Walter Lilly

Today, we are recognising #InternationalDayofEducation. This year’s theme highlights the pivotal role education plays in helping us all understand and adapt to the rapid changes brought by AI and technology 💻 At Walter Lilly, we continuously adopt and integrate new technology on our projects, helping us to deliver for our clients. However, we know that technology alone isn’t enough - it’s the people behind the tools who drive this progress 🔧👷♀️ That’s why we prioritise ongoing training and development for our team, helping them to grow personally and professionally. We’re especially proud of our commitment to supporting young talent and take pride in teaching individuals at the start of their careers, providing them with opportunities to build a future in construction 🌟 We caught up with James Ananthakumar and Jack Sutch, two of our previous graduates to get an insight into their education pathway into construction. Explore the different opportunities that Walter Lilly has to offer - https://lnkd.in/e4fikk9D #internationaldayofeducation #thinkconstruction #buildingthefuture #education #technology #training #teaching #developing #career

🎉 Walter Lilly is thrilled to announce that we have ranked #70 on the National Centre for Diversity’s Top 100 Inclusive UK Employers Index for 2024! 🎉 The Index, compiled annually, honours organisations dedicated to ingraining Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) best practice throughout their business operations. Walter Lilly’s EDI strategy has been developed around the four core strands of Recruitment, Retention, Training and Futureproofing, with this achievement reflecting how we celebrate the uniqueness of every employee. “As a long-term advocate for EDI, this achievement validates the proactive effort made by Walter Lilly to evolve for the better,” said Chris Butler, Managing Director for Walter Lilly. “We are excited for a series of initiatives planned for 2025, driven by company leadership and our EDI Employee Resource Group. Our mission remains clear—to continue raising awareness around the importance of EDI in the workplace, reforming our processes where necessary and paving the way for a more diverse future in construction.” Our journey towards creating a truly inclusive workplace is only just beginning. A huge thank you to our workforce, whose ongoing support and willingness to learn, grow and develop has been essential in reaching this significant milestone 👏 #EDI #top100 #diversitymatters #inclusiveemployer #inclusiveworkplace #equality #diversity #inclusion #futureproofing #grow #support #milestone 

The strength of Walter Lilly truly lies in our people - their passion, talent and commitment are what enable us to achieve 🙌 We believe in growing our own talent and investing in personal development, allowing both our people and company to succeed. After all, if you improve the person, you improve the business! 💡 As a family-like business, we foster a friendly and supportive environment where everyone feels heard, encouraged and valued. This approach helps us build strong, collaborative teams that deliver the precision and excellence that define Walter Lilly 💪 #ourpeople #investintalent #personaldevelopement #succeed #support #grow #value #excellenceinconstruction

We’re proud to share that Walter Lilly has earned a Bronze Medal from the globally respected EcoVadis Sustainability Assessment 🥉 This achievement places us in the top 70% of companies assessed over the past year — a testament to our ongoing commitment to sustainable business practices 🌎 More than just a rating system; EcoVadis is a trusted benchmark for sustainability that not only recognises progress but also provides valuable insights and recommendations to enhance our future strategy. For Walter Lilly, this accreditation highlights the increasing importance of sustainability in relation to our current clients, upcoming opportunities, and the construction industry as a whole. Looking ahead to 2025, our Social Value & Sustainability team will concentrate on actioning the suggested improvements identified in the assessment, striving for continuous improvement on our sites. Congratulations to everyone involved in making this happen – we thank you for your unwavering support towards shaping a greener, more sustainable future for us all 🌱🏙️ #ecovadis #bronzemedal #sustainabilitymatters #buildingsustainably #socialvalue #sustainability 

At Walter Lilly, we're always on the lookout for talented individuals to join our team 🌟 If you’re considering your next career move, take a look at our current openings on our Careers Page: https://lnkd.in/e8rXjZKJ You can also register your interest in future roles by applying to our ‘Future Walter Lilly Talent’ program: https://lnkd.in/eD54EWCv For any questions, feel free to contact our Recruitment Manager, Zena O. , or email us at careers@walterlilly.co.uk 🤝 #WeAreHiring #JoinTheTeam #Careers #Construction #NowHiring #TalentTuesday

