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-29 Nov. 2021
£1.6m refurbishment enhances student experience at University of Westminster
Willmott Dixon Interiors has delivered a £1.6 million refurbishment project at the University of Westminster that will provide multi-purpose space for students. The national fit-out and...
-08 Nov. 2021
Willmott Dixon Interiors announces new national conservation partnership
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Willmott Dixon Interiors has announced a new partnership with leading nature charity, The Conservation Volunteers as part of an initiative to improve green spaces across the UK. The national...
-28 Oct. 2021
Helping to secure the future for children with impairment
× Social Value
We partnered up with Mary Hare school for children with impairment to deliver a fun-packed Construction Careers Day event for students and teachers. The day included inspirational talks about the...
-13 Oct. 2021
Willmott Dixon Interiors graduates return to University to build the future
Two graduates have returned to the University of Wolverhampton to create state-of-the-art facilities for the next generation of students. Work is currently under way on a £5m new Screen School to...
-13 Oct. 2021
Saving the world, one mile at a time!
× Social Value
Electric vehicles are the future of transport. What better way to move with the times than to employ an electric fleet for waste disposal. Electric vehicles will help our supply chain achieve net...
-05 Oct. 2021
Willmott Dixon Interiors to deliver new base for Brighton & Hove’s social workers’
Work is underway on the refurbishment and conversion of a former school and sixth form centre in Sussex that will become a new base for social care services and pave the way for the development of...
-01 Oct. 2021
NATIONAL INCLUSION WEEK 2021
Celebrating National Inclusion Week 2021. National Inclusion Week is a campaign run by Inclusive Employers each year. This week we have been celebrating by running activities to encourage open...
-28 Sep. 2021
Work begins on refurbishment of 950-seat art deco cinema in east London
Willmott Dixon Interiors has commenced the next phase in the restoration of a landmark art deco-inspired former Granada/ EMD Cinema in Walthamstow, on behalf of Waltham Forest Council. The...
-22 Sep. 2021
Construction Manager of the Year Finalists 2021
The shortlist for the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) Construction Manager of the Year Awards 2021 has been confirmed. A total of 77 of the best construction managers in the UK have...
-21 Sep. 2021
Leeds Arts University student completes £1,000 painting for Willmott Dixon Interiors
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Holly Herbert, a BA (Hons) Fine Art graduate at Leeds Arts University is celebrating after delivering a piece of artwork for a major office refurbishment in the city. Holly was commissioned and...
-09 Sep. 2021
WILLMOTT DIXON INTERIORS SUPPORT LEEDS MENCAP FOR THEIR ANNUAL SUMMER FAIR
The Leeds Mencap Summer Fair on 1st September was a great success with over 400 people from the local community attending which helped them raise over £800 to go towards improving the lives and...
-01 Sep. 2021
Your chance to go behind the scenes of live sites
× Social Value
We are inspiring people to get into construction by taking part in this year's Open Doors event. We have sites across London, South East, Midlands, and Yorkshire opening to the public as part of a...
-24 Aug. 2021
Willmott Dixon Interiors to deliver £2.7m upgrade at Conquest Hospital
Fit-out and refurbishment specialist contractor, Willmott Dixon Interiors has been appointed to deliver the extension and internal refurbishment of the emergency department of Conquest Hospital in...
-23 Aug. 2021
Willmott Dixon appointed to fifth generation of the Scape framework
Willmott Dixon is extending its long-term relationship with Scape, one of the UK’s leading public sector procurement authorities, after it was appointed to the fifth generation...
-29 Nov. 2021
£1.6m refurbishment enhances student experience at University of Westminster
Willmott Dixon Interiors has delivered a £1.6 million refurbishment project at the University of Westminster that will provide multi-purpose space for students. The national fit-out and...
-08 Nov. 2021
Willmott Dixon Interiors announces new national conservation partnership
× Sustainability
Willmott Dixon Interiors has announced a new partnership with leading nature charity, The Conservation Volunteers as part of an initiative to improve green spaces across the UK. The national...
-28 Oct. 2021
Helping to secure the future for children with impairment
× Social Value
We partnered up with Mary Hare school for children with impairment to deliver a fun-packed Construction Careers Day event for students and teachers. The day included inspirational talks about the...
-13 Oct. 2021
Willmott Dixon Interiors graduates return to University to build the future
Two graduates have returned to the University of Wolverhampton to create state-of-the-art facilities for the next generation of students. Work is currently under way on a £5m new Screen School to...
