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- January 2013 Building Award for Rodbaston College
The £2.5m Foster Centre, at Rodbaston College in Staffordshire has scooped a prestigious award.
The learning centre at South Staffordshire College’s Rodbaston site came out on top in the Environmental Regeneration category at the South Staffordshire Regeneration Awards. The 190 hectare site is home to 1500 students involved in Further and Higher Education courses.
As principal contractors for the scheme, alongside fellow East Midlands firm; Maber Associates, the project was completed less than ten months.
The panel of judges praised the project because it was ambitious and innovative – not just in terms of environmental sustainability – but also for its consideration for students with learning difficulties.
- January 2013 Contract Awarded for new Medical Centre in Silsden
The Silsden Medical Centre contract has been awarded to Wildgoose construction. The project, which is the third of its kind carried out on behalf developers; Ashley House plc, is due to begin in March and will be completed early next year.
- January 2013 Willington Medical Centre: 'An Opportunity to Move with the Times'
Wildgoose Construction will be working on behalf of LSP Developments on the new medical centre in Derbyshire, which will serve 8,300 patients a year.
Dr Kyran Farrel at the centre, expressed positive words about the centre, which will house a room for health education, confidential offices and appointment desks:
"We look after our patients well at the moment but, if we function better at the new centre, our patients will get an even better service"
- January 2013 Works Commence on New Medical Centre, Willington Derbyshire
Wildgoose adds to its ever expanding porfolio of Medical Centres, by beginning works in Willington, Derbyshire. The £2 million project is due to be completed in Autumn later this year.
- December 2012 Merry Christmas and Best Wishes for the New Year
Merry Christmas and best wishes for the New Year, from everyone at Wildgoose Construction.
We thank you all for your support during the past twelve months, and look forward to working with you in the New Year!
- November 2012 8th and 9th Marston's Pubs Awarded
The contracts for 'The Old Spring Well' pub in Harrogate and 'The Hurley Flyer' in Morecambe, have been awarded this month by Marstons. Progress is moving swiftly on the developments, both of which are valued at £1,500,000. The pubs are due to be completed in Spring 2013.
- November 2012 Handover of Medical Centre, Inkersall Chesterfield
The newly constructed Medical Centre situated just outside the Derbyshire town of Chesterfield, was embarked upon on by Wildgoose Construction midway through the project.
The flexibility of Wildgoose meant the team were quick to jump at the chance to take on the nearby project. The transition period, which was smooth and effortless allowed for a punctual handover, which thoroughly satisfied the client.
The BREEAM ‘Very Good’ status was easily achieved, as well as fulfilling the Architect’s design vision, which was to be both striking and highly sustainable.
The finished result: a superbly finished, contemporary building, which has been highly praised by the client for being completed on-time and on-budget.
- November 2012 Handover of two Marston's Pubs in Leigh and Penwortham
The Whistling Wren and The Brown Hare are both new additions to the Wildgoose / Marston’s portfolio. Both pubs cost in the region of £1.5 million.
The Whistling Wren which is located in Leigh, Greater Manchester and the Brown Hare which is located in Penwortham, Lancashire, are two of six completed projects for the same client.
Works are currently underway on two additional developments for Marston’s, one in Harrogate and one in Morecambe!
- November 2012 Handover of Care Home, Lichfield
The purpose built, £5 million care home officially named Darwin Court, is the largest of four care home projects built for the Restful Homes Group by Wildgoose Construction.
The development took around a year to complete, and consists of one hundred and twelve spacious and luxurious bedrooms. The centre, which specialises in dementia care, sits opposite to the Samuel Johnson Community Hospital. It incorporates a fully landscaped rooftop garden and highly equipped catering and laundry facilities.
As photographed above!
- October 2012 Handover of Medical Centre, Kidderminster
The new Medical Centre in Kidderminster Worcestershire, was completed this month and successfully handed over to repeat client; Haven Health LLP.
Wildgoose Construction's strong relationship with both the client and the Project Manager; Quadrant Surveying Ltd, meant the development ran smoothly throughout.
The 68 week development included successfully demolishing the existing structure, to make way for the £5 million Medical Centre. Features included an under-croft car park and multi-storey block.
- October 2012 All Houses Sold at Lutyens Court
The exclusive development, comprising ten dwellings in the sought after area to the western end of Chatsworth Road Chesterfield; was completed last month.
