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Stepnell joins Centre for Construction Best Practice

Gemma Meekings — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 11:50:58 +0000

COMPLETE construction partner Stepnell has been announced as the latest corporate partner of the Centre for Construction Best Practice (CCBP), aiming to tackle complex industry challenges including collaboration, skills shortages and sustainability. Stepnell will contribute its knowledge and site-level experience to help support CCBP’s research agenda and sector engagement programme, while its own workforce and […]

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Stepnell completes specialist mortuary facility

Gemma Meekings — Thu, 03 Sep 2026 07:39:20 +0000

Healthcare specialist contractor Stepnell has completed construction of Northamptonshire’s new purpose-built county mortuary, delivering a highly specialised facility that is the first standalone development of its kind in England. Delivered for West Northamptonshire Council through the council’s framework partnership, the multi-million pound facility at Riverside Business Park has been developed in collaboration with University Hospitals […]

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Manor Academy celebrates progress

Louise Bilbie — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 07:39:19 +0000

Work has been progressing swiftly at Manor Academy as the development of their new Library and Sixth Form building begins to take shape. As construction progresses onto it’s next stage, representatives of Manor Academy, The Two Counties Trust as well as construction company Stepnell and consultants Edge gathered to take part in a steel signing […]

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New Rail Innovation Centre opens its doors

Louise Bilbie — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 07:36:07 +0000

A state-of-the-art rail innovation and training centre in Barrow Hill has been officially opened and is ready welcome businesses, researchers and learners. The Derbyshire Rail Industry Innovation Vehicle (DRIIVe) is a flagship destination for the rail industry offering modern classrooms and training areas, specialist research and development facilities including a digital laboratory, and high-quality commercial workshop […]

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Stepnell secures two affordable housing schemes

Gemma Meekings — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 07:45:31 +0000

Experienced residential contractor Stepnell has been appointed by Sovereign Network Group to deliver two new developments in Basingstoke and Reading. The partnership forms part of the housing provider’s new Affordable Homes Framework, supporting the delivery of high-quality affordable and mixed-occupancy housing schemes across the South of England. Demolition is now underway at Malmesbury Field in […]

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Britannia Mills bridge completes

Louise Bilbie — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 07:35:29 +0000

Stepnell has completed construction of a new £2.1 million pedestrian and cycle bridge in Long Eaton over the Erewash Canal, enhancing connectivity to the town centre. Officially opened by mayor Cllr Greg Maskalick at a ceremonial crossing also attended by Adam Thompson, MP for Erewash, the Britannia Mills Bridge will connect Canal Street to the […]

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Aylesford School complex refurb completes

Louise Bilbie — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 08:16:30 +0000

Stepnell has successfully completed a major reinstatement and refurbishment works at Aylesford school, in Warwickshire, fully restoring its teaching operations in permanent and modernised classrooms. Procured through Procure Partnerships Framework and engaged at the early stages of the project, Stepnell in collaboration with the school, Department for Education, design team and supply chain have modernised […]

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Stepnell delivers strong profit and growth

Gemma Meekings — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 07:25:03 +0000

COMPLETE construction partner Stepnell has reported a “strong performance” in its year end accounts resulting in an increase in turnover to £150 million, above its forecasts. The reporting period to March 2026 has seen Stepnell deliver £2.8 million in pre-tax profit. Cash in the business improved significantly in the year to March 2026 to £20.8 […]

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Staveley town centre regeneration is complete

Louise Bilbie — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 11:58:51 +0000

A multi-million-pound project to transform Staveley town centre is ready to welcome visitors to the town. Chesterfield Borough Council’s Staveley 21 project, funded through the Staveley Town Deal, has included improvements across the market place along with a striking new landmark pavilion building – together the improvements will make Staveley a more attractive destination and […]

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From the classroom to the Isles of Scilly

Emma Clark — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 09:51:04 +0000

As a student Quantity Surveyor at the University of Portsmouth, you spend a lot of time looking at cost models, spreadsheets, and theoretical logistics. But what happens when your project is on a remote island? I recently had the incredible opportunity to work on a live project on the Isles of Scilly while operating from […]

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Laying foundations for future careers

Louise Bilbie — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 09:11:18 +0000

Pupils at a Derbyshire school have been given the building blocks for a future career in construction after welcoming an industry professional into the classroom. Year 10 students from Murray Park School in Mickleover heard first-hand about the opportunities available within the construction sector when Richard Philpott, Masonry Project Manager at Stepnell, visited the school […]

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Stepnell Appoints Dirk Pittaway to Lead North West Expansion

Gemma Meekings — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0000

Stepnell has reinforced its commitment to the North West market with the appointment of Dirk Pittaway as regional director, alongside securing significant positions on the latest Procure Partnerships North West and Rise Construction frameworks. Dirk will lead Stepnell’s Liverpool office, bringing more than 30 years of industry experience and a proven track record in delivering […]

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Stepnell Boosts Northwest Expansion with Framework Win

Gemma Meekings — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:26:00 +0000

Complete construction partner Stepnell has secured a place on the £428m North West Rise Construction Framework, boosting its regional presence and underpinning its wider UK growth strategy. The appointment follows the opening of the regional contractor’s Liverpool office and forms part of its commitment to fostering long-term relationships and sustainable growth across the North West […]

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Stepnell Completes New Dorset Ambulance Hub for SWASFT

Gemma Meekings — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 09:14:50 +0000

Stepnell has marked the completion of a dedicated Main Operating Base (MOB) in Dorset for the South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT), enhancing the operational capacity and efficiency of emergency services across the South West. Within the MOB, Stepnell has constructed offices and operational facilities along with dedicated workshop areas and enhanced welfare […]

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