People Development: BAM Construction Ltd Midlands

In 2006, Bam Construction Midlands appointed a ‘Learning Resources Coordinator’ to work on the £64M Bromsgrove Schools PFI project to link the work on site to the schools we were constructing with the national curriculum. ‘Making construction a learning opportunity’ was born, something the Local Authority were keen to promote. The position of LRC developed … Continue reading “People Development: BAM Construction Ltd Midlands”

Forum Health Centre

Forum’s dream to create a building with a sense of wellbeing started three decades ago when the practice decided to rebrand itself from ‘medical’ to a ‘health centre’. Often going against the NHS tide, Surinder took upon himself the role of translating practice’s vision of an outstanding facility, which reflected Forum brand and patient service … Continue reading “Forum Health Centre”

Flintshire County Council

Flintshire CC is creating 500 new social, affordable and rent to buy homes to address the shortfall, driving regeneration in key locations where the private market is not prepared to take the risk They appointed a single development partner (Wates Residential) for the SHARP Programme guaranteeing a long term, collaborative relationship for the delivery of … Continue reading “Flintshire County Council”

A465 Section 2

As a major national infrastructure provider Costain acknowledges its corporate responsibility for recruiting, training and developing a range of construction related workers The A465 Heads of the Valleys Section 2 project is currently the only major infrastructure project in Wales with CITB National Skills Academy status With the support of CITB and Coleg Gwent, Costain … Continue reading “A465 Section 2”

Cheshire West and Chester Council

Chester West and Chester (CWaC) Council is an active member and a lead authority of the North West Construction Hub. It has previously won awards for its forward-thinking approach to project leadership, best practice, early engagement and collaborative working. Before and throughout 2016 CWaC has channelled its project experience into a challenging landmark project in … Continue reading “Cheshire West and Chester Council”

James Bussey

James Bussey is a young Norwich-based ‘starchitect’ who, in December 2016, beat worldwide competition to win a Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) President’s Medal Award. These awards were established in 1836 to reward young architectural talent, promote innovation and encourage excellence in the study of architecture worldwide. James beat off extremely tough competition, with … Continue reading “James Bussey”

Fabric First Institute Project

Energy policy over the coming years will challenge the construction industry to deliver more energy efficient building stock. To do so with increased effectiveness is going to be key to business profitability, housing affordability and energy efficiency. With £47 million of construction work and 1000’s of new Passivhaus standard dwellings committed to by Norwich City … Continue reading “Fabric First Institute Project”