Tag: Watkin

CGI of what Watkin Jones is planningWatkin Jones Group, a specialist in build-to-rent and purpose-built student residential developments, plans to build student accommodation where the old HMRC building stands on India Street. If consented, the new development, designed by Hawkins Brown, will be called The...

Alex PeaseAlex Pease stepped up the become Watkin Jones chief executive on an interim basis in July when predecessor Richard Simpson departed suddenly amid trading difficulties. The listed building company, which specialises in multi-occupancy buildings such as purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) student halls and build-to-rent...

CGI of Cardiff QuayWatkin Jones is building 715 build-to-rent (BTR) apartments on the former Brains Brewery site in Cardiff Quay, next to the train station. It is part of a wider £1bn regeneration project in the Welsh capital. The development will also feature a public...

Following a review of all buildings over 11 metres tall developed by the company over the last 30 years, Watkin Jones has recognised an exceptional charge of £28m for the potential costs of the remediation work required, which is expected to be incurred over seven...