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McPhillips reaches 20k pupils in bid to nurture next generation

Latest· Community· 09.10.26

Figures have revealed award winning construction firm McPhillips has reached almost 20,000 pupils across the last year through a string of initiatives designed at nurturing the next generation of talent. The Telford…

Project milestones, community work and a view on where construction is headed — straight from our teams across the Midlands and Wales.

McPhillips reaches 20k pupils in bid to nurture next generation

McPhillips reaches 20k pupils in bid to nurture next generation

Community·09.10.26

McPhillips gives thousands of students an insight into construction sector

McPhillips gives thousands of students an insight into construction sector

Community·23.09.26

McPhillips scoops top award for £4m Kidderminster public realm scheme

McPhillips scoops top award for £4m Kidderminster public realm scheme

Awards·18.09.26

Newport retirement village diary entry – August 2026

Newport retirement village diary entry – August 2026

Project·04.09.26

Golfer takes on unique charity bike challenge for men’s mental health cause

Golfer takes on unique charity bike challenge for men’s mental health cause

Community·01.09.26

Telford 6th completion marks new era for education in Telford Town Centre

Telford 6th completion marks new era for education in Telford Town Centre

Project·28.08.26

McPhillips completes near £1m Tipton scheme as part of multi-million pound regeneration plan

McPhillips completes near £1m Tipton scheme as part of multi-million pound regeneration plan

Project·24.08.26

McPhillips works with National Trust for first time on Calke Abbey project

McPhillips works with National Trust for first time on Calke Abbey project

Project·11.08.26

McPhillips become latest Shropshire firm to sign Care Leaver Covenant

People·29.07.26

Mental health projects and veteran group awarded grants from McPhillips Community Fund

Mental health projects and veteran group awarded grants from McPhillips Community Fund

Community·24.07.26

McPhillips selected for latest framework in Black Country

McPhillips selected for latest framework in Black Country

Project·13.07.26

McPhillips named finalist at Shropshire Apprenticeship Awards

McPhillips named finalist at Shropshire Apprenticeship Awards

People·11.07.26

Students tour £10 million transport hub’s construction site

Students tour £10 million transport hub’s construction site

Project·06.07.26

Newport retirement village — diary entry

Newport retirement village — diary entry

Project·25.06.26

McPhillips appointed to £100 million Herefordshire framework

McPhillips appointed to £100 million Herefordshire framework

Project·24.06.26

McPhillips is once again celebrating success at the Shropshire Chamber of Commerce Business Awards.

McPhillips is once again celebrating success at the Shropshire Chamber of Commerce Business Awards.

