Ward Williams

New coworking space in Bristol - Collaboration and positive culture. BLOCK Bristol completed recently, delivering coworking space of the highest quality in the heart of Bristol. Ward Williams were first introduced to the Block team during works on a similar scheme at the award-winning Royal William Yard in Plymouth. The Bristol project is remarkable because of the quality of the end product (see photos) and the delivery which was on time AND budget. This achievement wasn’t a fluke. The client and contractor applied a totally collaborative approach for the entirety of the scheme. Too often projects can be diverted by protectionism and opportunism, here is further proof that a collaborative and positive culture, exponentially increases the likelihood of success in whatever it is you’re trying to achieve. Ward Williams provided both Project Management and Cost Consultant services, working with the brilliant teams at BLOCK and Interaction Ltd | B Corp™. 😊

Lovely to see our BPART 2023 Vice Chair Alice Taylor continuing to promote and organise events around that all important networking for junior/new entrants to the Construction industry. Kindly sponsored by Ward Williams . Well done Alice flying the flag!

How to retrofit offices to meet the needs of today's workforce? In this CIOB People article, James Beckly Senior Partner at Ward Williams, explains the importance of retrofitting offices and shares innovative solutions to ensure these spaces meet the needs of today’s workforce. The Ward Williams team were recently invited to partner with CIOB and Willmott Dixon, to create the UK’s first dedicated Commercial Retrofit event. The event at Bristol Beacon provided insights from leaders across our industry and creative solutions to unlock the benefits of effective retrofitting. The core components of the event have been adopted by CIOB, for CPD learning. https://lnkd.in/e-g-FRX6

Goodbye and Thank you As we say goodbye to 2023/4, we want to thank our team, clients and partners for the positive impact we have created together. Here's to more in 2025!

🏆 Award-Winning Heritage Regeneration: Celebrating Excellence The Grade I listed Melville building at the Royal William Yard has once again been recognised for its outstanding transformation. This time, the regeneration project has been honoured with the Excellence in Planning for Heritage and Culture award from the RTPI, alongside a commendation for the Successful Economy award. The reimagining of Melville as the vibrant hub of the Yard, is helping to bring the wider master plan to life. This achievement reflects the collaborative efforts of all involved: 🌟 Plymouth City Council 🌟 Urban Splash 🌟 Gillespie Yunnie Architects 🌟Method Consulting (MEP) 🌟Hydrock (Structures/Civils) Ward Williams provided Project Management & Cost Consultant services and were proud to support @weareurbansplash in transforming Melville into a multi-purpose destination. This project introduced new restaurant, retail, and commercial spaces while maintaining the integrity and character of this historic landmark. 🔑 Key achievements include: ▪️ Seamlessly integrating modern technologies—such as office, gym, and cinema facilities—into the existing fabric of the building. ▪️ Preserving the original heritage elements, securing both cost and carbon savings. ▪️ Delivering a multi-faceted tenant offering that complements and enriches the experience for existing occupants and visitors alike. ▪️ From inception to completion, our team’s heritage expertise and commitment to service excellence ensured the project was delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards. We’re immensely proud of our on-going work at the Yard and with Urban Splash, helping to celebrate the past whilst innovating for the future. 🎉 Congratulations to everyone who contributed to this award-winning project! #HeritageRegeneration #AwardWinning #ExcellenceInPlanning #Teamwork #Sustainability #Melville #RoyalWilliamYard

