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
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 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
Today, we are celebrating International Volunteer Day and the importance it brings not only to our local communities, but the wellbeing of our team. According to the book Happiness by Design by Paul Dolan, volunteering can provide individuals with a sense of purpose, which contributes to overall happiness. Mind, a leading mental health charity, has … Continue reading
Walter Lilly is delighted to share that the Natural History Museum’s Urban Nature Project was awarded the silver prize for Europe at the recent Holcim Foundation Awards for Sustainable Construction. The field was exceptionally strong with over 1,200 applications, only 500 of which were shortlisted by the judging panels. The project was considered alongside 120 … Continue reading
Walter Lilly and Szerelmey are proud to be running the ‘Turn it Pink’ campaign for breast cancer awareness at one of our Kensington projects! Our site team has teamed up with Szerelmey to fundraise for Breast Cancer Now during the months of October and November. On October 25th, we turned the site pink, bringing together … Continue reading
Another milestone has been reached at the Urban Nature Project at the Natural History Museum! We are celebrating the topping out of the Nature Activity Centre supported by AWS and Garden Kitchen. Nature Activity Centre supported by AWS is a 200m2 timber and stone building. It will combine vital facilities for scientific work, monitoring, learning … Continue reading
At Walter Lilly, we deeply value the mental health and well-being of our team. We understand that there is no one-size-fits-all solution for our team members overall well-being and that’s why we are committed to taking the appropriate steps to ensure mental health is a priority within our workplace. We have pledged to be ‘Mental … Continue reading
Walter Lilly remains proud to be founders of the HQR London Charitable Trust and always enjoy playing a part in fundraising events such as the HQR Golf Society Days, co-hosted with BTP Group. HQRGS’ Annual Flagship Golf Day was in full swing last week! Located at the charming Brocket Hall and well attended by 20 … Continue reading
Following a busy and productive academic year of engaging with local schools and colleges across South London, we are delighted to have recently received a Highly Commended as Business of the Year through our ongoing relationship with the South London Careers Hub. The South London Careers Hub, delivered by the South London Partnership and funded … Continue reading
The Construction News Awards is a well-recognised badge of excellence within the built environment, recognising and rewarding the people, pride and passion of the sector and celebrating the industry’s best talent. Earlier this year, our very own Hannah Tyers (Assistant Surveyor) was nominated for the Rising Star Category due to her impressive career achievements and … Continue reading
The HQR Summer Ball returned to The Grosvenor House Hotel, Park Lane on Saturday, 24th June. The Ball, organised by Walter Lilly and Size Group on behalf of the High Quality Residential construction contingent delivered a record-breaking year, welcoming over 680 attendees comprising table hosts and their guests from the sectors, engineering, architecture, interior design, … Continue reading