Morgan Grylls

Supported to Learn, Encouraged to Grow🎓 At Curo, we don’t just build projects, we build people. Our CUBES (Curo Built Environment School) programme gives young people hands-on experience across every part of the construction industry; from Quantity Surveying to Design Management, Project Management, and site work. One of our current CUBES, Aaron Adofo shared his journey so far:✏️ “When I joined, I didn’t know anything about construction. I thought it was simple, you just told people to build. But I quickly learned how much detail, planning, and problem solving goes into every project. No two days are ever the same, and that’s what I love about it.” By rotating across departments, our CUBES get the full picture. They’re supported to learn, make mistakes, and grow into the leaders of tomorrow.🍎 For Aaron, the next step is a degree in Construction Management. With the long-term goal of leading his own projects as Project Manager. We’re proud of the talent growing through this programme, and excited to see the next generation of project leaders take the reins. #CuroConstruction #SupportingYoungPeople #CUBES

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As seen on ITV News, Lawrence Williamson, Associate Mechanical Engineer at Buro Happold, joined the project team to discuss the ambitious revival of Great Yarmouth’s Winter Gardens. Appearing alongside Carl Smith, Leader, Great Yarmouth Borough Council Faye Davies, Managing Director, Burrell Foley Fischer LLP, and Paul Tumelty, Regional Director, VINCI Building UK, Lawrence shared insights into the engineering behind restoring the UK’s last surviving Victorian ironwork glasshouse on a seaside promenade. The Grade II* listed building has stood unused and deteriorating since 2008. Once a vibrant symbol of the golden age of British seaside resorts, it now sits on Historic England’s “at risk” register. However, public consultation has revealed strong local support for its restoration. The £18 million regeneration project aims to breathe new life into the structure, transforming it into a year-round attraction that celebrates heritage, horticulture, and community. Lawrence said: “We’re aiming to create a comfortable environment for both plants and visitors. That means maximising natural ventilation, incorporating openable windows, and introducing shading to reduce direct sunlight. We’ll also be using large stratification fans suspended from the ceiling to encourage air movement throughout the space.” The restoration of the Winter Gardens is expected to significantly boost Great Yarmouth’s tourism industry, reconnecting the town with its rich seaside heritage while offering a sustainable and inclusive public space for future generations. Watch the full ITV News segment here: https://buro.im/46Xmppl #MEP #Sustainability #Engineering #VictorianGlasshouse #HeritageBuilding

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We’re proud to announce that enabling works have now started on site for the Broad Marsh Community Diagnostic Centre — a major milestone for local healthcare and the regeneration of Nottingham’s city centre.   Designed by Leonard Design in collaboration with Arup, the CDC will offer vital access to diagnostic services such as MRI, CT, X-ray and ultrasound, helping to improve health outcomes for the region.   As architects supporting Nottingham City Council for many years on the Broad Marsh Masterplan, the Central Library, Bus Station and Car Park, Collin Street & Carrington Street road closure & Landscape Design (with Townshend Landscape Architects) along with securing funding for demolition & public realm works we’re committed to shaping the inclusive city centre scheme, on our doorstep — and the CDC is another key step forward on the long journey for this key gateway site in the city…. and looks like there is a lot more exciting stuff in the pipeline too !    We’re proud to be working with Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, Henry Brothers Ltd, Meller Limited, Homes England, and Nottingham City Council on this transformational project.   For more on Leonard Design’s role and what this means for Nottingham, read the full announcement on our website: https://lnkd.in/euPC8WQN #Nottingham #CDC #CommunityDiagnosticCentre #Announcment #Construction #Architect #Architecture #EastMidlands #EastMids

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Let's Talk: Quantity Surveying How do you ensure accuracy when preparing estimates, BOQs, or valuations under tight deadlines? What skills are required to succeed? We discussed these and other questions with Quantity Surveyor Rachel Cunningham, who spoke about the value of clear processes and the technical skills that help deliver reliable results 👇

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How much does rationalisation influence the early design thought process? We spoke to Leonardo Ponce, Associate at O'Mahony Pike Architects, about what rationalisation means for construction. Balcony design must be consistent across an entire scheme to ensure both cost-effectiveness and sustainability. Ensuring repetition of detail and reducing the number of balcony types can lead to very early decision making and a smoother supply process. Sapphire supports rationalisation throughout the early design process with a dedicated design team that work to identify opportunities to unify the balcony types. According to Leonardo, this can make the final result more aesthetically cohesive, with one previous project, Coopers Cross, having its balcony types reduced from 45 down to just 30. #Testimonial #Construction #MMC #Rationalisation #BalconyDesign

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