Connection, collaboration and competition were on the agenda at our wellbeing day in Wrington Warren earlier this week 🌲
To mark Mental Health Awareness Week, colleagues were invited to enjoy time in nature and take part in adrenaline-fuelled paintballing sessions or a relaxing woodland walk, as well as axe-throwing, archery and other games 🎯
“The wellbeing benefits of spending time in nature are well documented, so there was no better time than Mental Health Awareness Week to bring our teams together at Wrington Warren,” said Paula Baleson, Social Value Manager.
“It was a fantastic opportunity for colleagues from across the business to connect with people they may not usually work alongside, while also learning more about the woodland and the positive impact it has.”
Teams across the business have also been marking Mental Health Awareness Week in great ways 💚
From Wear it Green in Swindon and a fun sports day at Spectrum House, to a Bristol walking competition, there’s been plenty of activity. Colleagues also completed an inspiring 18 mile walk in Southampton, raising funds for Naomi House & Jacksplace.
Great to see everyone coming together to support mental health and wellbeing 👏
Read more about the event and our woodland space on the news page of our website.
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Small but mighty 💪🔬🧬
That’s the perfect way to describe our special works team's recent refurbishment of the @oxford_uni cancer research laboratory in the Radiobiology Research Institute (RRI) building at Churchill Hospital, Headington.
While modest in scale, the project will make a real difference thanks to the important research carried out there.
“The benefits that smaller jobs can provide to the end user are huge,” said Project Manager James Tombs.
"Cancer research opens up a whole new world of information that we can all benefit from."
A fantastic effort from the team to deliver work that will have a lasting impact.
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We love to end the working week with something to celebrate! 🙌
Multiple Beard projects scooped Bronze at the Considerate Constructors Scheme National Site Awards 2026, in recognition of their respect for the public, the workforce, and the environment.
A huge well done to the teams working at:
🏆 Stonehenge Learning Centre
🏆 VIVO Buckley Barracks Hangar 3
🏆 One Friary, Bristol
🏆 Sydenham High School
🏆 University of Winchester MRL Refurbishment
🏆 Wadswick Green
The site team at Sydenham High School (pictured below) has been creating a new three storey classroom block and bridge. During this project, groups of students have been invited to tour the site regularly as the build progresses.
We're so proud to see our regional teams recognised for their commitment to responsibility, transparency and consistent excellence.
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We’re delighted to announce that Dave Fisher has been promoted to lead Beard's Oxford office! 👷♂️✨
Having joined Beard in 2012, Dave will now head up our 93-strong Oxford team. Mike Hedges, company operations director, said:
“Throughout this period, Dave has consistently demonstrated strong leadership that reflects our values, helping us deliver for our customers and strengthen key relationships.”
Congratulations Dave, and well done to the whole Oxford team on a fantastic year! 👏
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Protecting a Grade I listed campus while delivering major structural works takes care and precision at every stage 🏗🤝
Charlie Gosling, Assistant Site Manager at Beard, shares an update from @stcatzoxford where the team is removing RAAC and replacing the roof with a new cold-rolled steel structure.
Designed by renowned Danish architect Arne Jacobsen in the 1960s, the college is an iconic example of modernist architecture, so safeguarding its unique character has been central to the project throughout.
Watch the update here 👇
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👏 Work is progressing apace at the Newton building, the third and final phase of the science schemes at Marlborough College.
The internal transformation is nearing completion, with plastering, decoration and underfloor heating complete - and even some of the laboratory furniture now in place! 🧪
Outside, scaffold is down, windows have been renewed, and concrete repaired. Hard landscaping is well underway and the rooftop turret, which provides natural ventilation for the lecture theatre, has been refurbished and redecorated.
As a live environment, works have been carefully programmed to minimise disruption to students and staff in neighbouring spaces.
Project Manager Harry Crockford walks us around the site.
Join us in welcoming some of the people who have joined Beard recently! 👋
🔹 Mark Forsyth, Quality Manager (Central)
🔹 Emma Newton, Internal Comms Manager (Central)
🔹 Kim Telling, Site Support Administrator (Swindon)
🔹 Katie Abraham, Assistant Quantity Surveyor (Southampton)
We asked some of the new starters what drew them to a role with Beard. Emma shared the positive things she'd heard about us:
"Initially it was that Beard is a very charitable company and do a lot to support local communities. When I started doing research for my interview, I also realised how impressive and exciting the projects that Beard work on are!"
Katie is already getting stuck in and enjoying her time with us:
"I’m learning so much already and being part of the Southampton team and what they have achieved so far as a new regional office is awesome! I can’t wait just settle in and have a long happy career with Beard!"
Welcome to you, and to all of our new starters in 2026 👏🏗️
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From the classroom to the construction site! 🏗
During Open Doors Week 2026, we welcomed more than 100 students for a peek behind the hoardings at some of our sites.
Young people were given hands-on experience of the many career paths in construction - from heritage skills and bricklaying, to advanced surveying technology and VR safety activities.
One of the best parts of Open Doors Week was seeing T-Level students already on placement at Beard step up and lead site visits for their peers at Hertford College and St Catherine's College in Oxford.
It was a powerful reminder of the talent coming through, and a positive sign for the future of construction.
We’re proud to play a part in helping to inspire the next generation and showing that construction offers exciting, rewarding and highly skilled career paths 🙌
📷 From left to right, students at Stonehenge Learning Centre, Baily's Buildings in Glastonbury and Pond Meadow School in Guildford.
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Build your career with us 🏗️
We're looking for friendly, efficient and committed people to join us in a range of roles, including...
🔷 Contracts Manager, Bristol
🔶 Site Manager, Bristol
🔷 Site Manager, Swindon
🔶 Special Projects Contracts Manager, Swindon
🔷 Assistant Site Manager, Bristol
🔶 Assistant Site Manger, Swindon
🔷 Project Manager, Swindon
Find out more about each position and apply on the vacancies page of our website 🔗
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Hilsea Lido is ready to make a splash once again! 🏊
The multi-million pound restoration of this historic site is now complete, and we're delighted to have played a key role.
Working in close partnership with @portsmouthcitycouncil and @macegroup , this complex project has seen the complete overhaul of the pool, filtration equipment and changing facilities.
The keys have now been handed over to new operators @sealanesbtn , with the site set to open on 2nd May.
It's been a joy to help create a space that the community can dive back into for years to come.
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We're pleased to share that Jamie Harwood, our Swindon director, has been appointed Vice-Chair of Constructing Excellence South West.
Jamie will work with the Board to drive the organisation’s strategy and enhance industry collaboration.
He will also oversee initiatives that advance best practice, sustainability, and efficiency across the built environment. 🏗️
Congratulations Jamie! 🎉
📷 Kevin Harris (Chief Executive at CESW) and Jamie Harwood
We’re celebrating another landmark year for Beard! 🚀
Our end-of-year reports show that turnover is up 16% to £230m, with 62 projects completed across our five offices.
We believe construction should leave a positive legacy for customers, communities and future talent. That’s why we’re delighted to share that we’ve also:
🔹 raised more than £130,000 for five charities
🔹 delivered £45m in social value
🔹 supported more than 38 apprentices, trainees and T-Level students
🔹 worked with 66 educational partners, reaching over 19,000 young people
Finance director, Fraser Johns, summed up what this means for the company:
“Our ambitions for the year ahead remain strong with a continued focus on supporting our people, supply chain and customers, who are core to our continued success.”
A huge thank you to the colleagues, customers and partners who helped Beard to go above and beyond last year.
Find out on the news section of our website.
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