Eric Wright Group

Triple Shortlisting for Maple Grove Developments We’re delighted Maple Grove Developments has been shortlisted at the prestigious North West Business Insider Awards 2025 in three categories: 🌟 Developer of the Year 🌟 Commercial Development of the Year;  Animate, Preston with Preston City Council, Eric Wright Construction, Leach Rhodes Walker Architects, Bradys, Smith Young, Radics Consulting, JLL, Gleeds 🌟 Catalyst Award; Lancashire Central with Lancashire County Council A huge thank you the whole team and our partners for their support. We look forward to celebrating with industry peers soon!

It was a pleasure to attend Yorkshire Water’s South Elmsall STW last week alongside our Managing Director, Neal Whittle, as we welcomed Eric Wright Group Chairman, Mr. Eric Wright. During the visit, Mr. Wright had the opportunity to meet our 2025 apprentices, Nina Nwanze and Oliver Mcgonigle, discussing their civil engineering courses and future aspirations, while also sharing his own experiences and insights. The construction team, including EWW Contracts Manager Scott Arbuthnott, walked Mr. Wright and Neal through the progress on-site, showcasing how we’ve challenged conventional approaches to deliver the 3-hectare, 5-cell wetland. A key part of this has been working with our civil subcontractor DNS (midlands) Ltd and PowerCem (UK), who are constructing the wetland using the RoadCem lime stabilisation product. This innovative approach—a UK first for forming a water-retaining structure—has helped us reduce cost, carbon, and programme duration while delivering a sustainable nature-based solution. A special highlight of the visit was Mr. Wright planting the first plant of this nature-based wetland, marking a key milestone in the project. Designed to improve storm overflow management, this wetland supports Yorkshire Water’s commitment to WINEP and the industry's shift towards nature-based solutions for water management. A fantastic example of innovation driving positive environmental impact! A huge thank you to everyone involved in making this happen! Eric Wright Group Eric Wright Water Ltd #NatureBasedSolutions #Wetlands #Sustainability #Innovation #WINEP #StormOverflow #Construction #Engineering #CarbonReduction

Maple Grove Developments, in partnership with Preston City Council, delivered the flagship leisure destination, Animate with the official opening taking place in February as Nick Parks CBE marked the occasion with the unveiling of a new Feathers McGraw statue. The design and planning stages of the £45m+ development was led by the Maple Grove team, with our Construction team appointed as the contractor for delivering the build for almost two years. Spanning 100,000 sq ft, the new #leisure development features... 📽️ The Arc Cinema 🎳 Hollywood Bowl Group Plc 🍝 ASK Italian 🌮 Taco Bell 🍽️ Loungers ltd 🍽️ Mad Giant Food lounge 🍽️ Cosmo Watch Animate come to life in our video below...

Eric Wright Partnerships is growing, and we’re looking for a Graduate Building Surveyor (or a candidate with up to two years of experience) to join our dynamic team of Building Surveyors, Quantity Surveyors, and Facilities Managers. With significant projects secured across the Education, Health, and Commercial sectors, we’re expanding to continue delivering exceptional service to our clients. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗪𝗲’𝗿𝗲 𝗟𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝗼𝗿: • A recent graduate with a degree in Building Surveying. • A candidate working towards RICS professional qualifications. • Enthusiasm, a strong work ethic, and a desire to develop within a thriving consultancy team. 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱? For an informal chat, contact Andrew Hird, Building Consultancy Director at ahird@ericwright.co.uk 𝗣𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗲: No agency applications at this stage. | Eric Wright Group | Lesley McGregor CIWFM | #buildingsurveying #career 

Applethwaite are delighted to be launching our latest phase of new homes at our exclusive development Hillside, located on Burnley Road, Loveclough, Rossendale BB4 8QZ. This exclusive development of only 80 homes is designed for families of all sizes, with thirteen outstanding house designs including a charming selection 3, 4 and 5 bedroom detached and semi-detached homes. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eewx3phW

Our Civil Engineering team have completed their works at Pontefract Park Reservoir. The project saw the team working for client, Wakefield Council, with works including the delivery of a retaining wall to reinforce the reservoir banks as well as reconstructing and refurbishing surrounding footpaths - with final landscaping to be completed in the Spring. The teams on-time delivery also enabled Pontefract Racecourse to complete preparations ready for the new horse racing season, which starts in April. #CivilEngineering

Throughout 2024 our Civil Engineering division have been putting people at the heart of everything they do, collaborating closely, supporting development, improving life opportunities, and working together as one to make a lasting difference to our communities. Martin M. Diane Bourne

Our Civil Engineering team, with client Preston City Council, are set to start on site in the summer as planning is approved for Moor Park and Waverley Park improvements. Gavin Hulme, Civils Operations Director commented: “It's great news that the planning applications have been passed for Waverley and Moor Parks. We have been working with Preston City Council, relevant stakeholders and our design teams over the last 12 months to ensure the works will bring lasting improvements to these two important parks. "We are looking forward to starting works on site later this year and bringing benefits to the local communities.” 📰 Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eZiFZnib

Eric Wright Facilities Management recently hosted their annual Engagement Day, bringing the team together to celebrate successes and look ahead to an exciting future. The day kicked off with a competitive ice breaker, setting the tone for an energising session. The team then explored the 2025 business plan and objectives, with senior leaders welcoming ideas, feedback and fresh perspectives from across the division. Results from the latest engagement survey were shared, with open conversations around key actions that will drive positive change in 2025. The session wrapped up with a focus on Safety, reflecting on lessons learned in 2024 and the steps the team will take to enhance safety, development and performance in the year ahead. A great day of collaboration, insight and ambition as the team works together to shape the future of Eric Wright Facilities Management. Ryan Pearce David Hamilton Lee Mort Reece Roberts Nicola Parkinson MSc FCIPD Scott Ellis

Our Construction team have reached the highest point at their latest Passivhaus development in #Salford. Willohaus will feature 100 high-quality, affordable, #Passivhaus Classic certified standard homes and is the first part of the £2.5bn Crescent Salford masterplan. John Hartnett, Construction's Managing Director commented “We are thrilled to have reached the topping out point at Willohaus. Our organisation has an enviable record of delivering high quality affordable homes across the North West. “This latest Passivhaus residential development follows on from our successful delivery of Greenhaus, a nine-storey Passivhaus certified development, and we’re proud to again be working with our valued clients, ECF and Salix Homes.” Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/eft2SZu3 Muse | Salford City Council | The University of Salford | Legal & General | Buttress