Makers “New Look Fleet”
Finally, after a wait of some 10 months the first batch of new Ford Hybrid vans have been delivered and boy do they look great! Covid has impacted many areas…
Christmas Message
The last 2 years have been difficult for many people and companies and we have been acutely aware of the contributions and support from our Clients, Customers and supply chain.…
Makers Secures Final Production
Back in 1956 Maurici Perramon, Antoni Tacho, Guillem Tacho and Joseph Vila, set up the Automoviles Utilitarios Sociadad Anomina or AUSA for short and set about making compact vehicles produced…
Time Gentlemen Please
Over 40 staff and guests joined John Walker and Steve Warner to offer their congratulations as “time” was called on their working careers held at the Plough at Shenstone. …
Makers attend Resapol Foundation Launch
In what can only be described as unforgiving weather conditions, Resapol invited Clients and specifiers to the launch of their newly created charity the Resapol Foundation at Stockport Golf Club.…
Tree of Hope: A Captain’s Choice
As with most things in life you suddenly become aware that your problems are very incidental when you have your health and mobility… Branston Golf & Country Club has for…
Makers welcomes new Arrival’s
Makers welcomes Dan Preece to the Company where he will be shadowing John Walker Makers current Compliance Manager before John’s imminent retirement. Dan joins us in the capacity of Compliance…
Makers attend first COVID controlled event
Covid 19 has for many been a devastating pandemic but the need and desire to return to some form of normality and be able to meet and gather with friends…
Alex Bloor; a performance through the roof
The Board of Makers Construction are happy to announce the appointment of Alex Bloor to National Roofing Director with immediate effect. Alex’s tenure with Makers has been a relatively short…
It’s a “Brighton Future”, from Trainee to Director
We are delighted to announce the appointment of Luke Brighton to the position of Estimating Director from the 1st May 2021. Luke will be heading up our Estimating Department where…
Welcome baby Maisie
A year ago, to the day the World Health Organisation has just announced that Covid 19 was a pandemic. One year on we have the fantastic opportunity to bring much…
Covid Bliss, the 0.5ml Miracle
Whatever your stance as to the handling of the pandemic from Lockdown, travel restrictions, quarantine and stay at home, our determination to get back to normality as soon as possible…
The Passing of a Legend
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Gary Mckensie aged 61 who passed away on Friday the 26th February after a short but brave battle with…
End of an Era
It is with a heavy heart that we say farewell to an absolute legend in Makers world. Anyone who has worked for or been associated with Makers will have come…
Makers go mobile friendly
Covid-19 has impacted both industry and people in many ways leaving few of us unaffected. Adjusting to new methods of working provided the impetus to do some much-needed housekeeping which…
Jon Westwood joins Makers
We are delighted to announce that Jon Westwood has joined us after an epic wait to push and develop our Structural Refurbishment and infrastructure work streams. Jon’s role as Business…
Happy Christmas
That’s it for 2020 and like most people we can’t wait for the New Year and a fresh outlook. This year has been difficult for many people on many levels…
Baby Esme arrival lifts us all
In a year that has been difficult and full of disappointments and sadness we are delighted that we end the year with a piece of fantastic news with the birth…
Makers Recycle at Lakeside
With more and more pressure being exerted on environmental aspects as a part of our ISO45001 accreditation Makers have designed and installed recycle centres on their liquid projects. In an…
2020 BPA Awards
Despite the threat of Coronavirus nothing could stop the great and the good of the parking industry gathering at the Royal Lancaster Hotel to hear the winners announced at this…
Makers Sponsor British Parking Awards
This year’s British Parking Awards will be held at the Royal Lancaster Hotel, London on the 6th March. Makers has always been synonymous with innovation and we are delighted to…
Brexit Carnival at intu Awards