Awards·22.06.26

McPhillips recognised by Ministry of Defence for commitment to veterans

McPhillips recognised by Ministry of Defence for commitment to veterans

Awards·17.06.26

McPhillips machine driver retires after 50 years

McPhillips machine driver retires after 50 years

People·16.06.26

Local suppliers invited to Old Flour Mill event

Local suppliers invited to Old Flour Mill event

Project·11.06.26

McPhillips strengthens fleet with Cat® mini excavators in Finning partnership

McPhillips strengthens fleet with Cat® mini excavators in Finning partnership

Environment·08.06.26

McPhillips football tournament supports mental health awareness

McPhillips football tournament supports mental health awareness

Community·05.06.26

McPhillips delivers positive impact at community farm

McPhillips delivers positive impact at community farm

Community·05.06.26

Finance specialist retires after 37 years of loyalty

Finance specialist retires after 37 years of loyalty

People·02.06.26

McPhillips backs new Shropshire Business podcast

McPhillips backs new Shropshire Business podcast

Community·28.05.26

New report reveals “pioneering” impact of McPhillips’ Community Fund

New report reveals “pioneering” impact of McPhillips’ Community Fund

Community·19.05.26

McPhillips delivers £4.3m Kidderminster regeneration project

McPhillips delivers £4.3m Kidderminster regeneration project

Project·12.05.26

Owen Street upgrade launches Tipton transformation

Owen Street upgrade launches Tipton transformation

Project·28.04.26

Newport retirement village — diary entry

Newport retirement village — diary entry

Project·28.04.26

McPhillips adds four new Wacker Neuson dumpers to its growing fleet

McPhillips adds four new Wacker Neuson dumpers to its growing fleet

Environment·16.04.26

Supporting the armed forces community in Telford & Wrekin

Supporting the armed forces community in Telford & Wrekin

Community·15.04.26

Local businesses invited to get involved in Dylife Mine remediation project

Local businesses invited to get involved in Dylife Mine remediation project

Environment·07.04.26

McPhillips doubles support for local communities

McPhillips doubles support for local communities

Community·24.03.26

Photography students set to capture Hereford’s new transport hub in pictures

Photography students set to capture Hereford’s new transport hub in pictures

Project·19.03.26

McPhillips funding helps parents build confidence and resilience

McPhillips funding helps parents build confidence and resilience

Community·17.03.26

Building careers that last

Building careers that last

People·05.03.26

McPhillips celebrates 25 years of service for two long-serving colleagues

McPhillips celebrates 25 years of service for two long-serving colleagues

People·19.02.26

Work starts on latest phase of Dudley Road improvement scheme

Work starts on latest phase of Dudley Road improvement scheme

Project·17.02.26

McPhillips joins period positive campaign

McPhillips joins period positive campaign

People·16.02.26

McPhillips awarded CHAS elite status

McPhillips awarded CHAS elite status

Awards·13.02.26

Newport retirement village — diary entry

Newport retirement village — diary entry

Project·10.02.26

School pupils add touch of colour to Kidderminster project

School pupils add touch of colour to Kidderminster project

Project·28.01.26

McPhillips leads region’s regeneration

McPhillips leads region’s regeneration

Project·21.01.26

McPhillips start work on Finning Rebuild workshop

McPhillips start work on Finning Rebuild workshop

Project·19.12.25

McPhillips builds for the future as new Cornerstone Employer

McPhillips builds for the future as new Cornerstone Employer

Project·18.12.25

Stabilising bridge repairs completed before spawning season

Stabilising bridge repairs completed before spawning season

Environment·15.12.25

Junior footballers net new kit

Junior footballers net new kit

Community·08.12.25

McPhillips funding helps tackle social isolation through innovative buddy scheme

McPhillips funding helps tackle social isolation through innovative buddy scheme

Community·03.12.25

McPhillips says budget ‘falls short’ for construction sector

McPhillips says budget ‘falls short’ for construction sector

People·26.11.25

Topping Out celebrates construction milestone at Newport retirement village

Topping Out celebrates construction milestone at Newport retirement village

Project·13.11.25

Forest school revamp brings outdoor learning to life

Forest school revamp brings outdoor learning to life

Community·06.11.25

McPhillips achieves Real Living Wage

McPhillips achieves Real Living Wage

People·29.10.25

Businesses come together to support flourishing sports groups

Businesses come together to support flourishing sports groups

Project·13.10.25

McPhillips marks World Mental Health Day with commitment to Shropshire’s rural communities

McPhillips marks World Mental Health Day with commitment to Shropshire’s rural communities

Community·10.10.25

McPhillips continues to invest in home-grown workforce

McPhillips continues to invest in home-grown workforce

People·08.10.25

Elderly residents benefit from vital wellbeing sessions thanks to McPhillips funding

Elderly residents benefit from vital wellbeing sessions thanks to McPhillips funding

Community·01.10.25

McPhillips completes construction of 13 energy efficient homes in Shrewsbury

McPhillips completes construction of 13 energy efficient homes in Shrewsbury

Environment·30.09.25

McPhillips apprentice Kai Ginifer wins Most Promising Apprentice award

McPhillips apprentice Kai Ginifer wins Most Promising Apprentice award

People·26.09.25

McPhillips delivers drive-thru Costa to complement Ludlow Sainsburys

McPhillips delivers drive-thru Costa to complement Ludlow Sainsburys

Project·22.09.25

McPhillips makes strong progress on Kidderminster town centre regeneration project

McPhillips makes strong progress on Kidderminster town centre regeneration project

Project·19.09.25

Newport retirement village — diary entry

Newport retirement village — diary entry

Project·19.09.25

McPhillips completes final phase of Chester Zoo transformation with new luxury safari-style lodges

McPhillips completes final phase of Chester Zoo transformation with new luxury safari-style lodges

Environment·04.09.25

McPhillips supports children’s mental health in Shropshire schools through new community fund

McPhillips supports children’s mental health in Shropshire schools through new community fund

