Two 'major refurbishments' at the University of Southampton have been completed.

Construction partner Stepnell has finished work on the Nightingale Building and the Old Terrace student accommodation.

The Nightingale Building, part of the School of Health Sciences, has been reconfigured and now has 'modern training facilities' and mock-up wards.

These meet the latest NHS specifications for nursing, midwifery, physiotherapy, podiatry, and cardiac physiology teaching.

Stepnell's design adjustments, made in collaboration with the design team and client stakeholders, prioritised energy efficiency and diverted 96 per cent of waste from landfills.

The company also focused on using local suppliers, with two-thirds of contractors sourced from within 30 miles of the site.

The Old Terrace student accommodation at the Glen Eyre halls of residence has also undergone a 'multi-million-pound refurbishment'.

This includes a complete replacement of communal kitchens, reconfiguration of communal washrooms into self-contained pods with showers, WCs, and toilets, as well as external refurbishments.

Rob Speirs, regional director at Stepnell, said: "These refurbishment projects combine our excellence in education and healthcare sector projects in the South of England.

"The successful refurbishment of the Nightingale Building and the Old Terrace underscores Stepnell’s capability to deliver high-quality construction projects under tight deadlines."

Declan O'Riordan of Cliftons Projects, acting on behalf of the university, said: "The refurbished Nightingale Building will provide a crucial hub for the Department of Nursing and Midwifery and the Department of Allied Health Professions.

"This facility is instrumental in training future healthcare professionals, providing state-of-the-art mock-up wards, teaching areas, and conference rooms, and we are pleased that Stepnell could deliver to meet NHS standards."

Malcolm Wright of Cliftons Projects, acting on behalf of the university for the Old Terrace accommodation refurbishment, said: "Stepnell’s team has shown remarkable adaptability to changes, absorbing additional work and contract modifications within the original schedule, including addressing an unexpected mains water supply issue."

Jonathan Face, director of special projects at the University of Southampton, said: "The refurbishment projects will not only enhance our campus but will contribute to shaping the minds and careers of countless students for years to come."