Brickwork, scaffolding and SFS specialist Phoenix Brickwork, based in Pinxton, Derbyshire, has won two major projects with a combined value of £4.5m.
Working with client Willmott Dixon, Phoenix will supply the brickwork package for the University of Staffordshire’s new student village in Stoke-on-Trent. At the same time, Phoenix will also work on a multi-million-pound contract to build a new 28-bed children’s facility in Sleaford, Lincolnshire – providing much-improved facilities for young people.
Work on Stoke’s landmark project will start in March and see 700 new student rooms built in cluster blocks and townhouses alongside a village ‘hub’ facility – which will include a roof-top terrace, well-being spaces and a study area. In addition, BMH Scaffolding, part of the Phoenix Brickwork group of companies, will provide the scaffolding for this high-profile scheme, which is estimated to take 40 weeks.
In Lincolnshire, the ground-breaking project to build a new children’s home has been funded by the Department for Education and is expected to be complete by 2027. The flagship build has been designed to reach net-zero in operation and provide an innovative partial grid solution – supported by solar panels and a state-of-the-art power storage.
Christian Watson, group chairman at Phoenix Brickwork (UK) Ltd, said: “These two new projects represent an impressive win for our group and signal a strong start in 2025.
“Securing these two projects is a fantastic achievement for Phoenix Brickwork and BMH Scaffolding, showcasing the strength of our group and the expertise that we bring to major developments around the country.
“In particular, this collaboration demonstrates our ability to support main contractors on major projects, undertaking multiple interfacing trades and our growing capacity to deliver on ambitious builds.
“The new student village in Stoke and the children’s facility in Lincolnshire, are a significant investment and it’s exciting to see contemporary sustainable architecture blend so effortlessly with nature.
“With Phoenix Brickwork now providing SFS design, masonry and scaffolding, the business is fast becoming a key player in the national sub-contracting landscape.”
Rory Talbot, contracts manager at BHM Scaffolding, said: “The new student village in Stoke-on-Trent and the children’s facility in Sleaford, are both extremely impressive projects and we are excited to be involved.
“We are looking forward to making a coordinated and efficient start to ensure we can deliver both of these projects on time and complete them fast and efficiently.”
