15/05/2020
Mental Health Matters
Penny Dew is Finance Director and a proud Champion for Mental Health at Pexhurst. Here, Penny talks about changing employees’ perception of mental health and providing them with the confidence to have open conversations about their mental wellbeing. What’s the... Read more »
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13/05/2020
Annual ISO Audit Passed
We are delighted to announce that we have passed our remote ISO Integrated Management System audit with full compliance and have now successfully migrated from OHSAS 18001 to ISO 45001! With the auditors being complementary on the team’s performance, communication,... Read more »
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11/05/2020
Pexhurst Covid Update
At Pexhurst, we have found effective ways of dealing with the pandemic – implementing bespoke systems and cloud software to enable employees to work remotely and keep projects on track. We have worked very closely with clients to implement new... Read more »
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30/04/2020
Q&A: Working Together to Overcome Challenges
Mark Huttlestone, Associate Director, oversaw the £1 million refurbishments of a mid-terrace industrial unit within 10 terraced units at Eldon Way Industrial Estate, Paddock Wood. Here, Mark provides a behind-the-scenes insight into the work undertaken. How big was the team... Read more »
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29/04/2020
Thank You NHS, Thank You Key Workers!
Our Office and Industrial site teams are loving our new ‘Thank You NHS’ fence covers on our sites from Thurrock to Rugby to Bristol, to show our appreciation for everything the NHS are doing for us all during these difficult... Read more »
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20/04/2020
Annual ISO Audit Taking Place…Remotely!
Despite the current pandemic, our external auditors will be carrying out the ISO Integrated Management System audit remotely in early May, using technology to assist. Our management systems team have been working hard in the background supported by Ellenbrooke gathering... Read more »
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15/04/2020
Directors Q&A with Lee Stuart and Stuart Byles – How Procore is Changing the Way We Work
Can you give a brief overview of Procore?Stuart: Procore is a construction management platform that connects all of our crucial site delivery applications such as RFI’s, technical submissions, site diaries, site inspections and permits. Lee: It’s basically a one-stop-shop that... Read more »
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23/03/2020
Our Top 5 Tips For Working From Home During A Pandemic
Pretend that you are going into the office.Set your alarm, make or go get coffee and get dressed (no PJ’s or onesie’s haha ) Choose a Dedicated WorkspaceJust because you’re not working at an office doesn’t mean you can’t, have an office.... Read more »
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18/03/2020
Don’t Worry, Work Happy: Promoting Health and Wellbeing Through Workplace Design
When we talk about health we usually focus on the health and safety approach; eliminating injuries and accidents while complying with regulations. Less popular is the role the built environment plays in promoting good health and wellbeing. But it is... Read more »
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17/03/2020
Coronavirus Update
We have worked hard over recent weeks with our bespoke software developer to implement the right technology and programmes, to enable our employees to work remotely, and continue to provide a seamless service for our clients, which is working successfully.... Read more »
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03/03/2020
Directors Do the Land Aid Sleepout!
We would like to thank everyone that sponsored Stuart, Alan, Mark and Lee to help them raise nearly £3,000 for the Land Aid London SleepOut last Thursday – such a great achievement! With 86,000 young people in the UK being... Read more »
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06/02/2020
Why We Choose Apprenticeships
Making Apprenticeships Work for Our Business This week is the 13th National Apprenticeship Week (3rd to 9th February 2020), celebrating the diversity and value that apprentices bring. At Pexhurst, we’ve been running an apprenticeship programme for several years, as a... Read more »
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