McBains’ Post

McBains Summer Social: ‘Picnic in the Park’ We were delighted to host a McBains Summer Social: ‘Picnic in the Park’ at London Fields on Friday.  It was lovely to see so many of our colleagues come together for a fabulous afternoon of fun and games. We are truly grateful to our social committee for organising such a fantastic event and ensuring everything ran smoothly. We look forward to many more memorable moments together! #summersocial #picnicinthepark #teambuilding #employeeappreciation

McBains NextGen Breakfast Mixer At McBains, we're thrilled to see our NextGen group driving positive change. Our passionate team of young professionals from design, engineering, project management, and sustainability recently hosted a vibrant Breakfast Mixer at our offices. The event showcased innovative ideas on AI, social value, apprenticeships, our buddy/mentor system, and networking/events. Their energy and creativity are inspiring and perfectly align with SDG Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals. We’re proud of their contributions and remain committed to #equity, #sustainablegrowth, and #constructionupskilling. #UKConstruction #EngineeringSupplyChains #BestEngineeringPractice #ConstructionNextGen #Sustainability #Innovation #FutureOfEngineering #NextGenLeaders #SDG17

We're very proud of McBains Senior Quantity Surveyor Laura Hennessy for her well-deserved nomination and shortlisting for a RICS Matrics Surveyor Award 2024. We look forward to learning about the final outcome in November. #finalist #rics #constructionsurveyoftheyear2024 #surveying #costmanagement #awards

McBains makes series of promotions to support growth of business We're pleased to announce seven management-level promotions, comprising three Project Directors and four Associate Directors. Elena Cocuccioni – promoted to Project Director, Housing & Masterplanning Devan Mistry - promoted to Project Director, BIM Erika Porquier – promoted to Project Director, BIDS Laura Fermoso – promoted to Associate Director, ESG Karen Holt – promoted to Associate Director, HR Denise O'Leary – promoted to Associate Director, Marketing Agnieszka Zielke - promoted to Associate Director, Architecture In addition to the above, we're also delighted to acknowledge and reward the growth and development of several other key staff members who will be assuming new roles within the business.  Please visit our website for full details: https://lnkd.in/ehPSTHU3 Our congratulations to all. These individuals exhibit the traits we look for in a McBains employee: professionalism, trustworthiness, respect, and a willingness to support their colleagues and the wider business.

We’re excited to share that "From Cubicles to Community," an entry submitted by McBains Senior Quantity Surveyor, Laura Hennessy, has been shortlisted for the British Council for Offices NextGen Ideas Project 2024! The innovative design reimagines traditional office spaces into dynamic, multifunctional environments that seamlessly integrate professional, personal, and social needs. By addressing contemporary challenges such as remote work, declining high street usage, and the need for sustainable, inclusive community spaces, we can create vibrant ecosystems that support work-life balance and community engagement. Key features include retrofitting existing buildings to maximise space usage and reduce carbon footprints, implementing sustainable practices like energy-efficient systems and on-site farming, and incorporating AI-driven building management for optimal energy usage. Our concept, exemplified through the transformation of Oxford Street, envisions 15-minute cities that rejuvenate high streets and foster social cohesion. By integrating community amenities, promoting inclusivity, and enhancing work environments, our design paves the way for a sustainable, connected future, making it a versatile and scalable solution for urban living and working. We’ll find out the results of the competition at the Finalist Showcase event on Thursday, 3 October 2024. #BCO #offices #workplace #design #innovation #competition

A planning application submitted by McBains on behalf of the London Borough of Merton for a new sixth form block at Ricards Lodge High School in Wimbledon has been approved. The design comprises a two-storey building featuring three science classrooms / laboratories and associated prep room areas, a CAD suite, two staff offices, a sixth form café, independent study space and ancillary accommodation. McBains is providing architecture, civil and structural engineering, mechanical and electrical engineering, sustainability advice and principle designer services to the London Borough of Merton. https://lnkd.in/evBMU9xV #education #planning #design

We were proud to be finalists at the Constructing Excellence SECBE Awards 2024, with Brighton 3Ts Stage 1 - Louisa Martindale Building nominated for the prestigious 'Building Project of the Year (Over £20m)' award. The awards ceremony, held at the Royal Lancaster Hotel in London on Thursday, 27th June, was a fantastic event. While we didn't take home the top prize, it was an honour to be recognised alongside such incredible projects. #Healthcare #Awards #SECBEawards #ConstructingExcellence Laing O'Rourke University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust

PBC TODAY: What contractors and developers need to know about the JCT Design and Build Contract and party wall proceedings Now that the 2024 edition of the JCT Design and Build Contract has been published, Harkishan Singh Pottwail BSc(Hons) MPTS, Senior Party Wall Surveyor at McBains, asks how many are aware of how the new version can affect party wall proceedings on both commercial and residential projects? #partywall #commercial #residential https://lnkd.in/eaxgRqPC

We're thrilled to welcome Maria Harmalia to McBains. Maria joins our London Architecture team, bringing 20 years’ worth of experience delivering successful healthcare, life science and research projects within both the public and private sectors. #healthcare #lifescience #research