Social impact

Supporting young people into employment or education is essential to creating stronger, more resilient communities. 

We create opportunities within our business, across our supply chain and through our wider networks, providing access to skills development, work-related learning and career pathways. 

By helping young people realise their potential, regardless of academic attainment, and promoting opportunities across the full range of careers within the built environment, we help build confidence, improve employability and support positive long-term outcomes for individuals and local economies.

Long-term unemployment can have significant impacts on individuals, families and communities. We support initiatives that help people develop skills, gain workplace experience and access meaningful employment opportunities, with a focus on creating sustainable outcomes rather than short-term interventions. By helping people overcome barriers to work and progress into long-term employment, we contribute to stronger local economies and improved life chances.

Community wealth building is about ensuring investment creates lasting benefits for local people, businesses and communities.

We work with customers and stakeholders to identify local needs and maximise opportunities for local people, businesses and communities. By supporting employment, skills development, local supply chains and inclusive economic growth, we help ensure that investment creates meaningful outcomes that remain within the community and contribute to lasting prosperity.

Homelessness is a complex issue that affects individuals, families and communities. We support a needs-led approach at a regional level, complemented by national programmes, focusing on prevention, early intervention and sustainable outcomes. Through opportunities for skills development, employment and community support, we help improve life chances, strengthen resilience and contribute to lasting positive change for those at risk of, or experiencing, homelessness.

Good mental and physical health is fundamental to thriving communities. We support regional and national initiatives that improve wellbeing, reduce social isolation and help people access the support they need. 

By promoting healthier lifestyles, encouraging early intervention and creating opportunities for people to feel connected and supported, we help deliver positive long-term outcomes for individuals, families and communities. 

We are also proud to support the Lighthouse Club, helping improve the emotional, physical and financial wellbeing of construction workers and their families.

Addressing anti-social behaviour helps create safer communities and improves quality of life for local people. We support initiatives that promote community safety, build public confidence and encourage positive engagement. By working with partners like Crimestoppers, to tackle the causes and impacts of anti-social behaviour, we help create more resilient communities and better places to live, work and learn.

Responding to the climate emergency is essential to creating sustainable and resilient communities. We support initiatives that develop green skills, promote environmental awareness and help people prepare for the opportunities presented by the transition to a low-carbon economy. Through education, engagement and skills development, we help create lasting environmental and social benefits for current and future generations. 

Creating fair and inclusive opportunities is essential to building stronger communities. We support programmes that help people overcome barriers to employment, education and skills development, with a focus on those who may be underrepresented or disadvantaged. By widening participation, improving access to opportunities and supporting social mobility, we help create more inclusive outcomes for individuals, communities and local economies.