Bovis Appointed Construction Manager for £42m Courtauld Strand Campus Redevelopment

Bovis Construction (Europe) has been appointed Construction Manager for the redevelopment of the Courtauld Institute of Art’s Strand Campus in London.

The appointment follows a competitive tender process involving four bidders, with Bovis securing a contract worth £5.3m to oversee delivery of the project through to completion in 2028.

The scheme will transform the East Wing of the Courtauld’s Somerset House campus while linking it with additional buildings at 152-158 Strand.

Project Overview

Client:

The Courtauld Institute of Art

Construction Manager:

Bovis Construction (Europe)

Construction Management Contract:

£5.3 million

Estimated Construction Value:

£42 million

Location:

Strand, London

Programme:

2026 – 2028

The project forms part of the Courtauld’s ongoing campus development plans and will involve significant refurbishment and redevelopment works within a heritage-sensitive city centre environment.

Scope of Works

Bovis will provide:

• Pre-construction advice

• Construction methodology planning

• Procurement of trade contractors

• Programme management

• Financial management

• Defect management

• Construction delivery oversight

Trade packages are expected to include:

• Demolition and façade retention

• Substructure works

• Structural steelwork

• Concrete works

• Carpentry

• Traditional roofing

• Balustrading

• Fine decorative works

• Mechanical & Electrical services

• Lift installations

• Security systems

• Scaffold

• Craneage

Hard demolition is expected to commence in August 2026, with completion targeted for 2028.

Project Team

Client:

Courtauld Institute of Art

Construction Manager:

Bovis Construction (Europe)

Project Manager:

Gardiner & Theobald

Cost Consultant:

AECOM

ConstructNet Opportunity Analysis

The project presents significant supply chain opportunities across a wide range of specialist trades.

Potential opportunities may include:

• Demolition contractors

• Façade retention specialists

• Groundworks and substructure contractors

• Steelwork contractors

• Concrete frame specialists

• Roofing contractors

• Joinery and carpentry specialists

• M&E contractors

• Lift suppliers

• Security installers

• Scaffold providers

• Craneage suppliers

• Heritage restoration specialists

Given the Grade I and Grade II* heritage context and central London location, the project is likely to attract specialist contractors with experience working on complex refurbishment schemes.

Key Information

Client: Courtauld Institute of Art

Construction Manager: Bovis Construction (Europe)

Construction Management Contract: £5.3m

Construction Value: Approximately £42m

Location: Strand, London

Programme: 2026–2028

Disclaimer

Information is based on publicly available contract award notices and ConstructNet analysis. Readers should independently verify all project information before making commercial decisions.