Community·29.08.25

McPhillips breaks ground on new £10 million Hereford transport hub

McPhillips breaks ground on new £10 million Hereford transport hub

Project·28.08.25

McPhillips to deliver £3 million improvements at Brinton Park

McPhillips to deliver £3 million improvements at Brinton Park

Environment·04.08.25

Newport retirement village — diary entry

Newport retirement village — diary entry

Project·29.07.25

Major progress on new Telford 6th development at Station Quarter

Major progress on new Telford 6th development at Station Quarter

Project·21.07.25

McPhillips apprentices boost green spaces at Telford care home

McPhillips apprentices boost green spaces at Telford care home

Environment·18.07.25

Building the future: how modern techniques are reshaping housing for retirees

Building the future: how modern techniques are reshaping housing for retirees

Project·17.07.25

Charity golf day raises funds for Severn Hospice

Charity golf day raises funds for Severn Hospice

Community·11.07.25

Digger driver steps down after 31 years

Digger driver steps down after 31 years

People·04.07.25

Newport retirement village — diary entry

Newport retirement village — diary entry

Project·26.06.25

Local suppliers invited to Hereford Transport Hub event

Local suppliers invited to Hereford Transport Hub event

Project·24.06.25

McPhillips crowned Company of the Year

McPhillips crowned Company of the Year

Awards·23.06.25

McPhillips in the running for two major regional construction awards

McPhillips in the running for two major regional construction awards

Awards·09.06.25

£2.6 million chilled storage warehouse delivered by McPhillips

£2.6 million chilled storage warehouse delivered by McPhillips

Project·09.06.25

Newport Retirement Village – Diary Entry

Newport Retirement Village – Diary Entry

Project·02.06.25

Gold again for McPhillips as we scoop RoSPA award for 28th year running

Gold again for McPhillips as we scoop RoSPA award for 28th year running

Awards·21.05.25

McPhillips completes state-of-the-art manufacturing facility for Bruderer UK

McPhillips completes state-of-the-art manufacturing facility for Bruderer UK

Project·16.05.25

7-in-7 rowing challenge for charity

7-in-7 rowing challenge for charity

Community·09.05.25

McPhillips steps in at Shrewsbury housing project

McPhillips steps in at Shrewsbury housing project

Project·05.05.25

Hundreds to benefit as McPhillips Community Fund awards new grants

Hundreds to benefit as McPhillips Community Fund awards new grants

Community·29.04.25

Construction event to explore rule changes aimed at helping SMEs win work

Construction event to explore rule changes aimed at helping SMEs win work

Community·28.04.25

McPhillips wins £10m bus station redevelopment contract

McPhillips wins £10m bus station redevelopment contract

Project·17.04.25

McPhillips shortlisted for two prestigious awards

McPhillips shortlisted for two prestigious awards

Awards·16.04.25

McPhillips move horse troughs to help preserve Wednesbury’s historic past

McPhillips move horse troughs to help preserve Wednesbury’s historic past

Project·15.04.25

McPhillips art competition showcases pupils’ view of a construction site

McPhillips art competition showcases pupils’ view of a construction site

Project·11.04.25

McPhillips pride as showpiece Heart of Africa project prepares for official opening

McPhillips pride as showpiece Heart of Africa project prepares for official opening

Project·02.04.25

Spring Statement reaction

Spring Statement reaction

Project·26.03.25

McPhillips’ MD Paul appointed chair of Shropshire SCE

McPhillips’ MD Paul appointed chair of Shropshire SCE

People·10.03.25

McPhillips starts work on safari-style luxury lodge accommodation after completing showpiece Heart of Africa project

McPhillips starts work on safari-style luxury lodge accommodation after completing showpiece Heart of Africa project

Project·07.03.25

A career in construction? We need to change perceptions…

A career in construction? We need to change perceptions…

People·05.03.25

McPhillips supports next generation of construction professionals during National Careers Week

McPhillips supports next generation of construction professionals during National Careers Week

Project·03.03.25

McPhillips wins contract for town centre education transformation

McPhillips wins contract for town centre education transformation

Project·17.02.25

McPhillips to welcome next generation of talent with five new apprenticeships in 2025

McPhillips to welcome next generation of talent with five new apprenticeships in 2025

