Swansea University has selected Kier to develop a £30 million building, which will be used as a research and innovation hub to support the growth of the semiconductor industry in the UK.

Situated on Swansea University's Bay Campus in its engineering quarter, the Centre for Integrative Semiconductor Materials (CISM) will span 4320sqm and comprise of 850m2 ISO Qualified clean rooms, laboratory research facilities and 20 offices.

With a focus on delivering a sustainable and energy efficient building, Kier will utilise renewable energy technology on the project, including the use of solar PV and heat recovery.

Kier is currently on site carrying out enabling works in readiness for construction of the building which is set to be complete in summer 2022.


Throughout the duration of this project, Kier will work with its local supply chain, of which circa 20% will be from the surrounding Swansea area.

Jason Taylor, operations director for Kier Regional Building Western & Wales, states: "The Centre for Integrative Semiconductor Materials is set to be a vital building in aiding the growth of the semiconductor industry in the UK. We are delighted to have been appointed by Swansea University to deliver these state-of-the-art facilities which will be at the heart of its engineering quarter.

"This latest award builds on our relationship with Swansea University, having delivered the Impact building last year as well as a number of other refurbishment projects over the last five years. We will continue to work with our local supply chain to deliver this important project for the university."

Professor Paul Meredith, Ser Cymru National Research Chair and Swansea University CISM project lead said: "I am delighted that Kier Construction will be delivering CISM which will play a key part in putting Wales on the map as a major player in the rapidly growing UK semiconductor industry. When completed, the CISM building will be a hub for connecting research, innovation and manufacturing to drive economic growth in this region."