SOCIAL VALUE

Building more than structures, building lasting value

At Buxton Building Contractors, social value is not an add-on, it is an integral part of how we work.

Every project we deliver is an opportunity to support people, strengthen communities, grow local economies, and protect our environment.

Our commitment is simple: wherever we build, we leave a positive legacy that lasts far beyond construction.

Our Approach to the MACS Framework

We deliver social value through our four-pillar MACS framework, which guides every project and ensures meaningful, measurable outcomes.

M – Making a Difference

We support local communities through volunteering, charitable partnerships, in-kind support, and initiatives such as our Golden Day volunteering scheme.

A – Acting Responsibly

We embed ethical, sustainable business practices across procurement, supply chain management, carbon reduction, and wellbeing.

C – Creating Opportunity

We inspire, train, and support the next generation through apprenticeships, traineeships, work experience, early careers programmes, and pathways for those facing barriers to employment.

S – Supporting Communities

We work collaboratively with schools, charities, VCSE organisations, cultural groups, and local residents to enhance community wellbeing and resilience.

Aligned with National & Global Standards

PPN 002 Social Value Model 2025

Buxton is fully aligned with the new PPN 002 Social Value Model, mandatory for all public sector contracts from 1 October 2025.

This ensures our social value approach is structured, measurable, and focused on:

Local economic prosperity
Inclusion, employment & skills
Health and community wellbeing
Environmental responsibility
Transparent reporting

Our processes, KPIs, and reporting systems are already aligned to PPN 002, ensuring readiness for future public-sector procurement requirements.

UNITED NATIONS SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS (SDGs)

We align our work with seven UN SDGs that reflect our influence as a responsible contractor, This ensures our local impact contributes to wider global progress.

What Social Value Means on Our Projects

How We Will Deliver Social Value

Our approach is consistent, transparent, and measurable:

Early engagement with local stakeholders, schools, charities, and community groups
Project-specific Social Value Plans tailored to local needs
Clear targets aligned with PPN 002, MACS, and client priorities
Real-time monitoring of KPIs throughout the project
Detailed Social Value Reports at project completion
A legacy-focused mindset, ensuring benefits continue long after handover

Our Track Record

From apprenticeships and community volunteering to local economic growth, we have delivered measurable social value across London and the South East.

Examples include:

Supporting YouthBuild Ventures to provide pathways for young people facing barriers to work
Delivering local supply chain spend of up to 70% on borough-based projects
Supporting local events, museums, schools, and heritage programmes
Providing funded training and progression pathways into construction careers

Partner With Us

We believe social value is created through collaboration.

Whether you are a client, community organisation, school, charity, or local resident, we would love to work with you to create lasting impact.

Contact our Social Value Lead:
Jamie Clancy-Toomey - Jamieclancytoomey@buxtonbuilding.co.uk

Recent Social Value Stories

Meet the Buyer - East London Business Summit

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

Supporting Future Talent – Work Experience Placement at Buxton

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

Supporting skills and opportunities: Buxton visits Carshalton College

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

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