The site, which is one of the best in the area, overlooks the green fields of the Peak District National Park, and yet has easy access to the town centre and all its amenities.
The homes were built combining traditional design and natural materials with modern living. It has come as no surprise that all homes were sold off plan weeks before the development had been completed.
Owners are currently settling into their new homes!
- October 2012 Works Commence again at Ashgate Road!
For the second time this year, Wildgoose Construction is visiting Ashgate Road in Chesterfield, Derbyshire.
Works commenced on the 1st of October and are due to last for around 45 weeks. The Avondale Manor Health Centre, which sits directly adjacent to the office extension constructed by Wildgoose earlier this year, is the first Centre which Wildgoose have been appointed on by the client; PCT Healthcare Properties Ltd, to build.
Strong relationships with the Project Managers; Brunswick IS, and an excellent track record in the local area, meant works are well under way with the new £4.5 million Health Centre.
- October 2012 Handover of Shorts Accountants Office Extension on Ashgate Road, Chesterfield
“Traditional Values & Forward-Thinking Ideas”
The newly completed extension and refurbishment project which was carried out on behalf of Shorts Accountants, based in Chesterfield, is a massive success according to the client and the press. The element of prestige is clear throughout the new building, as the old meets the new and transforms it with great success.
The recently renovated offices incorporate the traditional Victorian shell, whist integrating the ‘striking’ modern extension. The refurbishment project was completed at the end of month and took a mere 24 weeks to complete.
Staff are said to be thrilled with their newly developed offices, which are now brighter and more modern, with increased parking and more flexible workspace which now includes all employees from three offices.
With longstanding values comparable to those of Wildgoose, Shorts Accountant Partner Andy Irvine stated the following;
“We are extremely proud of our new offices! Shorts was founded in 1890, and throughout our 120 year history, we have built a reputation for providing a quality service with honesty and integrity. We had previously been working from three separate locations in Chesterfield, and the time was right for us to move into modern premises that reflect the firm as it is today.”
- September 2012 Works Commence on the £4.0 million Calderdale College project, in Halifax
Works commenced on the 10th of September at Calderdale College in Halifax. The new build and part refurbishment project is expected to take around 60 weeks to complete.
- August 2012 Sod Cutting Ceremony held at Huthwaite
The sod cutting ceremony which was held on site on the 22nd August, took place to celebrate the start of our work on site for a new two storey medical centre and pharmacy.
The £1.8m development will include eco features such as photo voltaic, rain water harvesting and is expected to achieve BREEAM 'Very Good' Accreditation.
- August 2012 Contract Awarded - Avondale Medical Centre
Work is due to start in the Autumn on a £4.4 million contract to build this state of the Art Medical Centre which will serve 11,000 patients, the Ashgate Medical Practice.
It will accomodate the patients from the current Avondale Road Surgery which is due to be closed and will be replaced with the new state-of-the-art medical practice, which will include a pharmacy, day nursery, cafe and a space for other allied health services.
- August 2012 Handover of Marstons Pub, Stoke
The Pepper Mill is one of many Marston's pubs which has been built as part of their two year plan. The new £1.4m public house in Stoke was completed in just 23 weeks and has the facility to seat 180 people including an indoor and outdoor play area for children and patio area.
- August 2012 Contract Awarded at Calderdale College
The £3.9 million Calderdale College contract has been awarded to Wildgoose Construction. Scheduled to be completed by Autumn 2013 the college will have state of the art environmental technologies and access to the Inspire Centre and the Percivel Whitley Centre.
Externally the college will have new vehicle access and a new grass sports field with landscaping and lighting will be built on the site of the Princess Mary Centre which is due to be demolished
- July 2012 Contract Awarded - Marstons Pub, Leigh, Lancashire
The contract for the Whistling Wren pub in Leigh has been awarded this month by Marstons. Progress is coming along nicely and as of the 24th of August the foundations, car park, lighting and service ducts and drainage have all been completed.
- July 2012 Handover Care Home, Stratford
The development which will be a new state-of-the art facility for the elderly population of Stratford will accommodate 64 bedrooms in a 4 storey design, including a basement, and incorporates the retained facade of the old row of cottages fronting Scholars Lane.
