January 2012 - 9 Day Wonder Achieved World Service Restaurant – one of Nottingham’s outstanding restaurants, known for culinary excellence combined with a contemporary dining experience, set William Hill the challenge of a 9 day internal make-over’, working again with Architects Satmoko Ball from London The restaurant seating, bar and toilet areas were comprehensively upgraded using quality fittings, fixtures and furniture. This required careful and deliberate planning and organisation, collaboratively working closely with the clients’ interior Architect, chosen suppliers and specialist subcontractors. William Hill drew from its’ construction management expertise to ensure a seamless transition over such a limited time period, allowing the client to re-open on time and to a busy restaurant. The creation of a stylish ambience and eating experience has been successfully achieved, exemplifying a ‘team’ effort and a ‘can do’ professional approach by all the participants involved. The clients comments ‘I have been personally involved in the refits and builds of ten restaurants and night clubs. Out of all the contractors I have used William Hill have been the most reliable, amenable and professional company I have worked for.’ October 2011 WILLIAM HILL APPOINTS NEW MANAGING DIRECTOR - PRESS RELEASE
Owners Andrew Hill and David Stone, have appointed Paul Martin as the Company Managing Director of Colwick based construction company William Hill Building Contractors. Mr. Paul Martin (48) from the Vale of Belvoir has worked with the firm since 2007 as Contracts Manager then General Manager and in his new role will oversee the company’s continuing expansion in Nottingham, the East Midlands and the Home Counties. His early career included project management in conservation for English Heritage and commercial contracts with blue chip clients such as BT and National Tyres. After 25 years in the industry he is especially keen to pursue his interest in the use of green technology in construction and the design process, working closely with Clients and their Architects.
Commenting on his new role, Paul says: “I will continue to base the company’s performance on delivering high quality design coupled with quality workmanship to individual projects, whether it is a ‘Grand Design high spec’ new home project, a Church rectory, a listed stately home or the refurbishment of a much loved community facility. Our reputation for delivering exceptional work in partnership with our customers underpins our commercial success and I will build on this along with enhancing our reputation.”
William Hill Builders is now one of the oldest, if not the oldest, building and construction company in Nottingham. Founded in 1875, the company maintained its strong commitment to the employment and training of local tradesmen despite the depression, upheavals of two World Wars, recessions and fierce competition from much larger competitors. Encouraging a new generation of skilled joiners, bricklayers and decorators is central to William Hill’s ethos and commitment to local apprenticeships. Fourth-generation family member and Chairman Andrew Hill, along with Co-Director David Stone, are now pass