EWG Business Update October 2025

Business Update October 2025

Pharmaceutical facility completes

New pharmaceutical facility - see page 3 for more details

What’s Inside: Milestone reached at Zouch Bridge

Castlewood nears completion

Steel frame goes up at Hattersley

Employee engagement culture survey

Welcome

Welcome to our October Business Update Autumn certainly feels to have arrived and with that comes an increase in our focus on 2026.

All our businesses are now starting to pull together their business plans for next year. This is against some significant progress made in 2025 across much of the Group’s activities. Great strides have continued to be made in improving how we run our businesses and in creating the right depth of talent at all levels to deliver ever more complex and challenging projects successfully. Alongside this, our future order books are looking ever stronger and we have every right to view this year as yet another successful one for us all.

Across the business, significant achievements have continued to take place since our last update.

In Civil Engineering, our team at Zouch Bridge successfully launched the first phase of the new replacement bridge over the River Soar in Leicestershire. Yet another successful bridge project firmly establishing their expertise and reputation in this sector.

Elsewhere in the Group, our construction team completed the major works at a new drug development facility for Bristol Myers Squibb. A global pharmaceutical client with at times complex and demanding requirements. Credit once again to our team on a very successful outcome.

In Maple Grove, work has continued on our £15m trade park in Hattersley. Steelwork is now up and we are on target for occupation next summer, after which, certain elements of the scheme will be retained as a valuable new addition to our Group property portfolio.

This update also can’t be complete without mentioning that our first care home in Clitheroe nears completion. Staff recruitment is progressing very well and activity to promote the home is being ramped up within the local area. This is a very exciting project for us, and one which represents a significant milestone in our journey towards owning and managing a number of homes across our region - something we are all extremely proud of and fits our wider business philosophy of improving lives in our local communities perfectly.

This philosophy and ethos, combined with our ownership by the Charitable Trust is something that genuinely sets us apart from others and a great example of the wider impact we strive to achieve is captured in our Charity of the Year programme. This update shows all the cheque presentations made to our 8 nominated charities. The level of donation provides some significant support at a time when donations are undoubtedly hard to secure and we can only admire the hard work and commitment of everyone involved in these wonderful organisations.

Lastly, and certainly not least, the update shares some of the highlights from our recent employee and culture survey. Huge numbers of you responded and the feedback is an invaluable part of helping us continually improve a business that we are all extremely proud to work for. Future updates will of course share areas from the responses where we can always develop and improve further.

Thank you Jeremy

Jeremy Hartley CEO Eric Wright Group

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Charity of the Year cheque presentations Trustees from our Charitable Trust and team members from each of our divisions have been out and about presenting cheques to the Charities of the Year that you nominated.

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Laystall Street tops out Our Construction team is delivering a new residential development for client, Great Places Housing, with the scheme reaching its highest point.

Adam Pickford, operations manager, and Derek Mullarkey, project manager, joined the client and Manchester City Council’s Housing lead to celebrate the topping out.

Adam commented: "This is the second project in Ancoats that we have worked on with our valued client Great Places Housing and it’s great to see Laystall Street now reaching its highest point.

The project continues to progress well with the tower crane having now been removed, allowing the external scaffolding to continue and goods hoist to be installed to enable the internal finishes to progress. We have completed the windows and roofing works and the brickwork continues to come along nicely reaching level seven”. Read more here.

Willohaus progresses Our Construction team is working with valued clients, MUSE and Salix Homes, to deliver their latest Passivhaus development, Willohaus, in Salford.

The new passivhaus residential development is coming along with all apartments now fully built with the final areas of tape and jointing being completed. The team has begun the fit out of the apartments with the ground floor, levels one, two and three now fitted with bathrooms, tiling, doors and kitchens. A sample apartment is soon to be released.

The team are now focusing on completing the communal areas and the external envelope continues to progress with brickwork up to levels three and four.

New pharmaceutical facility completes Working with global pharmaceutical client, Bristol Myers Squibb, our construction team have now completed the major works at the new drug development facility in Moreton, Wirral.