-13 Oct. 2021
Saving the world, one mile at a time!
× Social Value
Electric vehicles are the future of transport. What better way to move with the times than to employ an electric fleet for waste disposal. Electric vehicles will help our supply chain achieve net...
-05 Oct. 2021
Willmott Dixon Interiors to deliver new base for Brighton & Hove’s social workers’
Work is underway on the refurbishment and conversion of a former school and sixth form centre in Sussex that will become a new base for social care services and pave the way for the development of...
-01 Oct. 2021
NATIONAL INCLUSION WEEK 2021
Celebrating National Inclusion Week 2021. National Inclusion Week is a campaign run by Inclusive Employers each year. This week we have been celebrating by running activities to encourage open...
-28 Sep. 2021
Work begins on refurbishment of 950-seat art deco cinema in east London
Willmott Dixon Interiors has commenced the next phase in the restoration of a landmark art deco-inspired former Granada/ EMD Cinema in Walthamstow, on behalf of Waltham Forest Council. The...
-22 Sep. 2021
Construction Manager of the Year Finalists 2021
The shortlist for the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) Construction Manager of the Year Awards 2021 has been confirmed. A total of 77 of the best construction managers in the UK have...
-21 Sep. 2021
Leeds Arts University student completes £1,000 painting for Willmott Dixon Interiors
× Social Value
Holly Herbert, a BA (Hons) Fine Art graduate at Leeds Arts University is celebrating after delivering a piece of artwork for a major office refurbishment in the city. Holly was commissioned and...
-09 Sep. 2021
WILLMOTT DIXON INTERIORS SUPPORT LEEDS MENCAP FOR THEIR ANNUAL SUMMER FAIR
The Leeds Mencap Summer Fair on 1st September was a great success with over 400 people from the local community attending which helped them raise over £800 to go towards improving the lives and...
-01 Sep. 2021
Your chance to go behind the scenes of live sites
× Social Value
We are inspiring people to get into construction by taking part in this year's Open Doors event. We have sites across London, South East, Midlands, and Yorkshire opening to the public as part of a...
-24 Aug. 2021
Willmott Dixon Interiors to deliver £2.7m upgrade at Conquest Hospital
Fit-out and refurbishment specialist contractor, Willmott Dixon Interiors has been appointed to deliver the extension and internal refurbishment of the emergency department of Conquest Hospital in...
-23 Aug. 2021
Willmott Dixon appointed to fifth generation of the Scape framework
Willmott Dixon is extending its long-term relationship with Scape, one of the UK’s leading public sector procurement authorities, after it was appointed to the fifth generation...
-18 Aug. 2021
Willmott Dixon Interiors to deliver new chapter at Edmonton Green
Willmott Dixon Interiors will deliver new office and meeting space above the flagship library at Edmonton Green in north London, as part of a £2.6 million refurbishment project. The works,...
-13 Aug. 2021
WILLMOTT DIXON INTERIORS HAVE PARTNERED UP WITH WILLMOTT DIXON CONSTRUCTION TO LAUNCH A TRAINEESHIP PROGRAMME FOR 16-18 YEAR OLDS
As part of our work within the Wolverhampton area, we have launched a new 6-week fully funded traineeship programme which has been specifically designed for NEET (Not in education, employment or...
-29 Jul. 2021
Willmott Dixon Interiors help the local community in Leeds
WILLMOTT DIXON INTERIORS HAVE PROVIDED OUR SKILLS AND SERVICES TO HELP DEVELOP ‘THE HORSFORTH SHED’ COMMUNITY WORKSHOP IN LEEDS. The ‘Horsforth Shed’ project has been in development...
-28 Jul. 2021
Willmott Dixon Interiors to get Leeds Bus Station refurbishment moving
West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA) has chosen Willmott Dixon Interiors to lead the £3.6 million refurbishment of Leeds Bus Station. The fit-out and refurbishment specialist contractor...
-26 Jul. 2021
Willmott Dixon Interiors Trainee Challenge 2021
Over the past two weeks our Management Trainees have been participating in our annual Trainee Challenge. This year we have been helping upskill residents at Camphill Village Trust and students...
