Health

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Willmott Dixon Interiors has completed a Category B fit-out of 39 Victoria Street for the Department of Health (DoH), providing a new head office environment. The project, procured through Scape...

-30 Oct. 2017

Sustainable Construction Award goes to Willmott Dixon Interiors

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Willmott Dixon Interiors were presented with the Sustainable Construction Award at this year’s London Construction Awards which took place on Wednesday 25th October at the exclusive venue, The...

-18 Oct. 2017

Willmott Dixon Wins ‘Best Main Contractor to Work For’ yet again!

Willmott Dixon was again acclaimed as the best company to work for at the Construction Enquirer awards, which was held on Tuesday 10th October 2017 in Birmingham. The Construction Enquirer Awards...

-16 Oct. 2017

Willmott Dixon Interiors Wins ‘Biggest Fundraiser Award’

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Willmott Dixon Interiors gathered at Scala on Wednesday 11th October for the 10th Anniversary of Construction Rocks, an annual battle of the construction industry band. Willmott Dixon Interiors...

-12 Oct. 2017

Good to Go Skills Course

In partnership with National Communities Resource centre, Willmott Dixon Interiors are running an exciting, life-changing 3-day residential course called Good to Go.  If you are 18-25 years old...

-29 Sep. 2017

National Energy Efficiency Awards 2017

The refurbishment of the Cockcroft building for the University of Brighton designed by Fraser Brown MacKenna and delivered by Willmott Dixon Interiors has been shortlisted for Large Scale Energy...

-27 Sep. 2017

The Difference Between Cat A and Cat B Fit-outs

Every area of work or industry has its own language and this can make it very difficult for people to understand and know what is being talked about. The construction and refurbishment  industry is...

-14 Sep. 2017

Willmott Dixon Interiors Wins Best Overall BIM Project

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Willmott Dixon Interiors are pleased to have been announced winners at RICS BIM4SME Awards 2017 at a prestigious award ceremony held at the iconic HMS Belfast, London, on the evening of 12th ...

-03 Aug. 2017

Key Takeaways: Higher Education Sector Breakfast

Many thanks to the attendees at the recent University sector round table breakfast and discussion. A fully engaging event, as always, with some new ideas to improve collaboration and efficient...

-27 Jul. 2017

Willmott Dixon Interiors Helps Drive Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Willmott Dixon Interiors have been working in partnership with Thames Reach and Age UK where improving equality, diversity and inclusion in the construction industry and in the local community has...

-19 Jul. 2017

Willmott Dixon Interiors shortlisted for London Construction Awards

London Construction Awards are the leading and most prestigious construction awards in London. Willmott Dixon Interiors have been shortlisted for two awards; Regeneration Project of the Year and...

-26 Jun. 2017

Willmott Dixon chosen for Old Admiralty Building transformation

Willmott Dixon’s track-record for restoring buildings of national importance has been further strengthened with an appointment to refurbish the Grade II listed Old Admiralty Building in Horseguards...

-14 Jun. 2017

ENHANCING LIVES COMMUNITY INVESTMENT PROJECT

WDI Enhancing Lives is a new incentive created by the trainees of Willmott Dixon Interiors. The aim of this programme is to change the lives of people in the community. This year we have teamed up...

-10 May. 2017

Willmott Dixon Interiors Wins British Safety Council Award

The British Safety Council (BSC) held its 60th Anniversary and International Safety Awards Gala Dinner on Friday 5th May at the Grosvenor House Hotel, Park Lane. This was a prestigious event to...

-25 Apr. 2017

WILLMOTT DIXON INTERIORS WINS GOLD ROSPA AWARD 2017

Willmott Dixon Interiors (WDI) are pleased to have won Gold yet again in the prestigious annual scheme run by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA). WDI will be presented with...

-10 Apr. 2017

Willmott Dixon Interiors to support roll-out of apart-hotel brand

Willmott Dixon Interiors track record for refreshing and renewing hotels has been further strengthened with three contracts in London worth £35 million to convert apart-hotels in Long Lane, Earls...

-06 Apr. 2017

Open Doors…what a success!

The recent Open Doors week has been a real success at three of our sites.  Well done to all site teams at Think Earl's Court, 39 Victoria street and Coventry University London (CU London) for...

-04 Apr. 2017

WDI recognised for Considerate Construction

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Willmott Dixon Interiors received Gold, Silver and Bronze at the National Site Awards in a ceremony held on Monday 3rd April at Plaisterers' Hall, London. These awards recognise sites registered...