The 37,000 sq ft facility will help futureproof the firm’s offering, providing laboratories and open plan office space for up to 200 colleagues. It’s also been designed with sustainability and colleague wellbeing in mind, with large panels of glazing maximising natural light.

John Hartnett, managing director said: “This brand new low energy, low carbon, sustainable facility showcases the breadth of expertise we have in our team and throughout our network of trusted, specialist subcontractors. Together, we’ve brought to life a bold vision for our client and created a workspace that will meet the company’s needs well into the future to ensure a lasting, positive impact on the local economy”.

Framework win Congratulations to our construction team who have been ranked 1st on Torus’ framework in Lot 3 for £15m + development works.

Contract wins: New Chorley Police headquarters, in Euxton, for The Police and Crime Commissioner for Lancashire– valued at £22m.

St Peters Health Centre, redevelopment and converting existing void spaces, with Eric Wright Facilities Management - £1.8m.

Enabling works at Pheonix Ironworks for client Manchester Life – valued at £4.7m.

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Major milestone reached at Zouch Bridge Working for client, Leicestershire County Council, our Civils team have successfully launched the first phase of the new replacement bridge over the River Soar.

The three span composite bridge which is 76m long and 12.5m wide is being constructed on the western bank and launched to avoid the overhead powerlines.

The team have taken delivery of the second set of braced pairs from the Belgian steelwork supplier, Victor Buyck, ahead of the second stage of the launch. Stage two is planned for the beginning of October 2025, with the steel structure then being jacked down into its final position.

Work starts on Lawnswood roundabout Our Civils team are working with client, Leeds City Council, to carry out improvements at Lawnswood roundabout, one of the busiest junctions in north Leeds, with almost 50,000 vehicles passing through it each day.

Gavin Hulme, managing director added: “We are pleased to be delivering this scheme on behalf of our client, Leeds City Council. These works aim to enhance road safety and create a more connected community for years to come”.

Hull High Street works complete Civils have completed their improvement works along Hull High Street for client, Hull City Council.

The works will enhance connectivity, accessibility and the overall experience for both pedestrians and motorists, whilst further strengthening the connection between Hull’s city centre, the historic Old Town and the vibrant Fruit Market area.

Greg Brett, contracts manager said “We are proud to have delivered the High Street improvement works for our client, Hull City Council. These works are a key part of the area’s development and will bring long-lasting benefits to the community. It’s been great to work with the team on this project and thank you to all the team at Hull for their support and cooperation during the project."

Read more here. [

Contract win: Leeds City Links, construction of segregated cycle lanes and active travel related junction modifications for client Leeds City Council - valued at £7.8m

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Steelwork going up at Hattersley Our Maple Grove Developments team is delivering the Hattersley Trade Park in Tameside.

The new £15m development is well underway with Aldi, Costa Coffee and Be.EV taking space at the site.

Andrew Dewhurst, director, commented: “The contractor is on with the steelwork for the trade counter terrace part of the development, which comprises up to 8 units from 3,000 sq ft to 6,000 sq ft. It will be ready for occupation next summer. Heads of Terms are out to two occupiers and we hope to have further news on lettings in the months ahead”.

The trade counter/industrial units will be held in the EWG portfolio.

MGD volunteer in Worden Park Our Maple Grove Developments team used their volunteering day to do some varied gardening work at Worden Park, Leyland.

The team were allocated jobs such as vegetation clearance from the banks and ponds, cutting back willow, dead hedging, wood chipping paths and tree areas, cleaning gates, tidying up the Knot Garden and benches. The team also took time out to challenge themselves to see if they could conquer the maze.

Worden Park is a 150 acre country park in Leyland, Lancashire, with a large children's playground, café and craft centre as well as model railway, formal gardens, maze, wildflower meadows, an arboretum and extensive woodlands.

