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Elkins donation to support new Edible Rotherhithe projects

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At Elkins we have been proudly supporting Southwark-based gardening and arts charity, Edible Rotherhithe, for a number of years. Our long-term partnership with the charity has seen us volunteering and providing donations for its ongoing gardening…
Interior of Church of St Peter and the Guardian Angels where heating system repair was carried out by Elkins engineer

Elkins helps repair heating system for Rotherhithe church

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At Elkins we’re always looking for ways we can contribute to improving the lives of local people in the communities in which we work, which is why, when we were contacted about a church in need of some repairs in Rotherhithe, we were keen…

How can construction encourage LGBTQ+ inclusion?

The construction industry has made significant progress over the last few years to be more inclusive, yet LGBTQ+ employees are still largely underrepresented. Of 24,000 staff surveyed by The Construction Leadership Council, just 1% identified…

Meet the Team – Feruz Begum, Resident Liaison Officer

What’s your job title? Resident Liaison Officer.   What does your role involve? A key part of my position is liaising with residents on a daily basis and updating local authorities and site management with any concerns they…

Elkins supports Silverlock Estate Over 50’s Jubilee Party

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Over the jubilee weekend, we were pleased to support another fantastic community event at Silverlock Estate, where we are currently on site providing ongoing maintenance and refurbishment works for London Borough of Southwark. The over 50’s…

Mental Health Awareness Week – An interview with Elkins Construction’s Mental Health First Aiders

Monday 9th May 2022 marks the start of Mental Health Awareness Week. We sat down with Elkins Construction’s Mental Health First Aiders - Louise Mullarkey, Richard Wheate, and Paul Constable - to discuss how Elkins supports staff’s mental…

CoLA Southwark Pride makes history in Women’s National Basketball League

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Elkins Construction is proud to be a long-standing supporter of CoLA Southwark Pride basketball team. Last year, we were pleased to make a donation to help provide new player kits for the current season, and we are delighted to have watched…

Elkins Construction supports Mayor’s Fund for London’s Firm Foundations campaign

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Elkins Construction is pleased to announce its support of the Mayor’s Fund for London’s Firm Foundations campaign. Launched in 2021, the campaign was created to encourage and support young Londoners from lower socio-economic backgrounds…
Photo of man in high vis jacket smiling at camera in black frame against white brick background. Text alongside image reads 'Meet the team: Stephen Ward, Site Manager'

Meet the Team – Stephen Ward, Site Manager

In this next installment of our meet the team series, we sat down with Elkins' Site Manager, Stephen Ward, to find out more about his love for sports and what he's enjoying the most about his new role so far.   What’s your job title? Site…

Elkins runs competition for schoolchildren to design hoarding artwork for The Brooks

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At the start of the year, we were pleased to launch a drawing competition inviting students from Henwick Primary School in Greenwich to create site hoarding artwork along Rochester Way at The Brooks. The hoarding artwork designs were inspired…

The benefits of Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs)

At Elkins we’re working with architectural practices and off-site manufacturing specialists to build new high-quality zero carbon homes using sustainable modern construction methods. We previously looked at the benefits of modular construction,…

From Apprentice to Electrician: Joe Saunders charts his career at Elkins

At Elkins we’re passionate about opening doors into the construction industry by providing apprenticeships and other training opportunities for local people. Our apprenticeships have proved extremely successful, with over 95% of apprentices…

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