-22 Mar. 2017

Coventry University campus in Dagenham takes part in Open Doors week

London’s newest university campus will be opening its doors to give potential students and members of the community the chance to take a behind-the-scenes look at the transformation taking place at...

-13 Mar. 2017

Key takeaways: Health Sector breakfast

Many thanks to those who came to the health breakfast on 2nd March  – a most interesting and much more grounded discussion than usual. I feel that we are starting to turn the corner to...

-01 Mar. 2017

Coventry University London Project Takes the Lead on Sustainability Initiatives

Willmott Dixon Interiors were awarded a £4.5 million contract with Coventry University to refurbish the university’s London campus in Dagenham. The project will see Willmott Dixon Interiors...

-23 Feb. 2017

Key takeaways: Higher Education Sector breakfast

Many thanks to those who came to the Education Sector breakfast morning on 22nd February  – a full house and some interesting debate. Here are the key takeaways Clearly, early engagement...

-13 Feb. 2017

Management Trainee becomes the face of Brighton’s Titan

Meet Connor, Management Trainee at Willmott Dixon Interiors. Connor has become the face of University of Brighton’s Titans campaign, which recognises graduates growth and development in...

-10 Feb. 2017

Women in Construction Awards

Willmott Dixon Interiors have been nominated for Women in Construction Awards 2017. These awards have been developed to recognise the brightest and the best female achievers in the construction...

-06 Feb. 2017

Willmott Dixon Interiors to refurbish Coventry University’s new London Campus

An interiors specialist has been awarded a £4.5 million contract to transform a Grade II listed building into London’s newest university campus. Willmott Dixon Interiors has been chosen by...

-30 Jan. 2017

Willmott Dixon Interiors Invest in GOLD

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Willmott Dixon Interiors, have been awarded Investors in People (IIP) Gold, demonstrating their excellence in developing and growing their people. This achievement is a...

-23 Jan. 2017

Open Doors returns…get into Construction!

After the success of last year, Willmott Dixon Interiors will be participating in yet another Open Doors event. The annual event gives anyone who wishes to get into construction a unique...

-20 Jan. 2017

Highly Commended at Management Trainee of the Year Awards

Congratulations to Jack who recently achieved Highly Commended Award at the recent prestigious Willmott Dixon Management Trainee of The Year Awards 2016. On the back of his hard work we also won...

-06 Jan. 2017

THE NHS, BREXIT AND ITS OTHER AILMENTS

Whilst Brexit is a major issue for the NHS and the cause of much discussion, pontification and works of fiction, in reality it is really a side show at the moment. Yes, it was probably a major...

-09 Dec. 2016

Wilmott Dixon Wins Construction Investing in Talent Awards

Willmott Dixon Interiors were announced winners at last night's Construction Investing in Talent Awards 2016. The awards night was held at the luxurious  Grosvenor House Hotel, London. The...

-02 Dec. 2016

WDI Launches BIM Workshops for Supply Chain Partners

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Since July 2015 WDI has been a forerunner with the implementation of BIM Level 2 across the business, and will continue to champion this in the future. In common with the entire Willmott Dixon...

-28 Nov. 2016

Fit-out and Refurbishment completed for London Met, Calcutta House

Willmott Dixon Interiors are pleased to complete the refurbishment of London Metropolitan University's Calcutta House. We  were appointed to improve student facilities at the Calcutta House...

-23 Nov. 2016

New Design Museum set to open

// Well done to  Willmott Dixon Interiors  project delivery team for pushing the project over the line. The Design Museum opens on 24th November.  Willmott Dixon Interiors...

-18 Nov. 2016

Design Museum Refurbishment

Willmott Dixon Interiors delivered the fit-out and refurbishment of London’s most important cultural project for 2016; creating a new home for the Design Museum as it moves from its Shad Thames...

-31 Oct. 2016

Willmott Dixon Wins best place to work in construction Award

Willmott Dixon marked UK Construction Week by being crowned the best place to work at the inaugural Construction Enquirer awards. It took the prize after receiving nearly 1,000 votes from staff and...

-27 Oct. 2016

WDI Awarded Contractor of the Year 2016

Willmott Dixon Interiors were awarded Contractor of the Year 2016 at last night’s London Construction Awards ceremony held at The Royal Garden Hotel in...

