Thank you and well done to Ricky Oliver, Danny Wood, Tom Foulds and Steven Ludkin who have all  completed the Mental Health First Aider training with MHFA England one of the leading providers in the country.  It is crucial to address mental health challenges in construction and prioritise the well-being of our workers.  At Bermar we aim to reduce the stigma associated with asking for help, provide mental health resources within the welfare facilities and easy access to trained colleagues.

By addressing mental health challenges we hope to create a safer and healthier work environment.

Huge strides have been made with diverting waste from landfill, promoting fuel efficient travel and investing in the planting of trees to off-set residual carbon emissions.

Through a combination of energy efficiency, water conservation, supply chain collaboration and employee engagement, we can aim to achieve Net Zero carbon emissions by 2035.  Bermar Building will continue to take further action to increase energy efficiency and water resources used on construction sites, reduce carbon emissions and retain its place as a sustainable and environmentally conscious firm in the construction industry.  We are proud to launch our Carbon Reduction Plan.

The Considerate Constructors Scheme is an independently managed, not-for-profit organisation that works side-by-side with the construction industry and the public to raise standards and build trust in construction.

During the visit the Monitor observed how the site was being run in relation to the Code, and scored it against the three sections of the Code:

• Respecting the community
• Caring for the environment
• Valuing the workforce

Comments noted by the monitor included:

“An excellent commitment to promoting construction in a positive light was demonstrated”

“Mental health support is provided through trained mental health first aiders and company promotion of mental health awareness campaigns.”

“The business actively encourage career progression and development and employ a number of trainees and apprentices”

“The company have commenced on the carbon reduction journey.”

Great to see everyone’s hard work rewarded with this score and feedback.

We are absolutely delighted to have won the Construction Apprenticeship Small Employer of the Year award.  It is great to see that the achievements of apprentices, providers, employers and suppliers are being recognised and we are honoured to be a part of it.

We currently employ 6 apprentices – 4 joiners and 2 bricklayers who are all working hard on site and in their studies.  We look forward to them progressing their careers with the company in the future.

The development plan has two parts and the works will include: