Willmott Dixon
Willmott Dixon is a privately owned contracting, residential development and property support business. History. The company was founded in 1852, by John Willmott. In 2001, Rick Willmott became the fifth generation of the Willmott family to lead the business. In March 2013, Willmott Dixon invested £1 million in the 4Life Academy which is located in Perry Barr, Birmingham. Operations. Willmott Dixon has several business streams including construction, residential construction and interior fit out and refurbishment. Major projects. Major projects involving the company have included: The company's development division is the developer of Brentford FC's new  Community Stadium at Lionel Road South in Brentford, London, due to complete in 2021. It is also working with Poplar HARCA to redevelop Aberfeldy Village in Poplar, London, due to complete in 2024. Awards. The company was listed as No. 4 in the East of England Region of the Mid Range businesses of "The Sunday Times Best Companies To Work For" in July 2019. It also won the Queen's Award for Enterprise in 2014, 2018 and 2019.