Cosmo and Wagamama open at Animate Cosmo has opened its doors at Animate with its largest restaurant stretching over 12,000 sq ft and employing 60 people. The restaurant has also welcomed robot waiters Bella and Hola to help staff serve customers.

Wagamama is also now open, positioned between Taco Bell and Mad Giant Food Hall, the restaurant has taken a 4,125 sq ft unit on a 15-year lease.

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Water’s 506 building refurbishment completes Our North West Water team have just moved back into the 506 building following a six-month refurbishment.

Neal Whittle, managing director commented: “The works have transformed our working space and have included some building alterations, new kitchens and bistro, a full redecoration, new furniture and meeting room installation.

To reduce the carbon footprint of the building, we have removed the old gas boiler and installed solar panels with air conditioning to heat and cool the building.

A special thanks to Tom Fallows for his efforts in project managing the works and to all our staff for being so patient”.

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Final reservation at Briarwood, Carleton The ‘Sold Out’ signs have now gone up at our popular development of new homes at Briarwood, Carleton.

We have taken the final reservation at Briarwood, a stunning development of 42 bungalows. Tim Rackham, commercial director for Applethwaite said: “Selling out at this development shows the strength of interest from customers looking for our high quality exclusive developments catering for the over 55s and bungalows. We are delighted to be able to continue to cater for this section of the market with two new bungalow developments coming soon at Lunesdale, Brookhouse, Lancaster and Brookdale, Grimsargh.

Positive endorsement from our Ribblesdale development At our Ribblesdale development near Burnley, all of the homes have now been completed and landscaping is being finalised in the public spaces across the development.

Residents, Shaun & Claire, told us how pleased they have been with both their new home and the Applethwaite team. They said “We moved into our home in June 2025. From the beginning, we have had nothing but an excellent service. The process has been easy and we have felt supported through every step. Once we got the keys to our property, any teething issues have been dealt with promptly. We have found the team to be responsive, courteous and have gone the extra mile to make sure we are happy in our new home. We have no intention of moving, but if we did, we would only consider an Applethwaite home in the future.”

House of the week at Hillside - Sold Following a successful promotion at our Hillside development which offered a sales incentive on a specific plot where buyers could benefit from their estate agency fees covered when using our Signature Move scheme. We’ve been delighted with the response and are pleased to report that the targeted plots have now been sold.

First reservations taken following successful Meadow View launch Back in June, we launched our exclusive Meadow View development located in Worsthorne, Burnley with an open weekend which proved a huge success.

There was plenty of interest, which was quickly followed by our first reservation on a four-bedroom detached property with garage – The Casterton.

Louise Holmes, sales advisor at Applethwaite, said: “The busy launch weekend was a huge success with visitors enjoying refreshments and taking advantage of our friendly approach and expertise”.

On site, the construction of the first phase of plots is progressing well and the show home is due to be completed during November.

Future developments are progressing well At our Brookdale development, located in Grimsargh, the first slabs have been completed ready to start construction of our initial phase of plots. The development is a mix of 1, 2 and 3 bedroom semi-detached and detached bungalows. At our Lunsdale development, located in Lancaster, the roads and sewer works are progressing on schedule to allow for an early 2026 start for plot construction.

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Our first care home nears completion Built by our Construction division, the completion and opening of Wrightcare’s first home, Castlewood in Clitheroe, is fast approaching.

As we are preparing to welcome residents, activity to promote the home is being ramped up. Mitchell Letherby joined the team last month as commissioning home manager. Mitchell has worked in social care for many years and it has always been a passion of his to create homes where people feel truly valued, safe and cared for.

As we look to recruit all of the staff needed for Castlewood in Clitheroe, we’ve held two successful recruitment days and we look forward to welcoming our inaugural care home staff in October.

Find out more about Wrightcare and our first care home, Castlewood, on the new company website here. We are also up and running on Facebook as Castlewood Care Home.

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Project completion at Fairfield Nursery, Accrington Our Partnerships team have completed a project at Fairfield Nursery, Accrington, to resolve drainage and safety issues at the nursery.

