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OCL is a proud supporter of #InvisibleDisabilitiesWeek and are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive workplace for all of our people including those that live with an invisible disability. Invisible Disabilities Awareness Week is an important time for us to help raise awareness across the industry and are proud to recognise and support our colleagues. We care about our people and want them to feel empowered and supported to succeed and grow, despite living with an invisible divisibility. Here's a member of staff sharing their story. #invisiblediabilitiesweek | #teamOCL

A pretty fantastic morning at the Supply Chain Sustainability School (UK) conference and #inspirechangeawards - where we WON the ‘2024 Inspiring Change in Education’ category for our pioneering “Girls can Build” programme. 🤍 This award gives huge recognition to the women at OCL behind the programme, which has already inspired so many girls. The room were in awe of our programme and the positivity shared with us was incredible. #awards #teamOCL #girlscanbuild #inclusion #representationmatters

🚀 PROJECT UPDATE - Window and Curtain Wall Package 🚀 Here are the superb results of our recent design, supply and installation of Aluprof MB-SR5ON Curtain Walling, along with the installation only of Internorm Composite Windows for our esteemed client ST WILLIAM HOMES LLP. The package is being delivered at Poplar Riverside, Phase 1, Buildings A,B,C & D, which contain 634 residential apartments and 20 commercial units. The development offers a collection of new riverside studios, one, two and three bedroom apartments. Residents will also enjoy their own private outdoor space with access to a beautifully landscaped 2.5 acre riverside park and a range of impressive facilities designed by award-winning interior specialists, MAKE and Bergman Interiors #teamOCL #curtainwall #londonliving

Fundraising spirits were in full swing at OCL HQ today. The team supported Macmillan Cancer Support with a sweet and savoury bake-off. Needless to say, everyone thoroughly enjoyed indulging in some delicious treats – all in the name of charity! A huge shout out to Chef Tommy Occleshaw and Claire Ansbridge for their well-deserved win with the tastiest creations. Superb efforts from the entire team.... "all stuffed for a great cause!" 💚 Happy Friday everyone! 💚 #teamOCL

Several team members took time out of their busy schedules last Friday to support the Berkeley Group Plc charity football tournament in aid of Demelza Charity. Alongside many dedicated contractors working across Berkeley sites, our participation helped raise an impressive £50,000. The Berkeley Foundation generously matched this effort by contributing £20K to the fundraiser. Demelza provides exceptional care to children facing serious or life-limiting conditions, offering support to the entire family from the time of diagnosis and for as long as needed. James Harris, MD at OCL added: "We were delighted to support our longstanding client's charity fundraiser and contribute to raising vital funds for an amazing cause. We've been involved in many of Berkeley's fundraising efforts and are proud to stand behind these important initiatives. A huge thank you to the OCL team who represented us." #teamOCL #OCLinthecommunity

🚀 PROJECT COMPLETION - CLADDING REMEDIATION 🚀 The Filaments, Wandsworth, London, SW18 4WW OCL were appointed to act as Principal Contractor to carry out and complete the removal and replacement of non-compliant cladding to an existing high-rise building containing 416 residential homes and 86,000sqft of commercial space. The package included the provision of: 👷♀️ Site set-up 👷♂️ Welfare 👷♀️ Hoarding 👷♂️ Logistics 👷♀️ Waste management 👷♂️ a full access scaffold, as well as the removal and replacement of the existing breather membrane, sheathing board, external insulation, cavity barriers, sub-grid, aluminium cladding, glass spandrel panels, privacy screens and timber decking. Our package incorporated a full-scale fire test at a UKAS accredited laboratory in Europe and the replacement of both soft and hard landscaping on completion of the façade remediation works. Scope – Cladding Remediation #Facades #FacadeRemediation #CladdingRemediation #BuildingASaferFuture #OCLReclad #TeamOCL

🎊 PROJECT UPDATE 🎊 We are excited to share some progress images of the drylining and screed package for our trusted client Berkeley Group Plc for Phase 3 of the North London development, Woodberry Down, comprising of 584 residential units. Our scope of works includes the installation of Knauf UK & Ireland drylining and suspended MF ceilings with a tape and joint finish, as well as screeding works where we are using a combination of Truscreed and Isocrete heavy-duty mixtures for commercial areas, working in partnership with TCS Screeding Ltd. We have been completing works at an extremely efficient and fast pace on this project for our client whilst providing the same high-quality standards we strive to achieve on every project. Turning over up to £1-million per month at peak periods! Here's some of the exceptional standards of work delivered by the team recently, led by PM Lee Savage - who recently achieved a Black Hat award for his fantastic work ethic and leadership on site. #teamOCL #drylining #screeding #londonliving #londonhomes

What a fantastic way to head into the Bank Holiday weekend—with some amazing news to share! We have been shortlisted in not one, but two categories at this year's Construction News Workforce Awards. Congratulations to Michael Dillon, who is a finalist for Apprentice of the Year, and to our pioneering "Girls Can Build" programme, which has been shortlisted for Outreach Project of the Year. We are thrilled to be recognised in both categories, showcasing our commitment to developing our staff and driving social value. #CNWorkforce #teamOCL #awards

“Coming together is a beginning, staying together is progress, and working together is success.” - Henry Ford. 👏 At our company, we embody this principle and it continues to drive our growth. Every quarter, we bring our head office and site teams together to celebrate successes and share business updates. These gatherings are more than just meetings—they're a chance for us to connect, recognise achievements, and strengthen staff relationships. Last week, we held our first-ever summer social, courtesy of OCL, as a token of appreciation for our team's hard work and dedication. The event at Fair Game UK in Canary Wharf was a fantastic mix of fun, team building, and a bit of friendly competition. Here's to many more shared successes and celebrations ahead! 🌟 #teamOCL #summersocial

Last month, our team of talented women inspired approximately 727 school girls by hosting 13 school sessions, introducing them to the wonderful world of construction. 👷♀️ 🚧 🏗 The 'Girls can Build' programme, a pioneering initiative developed by the women at OCL was a remarkable success following its launch earlier this year. The programme seeks to "plant the seed" among primary school girls aged 7 to 10, highlighting the diverse career opportunities in construction through immersive and engaging sessions. From role play and building competitions to budget management and safety challenges the sessions were incredibly popular due to their interactivity and creativity. Hermione Grainger's PPE challenge was a big hit! James Harris, Managing Director of OCL Facades Limited, emphasised the importance of this initiative: “Women remain significantly underrepresented in the construction sector. Whilst progress is being made, there is still much more we can do collectively to address the future skills shortage and gender parity in the sector.” He continued, “We wanted to create a programme that would inspire young girls in particular, by showcasing the exciting roles in construction. The response from the schools and pupils we have engaged with has been phenomenal.” Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/eXjYRTTi