The site was constructed in a confined city centre site where access was an issue, Wildgoose Construction quickly identified the complexity of the situation and working alongside local residents made the necessary changes to minimise disruption in the local area.
- June 2012 Handover MyPlace Bentley
MyPlace was one of two MyPlace centres completed on behalf of Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council. The £2.5m development included repairs to existing bridge and erection of a new two storey boxing centre which is steel frame construction using SIPS panels. The development is placed to the rear of a communal park in the area.
- June 2012 Handover at Bridgedale House
Bridgedale house is the second development completed by Wildgoose Construction on behalf of Mrs Barlow, a care home operator. Wildgoose have completed the shell only construction and an additional 4 storey extension to the existing building including the basement.
- June 2012 Handover MyPlace Denaby Main
The £2m MyPlace development at Denaby Main was completed by Wildgoose Construction on behalf of Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council in June 2012.
The development at Denaby Main will replace the existing Tom Hill Youth Club and Boxing Club in Denaby Main with a modern £2million MyPlace centre. The Centres will provide facilities for the boxing club, such as a new training room, a gym, and an outdoor training space on a roof terrace; as well as a dance/drama studio, classroom, clinic, café, refurbished MUGA and skate facilities for the young people of Denaby.
- May 2012 Handover of £1.7m St Martins Development
Wildgoose Construction has recently completed the redevelopment of one of Leicester's historic landmark buildings, St Martins. The former Natwest Bank Building in St Martin's has been converted to include 22 apartments, a restaurant and a shop.
The project was completed on behalf of Kaikoura Investments Ltd, the Grade II listed building which dates back to the 1900's was converted by Wildgoose Construction whilst still preserving its historic interior.
- May 2012 Handover of £1.5m Medical Centre in Bradford
Wildgoose Construction have recently completed and handed over £1.5m Medical Centre in Bradford.
Wildgoose completed the project in 36 weeks on behalf of GPI.
- May 2012 Awarded £1.8m Medical Centre at Huthwaite
Wildgoose Construction have recently been awarded a £1.8m Medical Centre at Huthwaite, Nottinghamshire. The Medical centre which will be completed on behalf of LSP Developments is due to be completed May 2013.
- May 2012 Handover of £2.6m Health Centre at Balsall Common
Wildgoose has completed the build of a new £2.6m Health Centre at Balsall Common on behalf of Ashley House.
The Balsall Common Health Centre is an integrated Primary Care Centre alongside the Meriden surgery it will offer services such as physiotherapy; chiropody; mental health services; Aquarius counselling and health visitors.
Ashley house, the developer, has appointed Wildgoose Construction to build the new Health Centre. Nine doctors will serve 12,500 patients at the new Health Centre on Hallmeadow Road, Balsall Common, Coventry.
- May 2012 Wildgoose Construction Awarded £1.4m Medical Centre at Inkersall
Wildgoose Construction have been awarded a £1.4m Medical Centre at Inkersall, Derbyshire. Inkersall Medical Practice is due to start construction in May 2012 and completed September 2012.
- May 2012 Handover of £3m Care Home at Stratford
Wildgoose Construction has completed this £3m Care Home development in the heart of Stratford-upon-Avon.Work was completed for the 64 bed scheme This four storey building includes a basement and incorporates the retained facade of the old row of cottages fronting Scholars Lane.
- April 2012 Awarded £1.5m Marstons development at Penwortham
Wildgoose construction has been awarded a £1.5 million contract to construct a new public house and restaurant in Penwortham, near Preston.
The development will be one of many being developed by Marstons Plc over the next few years. Wildgoose Construction are currently working in partenership with the Burton based brewers partnering as a framework contractor.
- April 2012 Awarded £1.8m housing development at Grindleford
Wildgoose Construction has been awarded a £1.8m contract to develop 12 new dwellings on behalf of Nottingham Community Housing Association.
- March 2012 Wildgoose attended the Bournemouth Care Show 2012
Wildgoose Construction attended this year’s Bournemouth Care Show, the two day event involved various Health Care professionals with a positive reaction to our presence. This being our first year at the show we were keen to participate and observe the event to gain a full understanding of the health care sector.
Wildgoose are one of the country’s leading specialists in the construction of elderly nursing homes, assisted care homes and low/medium secure psychiatric care facilities, over the course of completing numerous contracts within these fields we have compiled invaluable and extensive knowledge of these particular markets and their related construction issues.
