Kier has completed the £10m apprenticeship centre for WMG and handed it over to the client, the University of Warwick
The new apprenticeship centre was completed on time and has seen the construction of a three-storey 2,400m² development centre.
The centre will provide 1,000 places for pupils. Kier has given 8% of the project value back to the local community in social value.
Social value benefits include:
- Creating three part-time jobs
- Providing three apprenticeship opportunities (40 weeks in total)
- Hosting three work experience opportunities
- 10 people days of technical training
- 50 WMG Academy for Young Engineers student site visits
- 82% of spend with companies in a 50-mile radius
“This is a landmark project for the University and I’m delighted this striking design was delivered on time and within budget.”
– Tony Davies, senior project manager, UoW Estates.
Mark Pausey, managing director at Kier Regional Building Central, said: “Handing this project over on time and on budget to the client is great. Throughout this project, we have engaged heavily with the local community and have enjoyed delivering social value to the area.
“We are thrilled to have reached this completion, I look forward to seeing the centre flourish and to continue our strong relationship with the University of Warwick and WMG.”
Sue Parr, director of Degree Apprenticeships, WMG comments “The iconic WMG Degree Apprenticeship Centre, delivered in partnership with the Coventry & Warwickshire Local Enterprise Partnership and Midlands Engine, demonstrates a step change in design philosophy to make a world-class study environment that is absolutely in keeping with modern delivery for industry.
“It has been wonderful to welcome the first intake of apprentices being able to provide a dynamic and professional environment in which to study and to develop the skills needed for their future careers and for the businesses in which they work.”
