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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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New Sixth Form Centre Opens at Bishop Vesey’s

Gemma Meekings — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 08:53:48 +0000

EXPERIENCED further education contractor Stepnell has completed a £6.45 million sixth form learning centre in Sutton Coldfield, creating a future-ready space built for students to collaborate and develop. Named after former pupil Robert Lowndes, who donated funds towards the project, the works included a two-and-a-half-storey extension to the existing building at Bishop Vesey’s Grammar School. This extension […]

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Inspiring the Next Generation

Louise Bilbie — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 11:19:40 +0000

The importance of hands-on experience As we mark National Careers Week (NCW), Stepnell is proud to celebrate the transformational power of hands-on experience and our ongoing commitment to growing future talent. With 20% of our workforce currently made up of trainees, apprentices, and graduates, we know that nurturing new talent is not just beneficial to […]

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Complete Commitment: Seven National Nominations

Gemma Meekings — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 10:32:54 +0000

As a Complete Construction Partner, Stepnell is proud to announce a recent sweep of “Excellent” Considerate Constructors Scheme (CCS) scores. With seven of our schemes now nominated for national awards, we are proving that predictable project delivery and community-first values go hand-in-hand. Achieving near-perfect (44/45) or flawless (45/45) ratings isn’t an accident. For our customers, […]

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Stodman St, nears completion

Louise Bilbie — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 12:18:25 +0000

Work on transforming the former M&S building at 32 Stodman Street is making great progress with a completion date on the horizon in 2026. As one of the flagship initiatives led by Newark and Sherwood District Council and the Newark Town Board, this project, procured through PPF, is set to revitalise the town centre. Backed […]

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Social Value Leadership in the Midlands

Gemma Meekings — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 10:17:06 +0000

In 2024, Stepnell identified a clear gap within Constructing Excellence (CE) Midlands’ theme groups. While there were established forums for Smart Construction, Climate Action, Future Skills and Building Safety, there was no dedicated platform focused on social value, despite its growing importance across the construction sector. We proposed the creation of the CE Midlands Social […]

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Rutland Local Link

Louise Bilbie — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 08:50:46 +0000

Local Link will facilitate Rutland County Council’s newly launched rural transport initiative and the reimagination of the current Jules House site in Oakham into a community space. Stepnell has been appointed to oversee all aspects of the building work. The plans are being brought forward under the Rural Innovation in Action scheme collaboratively with Melton […]

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Outstanding CCS Performance at UHBW Hospitals

Gemma Meekings — Thu, 05 Feb 2026 14:15:31 +0000

We are proud to announce an Outstanding 46/45 score in its latest Considerate Constructors Scheme (CCS) audit for the University Hospitals Bristol and Weston (UHBW) NHS Trust & Stepnell Strategic Partnership across the UHBW hospital campus in Bristol. This exceptional result places the project among the highest-performing construction sites in the UK, with the team […]

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Stepnell Delivers Major Lab Upgrade at University of Oxford

Gemma Meekings — Thu, 29 Jan 2026 10:53:31 +0000

Complete construction partner Stepnell has reaffirmed itself as a leading higher education contractor with the completion of a multimillion pound lab refurbishment at the University of Oxford. The project saw Stepnell modernise the specialist molecular physiology and particle imaging laboratories in the Henry Wellcome Building. To avoid contamination with sensitive scientific apparatus including electron microscopes, […]

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Stepnell completes Lichfield Leisure Centre

Gemma Meekings — Tue, 27 Jan 2026 09:12:56 +0000

REGIONAL construction partner Stepnell has successfully completed an £11.3 million leisure centre at Stychbrook Park in Lichfield, marking a significant milestone in leisure provision in the district. Officially opened by Double Olympic gold medallist Rebecca Adlington OBE, the centre, which replaces the Friary Grange Sports Centre, features a 25-metre, six-lane swimming pool, an 80-station gym, […]

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Completion of Thoresby Vale Primary Academy

Louise Bilbie — Mon, 22 Dec 2025 09:53:49 +0000

Stepnell has marked the completion of the new Thoresby Vale Primary Academy in Edwinstowe, Nottinghamshire, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by partners, project stakeholders and local representatives. Set in the heart of Sherwood Forest, the sustainable school, designed by Lungfish Architects, provides a forest-style, nature-inspired environment to support the learning and development of pupils aged […]

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Stepnell Commences Passivhaus Expansion at Houlton School

Gemma Meekings — Tue, 16 Dec 2025 08:48:44 +0000

Stepnell has broken ground on the major expansion of Houlton School, marked with a site visit from John Slinger, MP for Rugby. The scheme will introduce new primary learning facilities, establishing Rugby borough’s first all-through school by September 2026. Urban&Civic – the master developer behind the wider mixed-use redevelopment of Houlton to the east of […]

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Expansion Works Underway at Hazeley Enterprise Park

Gemma Meekings — Thu, 27 Nov 2025 10:12:53 +0000

Stepnell has commenced the latest phase of development works on Hazeley Enterprise Park outside of Twyford, extending the current facilities within the park to include light industrial buildings, energy-efficient offices and a community hub. Addressing the shortage of quality business units in the area, Hazeley Enterprise Park will deliver 17 new light industrial units, as […]

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Stepnell appoints senior leaders

Gemma Meekings — Tue, 04 Nov 2025 11:51:10 +0000

Complete construction partner Stepnell has reinforced its commitment to regional client service and delivery on competitive frameworks with the appointment of Graham Lambert as director for the Midlands region and Craig Finn as framework director. Graham Lambert brings extensive expertise across construction and property development, encompassing sectors including urban regeneration, education, healthcare, STEM and cross-tenure […]

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