Construct - Issue 49

Foreword

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AndrewHansen CHIEF EXECUTIVEOFFICER

I am delighted to introduce the latest issue of Construct following our recent acquisition by VINCI Construction. This is an exciting new chapter for our business that will allow us to continue delivering for our clients as we always have, but now with the additional firepower of a globally recognised company. As we embark on this exciting new journey, our focus remains firmly on people—both those who benefit from high-quality infrastructure and those with the skills to deliver it. Every day, our work connects people, and we are committed to providing solutions that improve daily lives and strengthen communities, ensuring everyone has access to essential services and networks. Delivering public realm schemes like Browning Street, Manette Street and St John’s Wood High Street, which transform busy roads into attractive community spaces, is particularly rewarding. Measuring the delivery of these projects helps us better understand our customers, to ensure that we can support them whilst we deliver our works. The communities we work in are vibrant and diverse, and we are working hard to ensure that our business reflects that. Diversity will remain a key focus of our business moving forward. A diverse workforce leads to more creative and innovative thinking, which is vital if we are to meet the challenges of carbon reduction and economic constraints. As ever, our aim is to support the great people who work in the business, value and nurture the long-term relationships we have with our clients and partners, and delight our customers – wherever we meet them. A NEW CHAPTER BEGINS WITH THE BUSINESS COMMITTED TO KEEPING OUR COMMUNITIES CONNECTED

Contents

04 ROAD MATERIALS

PUSHING RECYCLING BOUNDARIES

06 PUBLIC REALM

IMPROVING SOHO’S STREETSCAPE

08 TOLWORTH ROUNDABOUT

BUSY INTERCHANGE UPGRADE

11 CROYDON

FLOOD ALLEVIATION

12 ST JOHN’S WOOD

HIGH STREET MAKEOVER

14 BANK JUNCTION

JUNCTION REMODELLED

17 MERTON

LOW CARBON ROAD

18 ROBOTICS

INNOVATIVE SURVEY TOOL

20 SAFETY

AI IN THE DEPOTS 22 5 MINUTES WITH

RHIANNON MORGAN

24 EDI

EMPLOYEE NETWORK FORUMS

25 NEWS IN BRIEF 26 A JOB WELL DONE & SOCIAL MEDIA