They faced ongoing issues with a waterlogged outdoor area, making it unsafe and unusable for the children. Working with the nursery, our team designed and installed a pond area with a raised decking platform and secure fencing whilst transforming the space into a safe, educational and engaging outdoor learning environment for the children.

White Ash Primary School progresses well Our Partnerships team is working with client, White Ash Primary School, Oswaldtwistle, to create two new temporary classrooms, kitchen, toilet facilities and a sensory and intervention room for the students to begin using in the Autumn term.

The project has been designed by our building surveyor, John Wigham, with the school praising the progress and delivery of the project so far.

Phase two of the project has now begun with the hoardings being installed and a new entrance pathway created, in preparation for the demolition of Hargreaves House in the coming weeks.

RHS visit Worsley Mesnes Health Centre’s green space The green space at Worsley Mesnes Health Centre, which is run by our One Partnership team, was visited over summer by representatives from Royal Horticultural Society North West in Bloom Community Gardening Campaign.

The space was noted as a great example of successful partnerships and how engaging with outdoor activities can improve the health and wellbeing of individuals.

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Inter-Group project to modernise St Peter’s Health Centre One Partnership, Partnerships, Facilities Management and Construction have been carrying out works to deliver a £3.4m refurbishment project at St Peter’s Health Centre, Burnley, which will modernise and improve service delivery to the community.

On the first floor, refurbishment of the existing utilised and vacant spaces will allow for the consolidation of the musculoskeletal/physio services which were previously split across two floors. The refurbishment of these spaces will support the move of current physio services from Burnley General Hospital.

Work in this space will consist of: Creating new, modern, open plan physio treatment bays, with touchdown patient admin space New individual consultation and treatment rooms New modern hot-desking and dedicated admin space Ground floor works include the refurbishment of the existing vacant pharmacy space and the under-utilised GP Out of Hours Suite to provide modern, flexible community mental health services including the Memory Assessment service for early dementia diagnosis and treatment.

Our Partnerships team were appointed to project manage the whole project with our Healthcare Consultancy team carrying out the initial feasibility works, before instructing the Building Consultancy team, who project managed the design works. These works are being carried out by our Construction team who started on site on the 1 September, with an expected completion date of end of March 2026.

Remembrance Courtyard at Spencer House Nine volunteers from Eric Wright Facilities Management recently came together at Spencer House, part of Bridgewater Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, to take part in a social value day transforming an outdoor courtyard into a dedicated remembrance space.

Volunteers cleared weeds and debris before creating a gravelled seating area and refurbishing memorial benches.

Supporting our commitment to sustainability and the circular economy, the block paving stones used in the courtyard were donated and repurposed from the Queensway Tunnel monument project which was delivered by Eric Wright Civil Engineering. Ryan Pearce, managing director of Eric Wright Facilities Management, commented: “This project is a great example of how our teams can come together with our supply chain and wider Eric Wright Group to deliver real social value.

By combining sustainability with community support, we’ve created a space that not only honours those sadly lost, but will also be enjoyed for years to come. I’m really proud of our team members for the effort and care they put into making this a reality”.

The completed Remembrance Courtyard will now provide a peaceful and accessible space for reflection, while highlighting the positive outcomes that can be achieved through collaboration, sustainability and strong client partnerships.

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Listening, Learning, Leading: Highlights from Our Employee Engagement and Culture Survey A sincere thank you to everyone who participated in our recent Employee Engagement & Culture Survey. Your feedback is invaluable and it helps us shape a workplace where people feel proud, supported and inspired every day.

We’re pleased to share that we achieved a 67% overall response rate, with some teams reaching 80% and more.

While we didn’t quite hit our ambitious 90% target overall, the results speak volumes about the strength of our culture: 97% of you said you're proud to work at Eric Wright Group 94% would recommend working here to friends and family 96% believe in our vision, mission and values 99% feel motivated to do a good job each day

£2,680 donated to your nominated charities

These are truly outstanding results and a testament to the shared purpose and values that unite us across the organisation and while we didn’t reach the ambitious target of 90%, we have agreed to donate 67% of the incentive amount.

