SOCIAL VALUES

We at Murraywood Construction pride ourselves on being socially responsible. We participate in the community by addressing issues which are raised by main contractors through their KPIs issued through local councils. But we also do a lot of our social values work off our own bat.

Take a look below to see a snapshot of our social values projects.

We understand and recognise that our industry is public facing and we don’t give the best impression to members of the public, therefore by interacting with communities we hope we can change their perception of the industry and even promote the industry as a career option through the initiatives we take part in.

As a company we receive limited funding from the Government but we use it well and it allows us to train and upskill our teams, including our dedicated and hardworking apprentices. Upon employing a new member to the workforce, we immediately look at how we can further train them to ensure they aren’t only skilled but recognised as such. We routinely promote from within, with colleagues coming up through the ranks from a groundworker to manager, with support and mentoring from those that have done the same path before them.

We currently have large projects in North-West hotspots including Manchester, Liverpool, Blackpool, Birkenhead and Wigan, and wherever possible we try to recruit at least one person from that area. We look for colleagues from all walks of life, trying not to see someone’s past but rather what they can be and for a company of our size, that is a huge investment, but we believe you get out what you put in.

2022

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Wirral Met

Whilst working with Morgan Sindall on a project in Birkenhead we have committed to collaborating with local colleges including Wirral Met College which we visited to speak to a group of students about their next step in the industry. Click to read more...

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Three Peaks Challenge

In June 2022, a group of colleagues and associates completed the Three Peaks Challenge for charity. Click to read more...

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St Joseph's Primary School

Whilst undertaking a project with Morgan Sindall in the Wirral, Murraywood Construction offered to undertake works at a local primary school. Click to read more...

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Seetec Pluss

Murraywood Construction were invited to attend a national employability event at Seetec Pluss in the Wirral. Click to read more...

2021

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One MCR

One MCR is an agency within Manchester City Council that assists the council's tenants and residents into local jobs. Murraywood Construction approached One MCR to source a local person for employment at a Manchester City Centre project. Click to read more...

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Morgan Sindall Recognition

In May 2021 Murraywood Construction were recognised for their commitment to social values by Morgan Sindall. Click to read more...

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Lytham St Annes Foodbank

Murraywood Construction contributed to the Lytham St Annes foodbank after we started on the high school project in September 2021 working alongside Wates. Although Wates didn't have any social value commitments, we were very keen to give something back to the community. Click to read more...

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HideOut Youth Zone

HideOut Youth Zone is a Manchester based charity which provides a safe place for young people. Murraywood Construction donated supplies to enable them to do camping excursions.

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Ironman UK

Whilst working on our Lincoln Square project in Manchester City Centre, Dermot Costello (Project Manager) completed the Ironman Challenge in Bolton and raised money for charity the Booth Centre. Click to read more...

2020

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Liverpool Apprentices

Whilst working on two major projects within Liverpool City Centre we recruited apprentices in various fields including administration, groundworks and engineering. In early 2020 Morgan Sindall held an apprentice breakfast event for all of the apprentices working on their projects in Liverpool. Click to read more...

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Procure Plus

Murraywood Construction have always endeavoured to work with Procure Plus and we acknowledge the work they do with people from all walks of life to give them a fair chance at a career. Click to read more...

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Friends of the Park

Murraywood Construction donated supplies to assist in the renovation of the badly neglected allotments in Prescot, Liverpool. Click to read more...

2019

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Booth Centre

The Booth Centre is a charity close to our heart here at Murraywood Construction. We undertake food and clothing drives, as well as sponsored events and assist them to help get their clients on the job ladder. Click to read more...

2017

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Colleges and Community Groups

Working with local colleges and community groups, Murraywood Construction were able to offer work placements to young people. Click to read more...

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Alder Hey Children's Charity

Whilst undertaking a project in Speke during 2017 Murraywood Construction sponsored a team of colleages from various project teams to complete the Coniston Challenge. We raised £500 which was donated to the Alder Hey Children's Charity. Click to read more...

2016

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Northwest Contractors Training Group

Our Business Support Manager and Social Values Champion, Karen, continues to regularly attend the Northwest Contractors Training Group meetings in the local area. Click to read more...

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Carillion Social Value Award

Murraywood Construction were awarded with Carillion's Social Value Award in 2016. Click to read more...

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Willowbrook Hospice

Murraywood Construction, working with Carillion, undertook work to complete paving and tarmacking works to Willowbrook Hospice in St Helens in preparation for a fundraising weekend event. Click to read more...