The Surgical centre project is the cumulation of many years of careful strategic planning and delivery of 14 enabling projects across the estate to pave the way for this cornerstone building and continued implementation of the wider strategic plan. The delivery of these projects began on site in 2019 , with the Surgical centre starting on site in July 2023. The purpose of the scheme was to create a new state of the art Surgical Centre that would replace the former hospital theatres and critical care unit, which were built during the Second World War as part of a temporary casualty evacuation hospital for the D-Day landings. This significant investment in the region’s healthcare infrastructure was designed to deliver a world-class facility.

• Six endoscopy rooms, patient recovery and clinical support areas
• Eight operating theatres (including two state-of-the-art hybrid operating theatres that can be used for both surgery and interventional radiology), recovery areas and clinical support.
• 22 critical care beds, all specified for level 2 and 3 critical care patients

Recently named The Kings Building, represents the pinnacle of project excellence, not only in its final form but in the extraordinary journey required to deliver it.

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust (UHP) is a leading healthcare organisation delivering services across Plymouth, Devon and Cornwall, supported by a capital investment programme that is transforming healthcare infrastructure and patient outcomes. Through initiatives such as the Future Hospital Programme, the Trust is investing circa £90m this year alone in construction work procurement, creating modern, sustainable facilities and innovative care environments that improve lives across the region. What makes this submission so strong is the Trust’s outstanding commitment to collaboration, fairness, and long-term value. They have created a highly supportive environment for contractors and the wider supply chain, ensuring projects are delivered to high standards but also in a way that strengthens local businesses and the regional economy. Their leadership goes beyond project delivery, they actively enable growth, stability, and opportunity across their community. As one of Plymouth’s largest investors, the Trust plays a critical role in supporting local employment, developing skills, and sustaining a diverse supply chain. Their inclusive, transparent, and forward-thinking approach has made them a trusted and valued client, setting a benchmark for how public sector organisations can positively impact both industry and community.

Three Key Facts:

1. One of the largest public sector investors in Plymouth, consistently supporting local businesses, SMEs, and the wider supply chain.
2. Actively fosters strong, long-term relationships with contractors and stakeholders, creating a culture of trust, fairness, and shared success.
3. Leading significant healthcare transformation through sustainable, innovative developments that improve patient care while supporting long-term community and environmental outcomes.

The Dartmoor Building at Derriford Hospital stands as a legacy achievement, fundamentally transforming emergency care delivery while setting a new national benchmark for speed, integration, and patient-centred design in live healthcare environments. This transformative £38m three storey, 7500m2 new build healthcare facility redefines urgent and emergency care across the region, integrating the Urgent Treatment Centre, Fracture Clinic, Outpatients and Pre-Operative Assessment into a single, purpose-built environment designed to improve patient flow, relieve pressure on the main Emergency Department and enhance both patient and staff experience. The new building now serves between 600 and 1000 people a day. Delivered in just 18 months on a live hospital site, the project sets a new benchmark for how clinically-led healthcare infrastructure can be delivered at pace without compromising safety, quality or sustainability. It forms a critical part of the Trust’s long-term strategy to meet NHS performance targets and improve emergency care outcomes. A defining strength was the alignment of all stakeholders around a shared clinical vision. The NHS Trust, clinicians, designers and supply chain operated as a fully integrated team, enabling rapid decision-making, continuous design evolution and a facility that directly responds to operational need. The result is a highly efficient, future-ready building that enhances patient pathways, improves staff wellbeing and provides a replicable model for fast-track healthcare delivery.

