http://www.volkerfitzpatrick.co.uk/en/news/ en Sun, 19 May 2013 17:19:21 +0100 VolkerFitzpatrick is delighted to have been shortlisted in three regions of the ICE South East England Engineering Excellence Awards, representing three of the top 35 best civil engineering projects of 2012. http://www.volkerfitzpatrick.co.uk/en/news/detail/volkerfitzpatrick-shortlisted-in-the-ice-awards Wed, 01 May 2013 15:57:28 +0100 VolkerFitzpatrick has been awarded a NoWaste accreditation and Bronze Award for its enthusiastic approach and commitment to the NoWaste initiative at Gatwick Airport, making the company the first to be re-accredited through the initiative. As well as this, it is the second year that VolkerFitzpatrick has won a Bronze Award, with sustainable efforts being recognised in 2011 at the Athletes Village. http://www.volkerfitzpatrick.co.uk/en/news/detail/volkerfitzpatrick-continues-its-commitment-to-nowaste-initiative Mon, 22 Apr 2013 14:59:30 +0100 VolkerFitzpatrick's building division has completed the design and build of Velocity Brooklands, a new £15 million office development in Weybridge, Surrey, which has been awarded a BREEAM rating of ‘Excellent'. The two, five storey buildings built for Rockspring UK and Exton Estates, span over 131,000sqft and stand out for their impressive architecture. http://www.volkerfitzpatrick.co.uk/en/news/detail/volkerfitzpatrick-awarded-breeam-excellent-rating-for-velocity-brooklands Wed, 17 Apr 2013 11:23:54 +0100 VolkerFitzpatrick has successfully secured its 13th year as an Investors in People accredited business. This prestigious accreditation is recognised nationally as the UK's leading people management standard and specialises in transforming business performance through people. http://www.volkerfitzpatrick.co.uk/en/news/detail/volkerfitzpatrick-successfully-re-accredited-by-investors-in-people Mon, 15 Apr 2013 11:35:46 +0100 A group of VolkerFitzpatrick employees from both the USAF Framework and the Gatwick contracts have completed the Three Peaks Challenge in aid of the charity Help for Heroes. Help for Heroes' aims to improve the lives of injured service men and women, giving them the support they both need and deserve. http://www.volkerfitzpatrick.co.uk/en/news/detail/conquering-the-three-peaks-for-charity Mon, 17 Sep 2012 16:23:51 +0100 The Hoe Valley regeneration project in Woking, Surrey has scored exceptionally well under the CEEQUAL assessment and awards scheme receiving an "Excellent Whole Project Award" with a score of 90.8%. CEEQUAL recognises projects which have gone above and beyond to improve sustainability in civil engineering and the public realm. http://www.volkerfitzpatrick.co.uk/en/news/detail/hoe-valley-project-receives-a-ceequal-excellent-whole-project-award Wed, 05 Sep 2012 14:40:46 +0100 Network Rail has awarded VolkerRail, an operating company of VolkerWessels UK, a £15.5 million contract for works at Acton Freight Yard, West London as part of the Crossrail programme. http://www.volkerfitzpatrick.co.uk/en/news/detail/network-rail-awards-acton-contract-to-volkerwessels-uk Thu, 12 Jul 2012 14:54:59 +0100 VolkerFitzpatrick's £5.4 million pound contract to extend the western apron at Bristol Airport, the first phase of the airport's improvement plans, was officially opened by the Secretary of State for Transport on Friday 22nd June. http://www.volkerfitzpatrick.co.uk/en/news/detail/transport-secretary-opens-the-first-phase-of-bristol-airport-development Fri, 06 Jul 2012 15:24:17 +0100 The Southwark Integrated Waste Management facility has been announced the winner of an Award for Excellence, in the category of Innovation in Design of a Waste Management Facility. http://www.volkerfitzpatrick.co.uk/en/news/detail/southwark-recycling-facility-recognised-for-innovation-at-industry-awards Thu, 14 Jun 2012 16:53:07 +0100 Phase two of the East Kent Access scheme, built by the VolkerFitzpatrick Hochtief joint venture was opened by Norman Baker MP Parliamentary