O’Brien Contractors secures £1.2 million works at Aston University
Midlands-based specialist contractor, O’Brien has been awarded the £1.2 million contract to carry out infrastructure upgrade works at Aston University in Birmingham.

The Leamington Spa company will be principal contractor on the 26 week package which will involve the installation of services including district heating mains, high and low voltage electric, cold water and fire hydrant mains plus IT and communication cabling.

The services are to be supplied to the new high-rise student accommodation, providing 3000 new rooms for students on the campus, as part of the university’s redevelopment programme for which O’Brien previously carried out the £1.7 million enabling works package.

Stuart Chamberlain project manager for O’Brien, said:“This is a great contract win for us. It’s a repeat work from a valued client, showing our strong commitment to client satisfaction and the company’s flexible approach to our clients’ requirements.”

Richard Middleton, chief operating officer at Aston University, said: "We are delighted to continue working with O'Brien. Aston Student Village will provide the best possible environment for our students as part of our commitment to make the University even more attractive to today’s best young talent. This contract with O'Brien will help us to redevelop our campus and deliver truly excellent facilities."

Work starts on the new phase this month.

For further information please contact: 

S Chamberlain stuartchamberlain@obriencontractors.co.uk

www.obriencontractors.co.uk