Central Group

Behind the Lens! 📸   Sharing some images of the recording for our new company video. We are currently in the middle of filming footage around the country to tell the story of our business and the Central team.    Creating the video could not have been possible without Shooting Reels and our marketing team, running around and keeping everyone on their feet to capture all the details.   Not every day has gone to plan (rain!) but as with any roofing project, we adapt and guarantee this will not affect the final product!     👏 Thank you to all departments who are getting involved with video production – well done on the fantastic teamwork. We cannot wait to share the final results soon, stay tuned! Adam Vosper B.Sc Dylan Jenkins Rhodri Lewis Rachael Bestwick Ceri Lewis Matthew Bickley Joshua Grayson Molly Heathcote #behindthescenes #sitevisit #corporatevideo

Welcome to Central, Lee Staples! We’re thrilled to welcome Lee to Central Group as our new Estimator for the South East branch! 🎉   💯 With 10 years of construction estimating experience under his belt, particularly in strip-out, demolition, and flooring services, Lee brings extensive knowledge to the team. He'll be covering all aspects of pricing tenders and will work closely with colleagues and clients in the South East to secure new projects.   💪 In his career, Lee has successfully worked his way up the ladder from trainee to senior estimator. We are looking forward to seeing him continue his professional growth at Central.    ⚽️ Outside of work, Lee is a passionate Brentford supporter and a car enthusiast. He’s also got his hands full at home with his child just starting school!   🗣️ Ryan McEnoy, South East Branch Manager, shares: “We’re excited to have Lee on board. His experience and drive are exactly what we need to continue our growth in the region, and he is a great fit for our team.”   A warm welcome to the team, Lee! We’re happy you have joined us and look forward to seeing your journey at Central #employee #construction #estimator #welcome

Our HR Team and Careers Events 🙌 Last week, Victoria Singleton, Libby Rowsell, and one of our newest apprentices, Martha Keeton, attended an Apprenticeship Careers Event at Herefordshire and Worcestershire Group Training Association (HWGTA). The team enjoyed speaking with local students who are seeking career advice, opportunities, and experience. Central have four apprentices currently through HWGTA and we are proud of our track record of success, with many previous apprentices thriving in permanent managerial roles across the business.    Vicky our HR Manager said, "One of the biggest challenges in roofing is the difficulty in finding young, motivated people to embark on careers in our industry. As a business, we are leading the way with apprentices – a sentiment echoed by HWGTA training!”   James Broady MIOR Group MD said, “Our HR team, and the whole Group, is dedicated to supporting communities and helping people find their path!” 🗓️ Upcoming events: Thursday 24th 10am to 2pm - October at Maylords Orchard Job Fair, Hereford 6pm to 8pm – Careers Event for The Bishop of Hereford’s Bluecoat School & St Mary’s High School at Bishops School.   Come and say hello to the team and explore the exciting opportunities Central has to offer! We’d love to hear from you!   #Apprenticeships #CareersEvent #CommunitySupport #CentralTeam #LeadingTheWay #JobFair #HR #Roofing #Construction

𝗠𝗮𝗰𝗠𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 🍰🧁 Staff at the Central Group have been busy baking goodies and raising money for Macmillan Cancer Support. Last week we held two Macmillan Coffee Mornings where a selection of staff-baked cakes were displayed and devoured. A huge thank you to all who participated and donated! The events raised £245 of funding for this vital cause. Well done to all involved for organising us and getting everyone together! #macmillan #charity #macmillancakesale2024

𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗔𝗰𝘁 We recently hosted a training session for employees on the specifics of the Building Safety Act.   Cube Construction Consultants led the workshop. We focused on understanding the entire team’s roles and responsibilities to ensure compliance with the Building Safety Act.   The workshop, presented by Mark Johnston MCIOB, NECReg and Nicola Slater, provided insights into the new regulations, highlighting responsibilities from a contractor’s perspective.   James Broady MIOR said, “We work on many properties that come under the scope of this act. In the session we discussed technical issues, and gained knowledge and resources to drive continuous improvement in the business”. Rick Rigby added, “Thanks to Cube for their expertise and guidance to help navigate these complex regulations as part of our work”.    #BuildingSafetyAct #ConstructionExcellence #Compliance #SafetyFirst #Contractor

Charity Golf Day 🏌️ Some of our staff enjoyed a great charity golf day with the Wooden Spoon Gloucestershire. A very worthwhile event, supporting a local charity! Everyone played well, with Darrell McCarthy winning the longest-drive competition! ⛳️ Wooden Spoon Charity: https://lnkd.in/eK-PD3hw James Broady MIOR Tom Broady David Alden Harry Henderson #charity #community #givingback #charitygolfday