under-secretary of state for transport on Wednesday 23rd May 2012. He was joined by the leader of Kent County Council, Paul Carter, the MP of South Thanet, Laura Sandys, managing director of civil engineering at VolkerFitzpatrick, Des Steadman, and local residents from Cliffsend. http://www.volkerfitzpatrick.co.uk/en/news/detail/east-kent-access-opens-five-months-ahead-of-schedule Wed, 23 May 2012 17:46:51 +0100 Four VolkerWessels UK sites have been awarded 2012 British Safety Council International Safety Awards showing its continuous commitment to improving health and safety. http://www.volkerfitzpatrick.co.uk/en/news/detail/four-volkerwessels-uk-sites-awarded-british-safety-council-international-safety-award-2012 Sun, 20 May 2012 13:19:19 +0100 The ground breaking ceremony for VolkerFitzpatrick's Port of Felixstowe third rail terminal contract took place recently. It was performed by Mike Penning MP, Under-Secretary of State for Transport and attended by a range of rail freight and local dignitaries, as well as representatives from client, Hutchison Ports (UK) Limited and VolkerFitzpatrick. http://www.volkerfitzpatrick.co.uk/en/news/detail/works-commence-at-the-port-of-felixstowe-third-rail-terminal-project Fri, 20 Apr 2012 15:16:02 +0100 Joint Venture partners VolkerFitzpatrick and Colas have been awarded the contract for two major Midlands construction projects, the A45 Transport Corridor Improvement Scheme and the Runway Extension at Birmingham Airport. http://www.volkerfitzpatrick.co.uk/en/news/detail/volkerfitzpatrick-and-colas-jv-lands-birmingham-airport-contract Wed, 18 Apr 2012 09:47:14 +0100 The Southwark Integrated Waste Management Facility (IWMF), which was built by VolkerFitzpatrick in conjunction with specialist technology contractors for clients, Veolia Environmental Services and Southwark Council, has been officially opened in South London. http://www.volkerfitzpatrick.co.uk/en/news/detail/flagship-urban-waste-facility-unveiled-in-london Tue, 17 Apr 2012 11:28:37 +0100 The Hoe Valley scheme, which has removed almost 200 homes and a number of community buildings from the threat of regular flooding and regenerated the Hoe Valley area of Woking was officially opened on Thursday the 22nd of March by Dame Sarah Goad, Lord Lieutenant of Surrey, and the Mayor of Woking, Cllr Ken Howard, at a ceremony attended by local MP, Jonathan Lord, and Borough Councillors. http://www.volkerfitzpatrick.co.uk/en/news/detail/hoe-valley-scheme-officially-opens-to-public Mon, 26 Mar 2012 09:55:50 +0100 Solid profit in difficult market conditions 2011 was another eventful year in the construction sector. The year began relatively well, partly because of the favourable weather conditions. But the initial optimism had to be tempered considerably after the summer holidays. The credit crunch and euro crisis slowed things down considerably. VolkerWessels was also affected by these developments but was able to hold its own. http://www.volkerfitzpatrick.co.uk/en/news/detail/volkerwessels-annual-figures-2011 Thu, 08 Mar 2012 13:21:08 +0000 The Supervisory Board of VolkerWessels wishes to announce that on 6 February 2012, Henri van der Kamp (1960) was appointed as a member of the VolkerWessels Management Board. http://www.volkerfitzpatrick.co.uk/en/news/detail/new-appointment-to-the-volkerwessels-management-board Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:09:23 +0000 VolkerWessels UK has published another issue of VolkerView, which details news from companies throughout the UK group. http://www.volkerfitzpatrick.co.uk/en/news/detail/2012-volkerview-published Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:58:47 +0000 VolkerFitzpatrick has won its second contract with the University of East London, an £8.9m contract to design and build a new library facility on the university campus in Stratford. http://www.volkerfitzpatrick.co.uk/en/news/detail/volkerfitzpatrick-wins-89m-university-of-east-london-library-contract