Shae Davies

News & Views RIBA London Award Win for Sidcup Storyteller Back to news & views ➡️ Working with DRDH Architects, for the London Borough of Bexley, we have delivered an ambitious and inclusive scheme that has transformed a once-derelict site at the heart of Sidcup High Street into a vibrant community hub. Replacing the old local library, the new space offers:📚 An enhanced library experience🎬 A 3-screen cinema☕ A welcoming café🏠 9 residential units♿️ Improved accessible facilities – including a Changing Places facility💻 Modern IT suites, gallery workspaces & meeting rooms We’re proud to have played a role in a project that not only celebrates community, culture and accessibility, but also supports local regeneration and breathes new life into the high street. 🎉 Congratulations to everyone involved!

News & Views Project Completion: Charter School East Dulwich Back to news & views We have successfully completed our Charter School East Dulwich project – a major transformation of the former East Dulwich Hospital site into a state-of-the-art learning environment that preserves local heritage while building for the future. ✅ Our works combined the restoration of ‘The Chateau’, a historic 1880s structure, with the construction of a brand-new, single-storey building housing changing rooms, a café, fitness centre, circulation space, and a sports hall. The project also included protection of key heritage and war memorial features, breathing new life into this important local landmark. The new campus will serve 1,700 students, including 480 sixth formers and 20 SEND places, ensuring inclusive education in a modern and inspiring setting. As part of our commitment to social value, we:➡️ Welcomed x2 Charter School students for 10-week pre-apprenticeships – and we’re proud to share that one secured a permanent role with our electrical subcontractor➡️ Created x7 new jobs, including an Assistant Manager, Logistics Manager, Traffic Marshall, Labourers & Cleaners➡️ Offered short courses to Neilcott operatives to upskill staff, including First Aid, Asbestos Awareness, SMSTS, CITB, Temporary Works and H&S➡️ Employed x1 Electrical Apprentice➡️ Attended a careers fair at The Charter School East Dulwich, discussing career options in the construction industry with 1200 students from Y8-Y11. ➡️ Attendance at the Harris Girls International Women’s Day session, promoting girls in construction & providing an overview of the various opportunities & entry pathways available.➡️ Facilitated x2 site tours for y10 students from Charter School & a site tour for x3 London Design and Engineering UTC students➡️ Attendance at the Education Business Alliance Careers Fair, providing young students (200+ from Y8-Y11) from 5 different local schools➡️ Donation of bricks, ply & old pallets to the Facilities Manager at the school, for students to construct insect enclosures/houses 👏 A huge congratulations to Project Manager Lewis Parry and the site team for delivering a perfect Considerate Constructors Scheme Score of 45/45. And thank you to our brilliant subbies: Cahill Structures | ECO BRICKWORK LIMITED| SFS Group | LEONARI Ltd | Goldcrest Construction Ltd | High class | TDA | MULTIMAC GROUP LIMITED | FOMAC Construction Ltd | AJ Hills Ltd |

News & Views PPF’s NPEA Awards 2025 Back to news & views We are delighted to have been nominated in three categories for the Procure Partnerships Framework‘s National Project Excellence Awards 2025! 🎉 Our shortlisted projects include:🏆 Project of the Year – South✅ King George Hospital Theatres, Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust➡️ Works involved constructing a three-storey theatre block, adding two ultra-clean operating theatres, doubling recovery bed capacity, and enhancing staff facilities. The new hub enables the Trust to perform 100 additional operations weekly, significantly reducing waiting times and accommodating advanced surgical technologies . 🌍 Social Value Impact Award✅ King George Hospital Theatres, Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust➡️ Beyond construction, this project delivered substantial social value, including:▪️x3 apprenticeships facilitated for NVQ Level 3 Plumbing & Heating Technician Students▪️x33 weeks paid work experience placements for a Labourer role, targeting undergraduates▪️x2 weeks paid work experience placement targeting those studying construction related courses at college▪️£2k donation to Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust Charity Fund (King George & Queen’s Hospitals Charity), which was allocated to the Children’s Ball to support the hospital with providing engaging & interactive facilities for their young patients.▪️100% use of local subcontractors ▪️ Achieved 89.6% spend with local SME’s 🏗️ Construction Project of the Year✅ Churchill Court Fit Out, London Borough of Bromley➡️ This £9m phased refurbishment transformed Churchill Court into the new civic headquarters for Bromley Council. The project included a CAT B fit-out, reconfigured main reception, new democratic hub with committee rooms and council chamber, mayoral suite, and upgraded mechanical and electrical systems.