People·10.02.25

McPhillips starts work at Staffordshire railway station

McPhillips starts work at Staffordshire railway station

Project·02.02.25

CECA Midlands visit McPhillips at Kidderminster

CECA Midlands visit McPhillips at Kidderminster

Project·31.01.25

Building on diamond year with multi-million project pipeline

Building on diamond year with multi-million project pipeline

Project·21.01.25

Celebrating 60 years: A thank you

Celebrating 60 years: A thank you

People·20.12.24

Apprentice Diary with Kai Ginifer – Part 4

Apprentice Diary with Kai Ginifer – Part 4

People·13.12.24

Heart Of Africa Diary – Part 5

Project·10.12.24

The Deep Dig… David Morgan

The Deep Dig… David Morgan

Project·09.12.24

McPhillips marks 60th anniversary with community fund to build better futures

McPhillips marks 60th anniversary with community fund to build better futures

Community·04.12.24

Telford Central Fire Station Interior Flythrough

Telford Central Fire Station Interior Flythrough

Project·28.11.24

Interview with Jason Skitterall of Koda Creative

Interview with Jason Skitterall of Koda Creative

Project·26.11.24

Quality buildings from the ground up

Quality buildings from the ground up

Project·15.11.24

Apprentice Award Success

Apprentice Award Success

People·07.11.24

Heart Of Africa Diary – Part 4

Project·01.11.24

Heart Of Africa Diary – Part 3

Project·12.10.24

New groundbreaking project with Chester Zoo

New groundbreaking project with Chester Zoo

Project·11.10.24

The Deep Dig… Jon Matthews

The Deep Dig… Jon Matthews

Project·27.09.24

Heart Of Africa Diary – Part 2

Project·10.09.24

Apprentice Diary with Kai Ginifer – Part 3

Apprentice Diary with Kai Ginifer – Part 3

People·12.08.24

Heart of Africa Diary

Project·05.08.24

Laying the foundations

Laying the foundations

Project·18.07.24

McPhillips 60th Anniversary Party

McPhillips 60th Anniversary Party

People·04.07.24

The Deep Dig… Sean Connolly

The Deep Dig… Sean Connolly

Project·28.06.24

Helping students to bloom in Brierley Hill

Helping students to bloom in Brierley Hill

Community·21.06.24

Apprentice Diary with Kai Ginifer

Apprentice Diary with Kai Ginifer

Project·31.05.24

Then and now, looking back at 60 years of McPhillips

Then and now, looking back at 60 years of McPhillips

Project·30.05.24

A34 Stafford Section 278 Works Completion

A34 Stafford Section 278 Works Completion

Project·28.05.24

Local jobs for local people

Local jobs for local people

People·24.04.24

IHE Award for Dale End Flood Alleviation

IHE Award for Dale End Flood Alleviation

Awards·22.04.24

Every little helps

Every little helps

Community·27.03.24

Contract Awarded for York’s Bridge

Contract Awarded for York’s Bridge

Project·21.03.24

The Deep Dig… Steven Hill

The Deep Dig… Steven Hill

People·18.03.24

SMAS Worksafe certification

SMAS Worksafe certification

Awards·15.03.24

Celebrating women in construction with Ellie-Mae Smith

Celebrating women in construction with Ellie-Mae Smith

People·07.03.24

Apprentice Diary with Kai Ginifer

Apprentice Diary with Kai Ginifer

People·05.02.24

Warwickshire County Council Framework Contract

Warwickshire County Council Framework Contract

Project·05.02.24

Sixty years of McPhillips, the story so far

Sixty years of McPhillips, the story so far

Project·31.01.24

The Deep Dig… Owen Lloyd

The Deep Dig… Owen Lloyd

People·13.12.23

Thank you for your support in 2023

Thank you for your support in 2023

People·12.12.23

McPhillips appointed as contractor for Bruderer’s new Telford factory and showroom

McPhillips appointed as contractor for Bruderer’s new Telford factory and showroom

Project·21.11.23

McPhillips play a blinder for local U10’s football team

McPhillips play a blinder for local U10’s football team

Community·15.11.23

Two Apprentices: Their Journeys so far

Two Apprentices: Their Journeys so far

People·13.11.23

New equipment makes the grade for Judo club

New equipment makes the grade for Judo club

Community·03.11.23

Bright idea reduces risk

Bright idea reduces risk

People·13.10.23

McPhillips welcome new apprentices

McPhillips welcome new apprentices

People·22.09.23

Social values are the benchmark for success

Social values are the benchmark for success

Community·25.08.23

Val Hardy Is Our New Company Secretary

Val Hardy Is Our New Company Secretary

People·04.08.23

David Wauchope’s Retirement

David Wauchope’s Retirement

People·31.07.23

Investing In Tomorrow’s Engineers

Investing In Tomorrow’s Engineers

Project·17.07.23

Accounts Team Assemble!

Accounts Team Assemble!

