Walker News

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.