Together We Rise – Celebrating Women In Construction Week & International Women’s Day 2025
Whilst the industry is making progress towards gender equality, with more women pursuing careers in construction than ever before, Walter Lilly acknowledges that significant challenges still remain. In 2024, women held just 15% of professional roles in the UK construction industry. We are proud to be exceeding this national average, with females comprising almost one-fifth … Continue reading
Walter Lilly Reach Number 70 In The Top 100 Inclusive UK Employers
Walter Lilly is thrilled to announce that we have ranked #70 on the National Centre For Diversity’s Top 100 Inclusive UK Employers Index for 2024! This achievement reflects our ongoing commitment to cultivating a diverse and inclusive work environment that celebrates the uniqueness of every employee. The Index, compiled annually, honours organisations dedicated to ingraining … Continue reading
We Have Earnt Our EcoVadis Bronze Medal
Walter Lilly is proud to share that after completing our first ever EcoVadis Sustainability Assessment, our efforts have been recognised with a Bronze Medal, placing us in the 70th percentile of companies rated in the past year! EcoVadis is a globally trusted and respected rating platform that has evaluated the sustainability credentials of over … Continue reading
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