On the night that the UK formerly left the EU, carnival celebrations were happening at the Moat House Hotel, Stoke-on-Trent to celebrate the intu Potteries Retail Awards. The retail sector…
Award Winning Year
2019 was a spectacular year for Makers in terms of project and company recognition. It began fairly early in the year at the British Parking Awards where the iconic Preston…
Merry Christmas and Thank You
A Big thank you to everyone who has made this a measurable year despite all the Brexit distractions. 2019 has been quite remarkable from a recognition point of view with…
Makers Win at Titanic
At the LRWA Awards and Gala Dinner held at the prestigious Titanic Hotel, Liverpool, a packed audience listened to the work and plans the LRWA had carried out during the…
Surprise Presentations as Watergardens Revisited
“When Makers asked me to attend site I really didn’t expect to be presented with an award,…. I am so delighted and it’s so unexpected but just typical of them.…
Halloween intu Awards
When the intu awards were booked Halloween and Brexit were to coincide. As fate has rolled its dice the Brexit Saga rumbles on but the intu retail awards held fast.…
intu Retail Awards Total Success
The Jury’s Inn was the venue for the intu Retail Awards 2019 Milton Keynes. Over 250 people attended the Awards to celebrate all that is good and great within retail…
Makers Crown New Champions
As the golf season draws to a close Branston Golf and Country Club hold their Junior Club Championships and as the Sponsor of the Tournament Makers were at the start…
Record Points haul over World Cup Contenders
Makers took up the invitation to enjoy the warm up match between England and Ireland before the penultimate Quilter Internationals before they travel to Japan for the Rugby World Cup.…
Its the Ashes at Edgbaston
Makers and invited guests attended the 1st Ashes Test at Edgbaston. Traditionally the matches in August have been affected by rain but the prospect of a full day’s cricket against…
New Investment, New Fleet, New Livery
Covering the whole of the UK means that our fleet has to be flexible, reliable and communicated what we do. With a complex and varied fleet of over 30 vehicles…
Makers Scoops National UK Roofing Award
In May 2019 the UK Roofing Awards were hosted by the National Federation of Roofing Contractors. The NFRC strives to improve the standard which raises confidence amongst those who engage…
Hampden Gurney Pupils Return
It has been 18 months since the children of Hampden Gurney School were last on site at The Watergardens. Back then they were witnessing the removal of the fish from…
Merry Christmas
A very big thank you to everyone connected with Makers. This year has gone beyond all expectations and the Directors and Staff would like to thank all of our Clients,…
It’s Party Time
70 Makers employees and their respective partners partied into the early hours last Friday at the NEC Winter Christmas Party World. Joined by 2500 other revellers they enjoyed the traditional…
All Rosey in the Garden
Clients and Directors of Makers attending the new Twickenham Rose Garden facility to watch England in their quest to beat Australia in the last of the final games of the…
CRA Celebrates 30 Years
I joined Makers in 1989 at the same time the Concrete Repair Association was formed. Its initial creation was to create a body that was representative of contractors and in…
Titanic Hotel hosts LRWA Awards
Liverpool’s iconic hotel provided the backdrop to the 2nd LRWA Annual Awards. Designed to recognise quality, professionalism and workmanship the awards are becoming a celebration of all that is good…
Bodhi Arrives 5 Days Early
15 months ago Jacob and Kadie had their first bundle of joy Jacob Junior but on Saturday 20th October at 6:55 in the morning Kadie delivered a healthy baby brother called…
intu Retail Winners Revealed
After an accumulation of votes cast by the General Public who visited the brand outlets across both intu Victoria Nottingham and intu Broadmarsh Nottingham together with their local radio partner…
Industrys Future? UK Construction Week Provides Backdrop
UK Construction is the UK’s largest built environment event and houses different shows covering different segments of the construction industry. “UK Construction week is packed with innovation, ideas and is…
Makers makes LRWA Finals Shortlist!