-15 Jul. 2021
Raising funds for charity by Taking on the Total Warrior Challenge
WILLMOTT DIXON INTERIORS TEAMED UP WITH PROJECT MANAGERS, FAITHFUL+GOULD OVER THE WEEKEND TO COMPLETE THE TOTAL WARRIOR HALF EVENT IN LEEDS ON SATURDAY 10TH JULY TO RAISE FUNDS...
-09 Jul. 2021
What does our future look like for buildings? What makes a Brilliant Building?
× Sustainability
In this blog, our sustainability manager, Rachel Wootlif talks about the future of buildings and things we need to consider in the next 10 years. Well, it surpasses excellence! To...
-09 Jul. 2021
University of Wolverhampton chooses Willmott Dixon Interiors for £3.9m refurbishment
Willmott Dixon Interiors will deliver the refurbishment of two buildings at the University of Wolverhampton to provide enhanced facilities for film and pharmacy students. The national fit-out and...
-06 Jul. 2021
Willmott Dixon Interiors completes National Gallery refurbishment
Willmott Dixon Interiors has furthered its track-record for transforming the interior of iconic London buildings, with the construction of new office accommodation at the Grade I-listed National...
-02 Jul. 2021
How we do business will set the standard for social value in our sector
Working with social enterprises is an important part of our business. We have an ambition, as part of our Now or Never strategy, to set the standard for social value in our sector with how we do...
-30 Jun. 2021
WILLMOTT DIXON INTERIORS CELEBRATES PRIDE MONTH
In this article, Mark Bennett, Senior Build Manager at Willmott Dixon Interiors and Co-Chair of Building Equality talks about the importance of recognising Pride Month and how Willmott Dixon...
-24 Jun. 2021
Why now is the time to invest in well designed staycation facilities
The UK’s leisure market is bracing itself for a summer staycation boom. Consumer safety concerns around Covid-19 and ongoing confusion over the government’s ‘green list’ travel advice, is...
-24 Jun. 2021
Willmott Dixon Interiors to deliver NHS rehabilitation centre refurb
Willmott Dixon Interiors has been appointed to deliver the remodelling and fit-out of an NHS rehabilitation centre in Surrey on behalf of Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust. The...
-22 Jun. 2021
Willmott Dixon Interiors launches academy to upskill job seekers in Waltham Forest
× Social Value
Willmott Dixon Interiors has launched a pop up skills centre called the Building Lives Academy to help connect local people with construction jobs in Waltham Forest as part of its project to...
-21 Jun. 2021
A great result in the Considerate Constructors Scheme Report
WILLMOTT DIXON INTERIORS IS PROUD TO HAVE OBTAINED ANOTHER OUTSTANDING SCORE FOR THE TRANSFORMATION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH’S OFFICES IN CENTRAL LEEDS IN THE CONSIDERATE CONSTRUCTORS...
-21 Jun. 2021
Willmott Dixon Interiors receives RoSPA Gold Medal (8 consecutive Golds) Award for health and safety achievements
Willmott Dixon Interiors landed the internationally recognised ROSPA Gold award for 8 consecutive years demonstrating high health and safety standards. The Gold Health and Safety Award was...
-18 Jun. 2021
Willmott Dixon Interiors hits major milestone at Wellington House
A refurbishment project to deliver high-quality office space and environmental improvements at the headquarters of West Yorkshire Combined Authority, has reached a major new milestone. Fit-out and...
-28 May. 2021
Commercial refurbishments: making more
× Innovations
From roof terraces to extensions, internal remodelling to additional storeys, landlords and developers are finding ways to make their buildings more attractive to would-be tenants. It’s a trend we...
-06 May. 2021
Willmott Dixon Interiors delivers £2.5m Birmingham office refurb
The £2.5 million renovation of an 11-storey office block which will set the standard for flexible and vibrant workspaces in Birmingham’s Southside has been completed. Paloma Capital instructed...
-30 Apr. 2021
Willmott Dixon named as one of UK’s best employers for Women
Willmott Dixon has been listed again by The Times as one of the UK’s top 50 places to work for women, which follows its position as the UK’s highest placed contractor in the 2020 FT Diversity...
-27 Apr. 2021
TOWARDS SUSTAINABLE REFURBISHMENT: MAJOR SCHEMES SIGNPOST THE WAY
Willmott Dixon’s sustainability strategy, Now or Never, sets some ambitious targets for the buildings we refurbish: by 2030 they must be net zero operational carbon and by 2040 net zero embodied...