Of course nothing is perfect, alongside the positives, you’ve told us there are areas where we can do better. These include:

Communication Gaps: As an example, we need to progress the roll out of the revised values across our business, so they are more accessible and better understood. This would be supported by consistent and visible messaging.

Career Development: Improvements could be made in the conversations we have supporting people’s development, feedback on performance, training opportunities and career pathways.

Regional Disconnects: We need to recognise that our business has grown significantly in recent times and we need to work harder to ensure our sites and remote locations feel included and connected to our company culture, receiving company news and our Charitable initiatives.

Business We’re grateful for your honesty and will be using this feedback to guide our next steps.

We also asked for your feedback on benefits. We asked which benefits you valued most and which ones you felt could be improved or reconsidered. Your responses gave us a clear picture of what matters most to you.

71% of respondents cited holidays as the most valued benefit, followed closely by hybrid working and company sick pay.

On the other end of the scale, the least valued benefits were, cycle to work scheme (56%) closely followed by our onsite gym, which isn’t surprising given the growing number of colleagues now working at various locations across the country.

This really helps us better understand how to tailor our offerings to suit a more flexible and distributed workforce in the future.

You also shared ideas for new benefits you'd like to see introduced. There were lots of great ideas which we will work our way through.

The most common suggestions were themed around time off, particularly buying/selling holidays, birthdays off, mental health days or improving our current holiday service day accruals. Another popular theme focused on health and wellbeing, suggesting enhanced company sick pay (some areas don’t get it), access to discounted gym membership for all locations, private medical cover and broader wellness support.

While we can’t make any promises today, we are listening, and we’re committed to exploring how we can evolve our benefits offer to better support you all… watch this space!

So, what’s next?

Over the coming weeks, we’ll be diving deeper into the survey results to identify areas for improvement and explore how we can take meaningful action together.

Once this analysis is complete, and mirrored at the divisional level, we’ll share the findings with leadership teams who will work with you and communicate outcomes and actions. We’ll also give further updates in the next business update.

This survey has given us vital insights that will help guide the future of Eric Wright Group. Your voice matters and we’re deeply grateful for your time, your honesty and your continued commitment.

Thank you, once again, for your contributions and helping us build a better place to work, for everyone.

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Successful completion of external ISO audits We are pleased to announce that our recent external ISO audits have been completed successfully.

The audits covered ISO 9001 (Quality Management), ISO 14001 (Environmental Management), ISO 45001 (Occupational Health & Safety Management) and ISO 50001 Energy Management Systems (EnMS) standards.

The audit process was comprehensive and rigorous, involving detailed assessments of our processes, policies and practices. We are proud to confirm that our organisation has met all the requirements for certification against these internationally recognised standards.

The auditor commented on the dedication, professionalism and hard work of every member of staff. Upholding these standards underscores our ongoing commitment to quality, sustainability and the health and safety of our employees and all stakeholders.

Being certified for ISO 50001 is a new standard across the Group, it is the world’s most prominent standard for energy management.

Designed by the International Organisation for Standardisation, it provides a robust framework for organisations to develop policies for more efficient energy use, set and meet objectives and targets and continually improve energy performance.

Achieving this standard demonstrates our commitment to reducing energy consumption, lowering environmental impact and ensuring sustainable growth.

New artificial intelligence policy released We have launched our new Artificial Intelligence (AI) policy, designed to guide responsible and secure use of AI across our organisation.

As AI tools become more integrated into our workflows, it’s vital we uphold the highest standards. Our policy is built on three golden rules: 1) Data Protection First – Always safeguard personal and sensitive data.

2) Verify AI Outputs – Review and validate AI-generated content before use.

3) Use Approved Systems Only – Stick to authorised platforms to ensure compliance and security.

Let’s embrace AI responsibly and confidently.