With a majority of our company focus surrounding Care Home Construction and with the success of this year’s visit we are keen and excited about planning our visit for next year - March 2012 Topping out ceremony at MyPlace, Bentley
A ceremony has been held to commemorate the topping out of the new MyPlace Centre, Bentley which is due to open late 2012.
MyPlace is a multi-million pound Government programme designed to make great places for young people to go. Working in partnership with Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council, Wildgoose is currently in the last stages of completing the upcoming MyPlace Centre, Bentley.
The topping out ceremony was held at the centre which will open to students in Autumn 2012.
- February 2012 Wildgoose Construction Awarded £1.4m Marstons pub development in Stoke
Wildgoose construction has been awarded a £1.4 million contract to construct a new pub in Stoke for Marstons Plc.
"The Pepper Mill" will be the latest addition of new build public houses and restaurants for Marstons Plc. Wildgoose Construction are currently working in partenership with the Burton based brewers partnering as a framework contractor.
Marstons are looking to build in excess of 50 new retail outlets over the next few years through their framework partners.
- January 2012 Awarded £1.1m Distribution Warehouse Extension in Solihull
Wildgoose Construction has been awarded a £1.1m contract to develop and extend a distribution warehouse on behalf of Farmfoods Plc. The distribution warehouse is based in Solihull, West Midlands.
- November 2011 Awarded £1.5m Aston Academy
Wildgoose Construction have been awarded a £1.5million project for Aston Academy on behalf of their Board of Governors.
- October 2011 Handover Marston's Derby Pub
Work has been completed on the £1.7 million family public house and restaurant for Marston's.
The pub opened on 17th October at Raynesway in Derby and will cater for 250 diners and create 50 new jobs for the area.
- October 2011 Handover of Fosters Centre, Rodbaston Campus
South Staffordshire College has opened a brand new, state-of-the-art teaching facility on its Rodbaston Campus.
The keys to the £3.5 million Foster Centre for Learning were officially handed over to South Staffordshire College’s Deputy Principal, Mark Robertson, Vice Principal Tina Simmons and Chair of Governors Ray Faulkner by Mark Winstanley, Constuction Manager for Wildgoose Construction in a ceremony to mark the occasion.
The Foster Centre features the latest environmentally friendly technologies and practices and is expected to achieve a BREEAM (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method) rating of "Excellent".
Sir Ranulph Fiennes, one of the most famous explorers, will perform the official opening ceremony in 2012.
Students are already enjoying the fantastic new facilities, including state of the art classrooms, a large refectory with an outdoor terrace, catering kitchen and shop. Student Sam Field said “The new building is very modern and up-to-date with great facilities”.
- September 2011 Handover of Albert Road, Rotherham
The 29 dwellings at Albert Road, West Melton, Rotherham have been succesfully completed and handed over.
- September 2011 Doveridge Clay Pigeon Shoot
Our annual Clay Pigeon Shoot was held on 29th September at Doveridge.
After the mornings practice session, the 35 clay close competition in the afternoon was won by David Sadler of GPI Ltd.
- September 2011 School Girl Names Street in Barnsley
A schoolgirl won the unique opportunity to name a street at a housing development being built in Barnsley. The £1.3m deal with Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council and Berneslai Homes consists of seven affordable homes, three bungalows and four flats, and will be completed by November 2011.
Arthifa Thasrif, 10, of Wilthorpe Junior School, Barnsley, designed the winning poster in a competition to highlight health and safety on building sites. As the overall winner she was given the opportunity to name a street on the development and she chose Pleasant View Croft. Arthifa's poster and two other winning entries from the school are also being displayed at the building site.
- September 2011 Opening Ceremony of The Fosters, Sheffield
On Friday, September 2nd, The Fosters, High Green, Sheffield was officially opened and the demolition of the old tower block behind the site was due to commence the following Monday. - August 2011 Opening Ceremony of Crich Medical Practice
On Monday, August 22nd, Dr Ward officially opened the new Crich Medical Practice.
The new £2.4m Crich Medical Centre will serve 6,000 patients. The 800 sqm, two-storey centre includes five GPs, a wide range of primary care services,podiatry and district nursing services provided by Derbyshire Community Health Services, and an on-site pharmacy.
