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Drone footage – brick supplier RGB films Deakins Place from the air
by Vicky Steen
February 22nd, 2023
Deakins Place is a student accommodation developed on the site of the old Willbond Site just north of Nottingham University’s Jubilee Campus. The Scheme consists of 703 student beds in a mix of cluster and studio layouts and contains an …
Maintaining company culture during a period of growth “Communication is everything in a business.”
by Vicky Steen
February 10th, 2023
Chris Bellamy, Caxton Group Managing Director tells us how the business has maintained company culture during a period of growth, and why communication is key for high staff retention.
What growth did you see in 2022?
Caxton Group continued to …
Build Progress: Hockley Mills residential, commercial and retail space
by Vicky Steen
January 13th, 2023
Sir Robert McAlpine was appointed as contractor for the Hockley Mills development and started construction on a 37-month programme in January 2021. Over the course of the programme, they will deliver 395 one, two and three-bedroom apartments, alongside a new …
Caxton Group welcomes senior quantity surveyor Tiffany Hardwick to the team
by Vicky Steen
January 5th, 2023
We are delighted to welcome Tiffany Hardwick to our team of senior quantity surveyor at Caxton Builders.
Tiffany has over 10 years’ of experience within the construction industry and for the past seven years has worked within the masonry subcontracting …
End of Year Message – From Managing Director Chris Bellamy
by Vicky Steen
December 20th, 2022
“2022 was filled with a multitude of challenges and victories. Despite the industry-wide, ongoing impact of COVID-19, we are extremely proud of what our dedicated team has achieved.
The business continued our solid growth trajectory, with a 34% increase in …
Caxton Group congratulate Joe Willmott, Apprentice of the Year 2022
by Vicky Steen
December 16th, 2022
Congratulations to Joe Willmott, Caxton Group Apprentice of the Year. Joe successfully passed his EPA earlier this year and has shown dedication and commitment to his role.
Ivan Sharpe, Construction Manager, Caxton Builders commented, “The quality of Joe’s brickwork has …
Caxton Group appoints Commercial Director Ian Knight to our growing senior team
by Vicky Steen
December 6th, 2022
Ian Knight has Joined Caxton Builders (Midlands) Limited as Commercial Director.
“We are delighted to welcome Ian to our growing team of senior appointments. As Commercial Director for Caxton Builders, I have no doubt our business will benefit from Ian’s …
Caxton Builders: Houlton School
by Vicky Steen
November 23rd, 2022
Caxton Builders worked alongside main contractor Morgan Sindall on Grade II-listed historical site, Houlton School. The refurbishment and new build project won the award for ‘Refurbishment’ at the Brick Awards 2022. The judges commented, “This restoration and renovation has been …
Congratulations Alistair Corbett – Caxton Builders Autumn Apprentice
by Vicky Steen
November 7th, 2022
We would like to congratulate Alistair Corbett, Caxton Builders Autumn Apprentice. Alistair was awarded a certificate, trowel and £50 voucher. Our apprenticeship scheme training provider and partner was Salutem, specialists in training and apprenticeships in the construction industry.
Our …
Caxton Builders and Stofix shortlisted for 2022 Façade Awards
by Vicky Steen
October 26th, 2022
Caxton Builders and Stofix UK have been shortlisted for the 2022 Façade Awards in the category of ‘Best use of a brick slip cladding system’. This award recognises a recent residential project based in Bristol city centre, Box Makers Yard…