Tue, 24 Jan 2012 10:49:03 +0000 VolkerFitzpatrick has started works at Bentinck Street, a £11 million design and build contract, awarded by Howard de Walden Estates Limited to refurbish existing properties into 44,000ft2 of high quality office space and three luxury apartments in the heart of London's west end. http://www.volkerfitzpatrick.co.uk/en/news/detail/volkerfitzpatrick-starts-works-at-bentinck-street Fri, 16 Dec 2011 11:03:56 +0000 The £17m design and build contract for a new university hub that will meet the growing educational aspirations of local people in the heart of east London has been awarded to VolkerFitzpatrick and will be project managed by Gardiner and Theobald LLP. http://www.volkerfitzpatrick.co.uk/en/news/detail/volkerfitzpatrick-wins-17m-university-square-stratford-contract Mon, 26 Sep 2011 15:37:56 +0100 Andrew Edge has been appointed as the new head of human resources (HR) for VolkerWessels UK. Andrew will be working with the individual businesses across the group and each of their dedicated HR teams in order to provide support and guidance on all HR matters. http://www.volkerfitzpatrick.co.uk/en/news/detail/volkerwessels-uk-appoints-new-head-of-human-resources Wed, 07 Sep 2011 12:42:16 +0100 A solid performance in difficult markets http://www.volkerfitzpatrick.co.uk/en/news/detail/volkerwessels-interim-figures-2011 Fri, 02 Sep 2011 12:43:42 +0100 VolkerFitzpatrick is one of ten contractors who have secured a place on Gatwick Airport's £1.2 billion new major works framework, which will deliver a programme of improvements and upgrades across the airport comprising of both building and civil engineering packages. http://www.volkerfitzpatrick.co.uk/en/news/detail/volkerfitzpatrick-win-place-on-gatwicks-12bn-framework Fri, 19 Aug 2011 15:34:18 +0100 Gatwick Airport has awarded a significant contract to civil engineering contractor VolkerFitzpatrick to resurface the airport's main runway. http://www.volkerfitzpatrick.co.uk/en/news/detail/gatwick-awards-contract-to-resurface-worlds-busiest-single-runway Mon, 15 Aug 2011 15:33:31 +0100 VolkerFitzpatrick has been presented with a Gold award in the prestigious RoSPA Occupational Health and Safety Awards 2011. http://www.volkerfitzpatrick.co.uk/en/news/detail/volkerfitzpatrick-wins-rospa-gold-award Fri, 17 Jun 2011 15:14:51 +0100 VolkerFitzpatrick and VolkerHighways have been presented with Gold Awards in the prestigious RoSPA Occupational Health and Safety Awards 2011. http://www.volkerfitzpatrick.co.uk/en/news/detail/volkerfitzpatrick-and-volkerhighways-win-rospa-gold-awards Fri, 17 Jun 2011 12:14:34 +0100 VolkerFitzpatrick and client London Thames Gateway Development Corporation (LTGDC) celebrated the official opening of the Wildspace Warehouse development located in Rainham, Greater London this week. http://www.volkerfitzpatrick.co.uk/en/news/detail/volkerfitzpatrick-opens-new-sustainable-warehouse-development Wed, 15 Jun 2011 15:17:03 +0100 The VolkerFitzpatrick project team at the Crossrail Tunnelling and Underground Construction Academy (TUCA) have been awarded the Quarterly Contractors Health, Safety, Environment and Security (HSE&S) Award from client Crossrail. http://www.volkerfitzpatrick.co.uk/en/news/detail/volkerfitzpatrick-crossrail-team-win-health-and-safety-award Thu, 02 Jun 2011 15:17:56 +0100 VolkerFitzpatrick have received a Silver Award for the Southwark Integrated Waste Management Facility site and a Bronze Award for the Veolia Mixed Recycle Facility site at the Considerate Constructors Scheme Awards 2011.  http://www.volkerfitzpatrick.co.uk/en/news/detail/volkerfitzpatrick-win-silver-and-bronze-awards-at-the-considerate-constructors-scheme-awards-2011 Wed, 18 May 2011 15:26:32 +0100 VolkerWessels UK picked up four awards at this year's Considerate Constructors Scheme Awards.  