Now in its second year the Liquid Roofing and Waterproofing Association is holding its Gala Awards event on the 7th November 2018 at the Titanic Hotel at the historic Stanley…
It’s all Bright-On the Horizon
It’s been a busy year for Luke Brighton not only did he become Estimating Manager back in March but last weekend married his fiancée Kelly Ann at St. Mary’s Church…
Makers Apprentices graduate to Birmingham City University
Chris Conway, Associate Professor and Head of the Centre for Built Environment at Birmingham City University pays a visit to Makers Construction to explain the changes and developments the RICS…
Makers a “Buzz” at Wasps
Makers clients enjoyed a thrilling match between Wasps and Leicester Tigers. Although this is yet to establish itself as a local derby due to the Wasps recent relocation to the…
Makers Saddles up for Sika Ride
3 Makers employees, Darren Wootton; Operations Director, Matthew Hewetson; Commercial Manager and Dave Wilcock; Trainee Site Manager joined a throng of 160 cyclists in Sika’s 6th Annual Cycling Event. The…
Junior Champion Emerges
The Branston Golf and Country Club based in Staffordshire held it’s annual Junior Club Championship on the 9th September 2018. This 36-hole competition played over a single day was sponsored…
Makers Attracts New Blood
Makers apprenticeship programme has been running for many years and whilst in the downturn many companies cut back in this area, Makers have continued to invest and search for that…
Gold Member for New Look Constructionline
Constructionline the national database of prequalification information has awarded Makers Construction Gold Level 3 membership. After a degree of criticism about the self certification process this has been completely overhauled…
Fosroc Golf Day at The Belfry
Home of the Ryder Cup the Belfry has a special place in every European golfers’ heart and this iconic venue played host to Structural Repair Specialists from around the UK.…
East Midlands wins Sika LPL Ryder Cup
Nesting in the Shropshire Countryside Hawkstone Golf club is renowned for its medieval castle ruins, its cliffs and world famous 18th Century Follies, providing a spectacular backdrop to the undulating…
Special Delivery for the Mailbox
Following a comprehensive testing and investigation process, Makers have been selected to provide their expertise and approach to the refurbishment of this iconic structure. Makers renowned for its “car park…
Sheffield to the Somme: 100 Years
For many the First World War is a point in history but it still leaves a poignant mark with its 100th year anniversary in November 2018. In a time when…
Makers “Tackles” Sir Clive Woodward on Inspiration
As part of his “Inspirational Leadership” seminar Sir Clive Woodward took time out to answer questions posed by Makers Managing Director; Simon Lamb. Question: “How do you and your team…
Makers attends Health and Safety Expo
With Health and Safety being driven to the front of our industry it is critical to be aware of changes in Law, the latest innovation and improvements that can be…
Makers Win International Safety Award
The International Safety Awards recognise and celebrate organisations from around the world which have shown real dedication to keeping their workers and work places healthy and safe during the past…
Jobs Fair Gets Mayor Approval
Academy Old boy Elliot Kemp returned to Walsall Academy to talk to fellow six form students about the options and his experience on the Makers Apprenticeship Scheme, and why apprenticeships…
Ecobuild Showcases Innovation and Sustainability
Ecobuild in the industry showcase that brings together all parts of the construction supply chain. With the recent press coverage of the fall of Carillion the industry has taken a…
In Search of the Next Generation
Whilst the construction industry is claiming that skill shortages are rife throughout the UK and ‘Brexit’ provides the canvas to examine the training of the next generation of construction professionals,…
Milton Keynes Gets Underway
Despite starting the project in the dawn of Spring, progress has remained strong despite the inclement weather we are experiencing in March. Milton Keynes is a key retail site in…
Makers Rewards Success
The success and strength of a business is reflected by the ability of its employees to grow and develop within that environment and adapt to take on new challenges. “The…
Makers Construction Makes the Finals
Since their inception in 2002 Makers have always been represented at the British Parking Awards and this year is no exception. Grand Arcade, Cambridge and St Giles, Norwich have been…
Makers Sponsor National Award
Makers are extremely proud to announce the sponsorship of the ‘Innovation Award’ at the British Parking Awards at the Lancaster Hotel in London on the 9th March 2018. The Innovation…
Company’s Installed Trackers Foils Thieves
At 7:00 am estimating manager Luke Brighton opened his front door to discover his BMW 3 Series had been stolen off his drive in Solihull. Luke had no knowledge of…
It’s all safe at Makers!
Makers Construction have again been awarded accreditation from Alcumus Safecontractor for achieving excellence in Health and Safety in the workplace. Alcumus SafeContractor is a third-party accreditation scheme which recognises extremely…