Shae Davies

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

News & Views Milestone for Petersfield Police Station Back to news & views 🚔 Exciting progress on the new police station in Petersfield! 🚔 Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones had the opportunity to visit the site to mark the halfway point of construction for the new police station in Petersfield, where renovations are transforming the old Barclays bank. A significant milestone for the community and local policing efforts.🔨👮‍♂️ With excellent progress being made, the Commissioner was given an insightful tour by our team, alongside Chief Inspector Alex Charge. Upon completion, the new station will be open to the public to report crime, get updates on cases, and seek advice and support. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/g5m2Mjn6

News & Views National Careers Week 2025 Back to news & views 🗓️ This week, we are celebrating National Careers Week 2025 and the incredible impact of career support and guidance in shaping the future of young people. We are thrilled to reflect on the work we’ve done this year to support the next generation in their career journeys. 🎉 📢 A special shout-out to our Social Value Manager, Jenny Bignell, who has been instrumental in coordinating and supporting our outreach efforts, ensuring that we continue to deliver impactful career opportunities to students across the country. 🙌 Here’s a round-up of all the career support we’ve delivered this year:✅ Haberdashers’ Academies Trust South Careers Fair ✅ Bacons College Careers Fair ✅ Charter School Careers Fair ✅ Our Newham – Newham Apprenticeship Fair ✅ West Sussex, Brighton & Hove Careers Hub – Your Future 25 Careers & Transitions event ✅ Warlingham School – Year 10 Mock Interviews ✅ World of Work Week at Keir Hardie School with Inspire EBP ✅ Wiltshire Employment – Construction Careers Workshop ✅ London Design and Engineering UTC – Mock Interviews 🌱 And there’s even more to come! 🌱 We are excited about the upcoming events where we’ll continue to empower young people and help them shape their futures:🔜 London Design and Engineering UTC My Future Careers Fair 🔜 Warlingham School Futures First Career Event 🔜 Harris Girls’ Academy Bromley International Women’s Day Workshop 🔜 Matthew Arnold School Careers Fair 🔜 Oak Grove College Career Workshops 🔜 Beacon School Mock Interviews 🔜 Elevate Learning Industry Workshop ✅ We’re committed to ensuring that young people across the UK have access to the career support, mentorship, and guidance they need to succeed.

News & Views CCS National Site Award for Gayhurst School Back to news & views 🏆 We are thrilled to announce that our Gayhurst School site has won a Considerate Constructors Scheme National Site Award! 🎉 This incredible achievement is a testament to the hard work, dedication, and creativity of our team, especially our outstanding Project Manager, Chris Creighton. From leading countless site tours to enhancing the area with innovative projects like a beautiful vegetable and wildflower garden & creating bug houses, Chris has gone above and beyond to ensure that the site is not only efficient but also an inspiring space. 🌱🐞 A huge thank you to the Contracts Manager, Mike Cunningham, Project Manager Chris Creighton, Traffic Marshal Raluca Tivig & Site Manager Kevin Adams (pictured here) & the entire team for all your efforts!

News & Views Project Completion: Churchill Court Phase 2 Back to news & views 🚀 Project Completion Announcement: Phase 2 of Churchill Court! 🏗️ We are excited to share that we’ve successfully completed Phase 2 of our Churchill Court project for London Borough of Bromley! 🎉 We delivered remodelling/refurbishment & fit out works to facilitate the councils relocation of their civic offices. From concept to execution, we’ve achieved our key objective to ensure that we met the high standards set for both functionality and design. 📷: Ashley Read

News & Views Emily Lodge Energy Strategy Back to news & views 🪵Emily Lodge: New Short Breaks Centre ➡️ As part of Surrey County Council’s aim to increase the provision of short break accommodation for working age adults with learning disabilities and autism, Neilcott are delivering a new development at Goldsworth Park in Woking. ♻️ Our energy strategy will result in a reduction in carbon emissions per annum, of 6.7 tCo2. 🗓️ ✅ That’s equal to 47,891km of driving, 11.5 roundtrips to Munich or heating up an electric sauna 603 times! 💡♻️