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Project team discover historic letter on Sheffield City Centre site
Members of our site team have discovered a letter from 1938 whilst working on one of our Heart of the City construction sites in Sheffield City Centre. The letter was found rolled up inside a bottle and lodged within a ceiling void at Bethel Chapel on Cambridge Street, which is currently under construction to become a new 15,000 sq ft live entertainment venue.
Chloe volunteers to care for the bears
As part of our on-going commitment as a Sup-paw-ting Partner of the Bears of Sheffield, our Communications Assistant Chloe Goddard has taken up a volunteer role on the trail. She will conduct weekly checks and spring cleaning on a number of bears to ensure they stay looking their best.
Cambridge Street Collective and Elshaw House site tour with Sheffield City Council CEO
Henry Boot Construction’s Vice Chair Simon Carr - who was joined by Henry Boot PLC’s Chief Executive Tim Roberts - had the honour of showing Kate Josephs, CEO of Sheffield City Council around our Cambridge Street Collective and Elshaw House sites on Friday.
Trainee shortlisted in two categories at Sheffield City Region Apprenticeship Awards
Trainee Business and Marketing Assistant Bradley Longford has been shortlisted in two categories at the Sheffield City Region Apprenticeship Awards. These awards recognise and reward both the apprentices and their employers that are excelling across the Sheffield City Region.
Laying it all bear: artist Geo Law on the Bears of Sheffield event
As part of the Bears of Sheffield trail, we sponsored a bear named Be Nice & Be Together, which was designed and painted by Sheffield-born and London-based artist, Geo Law. We spoke to Geo about the inspiration behind his design, his work and how he got involved in the trail.
Trialling hybrid power systems to reduce emission levels
We have begun trialling temporary hybrid power systems on our Kangaroo Works project in Sheffield and Butterfield project in Luton to provide sustainable and efficient power to sites with significantly decreased emission levels.
Supporting West Lindsey District Council’s Net Zero Carbon push
We have recently installed solar panels on our operational depot project at Caenby Corner with West Lindsey District Council. The installation forms part of the Council’s commitment to reach its carbon reduction target of net zero by 2050.
The team behind Cambridge Street Collective and Elshaw House
Our team are now underway on the two developments within Heart of the City: the cultural and social destination known as Cambridge Street Collective and the brand-new local carbon office building, Elshaw House.
Double award win at RoSPA Health and Safety Awards
We have received a prestigious RoSPA Gold Award for our health and safety performance on the Royce Discovery Centre project in Sheffield. We have also received a company-wide President’s Award in recognition of 12 consecutive Gold Awards.
Building a ramp for Halfway Community Centre
Members of our team have spent time at Halfway Community Centre in Sheffield, providing them with a new paved ramp to assist with disabled access.
Safety Nets initiative restarts in Barnsley
A weekly mental health programme that we have previously supported has been relaunched by Reds in the Community and CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services) Barnsley.
Senior IT Manager hangs up his boots after 35 years
Our Senior IT Manager Tom Boot will be retiring after nearly 35 years’ service with Henry Boot across a number of roles.
Head of Preconstruction becomes Construction News Specialist Awards judge
Our Head of Preconstruction Craig Finn has been appointed to the judging panel for the Construction News (CN) Specialist Awards 2021.