Key Highlights: 

• Pace: Delivered within a 18 month programme on a live hospital site
• Integration: Clinically-led, fully aligned delivery model
• Impact: Serves 600–1000 people daily, improving flow and supporting NHS targets

Phoebe Gale is Social Value Manager at Tilbury Douglas, leading measurable and impactful social value delivery across the both South West, South East Regions She is the youngest Social Value Manager in the business and the first dedicated social value professional appointed in the Southern region. Driven by a strong personal commitment to sustainability, inclusion and reducing inequalities, she is committed to ensuring construction creates meaningful benefits for communities, stakeholders and local economies. Phoebe turns policy into practical action embedding social value throughout project programmes, leaving a lasting positive legacy. Her impact is measurable. In 2025, the Southern region achieved a 36% Social Value Return on Investment. Since joining the business, Phoebe has supported delivery of 1,424 hours of careers and education engagement and 955 volunteering hours, strengthening Tilbury Douglas' regional approach to social value, early careers and community legacy. Phoebe is also a visible leader in inclusion. In 2022, she founded the Tilbury Douglas Pride Network and chaired it for 2 ½ years, while supporting, women's, multicultural and disability networks. Following her recent autism and ADHD diagnosis, Phoebe is using her lived experience to promote more accessible and inclusive approaches, bringing a unique and forward thinking perspective to construction. Recognised through a nomination for the Tilbury Douglas Inspiring People Awards is helping shape a more inclusive and sustainable future for construction.

• Youngest Social Value Manager at Tilbury Douglas.
• Founder of the Tilbury Douglas Pride Network.
• A future leader using lived experience to make construction more inclusive and community focused.

The £65m Bristol Airport Transport Interchange is a transformational infrastructure project that has redefined the airport’s front‑of‑house experience and set a new benchmark for aviation construction in the UK. Delivered in an operationally constrained environment - directly in front of the main terminal while safely managing 15 million passengers - the project created a four‑level multi‑storey car park with an integrated transport interchange, major road upgrades and seamless terminal connectivity. What makes this project deserving of Infrastructure Project of the Year is the exceptional standard of collaboration, innovation and delivery excellence demonstrated throughout. The Griffiths Farrans JV united two sister companies with complementary strengths, creating a single, high‑performing team that delivered best‑in‑class engineering solutions, outstanding safety performance and a legacy of social, environmental and economic value for the region. The client now cites the project as a blueprint for future airport developments - evidence of its sector‑leading impact.

Three Standout Facts:

1. Zero RIDDOR incidents achieved on one of the most complex live‑airport construction sites in the UK, demonstrating exemplary safety leadership.
2. £14 million in Social Value generated, including £210,000 raised for the Great Western Air Ambulance and extensive community, skills and employment outcomes.
3. Pioneering hybrid post‑tensioned and precast slab solution, dramatically reducing concrete deliveries, congestion and embodied carbon - now influencing future aviation schemes.

The Bristol Airport Public Transport Interchange (PTI) is a flagship example of how true integration and collaborative working can transform a complex, high‑risk infrastructure project into an industry benchmark. Delivered directly in front of a live terminal, the £65m scheme brought together Bristol Airport, Griffiths Farrans JV, designers and the supply chain through more than 150 person‑days of facilitated collaboration, open‑book working and a jointly developed Project Charter. This unified approach enabled innovation, accelerated delivery and exceptional outcomes across safety, programme, sustainability and social value. The project is a winning entry because it demonstrates collaboration not as a contractual requirement, but as a culture. The team delivered the facility two months early, with zero RIDDOR incidents, £14.5m in Social Value, and a Final Account agreed before Completion - clear evidence of trust, transparency and shared purpose. Technical innovation, including the hybrid post‑tensioned/precast slab solution and a circular‑economy approach to materials, was only possible because of the strength of the integrated team.

Three standout facts

• 150+ person‑days of structured collaboration, creating a unified, high‑performing team across client, contractor, designers and supply chain.
• Two months early, zero RIDDOR incidents, Final Account agreed pre‑Completion - a rare combination on a live‑airport project.
• £14.5m Social Value delivered, including 18 apprenticeships, 500+ hours of outreach and 30% local supply chain spend.

