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Building Truly Affordable Homes: Inspiring the Next Generation
BCL Groundworks was proud to take part and sponsor the Design West "Shape My City Session 2", alongside Bristol City Council and Hill Partnerships, exploring one of the biggest challenges facing our industry today:
How do we create high-quality Council Houses that are genuinely affordable?
With housing increasingly treated as a commodity, delivering homes that are safe, sustainable and affordable is more important and more complex than ever. Our Director, Sam Johnson FRICS, joined industry colleagues to support students as they stepped into real-life decision-making roles, balancing design quality, sustainability, cost, site constraints and community needs.
The students took on the challenge brilliantly. They quickly saw that building the homes our communities need requires collaboration, creativity, and a deep understanding of every stage from groundworks to handover.
We’re passionate about supporting programmes like ShapeMyCity, which open doors for young people and shine a light on the diverse careers within the built environment.
A huge thank you to everyone involved, including our partners at Hill Partnerships and Bristol City Council, and all the brilliant facilitators and inspirers who made the session possible.
Photo credit: Paul Blakemore. To support or partner with ShapeMyCity, contact pippa.goldfinger@designwest.org.uk
How do we create high-quality Council Houses that are genuinely affordable?
With housing increasingly treated as a commodity, delivering homes that are safe, sustainable and affordable is more important and more complex than ever. Our Director, Sam Johnson FRICS, joined industry colleagues to support students as they stepped into real-life decision-making roles, balancing design quality, sustainability, cost, site constraints and community needs.
The students took on the challenge brilliantly. They quickly saw that building the homes our communities need requires collaboration, creativity, and a deep understanding of every stage from groundworks to handover.
We’re passionate about supporting programmes like ShapeMyCity, which open doors for young people and shine a light on the diverse careers within the built environment.
A huge thank you to everyone involved, including our partners at Hill Partnerships and Bristol City Council, and all the brilliant facilitators and inspirers who made the session possible.
Photo credit: Paul Blakemore. To support or partner with ShapeMyCity, contact pippa.goldfinger@designwest.org.uk
Health & Safety Certificate of Recognition Award
We’re proud to share that Jason Bourton and Tommy Hooper have been recognised for their continued commitment to safe and positive working practices onsite at HMP Eastwood Park Prison, Bristol.
Our client Galliford Try noted:
"Difficult to single out individuals monthly as you’ve all worked so well together as a team, but a big thank you from GT goes to Jason and Tommy for their support and continued efforts."
"Thank you, well done to both individuals and BCL as a whole for promoting a good onsite safety culture."
We’re pleased to see their hard work acknowledged - and this reflects the strong safety values carried across the whole BCL team.
Our client Galliford Try noted:
"Difficult to single out individuals monthly as you’ve all worked so well together as a team, but a big thank you from GT goes to Jason and Tommy for their support and continued efforts."
"Thank you, well done to both individuals and BCL as a whole for promoting a good onsite safety culture."
We’re pleased to see their hard work acknowledged - and this reflects the strong safety values carried across the whole BCL team.
Kier Construction and the Brandon Trust
We’re proud to have supported the Kier Construction Foundation’s “Moving Through May” challenge, helping to raise an amazing £6227 for the Brandon Trust.
It’s fantastic to see the difference these initiatives make — supporting people with learning disabilities to live more independent, fulfilling lives.
A big well done to everyone who took part in the challenge and helped make it such a success!
It’s fantastic to see the difference these initiatives make — supporting people with learning disabilities to live more independent, fulfilling lives.
A big well done to everyone who took part in the challenge and helped make it such a success!
New Apprentice
We’re pleased to introduce our new apprentice, Oscar Savage, who has joined the BCL team.
Oscar is currently gaining hands-on experience working on the Bridgwater Tidal Barrier Scheme for Kier Natural Resources, Nuclear & Networks and will commence his studies at Bridgwater & Taunton College on block release shortly.
We’re excited to support Oscar as he develops his skills and begins his career in the construction and civil engineering industry.
Great to have you on board, Oscar - we look forward to seeing you grow with the team!
Oscar is currently gaining hands-on experience working on the Bridgwater Tidal Barrier Scheme for Kier Natural Resources, Nuclear & Networks and will commence his studies at Bridgwater & Taunton College on block release shortly.
We’re excited to support Oscar as he develops his skills and begins his career in the construction and civil engineering industry.
Great to have you on board, Oscar - we look forward to seeing you grow with the team!
Works Commence for Cavendish Nuclear
We’re proud to confirm that we have officially commenced works at Hinkley Point A, delivering a key package of civil engineering and enabling works for Cavendish Nuclear.
This project marks another major milestone for our growing presence in the nuclear and regulated sectors.
Operating within such a highly regulated and safety-sensitive environment reinforces our commitment to exceptional standards in delivery, sustainability, and operational discipline.
We’re delighted to be working alongside Cavendish Nuclear on this important decommissioning project and to be contributing to the safe transformation of this historic nuclear site which is on our doorstep.
This project marks another major milestone for our growing presence in the nuclear and regulated sectors.
Operating within such a highly regulated and safety-sensitive environment reinforces our commitment to exceptional standards in delivery, sustainability, and operational discipline.
We’re delighted to be working alongside Cavendish Nuclear on this important decommissioning project and to be contributing to the safe transformation of this historic nuclear site which is on our doorstep.
Project Commencement
We’re excited to share that we have officially commenced works on a new development for our new client, Stepnell at Lockleaze in Bristol.
This mixed-use scheme will deliver 47 high-quality residential properties alongside associated commercial units, contributing to much-needed housing and economic growth in the area.