Read the full policy here including the currently approved systems.

Cyber Essentials Plus attained The IT team is renewing its Cyber Essentials certification and this year, we’re going further by pursuing Cyber Essentials Plus accreditation.

This enhanced standard involves a rigorous external audit of our infrastructure to validate our cyber posture and ensure we’re effectively mitigating the risks of cyber attack.

Achieving this level of assurance strengthens our organisation’s resilience and supports our divisions as they tender for new projects. It’s especially vital for government and defence contracts, where demonstrating robust protection is critical. We’re proud to be taking this proactive step in safeguarding our systems and supporting future growth.

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Group wins at Employer’s Excellence Awards The Eric Wright Group has won Construction Employer of the Year at the Employer’s Excellence Awards 2025.

The award recognises employers within the construction industry who are excelling in staff wellbeing, diversity and safety, have a focus on excellence in workplace culture and prioritise workforce development and long-term career opportunities.

John Hartnett, group chief operating officer and managing director of Eric Wright Construction commented: “We are pleased to be recognised at these national awards as an employer of choice. We are proud to provide a comprehensive range of training and development opportunities for both incoming and current staff. With wins at last year’s Insider North West and Lancashire Awards for Construction Business of the Year and receiving Construction Business of the Year at the Construction and Property Awards 2025 earlier in the year, this is a clear and strong testament to the work our teams deliver across a wide range of projects every day and demonstrates the tremendous team effort across the Group whilst showing what can be achieved with a collaborative approach”.

Group shortlisted in four categories at Insider’s Lancashire Property Awards Demonstrating continued strength across the Group we’ve been shortlisted for the following categories and projects.

Commercial Developer of the Year Maple Grove Developments Commercial Development of the Year - Animate; Maple Grove Developments and Preston City Council Property Deal of the Year Acquisition of residential development site, as part of Lancashire Central development (Rowland Homes, Maple Grove Developments, Lancashire Country Council) Construction Business of the Year Eric Wright Construction Winners are revealed at an awards dinner on the 13 November. Good luck to all the teams involved.

Business Car Awards - Fleet Manager of The Year Congratulations to Steve Openshaw who has been been awarded Fleet Manager of the Year 2025.

This award reflects the work and ambitious plans for our fleet and continued effective operations through a wide range of areas including utilisations, costs and safety.

Steve commented: "To be recognised as Fleet Manager of the Year in such a strong field of top fleet professionals is fantastic. Not forgetting the quality and support of my team who manage our fleet on a daily basis".

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Simple Autumn Driving Tips Throughout autumn, the changing weather, reduced daylight and hidden hazards require extra caution. Whether you’re commuting to work, heading out for a weekend trip or simply running errands, understanding the unique conditions of autumn driving can help keep you, and others safe. Be aware of the risks that can increase driving hazards.

Wet leaves can be dangerous and slippery - Fallen leaves that collect on roadways may appear harmless, but when wet, they become slick and can drastically reduce traction. They may also hide potholes, road markings or other hazards. The safest approach is to slow down and avoid sudden braking when driving over leaves.

Early morning frost and black ice - As nights get cooler, frost can form on windshields and shaded road surfaces. Bridges and overpasses freeze first, often creating black ice patches invisible to the eye. Drive carefully in early mornings and evenings, especially when the temperature dips close to freezing. Ice under trees and bridges takes the longest to melt, often taking much longer than in open areas.

Unpredictable weather - Autumn is a transitional season. One day may be warm and sunny, the next cold and rainy. Wet roads demand longer stopping distances, so increase your following distance to allow time to react.

Shorter days mean more night driving - With the arrival of sunset earlier, many drivers find themselves on the road in darkness more frequently. Ensure all vehicle lights, headlights, brake lights and turn signals are functioning properly.

Sun glare at low angles - The autumn sun sits lower in the sky causing intense glare during morning and evening commutes. A clean windshield and a good pair of polarised sunglasses can reduce the risk of temporary blindness caused by glare.