News & Views Bronze CCS Award Win for Gayhurst School Back to news & views 📢 We’re proud to announce that our Gayhurst School project has been recognised with a Bronze National Site Award from the Considerate Constructors Scheme! 🎉 A huge congratulations to Project Manager chris creighton, who received the award on behalf of Neilcott at the CCS ceremony held at The Brewery, London, in recognition of his outstanding leadership and commitment to considerate construction practices. ✅ This marked a busy week with the team, who are completing the project to deliver a new sports hall and changing areas, staff block, dance studio and auditorium, on a very congested site. 👏 Well done to Chris and the entire Neilcott team for their hard work in delivering another high-quality education project.

News & Views sTEM Worshops Back to news & views We delivered a fantastic series of STEM Workshops for students of Warren Mead Infant & Junior School during British Science Week. This facilitated enriching experiences for an incredible 471 children! 🌻 🐝 🦉🪵🦔 From birdhouse building, plant pot decorating & Lego workshops, to bio diversity presentations, a site safety assembly and engineering challenges, our team delivered a series of engaging, educational workshops to bring the role of construction to life. ✅ Students had the chance to try on safety PPE, create new homes for wildlife, and build free standing towers – the tallest of which reached 2 metre’s high! 🏗️ 📢 At Neilcott, we facilitate workshops and experiences such as this, in the hopes that we can inspire the next generation of construction workers. It is always a pleasure to see young people thoroughly interested in the work that we do and we are so pleased to have received such fantastic feedback from the school! 🎉

News & Views Collaborating for a Sustainable future Back to news & views 📢 We’re proud to have been part of Kingston University’s ‘Sustainability for Professional Practice’ assessment panels, where first-year students from the School of Built Environment and Geography showcased their innovative solutions to real-world sustainability challenges. Held at the Penrhyn Road campus where we are applying many of the sustainability upgrades discussed on our upgrade of the Main Building, this event provided a platform for students to present their research and solutions for improving sustainability focusing on key areas such as:✅ Energy & Utilities✅ Water Use✅ Travel & Transport✅ Waste✅ Food✅ Biodiversity Sustainability & Submissions Director Ashleigh Goss & Contracts Manager Julian Clark had the opportunity to listen, provide feedback, and engage with the students’ ideas, supporting them as they develop the critical thinking and problem-solving skills essential for the future of our industry. 💡 Why does this matter?Encouraging young professionals to think about sustainability from day one is vital for shaping a more responsible built environment. The creativity and enthusiasm on display were inspiring, and we’re excited to see how these students evolve into the next generation of changemakers. 👏 A huge thank you to Kingston University for organising this event and to all the students for their hard work and dedication!

