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NEW FRAMEWORK OPPORTUNITY – LBS

We are pleased to announce that we were recently successful in joining the Leeds Building Society delivery framework. The Bank/Society are carrying out the refurbishment of multiple branches across the UK in a bid to retain the high street customer facing service which has been in decline with other service suppliers over the last few years. This opportunity will facilitate the tendering of numerous projects over the next few years. We have recently completed the Gloucester and Solihull branches and are currently mobilizing on their Harrogate site, due to be completed in a few months....

ENVIRONMENTAL AND TRAINING

At GTH we are acutely aware of the significance of the Environmental Impact of the Construction Industry and the need for all businesses to target net zero emissions. We are continually assessing interim carbon reduction targets across the entire value chain and auditing performance records to ensure compliance. We are currently looking to achieve a target of 80% recycling rate and zero waste to landfill by 2030. In order to drive environmental change and results we are training all of our Management Staff in Environmental qualifications led by Astutis who are an international leader in workplace health, safety and the environment, and proud to be a NEBOSH Gold Learning Partner. The entire team are continually trained and assessed in all facets of construction including but not limited to; Environmental, CDM, First Aid, Site Safety Training, Fire Risk / Marshalling, Risk Assessing, Asbestos Awareness, Mental Health Awareness and many more. We have an extensive database of training requirements which all staff are qualified in dependant on their role within the business. Please get in touch for more information regarding training or qualified services offered via our specialist team....

BUILDING SAFETY ACT 2022 – Building Regulations etc. (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2023

The relatively new Building Safety Act introduces new duty holder roles that impact all stakeholders involved in a construction project, including the client, the principal contractor, and the principal designer. There is also a list of general duties for all contractors and designers that must be met. The new provisions of the BSA will create new rights of action for everyone involved in Construction Projects. At GTH we have provided additional training and professional development on the BSA requirements, and all of our management team are now qualified to deliver this as part of our PC duties. Working closely with our Building Control Consultancy Service Partners and Designers, we can carry out this service as part of our Contract Delivery Strategy in order to comply with all current regulatory obligations on non-gateway projects. Please get in touch for more information....

Mental Health Awareness 2025 update

The construction industry can be a fast paced and stressful environment, with the mindset of toughness, where workers can sometimes endure physical and mental strain without showing vulnerability; some may feel they can’t seek help or open up about their struggles.   At GTH Construction we are trying to break that stigma by training some members of staff to be Mental Health First Aiders and Champions, as well as investing in an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).   An EAP is designed to support employees and their families with personal and work-related challenges, from mental health issues and stress management to financial and legal advice.   Staff have 24-hour, free access to a range of resources to support their health and wellbeing.  In addition, all employees receive a monthly newsletter that highlights key health and wellbeing topics, fosters open conversations in the workplace, and helps to challenge stigma and prejudice, contributing to a positive and supportive work environment.   This year’s Mental Health Awareness week will be spent encouraging our workforce to come together, talk and have fun. Team building is a great way to improve mental health, it gives employees an opportunity to socialise and get to know one another better. This can help reduce stress and promote...

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FRA WORKS ACCREDITATION – recent updates

We have recently completed our latest set of audits and passed without issue to continue providing this BMTRADA certified service for our clients. Since achieving this qualification, we have successfully carried out numerous projects for several Universities over the last few years and continue to do so on an ongoing basis. This service also allows us to carry out both fire stopping and fire door works for our clients on all projects delivered....

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PROCORE TECHNOLOGIES – latest

In 2025 we continue to use Procore to great effect with various clients and the feedback has been excellent. Every project we deliver utilises Procore to some extent and we have trained up our supply chain over the last few years to allow seamless integration with our Contracts Team. We have experienced significant project management benefits including use of various delivery tools which greatly enhance our service. Everyone who has experienced its use has confirmed significant improvements with extensive collaboration on projects. At GTH we are continually training and developing our skills with this software and its usage.   ...

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ISO 45001: Certification in 2025

At GTH, we are annually audited for this accreditation, and we have continued to retain our certification without issue. Our team are dedicated to these high standards and it remains a key focus of the business. It provides our clients with absolute assurance on the quality of our delivery strategies and means we are attaining high standards on every project that we deliver....

National Health Service (NHS) – latest period

In 2025 we are continuing to work with the NHS and their delivery partners to enhance their national estate. Working alongside companies such as the NHS Trust, Equans, CBRE to name a few, we have delivered multiple Healthcare projects around the country. Projects range from minor refresh works to major refurbishments. This relationship is ongoing and we hope to continue this excellent opportunity for many years to come. Please review some new case studies within the ‘Projects’ section of our website for more information....

Pricewaterhouse Coopers LLP (PwC) – past and present

We have continued to work on a number of PwC refurb projects over the last few years. In recent times, we have delivered their Cardiff, Derby and Manchester offices with great success and all have been extremely well received. These were categorised as general refurbishment to bring their estate up to current designs and corporate standards. We are currently looking at one of their new offices which will be a full CAT B installation. More info to follow in due course....

University of Birmingham

University of Birmingham (UoB) – Build Higher Framework

We continue to work in partnership with this longstanding client delivering Higher Education refurbishment projects. We are continually involved in their estates development and have successfully delivered multiple projects over the last few years ranging from minor works of a few of tens of thousands up to £6million. The Build Higher Framework is a fantastic opportunity for all involved to work in collaboration with each other and provide high standards with continuity. The benefits of this framework are being realised and it has provided best value for the University whilst achieving their exceptionally high quality standards. This should continue for several years to come and we look forward to working with and retaining this prestigious client....