Watkin Jones lands £50m Oxford aparthotel job

Watkin Jones has checked in to build a 145-unit Wilde-branded lifestyle aparthotel in Oxford.
The contractor has signed a building contract with Marick Real Estate to redevelop 38-40 George Street, close to Gloucester Green, in its first development partnership with the investor.
Enabling works and demolition are due to begin in late August before the main construction phase gets under way, with completion targeted for early 2029.
The scheme will transform the site into a design-led aparthotel f