-20 Oct. 2016

WDI highly commended at the first BIM Prospects Awards

× Innovations

Just over six months ago the UK government launched its BIM Level 2 Mandate requiring Building Information Modelling (BIM) for all central government construction products, and putting BIM firmly on...

-05 Oct. 2016

Willmott Dixon Interiors Participates in UK-GBC’s Wellbeing Lab

× Sustainability

Wilmott Dixon Interiors will be participating in The UK Green Building Council’s Wellbeing Lab, a 6 month programme of knowledge exchange and hands-on collaborative learning to support the health,...

-15 Aug. 2016

Willmott Dixon gets RICS Inclusive Employer Quality Mark

Willmott Dixon  became the  first major contractor to get the RICS Inclusive Employer Quality Mark at the highest level. This demonstrates that Willmott Dixon is committed to the inclusive...

-09 Aug. 2016

WDI appointed to improve student facilities at London Metropolitan University

Providing world class facilities to ensure students receive the education for which they are paying is at the top of the agenda in the Higher Education sector. Universities are becoming more aware of...

-03 Aug. 2016

Willmott Dixon Interiors takes on challenge to tackle Youth Unemployment

Willmott Dixon Interiors undertook an exciting challenge to help tackle youth unemployment. Every year Willmott Dixon Interior’s management trainees are challenged to take on a community...

-27 Jul. 2016

Willmott Dixon Interiors Shortlisted for London Construction Awards

The London Construction Awards are the leading and most prestigious construction awards in London. The London Construction Awards recognise achievements, developments and innovation within...

-05 Jul. 2016

WDI Wins ROSPA GOLD

We are delighted to be honoured with a Gold award from RoSPA, the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents at an awards ceremony which took place on the 21st of June 2016 at the London Excel...

-04 Jul. 2016

Mixology Awards

On Thursday 23rd June, Willmott Dixon was proud to have sponsored Mix Interiors’ most highly anticipated event of the year, the 11th Mixology Awards 2016. The evening was a great success with...

-30 Jun. 2016

Round up of Open Doors

This year, Willmott Dixon Interiors took part in the Open Doors Event 2016. The Open Doors were a great success, attracting over 500 visitors to a variety of sites, including the refurbishment works...

-27 May. 2016

BIM boost for customers as Willmott Dixon adopts technology across entire company

× Innovations

More customers are set to benefit from BIM on their projects after Willmott Dixon became the first contractor to achieve company-wide BRE Global BIM Level 2 Certification for use across its entire...

-12 May. 2016

WDI PRESENTED WITH INTERNATIONAL SAFETY AWARD

Willmott Dixon Interiors and site One Puddle Dock have won an International Safety Award from the British Safety Council in recognition of its commitment to keeping workers and workplaces healthy and...

-28 Apr. 2016

WDI Wins CCS Awards for Project Sites

The Considerate Constructors Scheme's National Site Awards recognise those sites registered with the Scheme that has raised the bar for considerate construction. Willmott Dixon Interiors are...

-28 Apr. 2016

Open Doors – Get into Construction

Willmott Dixon Interiors sites are taking part in this year’s Open Doors event 2016. The Open Doors event gives a unique opportunity for individuals to see behind the scenes of live sites across...

-26 Apr. 2016

Travelodge an Award winning nationwide refit Programme

Willmott Dixon Interiors are pleased to have been presented with an award for extraordinary achievements by Travelodge.  As one of the main framework contractors  34,000 rooms were refurbished in...

-22 Apr. 2016

Willmott Dixon Interiors wins Gold RoSPA Awards 2016

Willmott Dixon Interiors (WDI)  has been successful in the 60th year of the RoSPA Occupational Health and Safety Awards 2016. WDI achieved the Gold award in the prestigious annual scheme run by the...

-15 Apr. 2016

Willmott Dixon Interiors goes 100% renewable

Willmott Dixon Interiors (WDI) has switched it's offices over to green fuel to hit a target to halve the carbon it emits by 2020 compared to 2010. WDI has teamed up with SmartestEnergy, a leading...

-18 Mar. 2016

Opening date for the Design Museum Announced!

Willmott Dixon Interiors were pleased to have been appointed the £20 million fit-out contract for the much anticipated relocation of London’s celebrated Design Museum into a new home at the former...

-17 Mar. 2016

WDI SHORTLISTED FOR CONSTRUCTION NEWS AWARDS 2016

Willmott Dixon Interiors are pleased to announce that our University of Brighton, Cockcroft Building project has been shortlisted in the Sustainable Project of the...