News & Views Project Completion: Emily Lodge Back to news & views We are thrilled to announce the completion of the Emily Lodge Supported Living Accommodation for Surrey County Council! ✅ Key Features of the Project: ➡️ Modern Living Spaces: The new accommodation offers a comfortable and supportive environment tailored to the needs of its residents. The state-of-the-art short breaks provides respite to families of adults with complex needs. Giving families an opportunity to take a break from their caring responsibilities to focus on themselves, while their loved one is supported by experts in an enriching environment. ➡️ Sustainable Design: The project focuses on energy-efficient solutions and sustainability, ensuring long-term benefits for both the environment and the community. Incorporating renewable energy sources, including solar PV panels and air source heat pumps. Lighting and heating are controlled via smart devices, while underfloor heating and the use of natural building materials ensure comfort and wellbeing. ➡️ Enhanced Accessibility: Designed with accessibility in mind, Emily Lodge enables residents to live with independence while having access to the necessary care and support. The new facility features 8 en-suite bedrooms, designed to be fully accessible to wheelchair users and suitable for those with complex needs. ✅ The site also includes a communal lounge, dining areas, a sensory room and landscaped gardens for enjoyment and relaxation. The design of the gardens reflects the surrounding woodland, including native plantings and wildlife-friendly features. 📢 The short breaks service will be operated by Surrey-based social care provider Surrey Choices, on behalf of the council. 🏗️ Frank Shaw | Bidwells | KPT Design | Pope Consulting Ltd | Hydrock, now Stantec | Our MEP Co. | COVERWORLD CONSTRUCTION LIMITED | 3D Aluminium | OFP Timber Framed Homes Ltd | Zack Contractors LTD | BLUECORD ROOFING AND CLADDING LIMITED | Westcott Construction Ltd | KC Carpets & Flooring | Ceilings & Walls m2 Ltd | Pro Fencing Ltd | Landscape Construction Group Ltd | ECO BRICKWORK LIMITED

News & Views Celebrating Women In Construction Week & IWD Back to news & views 🚧 Celebrating Women in Construction Week & International Women’s Day! 2025 🚧 WIC week aims to raise awareness about the critical role women play in shaping the construction industry, while also highlighting the challenges they face and the ongoing need for inclusivity and equal opportunities. As our Sustainability and Social Value Coordinator, Faye plays a crucial role in ensuring that an organisation’s projects and operations align with sustainability goals and deliver positive impacts for communities. We’re proud to celebrate the incredible women who are driving change in our sector, including our very own Design Manager, @Charley Latimer. It is amazing to hear from Charley about the positive changes within the construction industry that have occured across the years. As a Design Manager, Charley is responsible for developing and coordinating the various requirements of detailed designs, driving best value through innovative value engineering processes & working closely with our specialist subcontractors, client, design team, statutory & end-user stakeholders. For the construction industry, #WIC week & #IWD serves as an important reminder of how far we’ve come and how much further we still have to go in creating an inclusive environment where women have equal opportunities to succeed and lead. As we celebrate International Women’s Day, we recognise the need to break barriers, challenge stereotypes, and create opportunities for women to thrive in all areas of construction. We’re proud to spotlight our Assistant Site Manager, Libby Stubbs. Libby’s leadership on-site is a shining example of the talent and determination women bring to the construction industry every day. A special shoutout to Hattie Horlock, one of our Quantity Surveyors, who plays a key role in our projects, responsible for preparing tender and contract documents for work packages and working with the wider team to undertake cost analysis, risk and value management. WIC Week & IWD celebrates the growing number of women making an impact in the construction industry and shines a light on the valuable contributions women bring to the field, and we’re proud to recognise the work being done to create more opportunities for women in construction.

News & Views Project Completion: East Ham Education Links Back to news & views We’re excited to share the completed photos of our recent work at East Ham Education Links, where we constructed a brand-new single-storey classroom with an integrated bathroom. 🏫 Education Links offers an alternative provision of education, and their aim is to work with students in such a way as to engage them in the process of learning, catering for their emotional, intellectual and social needs. This project, designed to support the needs of SEN students, is an important step in providing inclusive and accessible spaces for students. We’re proud to contribute to creating a learning environment where all children, regardless of their needs, can thrive. 🌟

News & Views Shoreham Woods Volunteer Day Back to news & views 🌿✨ Our first volunteering instalment of 2025 at Shoreham Woods was a success! Partnering with the North West Kent Countryside Partnership, we came together to create safe habitats for small mammals, invertebrates, and insects. 🦉🐝 From installing owl boxes to encourage tawny owls to nest, to building shelters utilising dead wood to create homes for stag beetles and solitary bees, our contributions have contributed to building a thriving haven for wildlife in Shoreham Woods. 🌳💚 Every action counts in supporting local ecosystems and fostering biodiversity. Neilcott are proud to have been involved! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vYa24_GSG6I