University of Bradford Framework

Under a framework agreement, Bowman Riley provides multi-disciplinary services as the single supplier for the provision of the University of Bradford’s professional services.

The University of Bradford received its Royal Charter in 1966, but its origins date back to the early 19th century. The University has a diverse and complex estate with many 19th-century, 1960s and 1970s buildings. Our support helps the University get the most out of its assets.

Our team has worked at the University for over nine years, successfully delivering over 500 schemes. We understand the multifaceted stakeholders, evolving priorities and objectives and the requirement for flexibility and future-proofing. Key projects include: Digital Health and Enterprise Zone Academic Building, the Faculty of Management and Law including a mock courtroom, the Faculty of Life Sciences upgrade, the refurbishments of the Richmond and Norcroft buildings, the Atrium refresh and the Oakwell Centre at Dewsbury and District Hospitals.

Our knowledge of the construction forms and service installations across the estate enables us to respond quickly to the inherent design confinements and challenges, such as frame span restrictions, wall construction, floor slab and rebar limitations, vibration issues, access/fire compliance, thermal performance, and asbestos. Identifying design considerations from the outset provides greater efficiency for the University.

Our knowledge of the University’s procurement processes, stakeholder sign-off procedures, project board, and workbook processes has enabled us to deliver fast-track strategies to achieve the design, programme, and financial objectives. Following a five-week design and tender period, we completed a £500k refurbishment of the Workshop Block.

Our extensive knowledge of the estate, our team’s expertise, and our commitment to the University have formed a trusted advisor relationship with the university’s estate team.

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