Western Thermal Limited, the specialist thermal engineers, have won a £180,000 contract with Coventry University.

Headquartered at Springfield Business Centre, Stroudwater Business Park, Stonehouse, Western Thermal will provide thermal insulation to pipework and ductwork services, as part of the renovation of the former BT building in Mile Lane, Coventry.

It is just a short distance from the heart of the city's university campus.

Plans were given the go ahead earlier this year for the university to provide a learning hub for its students and faculty. The renovated BT building will house up to 3,000 students and faculties.

Western Thermal will work with NG Bailey, the UK's largest independent engineering, construction services company and the renovation is being developed in partnership with Willmott Dixon.

Phil Jones, executive director - operations, at Western Thermal, said: "We are delighted to be working with Coventry University on what promises to be an exciting project.

"Western Thermal Limited is a leader in the sector and continues to find ways to emphasise its expertise and experience through a number of exciting, high quality projects. It is our specialism which has enabled this company to deliver successful results on a consistent basis and has made us out a stand our performer in the market."

Western Thermal is part of the Western Thermal Group, with offices all ocver the country and a turnover of £19.8m, forecast to reach £50m in the next 3 years.