Willmott Dixon

Senior managers must be agents of change for diversity

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Our industry has come a long way since I first joined as a young building technician in 1993. Back then terms such as ‘diversity’ or ‘gender balanced teams’ did not figure much on construction sites or in management vocabulary. How far we have come. Fast forward 26 years and it…

Environmental Contractor of the Year: Winner

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Winner: Willmott Dixon Willmott Dixon’s commitment to the environment through what it says is a “purpose beyond profit” made it a unanimous choice for Environmental Contractor of the Year with our judges. Judges hailed the contractor for its “unbelievably comprehensive” presentation on an environmental ethos that was “embedded within the…

‘I wore a mask to work’: Supporting ex-soldiers into construction

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Many veterans move from the forces into the industry and can offer unparalleled expertise. But contractors must do more to support the mental health of those who struggle with the transition, as Lucy Alderson finds out.

Egyptian kings watch over Bolton Museum tour

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Willmott Dixon staff are learning a thing or two about ancient Egypt during their renovation of Bolton Museum.

Churchill’s office kicks off a week of inspiration

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It’s funny to think that Winston Churchill could have been standing in the exact place I’m brushing croissant crumbs off my coat. I am inside what used to be his office, after all.