Cotswolds Designer Outlet is part of a transformative project that has set a new benchmark for sustainable, community-focused retail and leisure in the UK. Conceived in 2011 and realised through masterplanning and collaboration with local stakeholders, the scheme reimagines 300 acres of Gloucestershire farmland near Junction 9 of the M5 as a vibrant, mixed-use destination. Located adjacent largest Dobbies Garden Centre in the Southwest and offering 56 premium brands, the outlet delivers more than just shopping; its inclusive amenities, event spaces, and green landscapes create a thriving hub for residents and visitors alike.

1. Sustainable Leadership: Every retail unit achieves EPC A ratings, with fabric-first design, 100% FSC-certified timber, and 99.94% of construction waste recycled. Initiatives such as beehives, meadows, EV charging, and a green travel plan demonstrate a holistic commitment to environmental stewardship and climate resilience.
2. Local and Regional Impact: The project directly boosted the regional economy with over £30m spent with supply chain within a 50 mile radius of site and over £1m in the GL20 postcode. 95% of subcontractors were SMEs. The project has created more than 650 jobs (in construction and operations), and is projected to attract 3.6 million annual visitors, generating £88.6 million in annual sales.
3. Placemaking Excellence: Inspired by the traditional Cotswold village, the outlet’s pedestrian-friendly design, natural material palette, and distinctive architecture blend seamlessly with the landscape. Community amenities, public consultation, and integration with local infrastructure ensure the development enhances both the area’s character and quality of life.

Tilbury Douglas is shaping a modern construction workforce by placing people, culture and inclusion at its heart. Our South West region exemplifies this supporting 59 employees and generating an exceptional £103.5 million Social Value Return in 2025. This submission presents our South West region as a case study within Tilbury Douglas’s companywide strategy. We retained Investors in Diversity Silver Status and ranked 26th in the National Centre for Diversity’s Top 100 Inclusive UK Employers Index 2025. Over the past year, diverse representation increased by 20%, with women in technical roles rising from 16% to 20% and ethnic minority representation from 9% to 13%. Across the South West, we have worked hard to promote construction careers to young people and particularly women, contributing to an early careers intake that is 33% female. This included hosting 50 schoolgirls at the Build Greater Exeter event at Exeter College and supporting our South West Young Professionals group for under 30s, which offers networking, CPD and peer support. In February 2026, Phoebe Gale Social Value Manger Southern Region represented Tilbury Douglas on a Careers and Enterprise Company panel and continues to champion young people through her work with Dorset Careers Hub. We also lead by example. Our annual Diversity in Action event for International Women’s Day attracts more than 100 attendees.

• £103.5m Social Value Return in 2025, supporting 59 employees.
• Two thirds’ of 2025 apprentices were women.
• 11 Mental Health First Aiders and Wellbeing Champions supporting the regional team of 59 employees

The Tinside Lido project represents the sensitive renewal of one of Plymouth’s most recognisable and historically significant coastal landmarks. Originally constructed in 1935 and designed in the distinctive Art Deco style, the Grade II listed lido has long served as an important civic space promoting recreation, public health and social interaction. Positioned prominently on Plymouth Hoe overlooking Plymouth Sound, it has played a key role in the city’s cultural identity for nearly a century. This project has successfully transformed a deteriorating heritage asset into a vibrant year-round community destination while safeguarding the building’s historic character.

Three key impacts:

1. The restoration and repair of the listed building has preserved an important piece of Plymouth’s architectural and social history. Historic fabric has been retained wherever possible, with key features such as bronze windows, teak elements and stone detailing sensitively restored. This work has extended the life of the structure while maintaining its historic integrity.
2. The refurbishment has reactivated previously underused areas and created welcoming spaces for events, education programmes, youth engagement and community activities. The development now supports a range of initiatives linked to the Plymouth Sound National Marine Park, promoting health, wellbeing and connection with the marine environment.
3. Located in an exposed coastal setting, the building required specialist materials and techniques to withstand salt exposure and extreme weather conditions. Marine-grade repairs, flood-resilient design and sustainable material choices ensure the building is protected for the long term while reducing environmental impact.