-26 Apr. 2021
Willmott Dixon Interiors starts work on Watford hostel redevelopment
Construction work has begun on the refurbishment of One YMCA’s Charter House hostel in Watford. Willmott Dixon Interiors has been appointed to remodel three floors within the existing building,...
-20 Apr. 2021
Willmott Dixon Interiors begins fit-out of 10 Brindleyplace
Work has begun on the next phase of Birmingham’s biggest office refurbishment scheme at 10 Brindleyplace, on behalf of CBRE Global Investors. Willmott Dixon Interiors has commenced fit-out works...
-15 Apr. 2021
Small projects, big impact
× Social Value
How do you generate social value on projects that only last for a few months? We asked Willmott Dixon Interiors’ head of social value Anna Koukoullis. When a project is running for 16 weeks,...
-13 Apr. 2021
Work starts on refurbishment of Innovation Suite at Arts University Bournemouth
Willmott Dixon Interiors has begun work on a £250,000 project to deliver a new suite within the state-of-the-art Innovation Studio at Arts University Bournemouth (AUB). The national fit-out and...
-08 Apr. 2021
Willmott Dixon achieves Level 3 of the Carbon Trust’s Supply Chain Standard
Willmott Dixon is the first contractor - and one of only three companies globally - to achieve Level 3 of the Carbon Trust’s industry-leading Supply Chain Standard. Achieving a score of...
-01 Apr. 2021
Thousands of Easter Eggs donated to put a smile on Children’s faces
Willmott Dixon Interiors has donated thousands of Easter Eggs to help put a smile on children’s faces this Easter. Easter Eggs were donated to SMILE London & Essex, Birmingham Central...
-12 Mar. 2021
WILLMOTT DIXON INTERIORS CELEBRATES INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY
Monday 8th March marked International Women’s Day, which is a great opportunity to raise awareness about gender equality, celebrate women’s achievements and strive for gender parity. According...
-11 Mar. 2021
Willmott Dixon Interiors strengthens leadership team in the Midlands and Yorkshire
Company appoints new regional director and senior operational lead A national fit-out and refurbishment specialist contractor with a reputation for refurbishing and remodelling complex buildings,...
-08 Mar. 2021
Accelerating female leadership in the construction industry
Kate explains about our Women’s Leadership Development Programme. KATE JANSEN Director of learning and development Monday 8 March marks International Women’s Day, a...
-03 Mar. 2021
Willmott Dixon Interiors celebrates National Careers Week
National Careers Week is a great opportunity to showcase the types of careers available in the construction industry. To celebrate National Careers Week, we caught up with two of our people to...
-01 Mar. 2021
Anna features as guest editor for Construction Manager Magazine – special edition
Ahead of International Women's Day, we are excited to share the March issue of Construction Manager magazine. Our Head of Social Value and EDI Lead, Anna Koukoullis has been featured as a guest...
-23 Feb. 2021
Management Trainee Programme
Willmott Dixon has one of the most established and successful management trainee programmes in the industry. Many of our talented trainees are now in senior positions within the company and some of...
-15 Feb. 2021
Willmott Dixon joins HE built environment research programme
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The influence of the HE built environment on student outcomes “How can we measure the value of the Higher Education built environment in terms of impact on students and student...
-12 Feb. 2021
WILLMOTT DIXON INTERIORS CELEBRATES NATIONAL APPRENTICESHIP WEEK
APPRENTICESHIPS ARE A GREAT WAY TO LEARN THE THEORETICAL KNOWLEDGE OF YOUR CHOSEN CAREER PATH, WHILST ALSO GAINING THE KEY UNDERSTANDING THROUGH HAVING PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE IN YOUR JOB. At...
-25 Jan. 2021
BIM for fit out: it makes perfect sense
× Digital Construction, Innovations
Amador Caballero, our Head of Digital Construction gives his views on why BIM is important on fit out projects. Amador Caballero Head of BIM What comes into your mind when you think...
-18 Jan. 2021
Willmott Dixon Interiors High Scoring Considerate Constructors Scheme Results
WE ARE PROUD OF OUR TEAMS FOR ACHIEVING EXCELLENT RESULTS IN THEIR 2020 CCS SCORES. The Considerate Constructors Scheme (CCS) is a non-profit organisation improving the image of construction by...
-07 Jan. 2021
Waste: a new approach
× Sustainability
Were proud to say that in 2020 we diverted 98.3% of our construction waste from landfill. We also reduced the amount of waste we produce, decreasing our construction waste intensity (kg of waste per...