Walter Lilly wishes you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 🎄 As 2025 approaches, we reflect on an incredibly busy and rewarding year. Thank you to the Walter Lilly team, as well as our clients, consultants, and subcontractors, for your dedication and support in making our 100th year significant! We hope you all enjoy a well-deserved, relaxing, and joyful Christmas break ✨ Our offices will be closed from Friday 20th December, for the festive season and will reopen on Thursday, 2nd January 2025. We look forward to collaborating with you all in the New Year! #merrychristmas #happynewyear

We are delighted that our Cloister Court Project at the #PalaceofWestminster was commended in the Craftsmanship Category at the #NaturalStoneAwards 🙌 👏 Working on this incredible project alongside such a talented team was an absolute pleasure 🌟 It’s fantastic to see this exceptional craftsmanship being recognised. Congratulations to everyone involved! #gradeI #UNESCO #worldheritage #restoration #repair #restore #landmark #heritage #heritageconservation

Today is International Volunteer Day, a day that celebrates volunteers around the globe who rise to meet challenges — climate change, inequality, poverty, and more — turning problems into progress 🌍 This year, Walter Lilly staff collectively delivered 547.5 volunteering hours, generating an impressive social value impact of £17,057.42! An incredible leap from last year’s 213.25 hours and £6,366.88. So today, we are shining the spotlight on our incredible team members who have played a part in making a positive impact within our own local communities 🌟   Charities we’ve supported this year: Dons Local Action Group, Evolve Housing + Support, Royal Trinity Hospice, The Onion Garden, Active Prospects UK, Croydon Ecology Centre, The Whiteley Homes Trust, We Are Beams Charity, Battle Cancer, The Felix Project, Early Intervention Service, Sunnyside Rural Trust, Duchenne UK, CRASH - Construction Industry's Charity, British Heart Foundation, The Gurkha Welfare Trust, Centrepoint, The Lighthouse Charity and the Royal Surrey Charity Cancer Centre Read more: https://lnkd.in/efpgkTjD #internationalvolunteerday #IVD2024 #volunteering #charity #fundraising #giveback #support #community

This year, we are pleased to support Evolve Housing + Support Big Give appeal. They are raising funds to support trauma-informed work that helps people impacted by homelessness to move on to new lives. Mental health and homelessness are closely related issues. At Walter Lilly, we strongly believe that a tailored, personal approach is needed in order to truly support people. With homelessness at record levels in London, now is the time for action - https://lnkd.in/esbV_eZb If you can, please consider donating to this brilliant charity – from the 3rd to the 10th December, everything you give to their campaign will be doubled by their match funders. One donation, twice the impact! #biggive #charity #homelessness #support #donate #community #together

FACT FRIDAY: On one of our recent projects – refurbishment of a Grade II* Queen Anne house, with parts dating back to the mid-1600s – we used an innovative method of engineering that supported a central spine wall whilst we created room for a new basement beneath the original structure. The Pynford beam method, pioneered by Abbey Pynford, provides a robust, reinforced concrete solution ideal for underpinning and structural openings. The process began by carefully removing pockets of brickwork in the existing wall to install temporary support structures, known as ‘stools’ which stabilised the wall during construction. Once the stools were in place, the remaining brickwork between them was removed and reinforcement was fabricated around the stools. These stools, being sacrificial, were cast directly into the Pynford beam. The concrete was poured, allowed to cure, and then dry pack was placed between the top of the beam and the underside of the structure above. Following this, hand-dug shafts approximately 3 meters deep were constructed to form reinforced concrete (r/c) columns that would support the Pynford beam. Bases were cast below the future basement slab to anchor the columns, with reinforcement cages fabricated and concrete placed after formwork erection. Once the concrete achieved its design strength, formwork was removed, completing the structural support system. This process ensured the central spine wall remained stable while excavation of the ground beneath proceeded to create the new basement space, all whilst respecting and preserving the original building. #factfriday #pynfordbeams #modernengineering #traditionalbuild #basement #restoration #refurbishment #gradeII