- August 2011 Turf Cutting at Two My Place Youth Facilities in Bentley & Denaby
Turf Cutting Ceremonies have taken place at the two new My Place Youth Facility sites in Bentley & Denaby. The ceremonies celebrate the start on site of the two projects. - August 2011 Handover & Opening of Albany Road, Rotherham
On Tuesday, August 9, the Mayor of Rotherham, Coun. Shaun Wright, officially opened 21 properties at Albany Road, Kilnhurst.
The 21 properties comprise two, three and four bed accommodation and have been built to a high specification including a full range of energy-efficient features plus security details. Superintendent Parker of the Rotherham Command Team presented a Secure by Design certificate to Rotherham Borough Council.
Thirteen of the units were handed over on July 21st, and are fully occupied. The remaining eight units were handed over to Rotherham Borough Council from Monday, August 8.
The £2.2 million scheme is the fourth of seven local authority developments to be completed across the borough.
- July 2011 Handover of Crich Medical Centre
Work has been completed on the £1.5 million new medical centre in Crich.
- June 2011 Demolition at Kidderminster
Work has begun at Kidderminster to build a state-of-the-art medical centre which will provide more than 20,000 patients. The demolition of a multi-storey building took place on the hospital. It was one of the most challenging undertaken by the company and we ensured that there was minimal disruption to the hospitals patients, staff and visitors.
The £4.9 million facility will provide accommodation for Aylmer Lodge and Northumberland House Medical Practices, together with a pharmacy and office space for the NHS Trust and is due for completion in September 2012.
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- June 2011 Handover of East Bank Road Medical Centre
The £1.4 million new medical centre on East Bank Road in Sheffield has been opened along with a retail pharmacy. The medical centre replaces the existing Northern Avenue Surgery.
- June 2011 Handover of Macclesfield Care Home
Work has been completed on the £3.9 million 75 bed care home in Macclesfield.
- June 2011 Handover of The Watermead, Northwich
Work has been completed on the £1.5 million family public house and restaurant for Marston's.
The pub opened on 27th June at Lostock Triangle Business Park in Northwich and will cater for 250 diners and create 60 new jobs for the area.
Taking just 23 weeks to complete, the build includes an upstairs managers accommodation area and an outdoor childrens play area.
- June 2011 Awarded 86 Bed Care Home in Lichfield
Wildgoose construction has been awarded a £5.0 million contract to construct a new 86 bed care home in Lichfield for Restful Homes Group.
- June 2011 Awarded 2 My Place Centres in Bentley & Denaby
Wildgoose construction has been awarded a £4.9 million contract to build two new state-of-the-art youth and community centres in Bentley (The Gate House) and Denaby (Tom Hill). These will replace the current youth centres and provide a safe, welcoming and innovative environment that helps young people to socialise, have fun and learn. They will also gain vital life skills to help them maximise their potential and make the most of their lives.
The myplace funding will deliver 21st century facilities that provide a setting where young people and local residents of any age can try a diverse range of stimulating activities. The two centres will offer services intended to improve the health, diet and fitness of young people, while modern meeting rooms and cafe areas will also be available for local community use.
- June 2011 Awarded £1.3m Medical Centre in Bradford
Wildgoose construction has been awarded a contract to construct a new Medical Centre for GPI in Bradford. The project is due to start in August.
- May 2011 Handover of Shirebrook Model Village Primary School
Work has been completed on the £2.5 million refurbishment and extension of Shirebrook Model Village Primary School. - May 2011 Turf Cutting at Balsall Common
A turf cutting ceromony was held on 25th May 2011 to celebrate the start on site of the new £2.3m Balsall Common Health Centre. The event was attended by;
Balsall Common & Meriden Group Practice - Dr Martin Camm, Dr Mandeep Bhandal, Dr Anne Vallet, Dr Elizabeth & Joanne Hope (Practice Manager)
Richard Whitehouse (Head of Estates) - Solihull NHS PCT.
Peter Icke (Architect) - Gould Singleton
Ashley House Plc - David Hartshorne (Chief Operating Officer), Kim Wells (Construction Manager), Mark Marston (Marketing Manager), Julie McCluskey (Commercial Development Manager) and Janet Marston (Commercial Development Manager).
