Shepherd Project Team Given Bronze Award

Shepherd's project team has won a bronze award for the high level of consideration and community support it has shown in the local area while on-site at Richmond School.

The project was given the award in this year’s Considerate Constructors’ scheme. Shepherd earned the award for the strong sense of community responsibility that the project teams shouldered, particularly in ensuring that local residents and clients were kept fully informed during the build process and that excellent safety standards were adhered to.

Year 11 Students Visit Richmond School

Continuing the excellent relationship built with staff and students at Richmond School, Shepherd’s project team recently hosted two visits.

The year 11 students were invited to visit the site, with key members of staff, to look at the progress of the new Sports Hall and the refurbishment of the Grade II listed sixth form building.

The students were given a tour of the site, which highlighted some of the construction methods being used and the logistical planning that has ensured school life continues without disruption.

Governors Visit Richmond School Project

As part of its community liaison programme, Shepherd’s project team at Richmond School recently hosted a visit for the School Governors.

The Governors, who meet once a term, were invited to look at the refurbishment of the Grade II listed Sixth Form building. This follows an initial visit to the project last year.

The Governors were given a tour of the site, which highlighted how the Sixth Form building will appear when complete.

Shepherd Project Team Nominated For National Award!

Shepherd’s project team at Richmond School has been nominated for a national award recently.

The site, which is registered with the Considerate Constructors Scheme, has scored on a consistently high level throughout the duration of the project. After the last visit by the Scheme, in November 2008, the team were awarded 35.5 out of 40.

The Scheme requires each site to adhere to its Code of Considerate Practise, with marks being given in eight different sections, including, Environment, Being a Good Neighbour, Safety and Cleanliness.

For more information on the Scheme, please click on the below link.

Steel Work Nears Completion – November 2008

The steelwork programme on Shepherd Construction’s project at Richmond School is now nearing completion.

The 5-week programme has involved over 500 pieces of steel, weighing 144 tonnes, being lifted into place to form the structure of what will become the new sports hall. As part of the school's extended services the sports hall will be made available to young people and adults from the local community, and represents a major improvement to local sports provision.
The steel works are scheduled to be complete in late November ahead of the completion of the first phase of works in Summer 2009. With the steel work now near completion, works are beginning on the external envelope.