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17/12/2018

Western Thermal To Deliver Insulation Work At Coventry University

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Western Thermal Limited is to deliver insulation work on a renovation project at Coventry University.

The former BT building in Mile Lane is being refurbished into a new cutting-edge learning hub for its students and faculty. It will house up to 3,000 students and faculties, with features including teaching rooms, IT suites, engineering and science labs, as well a café and extensive breakout areas for more social learning. Wilmott Dixon will deliver the scheme.

Thermal insulation will be provided to the pipework and ductwork services from Western Thermal under a £180,000 contract.

The company will work alongside NG Bailey to complete the work.
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Speaking about the prestigious project, Phil Jones, Executive Director – Operations at Western Thermal, said: "We are delighted to be working with Coventry University on what promises to be an exciting project. The university has a long and proud tradition of delivering first-class education and experiences to its students and local community, and we are happy to play a small part in helping them in uplifting their service to the students and the wider academic community.   

"Western Thermal Limited is a leader in the sector and continues to find ways to emphasise its expertise and experience through a number of exciting, high quality projects. It is our specialism which has enabled this company to deliver successful results on a consistent basis and has made us out a stand our performer in the market.

"The project is certainly an exciting one and we are confident that it will prove to be a success. We are aware of the expectations placed on us and are know that our thermal insulation and pipework will contribute to providing the new campus with high quality heating and ventilation."

Building work is expected to be complete in February 2019, with the facility opening the following month.

(CM/MH)

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