International Volunteer Day 2024
International Volunteer Day is a day that celebrates volunteers around the globe who rise to meet challenges — climate change, inequality, poverty, and more — turning problems into progress In February 2024, we introduced the Walter Lilly Volunteering Calendar — a simplified programme of pre-arranged activities designed to maximise usage of the two paid volunteering … Continue reading
Walter Lilly Is Proud To Support Evolve Housing + Support This Christmas
We are very pleased to announce our support for Evolve Housing + Support this Christmas. Evolve are a charity that provides accommodation and wider assistance to people impacted by homelessness in London. Homelessness in the capital is at record levels – one in fifty people are homeless or in temporary accommodation, and rough sleeping is … Continue reading
Walter Lilly & Size Group Combine To Create High Quality Group
Walter Lilly & Co Limited, a specialist main contractor operating in the high-end residential, landmark and heritage, science and FM sectors, is delighted to announce that it has joined forces with fellow specialist, Size Group, to form a group of complementary companies, focussed on delivering the highest quality construction, specialist crafts and maintenance services, across … Continue reading
Happy Centenary To Us!
Walter Lilly are delighted to mark 100 years as a premier provider of construction and maintenance services across London and the South East. Celebrating a legacy dating back to April 1924, our excellent reputation stems from a commitment to delivering exclusive homes, iconic landmark and heritage buildings, and state-of-the-art science and higher educational facilities. This … Continue reading
The Big 5 in 3 – Significant Safety Risks
As part of our ongoing commitment to safety, Walter Lilly has introduced a new initiative – The ‘Big 5 in 3’. This new campaign will see the introduction of new engineering controls against our five most significant risks within three years. We have identified that the five most significant risks that pertain our business and those … Continue reading
The Princess Royal Opens MRC Laboratory Of Medical Science
We are proud to have been a part of the team who delivered the flagship project that is, the MRC Laboratory of Medical Sciences (LMS) at Imperial College London’s Hammersmith campus. Construction of this state-of-the-art biomedical research facility was completed in December 2022 and now, a year later, we had the privilege to attend the … Continue reading
Apprenticeships For All!
Today marks the beginning of National Apprenticeship Week 2024! Apprenticeships are open to all. Irrespective of age, background, or level, there are opportunities for anyone looking to break into a specific sector or industry. Apprenticeships help develop skills for life that afford an individual the relevant experience employers are looking for, kick-starting a successful and … Continue reading
Walter Lilly Thrilled To Have Been Appointed The MLC At Harwell Design And Construction Works Framework
Following a competitive public sector tender process earlier this year, Walter Lilly are thrilled to have been appointed to the MLC at Harwell Design and Construction Works Framework for national funding agency, UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). UKRI works in partnership with universities, research organisations, businesses, charities, and government departments to foster prime environments for … Continue reading
Practical Completion Achieved On Complex HQR Project
Congratulations to the team who have recently reached practical completion on one of our HQR projects! This project demanded a high level of expertise in complex engineering and logistical challenges, particularly given the intricacies of basement construction in London. One notable challenge involved supporting the weight of an existing six-storey terraced property, which totals 1,350T … Continue reading
Walter Lilly Awarded Bronze Level Social Value Quality Mark
We are thrilled to announce that the Social Value Quality Mark (SVQM) CIC has awarded its Bronze level Quality Mark to Walter Lilly this November! The Social Value Quality Mark CIC is an independent social enterprise launched in September 2015 by the Social Value Business, and is supported by a team of independent, passionate practitioners. … Continue reading
Our Durham Place Project Awarded ‘Large Project Of The Year’ At 2023 ASUC Awards
We are delighted to share that our Durham Place project in Chelsea was recently awarded ‘Large Project of the Year’ at the 2023 ASUC Awards. Our temporary works specialist, Patterson Construction, were the deserving recipient of the award. ASUC is an independent trade association promoting professional and technical competence. Its membership comprises leading specialist contractors … Continue reading
Walter Lilly’s Facilities Management Division Continues To Grow
Walter Lilly is delighted to be expanding our ability to meet the needs and expectations of our clients, with the introduction of a dedicated FM Projects team. Our Facilities Management Division now provides two unique service offerings across our three sectors of high quality residential, landmark and heritage, and science and higher education: FM Contracts … Continue reading