Our North West Region Hosts its Annual Supply Chain Event

On projects such as the North Manchester General Hospital MSCP and House of Sport, Dalkia (formerly Imtech) have exceled in effectively managing dust and ensuring safe work at heights. Their meticulous control of live electrical systems sets a remarkable standard for safety in their operations. Dalkia consistently prioritize safety above all else, reflecting their commitment to a secure working environment.

As an integral part of our commitment to continuous improvement, Morgan Sindall organised a day of collaboration with partners, Sika Ltd, Senior Architectural Systems (SAS), and Euroclad. This event included a visit to Sika's state-of-the-art factory, during which we gained valuable insights into cutting-edge materials and manufacturing processes for their range of speciality products for flooring, roofing, sealing & bonding. SAS, renowned for their expertise in door, window, and curtain walling manufacturing, along with Euroclad, a leader in metal wall and roof solutions, also shared in-depth information about their respective products and services. This exchange enabled Morgan Sindall to gain a deeper understanding of which products are best suited for specific applications and their environmental impact, particularly in terms of embodied carbon.

Ardere have worked with us on several of our key schemes in the North West including the Islington Wharf 4 Residential Scheme in which we have trialled new fire safety methodology and reporting in readiness for the upcoming Building Reg requirements. Ardere regularly deliver on our five Perfect Delivery commitments, working on several of our projects which have achieved Perfect Delivery status. A commendation for their valued cooperation with our third party suppliers and consultants, to deliver a full passive fire protection system, to statutory compliance. A high risk element of a project for both ourselves and our clients.

A&B Engineering have been an integral partner through the pre-construction stages of many of our projects, including Hammerstone Road refurbishment and Wirral Growth Co. Offices. The have provided us with a substantial design service up front at risk and working collaboratively with us and the clients team to negotiate a complex process whilst finding the right technical solutions for our projects. They have been a great partner and consistently are so, always there to help us develop our bids providing free design support whenever we need it.

Cara Brickwork have demonstrated remarkable dedication to social value in collaboration with Morgan Sindall at projects such as Wirral Growth Co. Offices Birkenhead and Islington Wharf 4. This recognition is a testament to the company's commitment to investing in local communities, promoting workforce well-being, and fostering skills development through training and apprenticeships. Cara Brickwork has distinguished itself by going beyond mere compliance, consistently exhibiting a passionate drive to adhere to ethical standards. The company's exceptional focus on making a long-term, positive impact on the industry has earned commendation. It is evident that Cara Brickwork's vision extends beyond the immediate project, understanding that their current work will shape communities and individuals for years to come.

Murraywood have been measuring their scopes 1 and 2 since 2020, and have future targets and a plan to sign up to SBTi's within the near future. They have a pallet return scheme, and encourage reusing pallets on-site, and now are looking at foil chubs in lieu of plastic wrapped resin cartridges, to help reduce our construction waste. They have invested in electrical plant (electric excavator and wheelbarrow). They switched to 100% HVO fuel back in 2020. They also look to buy low carbon concrete and EAF reinforcement from their supply chain, which will help MS to achieve their own carbon targets on their projects.

The labour desk continues to provide a best in class service for our teams across the North West region. Craig Westmorland has been a big driving force behind their success in the North West and seeks to continually improve their service. Outside of the day the day needs of our project teams, the desk are also working with us to develop a social value offering and are exploring how we can increase our engagement and spend with local social enterprises within their sector.

Footprint is making a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals from deprived communities and disadvantaged backgrounds. Footprint provide real change by providing individuals with the tools and opportunities they need to thrive, breaking the cycle of disadvantage. A great example is Jackson – an ex-offender who now has his life back on track having secured a traineeship with Morgan Sindall following a Footprint construction course he undertook whilst in prison. Another standout aspect of Footprint's approach is their commitment to those with mental health issues and the robust support systems in place to support them.

Paul was nominated by the project team on the Islington Wharf 4 Residential Scheme project for his professionalism and collaboration throughout every stage of the project. His commitment to health and safety and Quality Assurance were exceptional, with paperwork in place for every element of works, and briefings always conducted on time. Under his leadership, Ameon’s M&E package achieved the high quality desired within programme.

John Henry Interiors were nominated for this award due to the high level of quality delivered consistently across a number of key projects in the North West region. Working on our Manchester Fit Out project, they successfully altered works at a critical time without disruption to the project. They were very diligent and adapted to change effectively and professionally. The team also delivered works on the House of Sport project, working tirelessly to handover the Gym for the Australian Rugby League team over on time.

Summit Marine have recently completed works at our Wirral Growth Co Office development in Birkenhead. Their performance throughout the project has been marked by a consistent and robust workforce, timely installations, and a commitment to high health and safety standards. They have an excellent social value focus, and have supported the project team in their vocational support offered to Wirral Met College, and in delivering against their local labour and training plan.

Cara Brickwork has consistently delivered exceptional performance. Their nomination by our team at Islington Wharf 4 highlighted several strengths, including their commitment to maintaining impeccable quality records for compliance with on-site fire safety requirements. Their effective project supervision ensured its successful execution, while their impressive responsiveness to resequencing needs, even when driven by issues caused by others on the construction site, demonstrated their flexibility and reliability.

Cara Brickwork also proactively integrated lessons learned from safety incidents on-site and collaborated with our team to implement updated safety standards. Their support during the pre-contract stage was invaluable, especially in developing value engineering options and aiding in cost management amid inflationary pressures.

Their second nomination by our Wirral Growth project highlighted their dedication to quality, their focus on social responsibility, and their support for the local college, all of which made significant contributions to their overall excellence.