The national site awards are designed to recognise and reward those who have demonstrated exceptional levels of consideration against the Scheme's Company Code of Considerate Practice. http://www.volkerfitzpatrick.co.uk/en/news/detail/volkerwessels-uk-quadruple-win-at-the-considerate-constructors-scheme-awards-2011 Wed, 18 May 2011 12:15:22 +0100 Work has begun on building a new station at Deptford. The development, which is being funded jointly by Lewisham Council and through the National Station Improvement Programme includes; Constructing a new station building, including a modern ticket office, a ticket window for people with disabilities and improved passenger information, installing two new staircases as well as two new lifts to create step-free access between the station entrance and platforms and removing the existing canopies along both platforms and replacing them with longer canopies to provide passengers with better protection from the weather. http://www.volkerfitzpatrick.co.uk/en/news/detail/works-commence-on-new-station-for-deptford Thu, 07 Apr 2011 15:28:03 +0100 Congratulations to Gareth Bunston, Helena Dee and Sam Kievenaar who were this year's winners of the VolkerFitzpatrick Civil Engineer Achievement Award. They were presented their certificates by Richard Offord at the Civils Division, Project Managers and Agents meeting on the 8th February 2011. http://www.volkerfitzpatrick.co.uk/en/news/detail/2010-volkerfitzpatrick-civil-engineer-achievement-award Tue, 08 Feb 2011 15:28:47 +0000 The contract for works to construct Cyclopark, next to the A2 between Dartford and Gravesend, has been awarded to VolkerFitzpatrick, a large civil engineering contractor based in the South East. VolkerFitzpatrick was successful against four other competitors after a tender process which begun with a European notice. The works are anticipated to last for approximately 10 months beginning in January 2011. http://www.volkerfitzpatrick.co.uk/en/news/detail/cyclopark-contract-awarded Mon, 20 Dec 2010 15:42:02 +0000 VolkerWessels UK has published another issue of VolkerView, which details news from companies throughout the group in the UK. http://www.volkerfitzpatrick.co.uk/en/news/detail/autumn-2010-volkerview-published Fri, 05 Nov 2010 15:31:16 +0000 VolkerFitzpatrick and its client University of Surrey celebrated the structural completion of the university's new Library and Learning Centre today with a topping out ceremony performed by former lecturer and renowned author Carole Seymour-Jones. http://www.volkerfitzpatrick.co.uk/en/news/detail/another-chapter-completed-at-university-of-surrey Wed, 13 Oct 2010 15:41:42 +0100 Click here to read online http://www.volkerfitzpatrick.co.uk/en/news/detail/autumn-2010-volkerview-published1 Tue, 05 Oct 2010 11:30:05 +0100 Solid Results in Difficult Times http://www.volkerfitzpatrick.co.uk/en/news/detail/volkerwessels-2010-interim-figures Thu, 16 Sep 2010 11:06:21 +0100 Works have commenced on the London Thames Gateway Development Corporation's (LTGDC) Wildspace Warehouse development. A previously derelict warehouse next to Rainham Station will be transformed and brought back into use by LTGDC following the appointment of VolkerFitzpatrick as the main contractor. http://www.volkerfitzpatrick.co.uk/en/news/detail/works-commence-on-ltgdcs-wildspace-warehouse Wed, 11 Aug 2010 14:53:25 +0100 Representatives from Ashford's Future, Kent County Council, Ashford Borough Council, VolkerFitzpatrick and Victoria Road Primary School were among the special guests invited to an event celebrating the start of works on Victoria Way.  http://www.volkerfitzpatrick.co.uk/en/news/detail/volkerfitzpatrick-celebrates-start-of-regeneration-project-in-ashford Thu, 22 Jul 2010 14:54:05 +0100 Eighties pop sensation, turned horticulturist, Kim Wilde opened a sensory garden at Pinewood School in Ware this week, designed for pupils with autistic spectrum disorders and additional sensory needs. http://www.volkerfitzpatrick.co.uk/en/news/detail/kim-wilde-opens-pinewood-schools-sensory-garden Wed, 26 May 2010 14:58:45 +0100 Solid year in difficult