- May 2011 Awarded £4.9 million Primary Care Centre at Kidderminster
Wildgoose construction has been awarded a contract to construct a new three storey Primary Care facility on land formerly part of Kidderminster Hospital and Treatment Centre. The facility will provide accommodation for Aylmer Lodge and Northumberland House Medical Practices, together with a Pharmacy and office space for the NHS Trust. The scheme also involves the construction of new parking facilities for Kidderminster Hospital, and the demolition of several redundant Hospital buildings.
- May 2011 Handover of The Fosters, Sheffield
Work has been completed on the 15 apartments at The Fosters, High Green, Sheffield. The build consisted of 15No two bedroom apartments for South Yorkshire Housing Association, to rehouse residents from a nearby tower block. The apartments were built to Code for Sustainable Homes Level 3.
- April 2011 New Finance Director
It is with pleasure that we welcome David Withers as our new Finance Director. David joined us in February and brings considerable experience from within the construction and civil engineering industry sectors. David takes over from Alan Clarke who has recently retired. We would like to take this opportunity to thank Alan for 28 years of loyal service and wish him and his wife, Rita, all the very best for a happy and healthy retirement.
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- April 2011 Handover of 38 Houses at Swanwick
Wildgoose Construction have successfully completed the 38 timber framed housing development for Amber Valley Housing at Swanwick.
The project took just 45 weeks to complete and consists of 2, 3 & 4 bedroom homes built to Code for Sustainable Homes Level 4.
- April 2011 Handover of Queens School, Swinton
Work has been completed on the £4.3 million new Queens School at Swinton. It is mainly one-storey but becomes split level in the middle, with the main access on the first floor. The school has been built into the hillside and includes an eye-catching bridge as
the main walkway entrance. It will offer everything required for a modern day primary school, including green systems. The works took just 52 weeks to complete. - April 2011 Handover of Repton School
Wildgoose Construction has successfully handed over the new £2.1 million theatre at Repton School.
The 400 Hall will boast a beautiful foyer providing a large break-out space with its own bar-cum-box office, and a floor-to-ceiling glass prism that can be used as the backdrop to a small performance area available during intervals.
The foyer leads on to both the studio theatre, suitable for smaller productions, or to the new theatre which seats an audience of 320. The stage opening is completely new, wider and higher than previously, but with moveable “proscenium-flaps” that will give various options for stage entry and exit.
- March 2011 Wildgoose Construction awarded 14 dwellings in Barnsley
We have been awarded the £1.3 million contract to build 14 new dwellings in Barnsely for Barnsely Metropolitan Council. The works consist of 4 apartments, 3 bungalows and a mixture of 2 and 3 bed houses and are anticpated to take 32 weeks.
- March 2011 Wildgoose Construction awarded Marstons Pub development in Derby
Wildgoose construction has been awarded a £1.6 million contract to construct a new pub in Derby for Marstons.
Recently Wildgoose have been appointed as a famework contractor with the Burton based brewers Marstons and have therefore been allocated a number of sites where the brewer is intending to construct new build public houses and restaurants. The most recent one is this one in Derby.
Marstons are looking to build in excess of 50 new retail outlets over the next few years through their framework partners.
- March 2011 Awarded a £ 1.7 million re-development contract at Upper St Martins, Leicester
Wildgoose construction has been awarded a contract to re-develop a former NatWest bank for £1.7 million. The former bank will be converted into space for retail, residential and leisure uses.
- March 2011 Wildgoose Construction awarded Balsall Common Medical Centre
Wildgoose Construction has been awarded a new £2.4 million contract to build Balsall Common Medical Centre in Solihull.
- February 2011 Wildgoose Construction hands over Alice's Cottages Development in Elton
Work has been completed on the Alice's Cottages project. The development includes the
construction of 6 dwellings in Elton for the East Midlands Housing Association and it was completed in just 26 weeks. - March 2011 Wildgoose Construction has been awarded a £3 million Care Home in Stratford
Work has just started at a £3 million Care Home project in Stratford for Restful Homes Group.
The development on Scholars Lane comprises a 3 storey, 64 bed care home with an undercroft for parking. It is expected to be completed within 52 weeks.
- March 2011 Handing over of a Marstons pub - The Golden Eagle at Mansfield
Work has been completed on the £1.4 million pub for Marstons in Mansfield. The Pub took 23 weeks to complete.
