by Sarah Topping | Jun 7, 2021 | Awards, News, Project Information
We are delighted to confirm that our project, Park Hill Flats has been shortlisted in two categories at this year’s Insider Sheffield City Region Awards. In conjunction with Whittam Cox, we submitted the project and we received confirmation this week that is has been successful in both categories. They were: Design ExcellenceOutstanding Development You can read more about it here. Recognising the achievements of the property industry across South Yorkshire over the last 12 months, the Sheffield City Region Property Dinner returns on 1 July and we hope to be winners in both categories. Well done to everyone involved with the...
by Sarah Topping | May 27, 2021 | Awards, News, Project Information
We are delighted to confirm that our project, Park Hill Flats has been shortlisted in two categories at this year’s Insider Sheffield City Region Awards. In conjunction with Whittam Cox, we submitted the project and we received confirmation this week that is has been successful in both categories. They were: Design ExcellenceOutstanding Development You can read more about it here. Recognising the achievements of the property industry across South Yorkshire over the last 12 months, the Sheffield City Region Property Dinner returns on 1 July and we hope to be winners in both categories. Well done to everyone involved with the...
by Sarah Topping | Apr 28, 2021 | Awards, News
We are delighted to announce that our project NHS Louisa Jordan has won the Outstanding Achievement in Partnership Award at the Scottish Property Awards 2021. The award was sponsored by Addleshaw Goddard and was given to NHS Louisa Jordan, NHS Scotland, Balfour Beatty, Graham, Kier, Robertsons and Keppie Design. This builds on other awards for this prestigious scheme and is fantastic news. Congratulations to all involved! You can view more information on the project here –...
by Sarah Topping | Apr 12, 2021 | Awards, News
We are delighted to confirm that the North & Scotland business has won an International Safety Award with a Distinction from the British Safety Council in recognition of its commitment to keeping its workers and workplaces healthy and safe during the 2020 calendar year. We are one of 85 organisations to win a Distinction at the Awards in 2021. Now in their 63rd year, the International Safety Awards recognise and celebrate organisations from around the world which have demonstrated to the satisfaction of the scheme’s independent judges their commitment to preventing workplace injuries and work-related ill health during the previous calendar year. The awards also recognise organisations that have shown commitment to wellbeing and mental health at work. Mike Robinson, Chief Executive of the British Safety Council, congratulated Kier on their success in winning an International Safety Award 2021 and said: “The British Safety Council applauds Kier Construction on their achievement. The award is in recognition of their commitment and hard work to keep their employees and workplaces free of injury and ill health. The vision of the British Safety Council is that no-one should be injured or made ill through their work – anywhere in the world. Achieving this requires more than complying with legislation; it means people committed not only to health and safety but also more and more to workplace wellbeing and impelling others to follow suit. Our heartfelt congratulations to Kier Construction. All of those working at Kier should be enormously proud of their achievement.” Phil McDowell, SHE Director for North & Scotland said: “This award is testament to the dedication and hard work of...
by Sarah Topping | Jan 20, 2021 | Awards, CSR, News
Breaking News! Our Partner The Manchester College, are through to the National final of the Association of College (AoC) Beacon Awards 2020/21 – Edge Award for Excellence in Real World Learning. The awards celebrate the best and most innovative practice among UK further education colleges. The aim of the awards is to demonstrate and promote the far-reaching impact of colleges on their students and the communities they serve. The commended and winning case studies will be used to increase understanding of colleges’ contribution to educational skills policy and economic and social development. The co-designed, co-delivered and co-assessed Btec level 3 in Architectural Construction and Engineering Scholarship is an exemplary model for bridging the gaps between academia and the construction industry. The 2-year programme offers selected candidates a 45-day work placement, a bursary and state of the art laptop and 5 bespoke modules, with the aim of getting and the students ready for the world of work. Reaching this stage is a fantastic achievement in its own right and something the college attributes to the outstanding support given by Kier as one of the first industry partners. We facilitated eight student placements, on site with our Birley Fields, SODA and 11 York Street projects before the pandemic and to guarantee all students were given the work placement opportunities the SODA project team hosted a virtual work experience week in December for all twelve students. The week involved a presentation and videos from all our professionals and a project challenge. Mentored by the SODA Site Managers, three student groups showcased their amazing design, commercial, planning, SHEA and project management skills gained...
by Sarah Topping | Oct 27, 2020 | Awards, CSR, News, Project Information
We are delighted to confirm that our project, Ponteland Schools & Leisure Development has won a Bronze award at this years International CSR Excellence Awards. Some project achievements for this were: Eliminate single use plastic cups on site by purchasing 550ml aluminium bottles for everyone Eliminate floor standing water coolers, sanitation kits and mineral bottles Installation of a water filtration system Employed a local family-owned business to run the on site canteen. This reduced the carbon footprint by 25% as people didn’t travel to the shops on their breaks. The awards are organised via The Green Organisation for companies that have a heart . “Responsible, caring companies are in a privileged position to be able to help those who depend on them for their livelihoods, and others less fortunate. They can be a realistic force for good. We want to recognise and reward their efforts in this...