🌍 Our Journey as a B Corporation: Reflecting on Our Impact 🌍 In this short film, Senior Partner James Beckly, explains how the B Corporation framework complements our Partnership model and introduces our latest Impact report. In 2020, we made history as the first Chartered Surveyor to achieve B Corp certification. Fast forward to today, we are proud to share the progress we've made, achieving recertification and a B Impact Assessment score of 163.9 – a testament to our commitment to positive impact. This milestone isn’t just about the numbers – it’s about the actions, collaborations, and innovations so far that have helped us further improve the impact we have for our team, our communities and clients. There is still more to do. Our B Corp Impact Report highlights: ✅ Key areas where we've advanced our impact. ✅ Insights into how we are striving to improve our impact. ✅ Stories that inspire us to keep pushing forward. We're incredibly grateful for the support of our partners, clients, and community in helping us reach this point. Together, we're proving that business can be a force for good. 📢 Take a look at our full report in the link in the comments. We’d love to hear from you – let us know how you're driving impact in your sector or share your thoughts on our journey. #BCorp #ImpactReport #Sustainability #BuiltDifferently

🎉 Celebrating 50 Years of Ward Williams 🎉 This year marks a momentous milestone for us – our 50th anniversary! To commemorate this incredible journey, teams from across our seven UK offices gathered for a very special celebration at the iconic Eden Project. The evening began with Senior Partner James Beckly delivering an inspiring opening speech. He took us on a journey back to 1974, when Ward Williams was founded with just two small offices in the South West of England. James highlighted the entrepreneurial spirit and culture of innovation that have shaped our success, enabling us to contribute to iconic projects like the Lord’s Media Centre and The Eden Project itself. He also expressed heartfelt gratitude to our dedicated teams and founding partners, sharing memorable anecdotes from the past five decades. The celebration continued as Chairman Andy Snapes welcomed founding partners Paul Williams and Roland Tiplady to the stage. Together, they reflected on the challenges and triumphs that have defined our history. From overcoming recessions to achieving breakthrough moments, their stories offered a candid and heartfelt look at the determination and resilience behind Ward Williams' growth. Roland spoke with pride about the dedication required in the early days, including 15-hour workdays and around-the-clock shifts to meet client needs. Paul shared a standout moment from the 1990s, when he was invited by Buro Happold and Sir Norman Foster to collaborate on the iconic Al Faisaliah Tower, then the tallest building in the Middle East. The founders’ reflections truly embodied our core values of Authenticity, Imagination, and Impact, as they celebrated the relationships, challenges, and opportunities that have brought us to where we are today. A heartfelt thank you to Tanya, Emily, and our Eden Project hosts for creating an unforgettable evening. Here's to the next 50 years of growth, innovation, and making an impact! #50YearsOfWardWilliams #AnniversaryCelebration #AuthenticityImaginationImpact

🎉 Following on from our successful launch event last night, we're delighted to share with you the new home for PEMC! 🔬 Our new facility is equipped with state-of-the-art electron microscopes and in-house sample preparation equipment. 📢 PEMC is officially open for business! ✉ Enquiries can be made to emc@plymouth.ac.uk. Read the full press release here: https://lnkd.in/eva839CT Find us on LinkedIn (PEMC) and Instagram (emc_plymuni) 💻 #ElectronMicroscopy #PEMC #Research #BiomedicalScience #Biology #Geoscience #Geology #MaterialScience #Materials Plymouth Science Park Ltd Stride Treglown Ward Williams Plymouth City Council Devon Chamber of Commerce

Thank you Cirencester College for hosting the open evening of the Avebury Building yesterday evening, the event was also a celebration of all the projects we have worked on over the last few years. Located along the new main frontage of the campus, the Avebury Building provides a Wellbeing Hub facility and includes specialist support rooms, quiet rooms, social areas and specific pastoral support rooms for students. This is a fantastic facility for the students at staff at the College, and adds to Smith Consult's portfolio of work with the College. It was also lovely to see some of the other projects we have worked on shown in the photos below, including the Digital Building, T-Levels Building, Kitchen and Refectory, C Block and now the Avebury Building. Congratulations to all the team, it's been a real pleasure to have been involved in these projects. Cirencester College, Ward Williams , Roberts Limbrick, E G Carter & Co Ltd. #cirencestercollege #education #buildingservicesengineering #buildingservices