Foggy conditions - Autumn mornings often bring mist or fog, especially over open fields or near rivers/ streams. Always use low beam headlights (not high beams, which reflect off the fog and worsen visibility) and slow down to maintain control. Be aware, it's much harder to judge speed and distance.

Vehicle Preparation - Autumn is the perfect time to prepare your car for the colder months ahead.

Tyres - Check tread depth and ensure correct tyre pressure. Cold weather can lower tyre pressure, affecting grip and fuel economy.

Windshield wipers - Replace worn blades - autumn storms demand maximum visibility. Use washer fluid rated for colder temperatures.

Heating, A/C and defrost systems - Test them early so you’re not caught off guard by the first frosty morning.

Battery health - Colder weather can strain weak batteries. A quick test now can save you from being stranded later.

Wildlife Hazards - Autumn is peak season for wildlife activity, particularly deer. Their movement increases during mating season and they’re more likely to cross roads at dawn and dusk. Stay alert in rural or wooded areas, watch for deer crossing signs and use high beams when safe to spot animals ahead. If a collision is unavoidable, it’s generally safer to brake firmly and stay in your lane than to swerve, which could cause a more serious collision.

Social Value

Mosley Common As part of our social value commitments on our Mosley Common scheme in Wigan, our Civil Engineering team partnered with our welfare provider, Wernick, to donate a storage container to Wigan District Scout Council Headquarters.

Wernick donated the container and Civils completed the land preparation prior to delivery, with the help of subcontractor, Bullens, who also donated the plant, free of charge, for the project. In total, works resulted in over £2k worth of donations and 24 hours of volunteer time.

Gaskell Primary School As part of Construction’s Gaskell Primary School project, they partnered with Kenny Waste to help Bolton Lads and Girls Club with the clearance of debris and foliage of a car park they have leased from Bolton Council.

Both Kenny Waste and Eric Wright Charitable Trust are patrons of the club and were happy to support. Kenny Waste donated a skip and colleagues spent the day volunteering. The car park is going to be transformed, allowing the club to offer additional outdoor activities such as a skate park and growing areas to improve biodiversity in the area.

Group welcomes sixth World of Work Experience cohort Our Bromsgrove Water team recently welcomed 14 students from the Gambian Islamic Community Centre in Smethwick, Birmingham, as part of our World of Work Experience programme.

Neal Whittle, managing director said: "The students presented the output of their week and each group was truly amazing. They blew us away with the quality of their presentations and how well they had worked as a team.

Hopefully, we have given them an insight into our industry and the career opportunities they could pursue."

Applethwaite welcome work experience students Applethwaite welcomed work experience students, Harvey Woolfenden, and Zaac McMullen, who each spent a week working within the Applethwaite business.

They attended meetings, visited the sites, assisted on sites with management duties and also assisted some of the trades to gain knowledge about the housing industry.

Mark Smith, director commented: “It has been Applethwaite’s pleasure to give Harvey and Zaac valuable work experience and involve them in all aspects of the business, providing them with a well rounded understanding of the housing industry”.

Social Value

Born Survivor On Saturday 13 September, a group of our staff completed Born Survivor – a gruelling military grade course with 28 obstacles over 12km! It was a tough but fun challenge which required true grit and excellent teamwork. Each member of the team gave it their all and left with a real sense of accomplishment (along with a shiny medal).

The group consisted of Rebecca Gleave, Danielle Taylor, James Scott, Tom Guy, Rob Gavan, Drew Hird, Tom Bailey and Ryan Pearce – between them they have raised over £1,600 for charity (before matched funding)!

Taschhorn Mountain climb Applethwaite’s housing manager, Aysa Hardy completed a challenge to climb the Taschhorn Mountain in Switzerland during the month of July.

The climb was in memory of his late brother and to raise money for the charity MIND. The current total raised is £6499.25.