🤝 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺: 𝗧𝗼𝗺 𝗛𝗲𝗱𝗹𝗲𝘆 - 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿   🔎 Tom Hedley has been the Commercial Support Manager at our Hereford branch for six months. His role is to work with the sales team, conduct site surveys and address our clients' roofing needs.    👷 With 24 years in the roofing industry, Tom has tackled it all - from pitched roofing and liquid coatings to felt roofing and lead fabrications. A highlight of his career was winning "Roof of the Year" for a Sika liquid installation on a depot.    🔙 Tom is also no stranger to Central Group; he first joined us nearly 20 years ago as a labourer, gaining skills that helped him move on to run his own business. Now he's back at the company, drawn by the business’s growth and commitment to personal development.   🗣️ David Alden, Director, said "Tom is highly knowledgeable in roofing, making him an integral part of our team. His insights are a tremendous asset on any project that our clients might have."   💪 Tom adds, "I’m enjoying meeting suppliers and clients, offering advice, and helping them to tackle challenges."   🏕️ Outside of work, you’ll find Tom spending quality time with his family, from cheering on his kids at football and gymnastics, to enjoying weekends camping by the sea.  Get in touch with Tom, tom.hedley@centralroofing.co.uk 07973 623 463   #EmployeeSpotlight #RoofingIndustry #MeetTheTeam

𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗧𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗕𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸 𝗶𝗻 𝗕𝗶𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗵𝗮𝗺 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗲 🏗️ Salisbury Tower is a 20-story residential high-rise in Ladywood, Birmingham. Completed in 1968 and made famous for being on the cover of Led Zepplin’s most successful album, Led Zeppelin IV!   𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸: 🏚️ The existing roof surface was prepared, including de-gritting, to receive an overlay roofing system. Imperfections were made good for a smooth and reliable foundation. 🛠️ The roof was thoroughly primed. A 100mm flat board fixed with insulation adhesive was installed. We installed SA primer to fully adhere our preparation layer to the boards. 💧 We insulated upstands with 30mm insulation and mechanically fixed to the existing upstand. These were primed and received a preparation layer and 3 coats of liquid waterproofing.  👷 A basecoat of Alumasc Caltech was applied to the roof with a reinforcement mat. The top coat, using a 2-layer system, was applied to ensure long-lasting protection and durability for the roof. 🔴 Finally, an anti-slip walkway in red quartz was installed in relevant areas, offering increased grip underfoot, especially in wet or hazardous conditions.   𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀: - Persistent weather issues impacted progress. We re-organised the schedule to accommodate weather-related disruptions and ensure continuous advancement. - As the tower was occupied during refurbishment, the roof was sealed at all times to prevent water ingress.  Jon Price, Central Director, said, “Salisbury is now a transformed building. I want to say thank you to my project team, who did an excellent job. We’re extremely grateful to the client EQUANS for driving the overall refurbishment programme, and to Alumasc Roofing for helping make this a fantastic project”.  James Bartlett Rob Dawes Thomas Hall MCIOB Danny Barton #ledzeppelin #towerblock #birmingham #liquidroofing

Employees of the Month - August 🏆 We’re proud to recognise our team members who have gone above and beyond in August, showcasing exceptional dedication and hard work across Central Group: ✅ Nigel Hughan – Delivered outstanding results on multiple projects, truly deserving this recognition for his stellar performance.   👷 Neil Bloomfield – Has been a vital part of the team, stepping up to keep operations running smoothly during a busy time. 🛠️ James Brookshaw – Tackled a heavy workload over the summer, managing and completing multiple projects with professionalism. 💵 Eloise Greenhill – Ensured all numbers and applications were handled with precision and efficiency. 👨💼 Steffan Goddard – Demonstrated excellent client management during a demanding period, going above and beyond to maintain high standards. 👏 Lee Corkin – Provided invaluable support to the Hereford branch, diving into projects with enthusiasm and dedication. 💪 Joseph Stewart – Always going the extra mile, consistently putting in the effort to deliver top results. Congratulations to all our August winners, and thank you for your continued commitment to excellence! 👏 #EmployeeRecognition #TeamCentral #Dedication #Commitment #Success

Great work, now captured in fast-motion! 💨⚡️   📸 We’ve installed timelapse cameras at several sites across the UK, allowing clients to witness the live 'action' on their roofing projects.   Dylan Jenkins, Marketing Manager, and Rhodri Lewis, Marketing & Bids Coordinator, recently set up a camera at our Swansea site – keep your eyes peeled for some impressive changes in the coming days! 🎥👀   Thanks to valuable advice from Shooting Reels, our marketing team invested in quality equipment, enabling us to set up and capture every detail with clarity.   One of our Senior Contracts Managers, Blake Jones AIoR, is using these cameras on a complex project in the Lake District. He said, “Central have a forward-thinking approach to using technology. Clients really appreciate the opportunity to see progress, especially on hard-to-access sites.”   Stay tuned as we document our projects from start to finish, offering you an inside look at the work we do!   #TimelapseCameras #ConstructionInnovation #Workmanship