Helping Young people to work
- 36 activities
- 22 endorsements
On May 21st, Mark Bailey (Divisional Director) visited St Alban's High School to offer careers advice to a group of 20 Year 11 students. After addressing...
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On Wednesday 1st November, Mark Bailey (Divisional Director) from Barnes Construction delivered a well received and informative talk to the students of...
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Endorsement
Mark did a really good job yet again of engaging our students in an interesting talk about the construction industry and its many possibilities for employment which it provides. His personable manner kept the group interested for well over an hour and the feedback we received from the students was very positive. Thanks again.
Carey Fish - 28 November 2017
On Thursday 2nd November Mark Bailey (Divisional Director) was able to attend the Next Steps event which was held at Chantry Academy. The aim of the...
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Endorsement
Barnes Construction attended our Next Steps Evening giving valued advice to our students and parents regarding a career in the construction industry.
Caroline Bonwick - 10 November 2017
Barnes participated in the North East Essex Teaching Schools Alliance (NEETSA) Colchester Careers Convention, held at Colchester Academy, Colchester on...
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Endorsement
From years 10 through to 13, pupils attended Colchester Academy from all over Essex. As Barnes Construction, we were there to represent the construction industry and widen pupils and teachers perspectives of what construction really entails.
Elliot Alexander - 07 November 2017
On Tuesday 5th September, Trish Stutter (HR Manager, Barnes Construction) attended the MyGo Construction Job Fair and Taster Day at the MyGo Ipswich Centre...
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Endorsement
Thank you to Trish Stutter & Barnes Construction for attending our construction event, it was a pleasure to have them on board & we look forward to working with them in the future.
Kindest of regards,
Richard Osborne
Richard Osborne - 26 September 2017
The New Anglia Local Enterprise Partnership have awarded Barnes Construction a 'New Anglia Youth Pledge Marque certificate' for their work to support...
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On 20th April, Mark Whinney (Contracts Manager) and Daniel Hexley (Management Apprentice) attended the Braintree Construction Taster Day held at the STEM...
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Endorsement
Barnes Construction have consistently been a strong and valued supporter of the ESB's Education and Industry STEM Programme, having been part of not only this particular careers event, but of similar events in Colchester in 2016/17. Their session was exactly the kind of thing we were looking for from industry supporters, engaging the students in interactive exercises while informing them of career opportunities in future years. Mark and Daniel delivered a great session that was really well-received by students on the day. I commend Barnes for their foresight (in terms of working at a relatively early stage with their potential future pipeline of talent) and willingness to get involved with activities such as this when there's a hugely important day-job to get done!
James Wilkinson - 26 September 2017
On 28th April 2017 our Assistant Site Manager Darren Knights, led a group of year 5 pupils around the new teaching block to give them an insight into...
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Endorsement
The children and staff have enjoyed watching the whole process of the build and Darren has worked closely with the school checking we are happy with what is going on and seeking to minimise any disruption to our busy school days.
April Grimes - 12 May 2017
Over lunchtime on 10th May 2017 our Divisional Director Mark Bailey attended Westbridge Academy in Ipswich to provide some targeted mentoring for 5 year...
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Endorsement
Mark was a fantastic mentor for these young people. He was very engaging and the students took note of all he said even though they were at first only interested in football! The information he gave them in relation to the construction industry was sound and I know it gave the students food for thought and made them look at the job market in a different light. Mark is a real asset to your Company and it was a real pleasure to work with him. The students he was talking to had all been excluded from school and could have walked out at any time but Mark held their interest for 20-30 minutes which was fantastic. I have asked Mark if he will help me again when we re-run the Chooseday Tuesday project at Stoke Ormiston Academy in September. Many thanks Mark, you were great!
Jill Barton - 11 May 2017
Barnes Construction attended Suffolk New College’s Your Future Careers Fair on 9th March at Suffolk New College. This was part of a Careers and Enterprise...
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Endorsement
Our stand was visited by young people 11-18 years of age. Luke and I discussed the various career opportunities within the construction industry. We fielded questions and provided relevant handouts to aid pupils in making informed choices about their future.
Rob Collins - 13 March 2017
Improve your impact on the environment
- 6 activities
- 1 endorsements
As part of our Waste Management Programme, we regularly re-cycle all paper used in the office, including envelopes from the daily Royal Mail delivery...
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We regularly update and review our ethical purchasing policies including those for timber and insulation products
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We have built and installed 12 Barn Owl boxes for Suffolk Wildlife Trust
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We send our trade magazines to local schools for pupils on the Construction and Built Environment Course to use in their studies
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Endorsement
Barnes Construction maintain their links with Stowmarket High School and the students studying Construction & The Built Environment by providing ‘recycled’ Building magazines which students can review and use to inform their studies. They have been extremely useful to give realistic perspectives on a whole host of construction related issues.
Jim Hawkins - 05 December 2014
We have fitted percussion taps to our sinks and water-misers to our urinals
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Installed 29.7 Kw of solar panels on our Head Office roof
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Make life better for employees
- 8 activities
- 3 endorsements
We pride ourselves on our family based culture & our annual Summer BBQ, which this year was held on Saturday 24th June, was most definitely an ideal opportunity...
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Endorsement
The Barnes Group Family Fun was a great success again this year. There was something there for everyone to enjoy from great BBQ food, drinks, Steel Band, bouncy castles and fairground rides to an Ice cream van and Punch & Judy show. A good time was had by all who attended.
Julie Bunn - 26 September 2017
On Saturday 2nd July the annual Barnes Group Family Fun Day took place at College Farm, Creeting St Mary. Again, the weather was kind and along with a...
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For members of our staff who have a special occasion to celebrate, (e.g. a new addition to the family or a house move) a bouquet of flowers from the company...
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Endorsement
Finding myself in the unfortunate situation of having to move house 3 times in 18 months, I was totally surprised and pleased to receive an amazing bouquet of flowers from Barnes Construction for my latest ( and hopefully last) house move.
As I have only been employed by Barnes since May 2014, the company has escaped the previous two house moves, much to their relief I'm sure!
It is a lovely gesture which is greatly appreciated when coping with such a stressful and arduous task.
Janice Hart - 05 November 2015
Here at Barnes Construction, we recognise the importance of providing staff with the necessary knowledge/tools to be confident in their job role.
To...
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By providing shower facilities on the premises at Head Office, we are encouraging staff to use their lunch breaks for exercise/running, thus promoting...
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We have conducted Occupational Health screening for our site operatives
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Time off for study leave
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We are encouraging our staff to eat healthily by a daily supply of fresh fruit
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Endorsement
This has been a fantastic aid to make sure that I eat a healthy diet during the day
Trish Stutter - 05 November 2014