-15 Dec. 2020
Coat and Food Bank Donations
Our offices and sites have been busy collecting coat and food bank donations over the past month, to help provide warm clothing and food to those who are; homeless, refugees, elderly, and those at...
-14 Dec. 2020
Willmott Dixon wins £38.8m Brindleyplace refurbishment
CBRE Global Investors has selected Willmott Dixon Interiors to deliver the £38.8 million full refurbishment of a landmark Birmingham office block. The fit-out and refurbishment specialist...
-11 Dec. 2020
Looking after your wellbeing this Christmas
This year has been a challenging year, and as we approach the festive season we want to remind you about the importance of Mental Health and wellbeing, especially during the lead-up to Christmas. In...
-08 Dec. 2020
10 simple ways to make your Christmas more planet-friendly.
× Sustainability
This year, Willmott Dixon made some very significant announcements concerning how it wants to address the challenge of sustainable development. Our new Sustainability Strategy 2030, Now or Never,...
-07 Dec. 2020
Biodiversity net gain: can it be done on refurb projects?
× Sustainability
The need to reverse biodiversity decline is moving up the agenda fast. Biodiversity net gain is at the heart of the new Environment Bill and will become a legal requirement for new builds in the...
-30 Nov. 2020
Images showcase new Civic Halls balconies
New computer-generated images have been revealed showcasing what the Civic Halls interior will look like once major refurbishment works are completed. They illustrate the new second balcony that...
-24 Nov. 2020
Willmott Dixon Interiors trials use of new electric mobile tower crane
× Innovations, Sustainability
Early-adoption of electric plant alternative underlines commitment to sustainability and promises to reduce carbon emissions Willmott Dixon Interiors is committed to eliminating carbon from its...
-23 Nov. 2020
Willmott Dixon lands place on new £2.1bn Constructing West Midlands framework
The appointment follows the successful delivery of numerous projects in the West Midlands. The new Constructing West Midlands (CWM) framework has officially named Willmott Dixon as one of its...
-19 Oct. 2020
Net zero fit outs: who cares?
× Sustainability
Simon Tranter, our Head of Sustainability shares his views on net zero, what it is and advice to customers For me net zero carbon should be less about calculation and more about...
-16 Oct. 2020
Major project milestone reached at Your Wolves Civic
Wolverhampton Civic Halls’ (Wolves Civic) restoration has reached a major milestone with the first new steel beams being installed to improve the 82-year-old venue’s infrastructure - and create...
-12 Oct. 2020
Our bold ambition to be the sector leader in sustainable development by 2030
× Social Value, Sustainability
Graham Shaw, our Managing Director talks about our bold ambition to be the sector leader in sustainable development by 2030; an ambition which is underpinned by some colossal...
-02 Oct. 2020
National Inclusion Week
Celebrating National Inclusion Week We are excited to be involved in National Inclusion Week, a campaign run by Inclusive Employers to encourage businesses to develop inclusive workplaces. This...
-30 Sep. 2020
Award winning sites: 2020 National Site Award Winners
× Social Value, Sustainability
Willmott Dixon Interiors continue to raise the bar for considerate construction as five sites achieve an award for Considerate Constructors Scheme (CCS) 2020 National Site Awards. Winning...
-29 Sep. 2020
Willmott Dixon targets its buildings to be net zero carbon in use by 2030 and supply chain to be zero carbon by 2040
× Social Value, Sustainability
Willmott Dixon is targeting that all new build and refurbishment projects delivered from 2030 will be net zero carbon in operation under its new 2030 sustainable development strategy, ‘Now or...
-17 Sep. 2020
International Gold Standard for BIM at Willmott Dixon
× Digital Construction
Building Information Modelling (BIM) is crucial for the delivery of our projects. Thanks to the combined efforts of our National Product Team and a real one-team approach from our regional digital...
-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
× Social Value
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
× Sustainability
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
× Innovations
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
× Innovations
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
× Innovations
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
× Innovations, Sustainability
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
× Innovations, Sustainability
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
Designing for Health & Wellbeing
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In March 2020, Willmott Dixon Interiors completed the £1m refurbishment of its Head Quarters in London, comprising five floors and a ground-floor meeting room suite. The aim of the project was to...
-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 framework saw WDI...
-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
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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
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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
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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
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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!
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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...