Pictured above: (l-r) Project manager Mike Hallam, Mich Stevenson chairman of NRL, Jo Bonser of Bonsers, Clive Williams of Williams Architects

Notts restoration specialists Bonsers have completed renovation work on Grade II listed building The Lodge at Provident Works, Newdigate Street.

Provident Works has undergone a major refurbishment to improve the central core and entrance of the building, together with the installation of secondary glazing to all of its 153 windows.

Bonsers worked on improvements to The Lodge which required their expert eye to restore the traditional brickwork. They worked on the roof, the original stairwell - providing stainless steel handrails and new lighting and door frames.

Jo Bonser of Bonsers Limited said: "We are delighted to have worked on this project - we have over 47 years' experience specialising in building restoration and conservation and we get a real buzz when buildings can be restored to something of their former glory.

"It is also great to be involved on a project to provide quality office space for SMEs in the Nottingham area."

Linda Chojnowski, senior project officer of NRL, said: "This is a grade II listed building which had already been converted into commercial space.  By upgrading the entrance and the two-storey annex to the site, we can accommodate more SMEs needing a convenient office location near to the city centre."

The refurbishment, which was funded by the Greater Nottingham Partnership, Homes and Communities Agency and NRL, has upgraded the building's central core and entrance to modern standards and enhances what is already an excellent building.

Williams Architects carried out design work and project management services.