- February 2011 Innovative partnership with Wildgoose Construction reaps rewards for students
We have established links with Dearne Valley College where we have formed an innovative partnership in a bid to give students a head-start in the industry through work placements and eventually encourage students to suceed in receiving an industry related qualification.And recently Jonathan Wildgoose went along to the college to present students with their certificates. He said “The Wildgoose name has always been associated with training and apprenticeship schemes and we are delighted to be able to assist these students on the first step of a career in the industry”
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- Wildgoose nominated for Considerate Constructors Award
Wildgoose Construction has been nominated for a Considerate Constructors Award for the completed project at the National Eco Centre in Wirksworth. The Eco Centre which is on the site of the National Stone Centre was designed and built to achieve a BREEAM standard of Excellent.
The national award ceremony will take place at the Lowry Hotel in Manchester in March. - February 2011 Work has been completed at the new £1.8 million Medical Centre at Driffield, East Ridings
Work has been completed on the £1.8 million two storey medical centre at Driffield. The new surgery will serve almost 15,000 patients.The two storey facility took 42 weeks to complete and includes a pharmacy dispensary unit, medical examination rooms, reception areas, nursing stations, kitchens and bathrooms
The facility will house accommodation for both clinical and non clinical staff and has been designed to achieve a BREEAM rating of Excellent
- January 2011 Work starts on the £2.8 million Rodbaston Campus project for South Staffordshire College
A turf cutting ceremony was undertaken by staff at the college to mark the start of construction work on the new £2.8 million 2 storey teaching facility at Rodbaston campus. Work on the project is programmed to take 35 weeks.
- January 2011 Work starts on the £1.4 million new public house and restaurant in Lostock
Work has started on the £1.4 million new public house and restaurant for Marstons Plc at Lostock near Northwich. The contract which is due for completion in the summer is the 2nd development underway for the same client
- December 2010 Work starts on the £2.4 million Crich Medical Centre
Work has started on the £2.4 million Medical centre at Crich Derbyshire for the Derby based developer, Primary Horizons.
The two storey devlopment will house 5 GP's, will include a retail pharmacy and will serve over 6000 patients from Crich and the surrounding villages
- September 2010 Wildgoose on site with 123 new houses
The company has been awarded 6 new contracts with a total value in excess of £10 million to build affordable social housing on 6 sites in South Yorkshire and North Derbyshire
- September 2010 Wildgoose Construction has been awarded a £1.4 million new public house and restaurant in Mansfield by the Wolverhampton based pub group, Marstons
Work has started on site on a new public house and restaurant at Shirewood Oaks in Mansfield. The project was awarded through a framework agreement, that should see in excess of 50 new licenced retail outlets built over the next 3 years
- August 2010 Opening of Leicester Central Fire Station
The grand re opening of the refurbished grade 2 listed fire station took place earlier this month. the £4 million contract was completed in phases to enable the facility to continue operating during the refurbishment works
- August 2010 Handing over of the National Eco Centre at Wirksworth
The new Eco centre at Wirksworth, on the site of the National Stone Centre took place earlier this month. The centre, which has a living green roof, also includes an impressive 'glulam' exposed timber structural frame and other Eco friendly innovations
- August 2010 Sponsorship of Derbyshire Youth Sailing
Wildgoose has been instrumental in helping the Derbyshire Youth Sailing Team acheive success at the recent national championships held in Datchet. The company provided kit to the team who came away with both team and individual successes.
- July 2010 Turf Cutting at Alices Cottages
Members of the Elton parish council. Together with officers from Peak Rural Housing and East Midlands Housing Association, took part in a turf cutting ceromony to celebrate the start on site of the new affordable housing development
- July 2010 Handover of Parwich Village Hall
Wildgoose has successfully handed over the new Memorial Hall at Parwich in the Peak District. The new community hall has incorporated into the design, a ground source heat pump to keep down running costs, as well as many other 'green' Eco friendly innovations
- June 2010 Shirebrook Model Village School Award
Wildgoose has been awarded the £2.5 million redevelopment and extensions to the Shirebrook Model Village School by Derbyshire County Council. The Project which is due to start on site next month will be completed in April 2011
- June 2010 Handover of Warwick Lodge
The company has successfully handed over the £2.8 million Warwick Lodge care home at Melton Mowbray for the Teeside based operators Castlebeck Care Ltd. The unit is for the residential treatment of brain trauma injuries and for those in need in need of psyciatric care