Sheriff backs the winners!

This May, a local girls football team backed by Sheriff Construction won their regional cup final, came top of their league and were undefeated for the whole season!

We’d like to use this week’s blog to say massive congratulations to all the U16s Leighton Woodside girls, their Manager, coaches and everyone who has supported them with this achievement. Read on for more.

Supporting grass roots football

Since 2018, Sheriff Construction has given its support to a number of grass roots football teams in Luton, Leighton Buzzard and more recently in Stevenage by sponsoring some of the essential kit they need. Most of the teams we’ve supported have a family connection to someone in the company so it’s always a pleasure to see them wear their kit with pride and achieve great results.

On Saturday 4^th May, it was time for the U16 Leighton Woodside girls team to shine when they won their regional League Cup Final (for Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Northamptonshire), beating Chesham United 1:0 to lift the trophy.

Just one week before they had played their season finale and seen their name go to the top of the table for Division 1, a division that they had only been promoted to the previous year. On top of this, the girls have been undefeated for the whole season!

Of course it has been the team’s hard work and determination that’s brought them to this point but, as sponsors of their training kits and rain jackets, we like to think we’ve played a small part.

Inspire… Develop… Compete

We mentioned in a previous blog about Leighton Woodside that they have a fantastic motto: ‘Inspire, Develop, Compete’ but want to share this once again.

INSPIRE is about giving the players energy and determination, nurturing them to develop the skills and behaviours that give them the best chance to succeed and inspiring them to achieve their full potential.

DEVELOP is about developing the skills the players need to become confident footballers – not only physical strength and technical ability but also things like social skills, communication, teamwork and discipline.

COMPETE is about competing to win, but in a way that is inclusive and offers equal opportunities to all players who show commitment and a determination to improve. It’s really about competing to the best of their ability because when that happens, win, lose or draw, they’ve likely had a great competitive game.

Watching them play on Saturday, it’s clear that this team have taken all of this on board and were 100% set on demonstrating their energy, skills, teamwork, capabilities, confidence and competitive edge.

Huge congratulations to Leighton Woodside from everyone at Sheriff Construction.

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Looking back at Sheriff Construction’s best moments in 2024

As another year draws to a close, it’s the perfect time to reflect on everything 2024 has brought for Sheriff Construction. From exciting new projects to groundbreaking innovations and growing our team, this year has been filled with milestones that remind us why we love what we do.

Our journey has been one of growth, learning, collaboration, and innovation, culminating in a year of remarkable success. We’re immensely proud of all that we’ve accomplished so, in our last blog of the year, we invite you to join us in celebrating the highpoints of 2024.

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3 December 2024

State of Play Report: The challenges and opportunities facing SME builders

Small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) home builders play a pivotal role in shaping the UK’s housing landscape, delivering homes that cater to diverse needs and local communities.

However, as highlighted in the 2024–25 SME State of Play report, SME builders are facing numerous challenges and barriers to delivery, alongside some emerging opportunities to contribute to the nation’s ambitious housing targets. Read on for a summary of this latest report.

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26 November 2024

Introducing IKO Permatec LI: A sustainable roofing solution for modern architecture

With a growing emphasis on reducing environmental impact, improving energy efficiency and delivering social value, the need to explore more sustainable solutions in construction has never been greater.

Addressing this head on, industry experts at IKO have come up with a new waterproofing solution that has over 50% lower embodied carbon. This week, we’re handing our blog over to a guest writer, IKO’s Managing Director Anthony Carlyle, who explains more.

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20 November 2024

Building a legacy: How men can be role models for future generations

This week marks a meaningful overlap in the calendar: yesterday was International Men’s Day (November 19), and today we celebrate International Children’s Day (November 20).

These two global observances share a powerful connection, highlighting the importance of positive male role models in shaping the lives of children. For those in the construction industry, a field built on teamwork, dedication and resilience, this message resonates strongly. Read this week’s blog to find out more.

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11 November 2024

Focus on Safety: Dealing with and preventing burns

When thinking about construction site injuries, cuts, falls, or heavy lifting are often the things that first come to mind. Yet, burn injuries are also a critical concern as thousands of construction workers face burn risks every year.

In our latest ‘focus on safety’ blog, we’ll explore the common causes of burn injuries, what to do in the event of a burn and outline what can be done to reduce the risk.

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5 November 2024

A pivotal budget for the built environment

Last week, the Labour government presented its first Budget for the country in 14 years, introducing a range of measures that they claim will restore stability to the nation’s finances while investing in public services.

As she delivered this Budget, Chancellor Rachel Reeves used building analogies like ‘fix the foundations’ and ‘rebuild Britain’, but what will the changes mean for construction and the built environment? In this week’s blog, we’ll outline some of the key points.

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29 October 2024

Sheriff helping to build energy-efficient homes in Fulham

Sheriff Construction is proud to support Higgins Partnerships in delivering 134 new homes on the former site of Hartopp Point and Lannoy Point, Fulham.

This exciting project, commissioned by Hammersmith and Fulham Council, focuses on creating high-quality, energy-efficient homes built to the rigorous Passivhaus Classic Standards. As a key contributor, Sheriff Brickworks and the Sheriff Construction’s roofing teams are helping to bring this sustainable development to life. Read on for more details.

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22 October 2024

The clock change challenge for construction

As the clock go back by one hour this coming weekend, some people may be relishing in the idea of an extra hour’s sleep. For construction workers, however, the shortening of daylight hours comes with the challenge of spending at least part of their day working and/or commuting in the dark.

In this week’s blog, we’ll explore how this time of year affects construction workers, the dangers of fatigue and how to stay safe when working or travelling in the dark.