Walker News

Introducing AVA - The Future of Bridge Building

AVA, a consortium of companies including Network Rail, Expedition Engineering, X-Treme Systems, Hawkins\Browns and Walker Construction have released footage of their pioneering footbridge prototype.

Message from the Chairman

I opened my message in the last newsletter by saying that we had started to see the effects of Covid-19 around the world and in the UK, little did any of us know at that time how much we would be affected.

COVID-19 Update 2

Firstly, we would like to thank all stakeholders for their ongoing cooperation and support. In these unprecedented times the health and wellbeing of our communities is of utmost importance to us.

COVID-19 Update

Walker Construction are committed to the safety and wellbeing of all staff, sub-contractors and clients. We are keen to ensure that we clearly communicate our business continuity plan with all stakeholders in regards to the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak.

KEiBA Awards 2020

Walker Construction are proud to announce that they will be sponsoring the Construction Project of the Year Award at KEiBA 2020.

Six construction firms receive Princess Royal Training Award

Royal recognition for Walker Construction and 43 UK organisations delivering outstanding workplace training. HRH Princess Royal and the City & Guilds Group recognise inspirational employers for their commitment to learning and development

55 Years of Family Business

This year Walker Construction celebrates 55 years of successful business, during which time we have made a significant contribution to the built environment across the South East. Beautifully illustrated in this charming Cine Film footage captured 50 years ago.

Focus on: Mental Health

If you’re a man in Britain, the most likely cause of death before the age of 50 isn’t a car crash or a heart attack. It isn’t cancer, or terrorism, or a drug overdose. It’s yourself.

CN Talent Awards 2018 - Finalists Announced

The shortlist for the CN Talent Awards 2018 has been revealed following a record-breaking year for entries. Panels of expert judges will now be tasked with assessing all the finalists, before the winners are announced at a glittering awards ceremony on 21 November.

Celebrating Women in Construction

100 years since the first women in the UK won the right to vote, construction remains an industry where women are continually underrepresented, unsupported, and uninspired. Here’s what we are doing to turn the tide.

A Day in the Life of a Work Experience Student

Hi I’m Alfie I am 17, I have been completing my work experience this week. Undertaking various tasks around the business, experiencing projects and learning what life is like in the construction industry.

Safety by Choice – A Safety Summit

The next step in our journey to health & safety excellence.

£2.3m Project Rejuvenating Walmer Castle

Works have started on a £2.3 million project at Walmer Castle in Deal, which will rejuvenate parts of the castle’s historic gardens and reveal some of the site’s hidden stories.

We’ve Moved Home

Award winning Construction firm moved to Park Farm, Folkestone back in the late sixties. Five decades later, Walker Construction have made the strategic decision to move their head office to Ashford, Kent.

Meet Alex

This article was written by Chelsey, who joined the training team in February on work experience. ‘Alex’ is not a Walker Construction employee, but a fictional example of a student who chose an alternative path to the career they wanted.’

Celebrating National Apprenticeship Week with a win!

The NFB award Kent based Luke Chapman as National Apprentice of the Year 2018.

Busting Blue Monday

According to a government-commissioned report the construction industry suffers from a higher than average mental health issue.

Waterloo Station: ‘Failure is not an option’

Having finished refurbishment work on Waterloo International Terminal’s iconic roof, Walker Construction returned to earth to extend London Waterloo’s platforms. Project Manager Darren Fagg looks back.

#GivePresence2017

On Saturday 11th Walker Construction hosted their first Winter Ball - Raising over £11K for charity.

Knowing that people are getting home safe

Kieren McCafferty, site supervisor at Walker Construction, doesn’t mind being called Bob the Builder by the pupils of White Cliffs Primary College in Dover, whom he taught the dangers of a construction site. This work earned him the title of Health and Safety Champion in the 2017 International Safety Awards.

New Cycle Hub Encourages Commuters to Get on Their Bike.

In December of 2016 a new and bespoke Cycle Hub was Officially Opened in Gravesend for the benefit of the local community and commuters.

The Albert Hugo Friday Bridge – a long time coming

Walker Construction recently completed a £1.2million design and build contract to install a new foot and cycle bridge over one of Kent’s busiest railway lines, the collaborative efforts of the entire team successfully resolving a long-term road-safety issue. Project manager, Jim Arnott (right), and site manager, Paul Maxton (left), describe the project.