-14 Mar. 2016

The Guide to Delivering Sustainable Fit-out Projects

× Sustainability

Willmott Dixon Interiors are please to announce the launch of the new CIRIA Fit-out environmental good practice on site guide (C757). The fit-out sector faces unique challenges that include the...

-16 Feb. 2016

Willmott Dixon Completes CAT B fit-out to create the new HQ for HS2

Willmott Dixon has successfully completed CAT B fit-out of the new HS2 head quarters which will be the base for 1,000 engineers and procurement specialists who will be managing the £50 billion...

-15 Feb. 2016

We’ve more than achieved our Young People Target!

Fantastic news! We have more than met our ambitious target of ‘enhancing the life chances of 3000 young people by 2015’.  The final total figure is 3390, which is quite brilliant! When we set...

-12 Feb. 2016

Sustainable Development Achievements in 2015

OUR AIM IS TO BE A SECTOR LEADER IN SUSTAINABLE AND RESPONSIBLE BUSINESS Our Sustainable development Strategy is split in to four key themes: Responsible Business Putting People First...

-04 Feb. 2016

Completion of CAT A Office Fit Out

We are pleased to have completed City Of London's Tabernacle Street CAT A Office fit out.  Willmott Dixon Interiors were appointed through the SCAPE framework to undertake the strip out &...

-05 Jan. 2016

Carbon Neutrality

Willmott Dixon achieved the Carbon Trust Standard in 2012/13 and again in 2014/15 in recognition of our work to reduce our carbon footprint. It is not possible for us to eliminate all of the...

-05 Jan. 2016

Willmott Dixon Interiors complete Hewens Free School Refurbishment

WDI are pleased to have completed the refurbishment at Hewens Free School - providing 420 school places via the Scape Framework. The Scape framework goes from strength to strength with all members of...

-21 Dec. 2015

Chelsea & Westminster A&E Refurbishment update

Willmott Dixon Interiors are proud to show some of the interior shots of this high quality finish at the Chelsea & Westminster A&E refurbishment. The project is due for completion next year...

-21 Dec. 2015

Royal Free Hospital Refurbishment update

Willmott Dixon Interiors complete another section of the A&E refurbishment at Royal Free. These pictures show the high quality finish the Trust expect in a live hospital and live A&E site...

-21 Dec. 2015

Trainee of the Year Awards 2015

Every year Willmott Dixon Interiors participate in Community Investment Project through Willmott Dixon Foundation which was established to guide, monitor and collate the community...

-15 Oct. 2015

What a Night! Willmott Dixon Interiors Annual Reception and Ping Pong Tournament

Willmott Dixon Interiors hosted its second Annual Reception and Ping Pong Tournament on Wednesday 7th October at Bounce, Holborn. The event proved to be a success yet again! The evening started...

-08 Oct. 2015

Willmott Dixon Wins BCO Awards for Corporate Workplace & Innovation!

× Innovations, Sustainability

British Council For Offices (BCO) held this year's award ceremony on Tuesday 6th October 2015 at the Grosvenor House, A JW Marriott Hotel in London. Willmott Dixon were announced winners of two...

-30 Sep. 2015

Tunbridge Wells Hospital Turns Office Space into New Ward

Willmott Dixon Interiors have been appointed to convert the hospital's chief executive's office space into a 38 bed ward. ITV Meridian interviewed Glenn Douglas, Chief Executive of Tunbridge...

-24 Sep. 2015

Successful completion of The Old Court House Project

Wilmott Dixon Interiors are pleased to announce the successful completion of The Old Court House project, for Royal Borough of Kingston. The project, worth £2.6 million was secured through SCAPE...

-14 Sep. 2015

Willmott Dixon Interiors to fit-out Network Rail’s central London offices

Willmott Dixon Interiors has followed up its recent £20 million contract win to fit out the Design Museum’s new home in Kensington with a £20 million contract for Network Rail’s offices near...

-11 Sep. 2015

Willmott Dixon Interiors Summer Festival

Following on from the success of the WDI Trainee Challenge; the community investment refurbishment of the Calthorpe Project community centre in Kings Cross, WDI’s Your Say Your Voice (YSYV) team...

-09 Jul. 2015

Willmott Dixon Interiors committed to enhancing lives of young people

Willmott Dixon Interiors funded a three day residential training course on employability skills for 17 young people, aged 18-25 who are currently out of work, as part of Willmott Dixon’s commitment...

