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Net zero: a catalyst for economic growth and innovation
Net zero: a catalyst for economic growth and innovation

In an era of rising economic pressure and climate urgency, the construction industry stands at a crossroads. Julia explains how net zero isn’t just a climate goal - but a powerful catalyst for innovation, growth, and long-term resilience.
Pathway out of offending 
Pathway out of offending 

Martine Corbett on the role companies like Willmott Dixon can play helping ex-offenders get skills and build a career after release from prison
Sharing the lessons for Passivhaus homes
Sharing the lessons for Passivhaus homes

Ollie Lester shares his learning on building Passivhaus standard homes for Be First in Barking and Dagenham.

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Restoring the iconic: how we transformed Bristol Beacon for the next 100 years  
Restoring the iconic: how we transformed Bristol Beacon for the next 100 years  

Jason Hunt

Transforming a beloved landmark like Bristol Beacon isn’t just a technical exercise — it’s a responsibility to the past and a gift to the future. As a proud Bristolian, Jason Hunt talks about leading this project

Pathway out of offending 
Pathway out of offending 

Martine Corbett

Martine Corbett on the role companies like Willmott Dixon can play helping ex-offenders get skills and build a career after release from prison
Net zero: a catalyst for economic growth and innovation
Net zero: a catalyst for economic growth and innovation

JULIA BARRETT

In an era of rising economic pressure and climate urgency, the construction industry stands at a crossroads. Julia explains how net zero isn’t just a climate goal - but a powerful catalyst for innovation, growth, and long-term resilience.
Transforming Torbay: Creating a thriving coastal community
Transforming Torbay: Creating a thriving coastal community

Chris wheeler

Chris Wheeler, our Regional Head of Land and Development, reflects on the important role social infrastructure plays in shaping local and regional regeneration.
Why social infrastructure holds the key to stronger, thriving communities
Why social infrastructure holds the key to stronger, thriving communities

David Atkinson

David Atkinson, our National Head of Land and Development, believes that by prioritising social infrastructure, we can drive meaningful regeneration that improves lives, creates opportunities and strengthens local economies.

Building better futures - 20 years of impact with SCAPE
Building better futures - 20 years of impact with SCAPE

MARIE BURTON

Marie Burton, National Framework Manager at Willmott Dixon, shares her perspective on the company’s almost 20-year relationship with SCAPE. She highlights the past year’s achievements, the projects making a difference and the impact being delivered in communities across the UK.
Can we take lessons from the past to connect communities and shape our tomorrow?
Can we take lessons from the past to connect communities and shape our tomorrow?

David Atkinson

David Atkinson, National Head of Land and Development at Willmott Dixon, believes lessons from the past in prioritising social infrastructure, can help to drive local and regional regeneration in our towns and cities.
Celebrating International Women's Day 
Celebrating International Women's Day 

Anjali Pindoria

To mark International Women’s Day and Women in Construction Week, we hear from Anjali Pindoria and other women who work for our supply chain partners.
Upskilling through apprenticeships
Upskilling through apprenticeships

Sophie Gawin

Sophie Gawin joins Amy, Aaron and Olivia in explaining how an apprenticeship is fast-tracking their career with us.

Apprenticeships are a growing force 
Apprenticeships are a growing force 

Janette Welton-Pai

With the role of apprenticeships growing in meeting our ever-changing skills needs, Janette Welton-Pai explains why we’re upskilling more and more of our people through this route.
Supporting SEND Students into Employment
Supporting SEND Students into Employment

Matthew Weatherby

For many young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), accessing meaningful careers can feel out of reach due to a lack of guidance, misconceptions, and structural barriers.
MEAT vs MAT: what does value look like for your organisation?
MEAT vs MAT: what does value look like for your organisation?

Sarah Fraser

Sarah Fraser, our Head of Strategy and Insight, frames it perfectly: "The shift to MAT is an opportunity to think differently about what procurement can achieve. It’s about creating a legacy that goes beyond cost savings and delivers real, lasting impact for communities."
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