market circumstances due to a good spread of activities. http://www.volkerfitzpatrick.co.uk/en/news/detail/volkerwessels-2009-annual-figures Thu, 18 Mar 2010 10:53:13 +0000 Stoford Developments has appointed contractor VolkerFitzpatrick to design and build new cutting edge council offices for Staffordshire County Council, which are designed to become one of the most eco-friendly buildings in the UK. http://www.volkerfitzpatrick.co.uk/en/news/detail/staffordshire-county-council-announce-contractor-for-eco-development Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:10:56 +0000 Civil engineering and building contractor, VolkerFitzpatrick has achieved a third successful Investors in People (IIP) accreditation; totalling nine years of consecutive recognition for staff development and communication. The IIP accreditation, which lasts three years, was reviewed earlier this year involving interviews with all levels of the workforce. The IIP assessor praised the company, saying: "It continues to remain genuinely committed to workforce development; a commitment that is demonstrated within an extremely strong learning culture. It is very clear that the organisation believes that its people are its greatest asset and continues to make substantial investments in education, learning and development." The review report concluded that VolkerFitzpatrick demonstrated, among other things, a culture of excellence and high performance, a very loyal and committed workforce of people are justly proud of what they do and an overriding sense of organisation, team-work and trust. Elaine Stroud, Head of Human Resources, said: "I am delighted that we have achieved accreditation. Being recognised by IIP is important to many of our clients, who want to work with organisations that value employees. More than that, it is important to our Board that our employees enjoy working for VolkerFitzpatrick. "IIP is much more than an accreditation; it is very much about the whole employee experience of working for the Company. But we are not complacent and we intend to continue to build on what we have achieved over the next year." http://www.volkerfitzpatrick.co.uk/en/news/detail/volkerfitzpatrick-has-a-culture-of-excellence-and-high-performance Mon, 05 Oct 2009 15:00:56 +0100 Kent County Council has awarded one of its largest ever highways contracts to a VolkerFitzpatrick HOCHTIEF joint venture for phase two of the East Kent Access scheme. http://www.volkerfitzpatrick.co.uk/en/news/detail/major-highways-contract-awarded-to-joint-venture Tue, 29 Sep 2009 15:01:51 +0100 Press Release Interim Figures VolkerWessels http://www.volkerfitzpatrick.co.uk/en/news/detail/volkerwessels-2009-interim-figures Thu, 17 Sep 2009 10:49:15 +0100 VolkerFitzpatrick, the Dutch-owned multi-disciplined contractor, have been chosen to redevelop the Cambridge Campus of Anglia Ruskin University. http://www.volkerfitzpatrick.co.uk/en/news/detail/volkerfitzpatrick-appointed-for-22m-redevelopment-of-cambridge-campus Thu, 02 Jul 2009 15:03:12 +0100 VolkerFitzpatrick, the Dutch-owned multi-disciplinary contractor, has teamed up with Groundwork Hertfordshire, a community regeneration charity, to further its corporate social responsibility agenda. http://www.volkerfitzpatrick.co.uk/en/news/detail/volkerfitzpatrick-and-groundwork-hertfordshire-to-team-up Tue, 26 May 2009 15:04:22 +0100 VolkerFiztpatrick, the Dutch-owned multi-disciplined contractor, has been voted among one of the six best places to work in construction, for the third year running. http://www.volkerfitzpatrick.co.uk/en/news/detail/volkerfitzpatrick-among-the-six-best-places-to-work-in-construction Tue, 05 May 2009 15:05:19 +0100 VolkerFitzpatrick, the Dutch-owned multi-disciplined contractor, have won the contract to fit-out a distribution centre for supermarket chain Morrisons. http://www.volkerfitzpatrick.co.uk/en/news/detail/volkerfitzpatrick-win-distribution-centre-fit-out-contract Mon, 20 Apr 2009 15:09:45 +0100