-26 Jun. 2015

WILLMOTT DIXON INTERIORS APPOINTED FOR DESIGN MUSEUM FIT-OUT

29th June 2015 – The much anticipated relocation of London’s celebrated Design Museum into a new home at the former Commonwealth Institute building in Kensington High Street has taken a...

-03 Jun. 2015

Social Value – taking full account of a company’s true impact

Willmott Dixon has set out the huge opportunity for companies and public sector procurers to make a real impact on the wellbeing of society by maximising the social value they can bring. Its...

-15 May. 2015

Willmott Dixon Interiors is in the fit-out stages of a refurbishment project for the University of Brighton

Willmott Dixon Interiors is in the fit-out stages of a refurbishment project for the University of Brighton that has involved completely remodelling the interior of a building without evacuating the...

-05 May. 2015

Completed refurbishments to Travelodge Docklands

We are pleased to announce the completion of refurbishment to Travelodge Docklands, yet another fine example of hotel refresh in a rollout programme. This takes us over the 8,200 room mark!...

-01 May. 2015

Meet the Buyer Event

In conjunction with The Sustainable Business Partnership CIC, The University of Brighton's Green Growth Platform and the Build Green project, Willmott Dixon Interiors hosted a Meet the Buyers morning...

-30 Apr. 2015

Royal Free Hospital Progressing well

Progressing well on site at the Royal Free Hospital – this A&E refurbishment project is underway in one of the most pressured live environments we have faced yet. The main access to site is...

-29 Apr. 2015

Willmott Dixon Interiors is a Gold winner in the RoSPA Awards 2015

Willmott Dixon Interiors Ltd of London, is among the winners in the RoSPA Occupational Health and Safety Awards 2015. The Gold award in the prestigious annual scheme run by the Royal Society for...

-24 Apr. 2015

Refurbishment works completed at Standard Life County Mall!

Willmott Dixon Interiors are pleased to announce the completion of the lavishing County Mall situated in the heart of Crawley town centre. The refurbishment consisted of internal re-modelling and...

-21 Apr. 2015

Award Winning Projects

Willmott Dixon Interiors have been announced winners for the Considerate Constructors Scheme 2015 National Site Award. Willmott Dixon Interiors were presented with a Gold award for University of...

-20 Mar. 2015

Red nose day 2015!

A huge thank you to everyone who contributed and got involved for Comic Relief on Red Nose Day, the money raised will go towards helping such a great cause. Total money raised: £240.46 A...

-03 Mar. 2015

Central Library at Imperial College completed in 7 weeks!

Our Senior Building Manager Gary Williams was responsible for the remodel & refurbishment of levels 3 & 4. His challenge was working on a live University campus with limited site storage and...

-09 Feb. 2015

We are pleased to announce the completion of the newly refurbished Cambridge City Hotel

The phased works, whilst in occupation included the strip-out and refurbishment of 197 guest rooms, the upgrade of all M&E, new case goods, wall linings, FF&E and a complete refresh of the...

-08 Jan. 2015

Noel DeBruin joins WDI as Preconstruction Director

We are delighted the Noel has joined us as PreConstruction Director. Noel joins us with a wealth of experience in the Fit Out Industry and is a welcome addition to the team.

-15 Dec. 2014

Merry Christmas everyone from WDI

Have a happy christmas & a prosperous new year from all at Willmott Dixon Interiors

-12 Dec. 2014

CHRISTMAS JUMPER DAY LIGHTS UP THE OFFICE

Today the staff at WDI took part in the Save The Children CHRISTMAS JUMPER DAY - making the world with a better with a sweater. The fun festive finery of Snowmen, Santas, Reindeers & Christmas...

-08 Dec. 2014

Good to Go weekend is a huge success

Last week, Willmott Dixon Interiors linked up with the National Communities Resource Centre to deliver an inspirational training course for 19 unemployed young people from across the UK.  ‘Good...

-03 Dec. 2014

WDI relaunch the 10 Point Plan

This month we have relaunched the 10 Point Plan & our commitment to Sustainability. The 10 Point Plan is how we monitor and report our projects' progress against 10 key sustainability...

-01 Dec. 2014

Ivor Goodsite visits Kingston Court House

The management trainees recently organised numerous educational visits for the local primary school at our newest SCAPE site - The Old Court House in Kingston. Throughout the day the team with the...

