Keeping you posted about the latest news within our industry and our organisation.
From Apprentice to RLO: Cydney Tucker looks back on a decade working for Elkins Construction
Community, ArticleAt Elkins, we’re dedicated to helping a new generation of workers into the construction industry through apprenticeships and work experience opportunities. Cydney Tucker first joined us as an apprentice nearly a decade ago, and now works as…
Meet the team - Russell Wilson, Roofing Estimator
ArticleWhat’s your job title?
Roofing Estimator
What does your role involve?
My job involves all aspects of tendering for Elkins Construction’s roofing projects. As well as producing estimates and prices for roofing works, my…
Social value round up: July to September 2024
Community, ArticleAs we approach the last few months of 2024, it’s time to take a look at the social value we’ve undertaken over the last three months. We continue to work with organisations to provide employment and training opportunities for local people,…
Gilbourne Road wins Social Housing Project of the Year at Offsite Awards
ArticleWe’re delighted to announce that our Gilbourne Road development for Royal Borough of Greenwich has been crowned Social Housing Project of the Year at this year’s Offsite Awards. The awards, which are celebrating their 10th year in 2024,…
Meet the team – Dylan Godfrey, Multi-Trade Apprentice
ArticleAt Elkins, we’re always looking for ways to encourage young people into the construction industry by providing work experience and apprenticeship opportunities to local people. We caught up with one of our current apprentices, Dylan, to find…
The benefits of retrofit
ArticleMeeting the government’s 2050 net zero target requires a substantial reduction in carbon emissions from the built environment. With the UK having the oldest housing stock in Europe and many buildings dating back over 100 years, there is a…
Social value round up: April to June
Community, ArticleAt Elkins Construction, we’re continuing to provide social value in the communities where our projects are based, working with local organisations, charities, and schools to provide donations and offer work experience and apprenticeships.…
Elkins’ donation helps Dulwich Wood Primary School build new outdoor science area
Community, ArticleSince 2021, Elkins has been undertaking multiple refurbishment projects at Kingswood Estate for Southwark Council. Early on during our work, we contacted Dulwich Wood Primary School (located within the estate), as part of our commitment to providing…
Meet the team - Maria Marchetti, Estimator
ArticleWhat’s your job title?
Estimator
What does your role involve?
As an estimator, my job is to tender for new projects across new build and refurbishment. This involves reading and understanding bill of quantities and drawings,…
Social value round up: January to March
Community, ArticleThroughout the first three months of 2024, we’ve been continuing to support local charities and organisations, accommodate work experience placements and engage with the local communities as part of our commitment to providing social value…
National Apprenticeship Week – Kyle Harris, from Apprentice to Multi-Trader
ArticleMonday 5th February marks the start of National Apprenticeship Week, and we’re chatting to some of our past and present apprentices about their experience working with us. We recently sat down with Kyle Harris to discuss his career at Elkins…
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