Spitfire Hangar at Brabazon has been transformed from a deteriorating Grade‑II listed aviation building into a vibrant new community hub for North Bristol. Constructed in 1917, it is a rare surviving example of early twentieth-century military-industrial architecture. Its bold silhouette, clear-span interior, and distinctive structure make it a remarkable historic building. Single-skin masonry walls support timber Belfast trusses springing from substantial brick buttresses, carrying a curved corrugated steel roof. Externally, original cementitious camouflage paint still survives, offering a striking reminder of the building’s wartime origins. Original historic shutters, trusses, and masonry are prominently displayed, letting visitors appreciate the building’s craftsmanship and scale. Floor-to-ceiling glazing at both ends fill interiors with daylight, while carefully retained double-height spaces preserve a sense of volume and openness.

The project has transformed an unheated shell into a modern, low-energy environment designed to serve the rapidly growing Brabazon community. Integrating contemporary performance upgrades with historic fabric, Spitfire Hangar now provides comfortable, sustainable civic space with a powerful architectural character. For the first time in history, the building is officially open to the public. Revitalised, it blends community, cultural, and commercial uses within its envelope, establishing a vibrant focal point at the heart of Brabazon: a forward-looking mixed-use neighbourhood.

The project has delivered strong economic benefits. Around 80% of contractors were sourced from Bristol and South Gloucestershire, supporting the regional supply chain. Since opening in January 2026, Mokoko Bakery —located within Spitfire Hangar— has welcomed approximately 22,000 visitors, while the venue has already generated 17 local jobs.

Coreus is an award-winning, high growth consultancy founded in the South West and now expanding nationally. Defined by our energy, ambition and a positive can do mindset, we go above and beyond for our clients, our people and the communities we serve. Our purpose, to be exceptional in everything we do, drives every decision. We combine commercial excellence with a people first culture, challenging traditional consultancy models through innovation, transparency and genuine social value. This approach enables us to grow responsibly while delivering consistently high quality outcomes.

Key facts we are proud of:

• Exceptional, sustained growth Over 300 commissions delivered, with turnover increasing by more than 70% in the past two years and continued expansion into new regions.
• Industry-leading client satisfaction 91% CSAT demonstrating strong client trust, repeat business and consistent delivery.
• A people-first, future-focused culture Unlimited leave, flexible working and a market-leading family package, alongside structured development pathways. Apprentices now make up over 10% of our team and women represent 36%, significantly above industry average.

Beard is a family‑owned contractor delivering high‑quality projects across the South of England with a strong commitment to purposeful, community‑focused construction. Our approach to social value is rooted in inclusion, long‑term impact and placing people at the heart of every build. At Castle School, we created a tailored impact plan aligned to West Berkshire Council and the school’s World of Work priorities, capturing measurements and evidence against each pledge. Using Compliance Chain, we quantified £1.95m of additional social and local economic value (88% of contract value). Alongside constructing a new four‑classroom teaching block to BREEAM Excellent standard, we embedded a deeply person‑centred programme for SEND learners - linking sustainable, high‑quality learning environments with skills development and long‑term community benefit. Aligned to the school’s World of Work agenda, activities were purposeful, measurable and directly responsive to the needs of SEND learners, including:

• Build with Ambition workshop
• 36 apprentice weeks
• Bespoke construction industry careers hoarding
• Targeted donations strengthened learning and performance spaces
• Enterprise activities: students designed, decorated and sold products at Newbury Market - building confidence and employability skills.

Measured outcomes, inclusive delivery and a BREEAM Excellent asset demonstrates holistic, lasting value for the Castle School community.

Three highlights:

1. Prioritised accessibility and inclusion for SEND learners, boosting real skills - from enterprise and creativity to industry awareness.
2. Deep engagement across the supply chain to drive measurable impact.
3. Targeted MSME investment: 8% of contract to local micro and small enterprises, strengthening local skills and economy.