-10 Nov. 2014

‘Building a quality world together’ – World Quality Day 13/11/2014

Thursday is World Quality Day & Willmott Dixon Interiors have  decided to use this day to drive initiatives across our business and to raise awareness and the importance of quality delivery. Our...

-22 Oct. 2014

Spectacular performance in the velodrome

Lee Valley VeloPark’s indoor velodrome hosted the inaugural 2014 CoreNet Global UK Chapter Property Cycle Challenge on 9 October 2014. Following in the footsteps of Olympic champions,  WDi were...

-17 Oct. 2014

Ride and Stride for the Heritage of London Trust

We presented a cheque to Arnel at St Lawrence Jewry Church who took part in the Ride and Stride a charity event encouraging people to ride (cycle) or stride (walk) round approximately 40 churches...

-17 Oct. 2014

Good to Go – 22 places available

As part of our community investment strategy, we are offering 22 young people a place on an accredited training course on developing employability skills, from 25th – 27th November. The ‘Good...

-06 Oct. 2014

Oh what a night!

We held our annual reception & inaugural ping pong tournament on Wednesday 1st October. Our clients & consultants helped to make it a ‘smashing’ evening whether it was participating,...

-26 Sep. 2014

WDI win International award for pop up bar!

We are delighted to announce that our Sleep Bar has won the UK & International Pop Up Bar of the year category at this year’s Restaurant & Bar design awards. The awards ceremony took place...

-26 Sep. 2014

Macmillan Coffee Morning at Farringdon Street

The Macmillan coffee morning  held on the 26th September in our Board room at Farringdon street raised £155 for such a worthy cause! Well done to all our staff for producing and devouring a reat...

-22 Sep. 2014

Simon joins the Dulux Lands End to John O’Groats cycle challenge

Simon Tranter our Senior Sustainability Manager recently took part in the Dulux Lands End to John O’Groats cycle challenge. He cycled one leg of the  challenge - The 110 mile road ride from...

-03 Sep. 2014

WDI put smiles on volunteers faces at Cambridge children’s Charity

WDI were delighted to be involved with the Blue Smile children's charity in Cambridge whilst working nearby on  the 190 room refurbishment for the Cambridge City Hotel. Our staff and supply chain...

-02 Sep. 2014

Willmott Dixon achieves BITC1 CommunityMark award

See how we've become one of just 46 companies since 2008 to achieve a @BITC1 CommunityMark award http://bit.ly/1s9AANT 

-01 Sep. 2014

£1.37 million invested in local communities!

Last year Willmott Dixon  invested over £1.37 million in local communities – 20% more than in 2012.  The investment is made up of a combination of staff time, donations and fundraising for good...

-01 Sep. 2014

WDI delivers 2 floors at The Pheonix Building for Xafinity

Xafinity, one of the UK’s leading specialists in pensions and employee benefits decided that moving to a modern office building would better suit their operational requirements. They appointed WDI...

-18 Jul. 2014

CELEBRATING THE COMPLETION OF SLADE GARDENS!

The Slade Garden Project is complete... The past week the Interiors made the best of the great weather for a 'Groundforce' style makeover of a youth centre, led by the management trainees...

-10 Jul. 2014

Kate Hoey MP helps out at Slade Gardens!

The WDI trainee challenge is seeing the whole company in  action this week transforming a rundown community gardens and youth centre in Stockwell, something which has gone down so well even the MP...

-04 Jul. 2014

Slade Garden Community Investment Project

WDI in partnership with our chosen charity, London Youth are  planning an inspiring community investment project from the 7th – 18th July 2014, which involves the refurbishment of Slade Gardens...

-26 Jun. 2014

‘All Safe’ week

The 'All Safe' week was created in order to promote the importance of health and safety to raise funds for 'Lighthouse Club - The Construction Industry Charity' . Lyndsey Gallagher a welfare...

-23 Jun. 2014

WDI 10 year birthday

CELEBRATING 10 YEARS OF WDI We marked the 10 year anniversary of WDI in style. With drinks, nibbles and fantastic views of London from the 31st floor of Centre Point. Take a look at the...

-23 Jun. 2014

WDI is a winner in the RoSPA Awards 2014

Willmott Dixon Interiors is a winner in the RoSPA Awards 2014 Willmott Dixon Interiors is among the winners in the RoSPA Occupational Health and Safety Awards 2014. The Gold award in the...