Hilson Moran

As 2024 draws to a close, we’re excited to celebrate our first year as a certified B Corporation with a look back at all we’ve achieved over the past 12 months. Our first annual impact statement highlights our progress across the five core areas of the #BCorp framework: Governance, Workers, Community, Environment, and Customers. From the introduction of our charity partner, Thames21, to a brand new food and beverage policy in line with B Corp principles and from a revamp of our in-house Academy to new champions for diversity and inclusion, we want to give a big thank you to everyone who has helped us make a difference in 2024. We can’t wait to see how the journey continues in 2025. 🔗 Read more and download our impact statement via the link: https://lnkd.in/e5q2gPg9 

Our #London office has been getting in the #Christmas spirit by taking part in the annual 'Gift Back' campaign from Team London Bridge! Along with over 40 other local businesses, we collected, wrapped, and donated gifts to nine local charities, including Bede House Association and the South London Refugee Association. This year’s effort resulted in 2,771 presents donated across all the businesses that took part, with deliveries made via 16 cargo bike trips. Extra gifts were also provided to the Met Police Uk Christmas Tree Appeal for distribution across #Southwark and Lambeth. Each year we're proud to be part of this brilliant local initiative, which brings a little festive cheer to our community.

How can #acoustic design transform the retrofitting of heritage buildings? While listed and heritage buildings can feature desirable internal architectural features, worthy of care and preservation, traditional #construction methods and materials often suffer from poor sound insulation and provide limited opportunities for acoustic intervention Technical Manager Jerry Rees looks at the transformation of two historic buildings in his latest blog  – All Saints in #London and Bond in #Manchester – each with their own unique acoustic challenges that needed to be solved to deliver an environment that supports the #wellbeing and productivity of occupants and users. Find out how we did it: https://lnkd.in/eXHHmKnT

Plans by English Cities Fund and St Helens Council to transform Earlestown's historic centre have been officially approved! We are excited to be working on this ambitious project, designed to breathe new life into the area’s cherished heritage assets while creating a dynamic space for the #community. At the center of the redevelopment is the iconic #Earlestown Market, believed to be the oldest working market in the UK, and the 125-year-old Grade II-listed town hall. The town hall will be extended and undergo a complete refurbishment, reopening as a new community hub with meeting rooms, flexible workspaces, a courtyard café, and upgraded facilities, including public toilets and a Changing Places amenity. The main hall will be reimagined as a performance and events space, supporting Earlestown’s growing evening economy. The plans are funded by a £20m grant from the Levelling Up Fund, with a further £8m coming from St Helens Council. Design is being led by Jon Matthews Architects for the market square and Buttress for the town hall, with CBRE advising on planning. Other members of the team include Heyne Tillett Steel, project manager Arcadis, cost manager AtkinsRéalis, Cundall, Bowland Tree Consultancy Ltd, TEP - The Environment Partnership and Design Fire Consultants. Read more: https://lnkd.in/e85BzM-X

This week our #Sports sector experts Matt Kitson and Andrew Hart were in Manchester for the biggest #Stadium Business Design and Development Summit to date. The conference shone a spotlight on the growing strength and importance of the sector, both in the UK and internationally, as well as delivering some fantastic behind the scenes tours of the Etihad Stadium and other #Manchester venues. Special mention to Mark Fenwick of Fenwick Iribarren Architects who took to the stage to share one of our most exciting ongoing projects - the National Stadium of Serbia. We can’t wait for everyone to experience the venue once complete!

  In episode two of 'Built to Perform', Barney Stone shares his match-day perspective as both a player and a spectator. Barney, an outside center for Sevenoaks Rugby Club, recently represented Kent in the county championship, finishing the tournament with a win at #Twickenham. He offers a firsthand view of how facilities influence his performance on the field and how the good and bad of #stadium design shapes the fan experience. Catch Barney’s insights on balancing the demands of playing and supporting the game he loves. 👇

🏉 Sara Cox MBE is the world’s first professional female #Rugby Union referee and has officiated across the world, from the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio De Janeiro to multiple Rugby Women's World Cups. In 2021 Sara became the first woman to referee a Premiership Rugby League Match when she took centre field for a fixture between #Harlequins and Worcester Warriors at the #Twickenham Stoop. Sara joins us back at the Stoop for the first installment in our 'Built to Perform' series, where we discuss #stadium and facilities design with those who use them everyday. Over the series we’ll be speaking to #sports officials, players and fans about what makes for a great match day experience - from design and accessibility through to #sustainability and fan experience – to help inform our design and engineering work on stadia across the world. Hear from Sara below 👇

Last chance to sign up for tomorrow's ESP Utilities Group Ltd Webinar Season Finale - featuring Infrastructure & Environment Director Jason Horner. Hear a preview of what to expect from Jason below. Don't forget to sign up for your place via the link: https://lnkd.in/egNXdRsZ

There’s less than two weeks to go until the TheStadiumBusiness 'Design and Development Summit' 2024, which kicks off on 2 December at Emirates Old Trafford in #Manchester. Design Director Matt Kitson and Associate Director Andrew Hart will be representing our #sport sector experts across the three day conference, discussing #sustainable design and innovation in our recent #stadium projects across Europe and the Middle East. This year the conference is focused on ‘Exploring NextGen Spaces for Sports & Entertainment’, bringing together everyone involved in the cutting edge design, delivery, refurbishment and daily operation of #sports and entertainment venues across the world. Get in touch with Matt or Andrew to arrange a meeting.

On 28 November at 12:30, Director of Infrastructure & Environment Jason Horner joins ESP Utilities Group Ltd for their final webinar of 2024. Jason will be exploring the latest in Net Positive Placemaking, masterplanning and ideas around: 💧 Water and water reuse 🌡️ Energy and heat networks ⚡ Electrification, smart grids and operational carbon 🏠 Planning policy, future homes, and UK net zero standards ♻️ Serviced land disposal Joining Jason for the discussion will be Kevin Keilty and Ryan O'Sullivan from ESP. You can register for free via the link below, and don’t forget you can submit questions ahead of time for discussion by the panel: https://lnkd.in/egjyrTqH