by Sarah Topping | May 17, 2022 | Awards, News
We are delighted to confirm that Kier have been shortlisted at this year’s Downtown In Business City of Manchester Awards in two categories: Kier Construction Category : Contractor of the Year Christie Commins Category : BDM / salesperson of the Year The City of Manchester Business Awards (COMBA) was established by Downtown Manchester in 2010 to acknowledge and celebrate companies and entrepreneurs that have made a successful and significant contribution to economic growth in the city region. If you would like to vote for us in either category, please click...
by Sarah Topping | May 16, 2022 | CSR, News
On Friday morning at 5am, a group of 12 employees, led by Peter Gleave, set off to undertake one of the hardest endurance challenges that the UK has to offer, the English 3000 Mountain Challenge in the Lake District. There are 4 mountains in the Lake District that stand over 3000ft, they are Skiddaw, Helvellyn, Scafell and Scafell Pike. The challenge was to summit all four mountains in under 24 hours! They started their journey in Keswick and the first peak to complete was Skiddaw. Once this was done, they headed back down into Keswick then through Borrowdale to Scafell, picking up this summit via Lords Rake, a challenging grade one scramble. Once complete, they headed back down to Mickledore via Fox’s Gill and started their steep ascent to the summit of Scafell Pike. One of the hardest parts of the whole challenge was to climb High Raise, a mountain just under 3000ft that sits between Scafell Pike and Helvellyn, leaving High Raise at dusk they headed into the dark to pick up their support teams to have their final break before they started the journey through the night and into the early hours of Saturday to the final peak, Helvellyn. The team battled gale force winds and poor visibility across high ground for most of the day but they pressed on and achieved the challenge with 5 minutes to spare! Well done to you all – Peter Gleave, James Webster, Nicola Ridgeway, Allan Mannion, Richard Anderson, Peter Finegan, Ben Bolton, Tom Disley, James Donafee, Dale Capstick, Leam McMaster and Sean Terron. Not to forget a thank you to...
by Sarah Topping | May 5, 2022 | News
Through the Paisley Museum project, we engaged with Engage Renfrewshire to advise that we had a community grant available for local third sector organisations, who could apply to receive the funding. The Paisley Museum project team collectively reviewed the applications and selected one applicant to receive the financial donation. StudioFV was chosen to receive the £1,000 donation and Lindsey McNaughtan (CSR Manager) and Alistair Lyon (Senior PM) recently presented them with the cheque. A representative from Studio FV said: “The support we received from Kier Construction is fantastic and has gone towards expanding our digital media and learning platforms. With this help, we are able to reach out to people remotely with whom we may not have been able to engage with before. With the effects of the pandemic and lockdowns still looming large on the world, working remotely has become more important than ever for individuals, businesses, and the economy. By combining our in-person and remote working methods we open up more CV development, volunteering, and employment opportunities to the local community and beyond. A huge thank you to everyone at Kier Construction.“ You can find out more about Studio FV...
by Sarah Topping | May 3, 2022 | News, Project Information
Last year we were appointed by Sunderland City Council to deliver the new £13.3m Sunningdale SEN School. The project is a 4000m2 new-build school for children with severe learning difficulties and disabilities and will provide a facility that is designed and built specifically to meet their needs. Works are progressing well on-site and we have made significant progress since Christmas. Activities currently taking place are: Drylining, plastering, and decoration mist coat2nd fix M&EWindow installation and curtain wallingCladding and brickworkExternal works including external footpaths and soft landscaping The project is due to be handed over later this summer. Click here to view the latest drone...
by Sarah Topping | Apr 27, 2022 | News, Project Information
Three of our projects in the Yorkshire region are continuing to make great progress on site with updates below: Darley Street Markets, Bradford The project recently celebrated a milestone with the completion of the main demolition phase of the project, meaning that works have begun to construct the new multi-million-pound market. Current progress on site includes: 220mm diameter Odex piles under both concrete lift cores have been installed.Public Lift – in-situ concrete core walls are currently been formed by GRKC, with the Goods Lift to follow.Concrete bases for the new steel frame are planned to be formed over the next period.The projected start date for the new steel frame is the end of June 2022. Diana Princess of Wales Hospital, Grimsby As works progress to the brand-new emergency care facilities worth £22m at the Diana Princess of Wales Hospital in Grimsby for Northern Lincolnshire & Goole NHS Foundation Trust. Current progress on site is: Finishing trades are now well underway with floor finishes, ceilings, decoration, and IPSElectrical second fix and medical trunking second fix works are underwayExternal works are progressing with the formation of the new bus route and footpaths ahead of tarmac being laid at the end of the monthThe substation is progressing well and is ready to receive incoming HV power Lelley Fields Crematorium Last year we were appointed by East Riding of Yorkshire Council to deliver the new £8.2m Bereavement Project, known as Lelley Fields Crematorium. Fast forward 6 months and works are progressing well on site with the following taking place: Bulk earthworks, vibro stone compaction, and structural steelwork have been completedSingle-ply membrane rood has...
by Sarah Topping | Apr 22, 2022 | CSR, News, Project Information
Every year on the 22 April, Earth Day marks the anniversary of the birth of the modern environmental movement that began in 1970. The theme for this year is ‘Invest in our planet’ and is focused on finding solutions to combat the threat of climate change and making the transition to an equitable, prosperous green economy for all. This year we are showcasing the fantastic work our projects are doing across North & Scotland, where they have demonstrated our commitments to investing in our planet and working towards Building for a Sustainable World. Below are some examples of what we have achieved: HVO Fuels used across 10 projectsAward-winning flywheel technology at Shakespeare NorthEV charges are available at some offices and sites (9 in total)Green car scheme available to employeesHussh Pod at Netherthird Primary SchoolMMC principles used at NHS Golden JubileeCollating our benchmark data for embodied carbonEngaging with subcontractors using the new Environmental Contractual Requirements document4 projects have taken part in the Zero Waste Scotland reportReducing PPE waste by sending it away to be checked, laundered and returned as good as...
