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We are pleased to confirm we have been appointed to deliver a new GP hub in Britwell. Procured through the SCAPE framework, this new space will provide an integrated approach to treating patients. Find out more, here:
This morning we have announced two new members of our Executive Committee. Sophie Timms (pictured left) is promoted to the role of Corporate Affairs Director and Alpna Amar (pictured right) is promoted to the role of Corporate Development Director. Andrew Davies, Kier Group CEO, said: “I’m delighted to welcome Sophie and Alpna to the Executive Committee and know they will provide additional strength and perspectives to the team as Kier looks to move into the next phase of its strategy." Click here to read the announcement in full:
This month we are kicking off our Kier Foundation Moving Through May challenge. May is National Walking Month and team’s of six across the Group are taking part in the virtual challenge. The goal for each team is to walk 1,250km during the month (which equates to roughly 8000 steps per day, per person). Through the challenge, we’re aiming to raise £100,000; which will be split between our charity partner End Youth Homelessness and health charities chosen by the businesses. It's not too late to get involved and if you work closely with someone from Kier and want to take part in the challenge with us all you need to do is get in touch with them and as long as they are on your team you’ll be able to set up a team on the fundraising page. If you would like to donate or even take part in the challenge with us, please visit the below:
Kier Highways has been awarded a six-month extension from Birmingham Highways Ltd (BHL) on its Birmingham Interim Services Contract (ISC). The extension will run until 30 December 2021. Since the start of the contract, 288,533m2 of carriageways and nearly 82,476m2 of footways have been repaired. This was in addition to ongoing management activities, which saw the team inspect 70,792km of roads, as well as installing 1387 new LED street lights and responding to 15,489 customer enquiries. You can find the full story here:
This week is Lesbian Visibility Week and in this blog Marel Strydom, our communications business partner from Kier Regional Building London and South East shares her thoughts on the week and why it is fantastic to celebrate it and the importance of positive role models in all spheres of life.
Yesterday morning we released our half-year results, these follow on from the proposed sale of Kier Living and we have also included details on a proposed equity raise. Key points: - Materially improved results despite COVID-19 impact. We are pleased to announce we have returned to a reported operating profit of £29m, significantly above the previous period's £24.4m loss - Increased and higher quality order book - Significant progress on 2019 operational and financial turnaround strategy - Comprehensive balance sheet recapitalisation programme To find the RNS, click below:
Last month, we held our first virtual Pride of Kier Awards event, a time to reflect, acknowledge and give thanks to our colleagues for all their hard work and dedication. In this short film, you'll hear from our winners, judges and senior leaders about how it felt to be part of the event. Take a watch here
We've held a UK-first trial of a technology to support our strategy in delivering net zero carbon emissions. Through our work with procurement partner, Sunbelt Rentals UK, we have been trialling PUNCH Flybrid flywheel technology on our Shakespeare North site for Knowsley Council, to assess if the innovation could reduce the energy required to power a static crane. The main objectives of the trial were carbon savings and a reduction in pollutants, as well as providing social value benefits to the surrounding community, including reduced air pollution and less traffic movements and congestion. The trial showed that the fuel consumption was reduced by 40%, which also resulted in 40% less carbon being produced.
We were delighted to welcome Matt Hancock, Secretary of State for Health & Social Care, to our University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust project at Heartlands Hospital delivering a new Ambulatory Care and Diagnostics Centre. The new building is due to be completed in September 2022 and once opened, it will care for half a million patients per year. The ACAD building has been designed to provide a modern, spacious environment purpose-built to meet the needs of patients, with dementia friendly and accessible design features.
Yesterday was International Transgender Day of Visibility, which is dedicated to celebrating the achievements of transgender and gender non-conforming individuals, and raising awareness of the issues they face. This year, we have refreshed our Kier LGBT+ flag to the Progress Pride Flag. The flag includes black and brown stripes to represent marginalised LGBT+ communities of colour, those living with AIDS, and those no longer living. It also includes the colours pink, light blue and white, which have been added to represent the transgender community and are used on the Transgender Pride Flag. We look forward to sharing pictures of our new flag being flown on our sites across the country.