Three Peaks Fundraiser On Thursday 18 September, a group of 16 strong team members from Civil Engineering took on the Yorkshire 3 Peaks Challenge - which involves hiking Pen-y-ghent, Whernside and Ingleborough and completing all three summits, a total ascent of 1,600m (or 5,000ft) and 24 miles.

The whole team dug deep and worked together spurring each other on to reach the final summit together.

So far they have raised £3,700 before match funding, for the Cystic Fibrosis Trust which is Civil Engineering’s chosen charity of the year. Donations are still welcome here.

At the peak: Tom Lythgoe, Sam Holt, Greg Brett, Stephen Coupe, George Gaffing Asif Patel, Jez Riseley, Macy Noblet, Lincoln Martins, Sam Readfern, Isabella Uppington, Andy Robinson, James Durcan, Jennifer Cooper, Graeme Jones and Harry Logg

People

Service celebrations Congratulations and thank you to our colleagues who are celebrating service anniversaries.

5 Years Service Stuart Burton - Facilities Support Officer - EWFM Nicki Lynch - Facilities Manager - EWFM Donna Cook - Cleaning Operative - EWFM Robert Dingwall - EICA Engineer - EWW Will Armstrong - Electrical Supervisor - EWW Robert Wilcox - Electrical Supervisor - EWW Daniel Melling - Electrical Supervisor - EWW Alec Tremble - Civils Operative - EWW

Peter Harrison

10 Years Service Amelia Barnes - Facilities Manager - EWFM Shaun Evans - Cleaning Supervisor - EWFM Drew Hird - Building Consultancy Director - EWP 15 Years Service Wallace Keaning - Working Supervisor - EWW Tommee Morris - Site Manager - EWW

Andrew Dewhurst

Drew Hird

Special mentions for long service: 25 Years Service David Jozefczyk - General Foreman - EWCE 30 Years Service Diane Bourne - Technical Director - EWG

20 Years Service Peter Harrison - Project Manager - EWC Gareth Lane - Commercial Report Manager - EWW Andrew Dewhurst - Director - MGD

Diane Bourne

A huge welcome to our new colleagues across the Group Eric Wright Water Jack Martin-Toomey - Apprentice Assistant CAD Engineer Iwan Eames - Apprentice Civils Operative Elias Reilly - Apprentice Civils Operative Alexander Carpenter - Apprentice Electrician Charles Kelly - Apprentice Electrician Harry Taylor - Apprentice Electrician Thomas Robinson - Apprentice Electrician Ethan Cocks - Apprentice Estimator Ivan Ormes - Apprentice Groundworker Malachi Cipriani - Leacock - Apprentice Mechanical Fitter Kyle Briers - Apprentice Mechanical Fitter Liam Hill - Apprentice Mechanical Fitter Hannah Nickolds - Apprentice Planner Renee Horrocks-Pygott - Apprentice Planner Sui Li - Assistant Mechanical Engineer Joseph Ames - Civils Operative Joseph Love - Civils Operative Miroslaw Zgierun - Design Manager Daniel Roberts - Electricians Mate Mason Garratt - Electricians Mate Ella Farrimond - Project Coordinator David O’Grady - Project Engineer (Mechanical) Robert Flitter - Senior Design Lead Andrew Dalton - Working Supervisor (Mechanical)

Eric Wright Construction Poppi Watson - Apprentice Quantity Surveyor Eric Wright Facilities Management Julie Cunningham - Cleaning Operative Stacey Wood - Cleaning Operative Daniel Hutchinson - Cleaning Operative Seren McCarthy - Cleaning Operative Lesley Simm - Cleaning Operative Roger Lancaster - Commercial Director Eric Wright Civil Engineering Cerys Allen - Apprentice Quantity Surveyor James McDonagh - Design Coordinator George Longhorn - Senior Site Engineer Wrightcare Mitchell Letherby - Commissioning Home Manager Waterpark Amber Shaw - Housekeeper

People

Christmas Party If you would like to attend the annual Eric Wright Group Christmas Party please respond to Diane Boyce - dboyce@ericwright.co.uk by the 31 October 2025.

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