A key highlight of this project is its commitment to environmental sustainability - featuring Air and Ground Source Heat Pumps and a Fabric First approach to energy efficiency. We're proud to be part of a development that prioritises long-term performance, low-carbon solutions, and a greener future.
Our team is delivering the groundworks package, and we look forward to collaborating closely with Stepnell to deliver a safe and efficient project.
This mixed-use scheme will deliver 47 high-quality residential properties alongside associated commercial units, contributing to much-needed housing and economic growth in the area.
A key highlight of this project is its commitment to environmental sustainability - featuring Air and Ground Source Heat Pumps and a Fabric First approach to energy efficiency. We're proud to be part of a development that prioritises long-term performance, low-carbon solutions, and a greener future.
Our team is delivering the groundworks package, and we look forward to collaborating closely with Stepnell to deliver a safe and efficient project.
Client Feedback Like This Means Everything
We’re proud to share some fantastic feedback from our client Kier Construction, whilst we continue works at Musgrove Park Hospital, Site Manager Jevon Garbutt said:
"I would like to extend a huge thank you to Gavin to step in and take over a brickwork masterclass for the T level students we have been hosting this week. The skill and knowledge he shared has encouraged them all to take up a trade. The lesson was thoroughly enjoyable and Gavin continues to carry out quality in all areas of work he and the team have done. Many thanks once again for efforts from all the team".
"I would like to extend a huge thank you to Gavin to step in and take over a brickwork masterclass for the T level students we have been hosting this week. The skill and knowledge he shared has encouraged them all to take up a trade. The lesson was thoroughly enjoyable and Gavin continues to carry out quality in all areas of work he and the team have done. Many thanks once again for efforts from all the team".
Bridgwater Tidal Barrier
BCL is proud to be working in collaboration with Kier Natural Resources, Nuclear & Networks on the vital Bridgwater Tidal Barrier scheme, one of Somerset’s most significant flood defence projects.
Our experienced team is delivering a range of specialist groundwork services to support this essential infrastructure, designed to protect over 13,000 homes and businesses from tidal flooding in the years to come.
In recent months we have been installing new highways, drainage, culverts and utility infrastructure to service the Tidal Barrier.
We have also been undertaking enabling works to different satellite sites around the Bridgwater area including out of hours working to limit the impact on our surrounding communities.
This is a fantastic example of local collaboration delivering national impact, safeguarding the future of Bridgwater while supporting local jobs and sustainable growth.
A huge thank you to our dedicated site teams and to Kier for the opportunity to be part of such an important project.
Our experienced team is delivering a range of specialist groundwork services to support this essential infrastructure, designed to protect over 13,000 homes and businesses from tidal flooding in the years to come.
In recent months we have been installing new highways, drainage, culverts and utility infrastructure to service the Tidal Barrier.
We have also been undertaking enabling works to different satellite sites around the Bridgwater area including out of hours working to limit the impact on our surrounding communities.
This is a fantastic example of local collaboration delivering national impact, safeguarding the future of Bridgwater while supporting local jobs and sustainable growth.
A huge thank you to our dedicated site teams and to Kier for the opportunity to be part of such an important project.
HMP Eastwood Park Prison Project
Galliford Try Names Mark Cooper as Safety Employee of the Month at HMP Eastwood Park Prison Project.
BCL is proud to announce Mark Cooper as the Safety Employee of the Month for his outstanding commitment to health and safety on the Eastwood Park Prison project being undertaken for long term client Galliford Try.
Enabling works are currently underway at the prison with a watching brief being undertaken by ecologists. Galliford Try have selected Mark to receive this award for his safety conscious efforts to date.
Congratulations to Mark Cooper on this well-earned recognition!
BCL is proud to announce Mark Cooper as the Safety Employee of the Month for his outstanding commitment to health and safety on the Eastwood Park Prison project being undertaken for long term client Galliford Try.
Enabling works are currently underway at the prison with a watching brief being undertaken by ecologists. Galliford Try have selected Mark to receive this award for his safety conscious efforts to date.
Congratulations to Mark Cooper on this well-earned recognition!
We Are Hiring
If you are looking for a new challenge working across the South West on a variety of exciting projects, then please send us and email or give us a call for a confidential discussion.
We are looking for Groundworkers and External Finishing Gangs.
To work on Residential Housing Schemes and/or Main Contracting Projects.
The best way to contact us for more information is via email, using the link below. Alternatively you can call us on 01278 238801.
No agencies at this time thank you.
We are looking for Groundworkers and External Finishing Gangs.
To work on Residential Housing Schemes and/or Main Contracting Projects.
The best way to contact us for more information is via email, using the link below. Alternatively you can call us on 01278 238801.
No agencies at this time thank you.
City Gateway Update
BCL Groundworks have worked in close partnership with the Ischebeck TITAN Group who have supplied all formwork, decking and edge protection systems for our RC Frame works across 7 apartment blocks at City Gateway in Bristol.
With the last podium deck slab poured we look forward to continuing our relationship on future projects!
With the last podium deck slab poured we look forward to continuing our relationship on future projects!
Award Nomination
The team at BCL Groundworks are really pleased to have undertaken the Groundworks Package for long term partner Fisher & Dean Construction on their fantastic scheme of 30 Passivhaus homes in South Petherton, Somerset on behalf of Stonewater.
The development has been shortlisted for the Insider Residential Property Awards 2025 in two categories; Affordable Housing Development of the Year and Sustainable Development of the Year.
Fingers crossed the team come home with an award.
The development has been shortlisted for the Insider Residential Property Awards 2025 in two categories; Affordable Housing Development of the Year and Sustainable Development of the Year.
Fingers crossed the team come home with an award.
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