This week, we joined the East London Business Summit – Meet the Buyer event at the ExCeL Centre. The session brought together local businesses, contractors, and public-sector partners for a fast-paced round of introductions, all aimed at strengthening East London’s supply chain. Our attendance supports the commitments set out in our PCSA for Lady Helen Seymour House for the London Borough of Newham, procured through the Procure Partnerships Framework. A key part of this stage

In October, Buxton Building Contractors welcomed Ranjeet onto the 43–47 Mecklenburgh Square project as part of our commitment to supporting talent entering the construction industry.  Ranjeet recently completed his master’s in construction project management (CIOB accredited) and was eager to gain practical on-site experience to complement his academic achievements. Originally from India, Ranjeet moved to the UK in 2023. Prior to undertaking his master’s degree, he completed

Goodenough College is holding its annual Giving Day today and tomorrow, bringing together Members, Alumni, friends, and supporters to raise funds for the Room to Grow campaign. The campaign focuses on restoring and refurbishing a row of Georgian terrace houses on Mecklenburgh Square, providing more affordable accommodation for outstanding postgraduate students each year.   As the contractor currently delivering the refurbishment of 43–47 Mecklenburgh Square, we are pleased to

Buxton Building Contractors is increasingly using electric and other eco-friendly machines across its projects to reduce emissions and noise on site. One example is the fully electric SANY SY19E mini excavator, which runs on a 22 kWh lithium-iron-phosphate battery and provides up to six hours of operation with no exhaust fumes and minimal noise, ideal for confined or sensitive environments. This supports Buxton’s Sustainability Policy, which promotes low-carbon construction m

Buxton Building Contractors is proud to announce the structural completion of the new visitor gateway at Winkworth Arboretum, a project commissioned by the National Trust. The scaffolding has been removed, revealing the building’s larch-clad exterior, which harmonises with the surrounding woodland. Designed by IPT Architects, this gateway reflects the arboretum’s natural beauty and honours Dr Wilfrid Fox’s vision of “painting with trees”. The project, which includes a recepti

Buxton Building Contractors has successfully renewed its ISO certifications until January 2029. The approvals cover ISO 9001 for Quality Management, ISO 14001 for Environmental Management, and ISO 45001 for Occupational Health and Safety Management (SSIP), all independently audited and approved by Alcumus ISOQAR. These renewed certifications confirm our continued commitment to quality, safety, and sustainability in everything we do, from project delivery and procurement to en

A state-of-the-art glass lifting robot is being used by our specialist subcontractors at the new Royal Russell Junior School building to install the curtain walling and windows. The compact, battery-powered machine uses powerful suction pads and a fully articulated arm to lift, tilt, rotate, and precisely position large, glazed panels weighing several hundred kilograms.   Designed for even the most difficult environments, confined spaces and uneven ground, the robot enables a

Buxton Building is proud to have been the main contractor for the transformation of the new Park Hub in Oxted, which has now officially opened following a £3 million redevelopment. Located in the heart of Master Park, the Park Hub has been designed to provide a welcoming and flexible community space for local residents. Managed by the Master Park Pavilion Charity, the new facility includes a café, accessible public amenities, and adaptable rooms for wellbeing activities, work

Buxton Building Contractors are proud to have delivered the full design and build reconstruction of 63–86 Rowe Court in Reading a project that holds deep significance for the local community following the tragic arson attack in December 2021. The incident led to the complete loss of the original apartment block, and the site was subsequently cleared to make way for a new beginning. The redevelopment represents renewal and resilience, providing a safe and modern living environ

Buxton Building Contractors has been appointed to three lots on the Hyde Group’s main contractor framework, Lot 1 for the East region on projects valued up to £20 million, Lot 3 for the South region, and Lot 5 for projects in London within the same value range.   Hyde expects to deliver around 1,500 homes per year over the next five years and has appointed framework partners with proven development expertise, innovation, and a strong track record of collaboration and quality

Buxton Building Contractors is pleased to confirm our appointment to deliver the refurbishment of the swimming facilities at Lancing College in West Sussex. Lancing College is a prestigious independent school, known for its impressive Gothic buildings and dramatic setting on the South Downs, overlooking the River Adur. The school has described this project as the start of “a new era for the pool,” aiming to extend its life for many years to come and enhance both its appearanc

Buxton Building Contractors Limited is proud to have been appointed by the London Borough of Newham to transform the historic Lady Helen Seymour House into a state-of-the-art supported accommodation and assessment centre for rough sleepers. This project, which we secured through the trusted Procure Partnerships Framework, marks a significant milestone in addressing homelessness within the borough. The facility, formerly a Victorian maternity hospital acquired from housing ass

This week, Jamie Clancy-Toomey from Buxton Building Contractors visited Carshalton College – South Thames Colleges Group to deliver an engaging in-class session to students studying Bricklaying, Multi-Skills, Carpentry, and Plumbing. The session aimed to inspire students about the wide range of career opportunities within the construction industry and to highlight the pathways available to help them get started. Jamie shared insights into Buxton’s history, our flagship projec

Over the past few weeks, our Grove site team has had the pleasure of welcoming 30 plumbing and construction students from Sutton District Training for a series of site tours. The students, currently studying for their Level 1 qualifications, were given the opportunity to experience life on a live construction site; a valuable step in bridging classroom learning with real-world application. Led by John Foley and the Grove, Carshalton site team, the visits provided an engaging,

Dozens of residents were welcomed into their new homes at a special completion event at Farmstead Road in Bellingham, marking the successful delivery of this housing project by Buxton. David Norman, Managing Director of Buxton, stated: " Buxton are proud to have delivered the project for Phoenix Community Housing, providing high-quality, sustainable homes for their residents, whilst also supporting wider community social value criteria during the course of the development. "

This week we welcomed 12-year-old Oliver  to spend a day with his dad at Buxton Building Contractors, as part of his schools Enrichment...

This year, Buxton was thrilled to attend the Kent Construction Expo on Thursday, 2nd October 2025. Our stand featured an exciting grabber...

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