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Supporting our communities to thrive through social value at Stockport Interchange
Supporting our communities to thrive through social value at Stockport Interchange

Assistant Social Value Manager Becky Larner shares her learnings and her proudest moments, having passionately spearheaded our four years of social value delivery on the award-winning Stockport Interchange project.

Sharing the lessons for Passivhaus homes
Sharing the lessons for Passivhaus homes

Ollie Lester shares his learning on building Passivhaus standard homes for Be First in Barking and Dagenham.
Retrofitting for a sustainable future
Retrofitting for a sustainable future

During the ‘Transforming Tomorrow: Retrofitting for a Sustainable Future’ panel at London Build 2024, Kelly joined other built environment experts to explore how retrofitting is key to achieving sustainability goals.

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Upskilling through apprenticeships
Upskilling through apprenticeships

Sophie Gawin

Sophie Gawin joins Amy, Aaron and Olivia in explaining how an apprenticeship is fast-tracking their career with us.

Apprenticeships are a growing force 
Apprenticeships are a growing force 

Janette Welton-Pai

With the role of apprenticeships growing in meeting our ever-changing skills needs, Janette Welton-Pai explains why we’re upskilling more and more of our people through this route.
MEAT vs MAT: what does value look like for your organisation?
MEAT vs MAT: what does value look like for your organisation?

Sarah Fraser

Sarah Fraser, our Head of Strategy and Insight, frames it perfectly: "The shift to MAT is an opportunity to think differently about what procurement can achieve. It’s about creating a legacy that goes beyond cost savings and delivers real, lasting impact for communities."
Procurement Act compliance: how frameworks can simplify the process
Procurement Act compliance: how frameworks can simplify the process

Chris Farr

National frameworks director Chris Farr explores how frameworks, including those verified as Gold Standard, can help public sector organisations navigate upcoming Procurement Act changes, including the benefits of streamlined procurement, value-driven delivery, and long-term social impact.
Meeting growing demand for ALN schools in Wales
Meeting growing demand for ALN schools in Wales

Jamie Duggan

Our preconstruction manager, Jamie Duggan, explains why adopting an ‘all-needs, all-through’ approach will help local authorities with education provision for children with additional learning needs (ALN).
Retrofitting for a sustainable future
Retrofitting for a sustainable future

Kelly Crews

During the ‘Transforming Tomorrow: Retrofitting for a Sustainable Future’ panel at London Build 2024, Kelly joined other built environment experts to explore how retrofitting is key to achieving sustainability goals.

Supporting our communities to thrive through social value at Stockport Interchange
Supporting our communities to thrive through social value at Stockport Interchange

Becky larner

Assistant Social Value Manager Becky Larner shares her learnings and her proudest moments, having passionately spearheaded our four years of social value delivery on the award-winning Stockport Interchange project.

Harnessing AI processes to drive innovation
Harnessing AI processes to drive innovation

Hannah Moss

Head of digital engagement Hannah Moss gives an insight into the impact of AI-driven tech and the opportunity for construction

Celebrating an extraordinary achievement 
Celebrating an extraordinary achievement 

Julie Hirigoyen

Julie was a keynote speaker at our event to mark a record fifth time we've won most prestigious prize in UK business - see what she said
The rise of a retrofit approach in urban landscapes
The rise of a retrofit approach in urban landscapes

Andrew geldard

Andy Geldard looks at the rise of adaptive re-use for property

The UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard: Translating the technical requirements
The UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard: Translating the technical requirements

Francesca Wilkinson

Francesca outlines the requirements in the new pilot Standard and explains what they mean.
What is the UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard?
What is the UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard?

Doug Drewniak

A pilot has launched for the UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard. Doug Drewniak tells us more...
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