Project·06.07.23

The Deep Dig…Steve Crooke

The Deep Dig…Steve Crooke

People·29.06.23

New Unit Completion In Shrewsbury

New Unit Completion In Shrewsbury

Project·06.06.23

McPhillips To Create New Wildlife Habitats For Chester Zoo

McPhillips To Create New Wildlife Habitats For Chester Zoo

Environment·02.06.23

RoSPA Patron’s Award 2023

RoSPA Patron’s Award 2023

Awards·22.05.23

Paving Improvements For The New Testament Church

Paving Improvements For The New Testament Church

Project·17.04.23

Stafford College Jobs Fair

Stafford College Jobs Fair

People·06.04.23

The Deep Dig…Andy Sykes

The Deep Dig…Andy Sykes

Project·30.03.23

Completion At Lakeside School, Liverpool

Completion At Lakeside School, Liverpool

Project·22.03.23

International Women’s Day 2023

International Women’s Day 2023

People·08.03.23

Market Square Public Realm, Stafford

Market Square Public Realm, Stafford

Project·24.02.23

Growing careers through skills development

Growing careers through skills development

Project·07.02.23

Update From Sapphire Court, Bromsgrove

Update From Sapphire Court, Bromsgrove

Project·31.01.23

Pagabo Medium Works Framework

Pagabo Medium Works Framework

Project·20.01.23

Shifnal Town Centre Improvement Scheme

Shifnal Town Centre Improvement Scheme

Project·19.01.23

SMAS Worksafe Renewal

SMAS Worksafe Renewal

Project·09.01.23

Christmas 2022

Christmas 2022

Community·21.12.22

Managing Director’s Review Of 2022

Managing Director’s Review Of 2022

Project·15.12.22

Update From Sapphire Court, Bromsgrove

Update From Sapphire Court, Bromsgrove

Project·13.12.22

An Interview With Bic Ganger, Walsall Council

An Interview With Bic Ganger, Walsall Council

Project·07.12.22

The Deep Dig…Keith Mottershaw

The Deep Dig…Keith Mottershaw

Project·28.11.22

Completion At Makita

Completion At Makita

Project·15.11.22

Launch Of McPhillips’ New ‘Onsite’ Newsletter

Launch Of McPhillips’ New ‘Onsite’ Newsletter

Project·21.10.22

New Residential Development Awarded

Project·14.10.22

Update From Sapphire Court, Bromsgrove

Update From Sapphire Court, Bromsgrove

Project·04.10.22

CECA Midlands 2022 Awards

CECA Midlands 2022 Awards

Awards·22.09.22

McPhillips’ Coracle Crew

McPhillips’ Coracle Crew

Awards·21.09.22

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s State Funeral

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s State Funeral

People·15.09.22

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

Project·09.09.22

Our New Apprentices Begin Their Journeys

Our New Apprentices Begin Their Journeys

People·06.09.22

Steve Hill 45 Years With McPhillips

Steve Hill 45 Years With McPhillips

People·05.09.22

New Units At Sapphire Court, Bromsgrove

New Units At Sapphire Court, Bromsgrove

Project·24.08.22

My Year In Industry With McPhillips

My Year In Industry With McPhillips

Project·11.08.22

An Update From Redhill Way, Telford

An Update From Redhill Way, Telford

Project·03.08.22

Careers Built From The Ground Up

Careers Built From The Ground Up

People·02.08.22

An Interview With Pete Croft, Dogs Trust

An Interview With Pete Croft, Dogs Trust

Project·01.08.22

Progress at Ifton Heath

Progress at Ifton Heath

Project·20.07.22

The Deep Dig…Finola Corley

The Deep Dig…Finola Corley

Project·07.07.22

Spring Hill project

Spring Hill project

Project·05.07.22

Recognising those who serve and have served

Recognising those who serve and have served

Awards·24.06.22

Jack’s at McPhillips

Jack’s at McPhillips

Community·16.06.22

Pagabo Approved Contractor

Pagabo Approved Contractor

Project·15.06.22

CQMS Safety Scheme

CQMS Safety Scheme

Awards·12.05.22

Construction Careers at Telford College

Construction Careers at Telford College

People·11.04.22

St Patrick’s pupils design new bench

St Patrick’s pupils design new bench

Community·07.04.22

RoSPA Patron’s Award 2022

RoSPA Patron’s Award 2022

Awards·30.03.22

Stop, Look, Act!

Stop, Look, Act!

Environment·29.03.22

Road Safety Superheroes

Road Safety Superheroes

Community·22.03.22

Alison clocks up 25 years

Alison clocks up 25 years

People·10.03.22

A34 Stone Road Section 278 Works, Stafford

A34 Stone Road Section 278 Works, Stafford

Project·03.03.22

Site tour as work starts on £5.8 million homes development

Site tour as work starts on £5.8 million homes development

Project·02.03.22

The Deep Dig…Ben Riley

The Deep Dig…Ben Riley

People·01.03.22

McPhillips to build 35 homes in Shropshire

McPhillips to build 35 homes in Shropshire

Project·21.02.22

New Fire & Rescue Training Centre

New Fire & Rescue Training Centre

Project·28.01.22

Looking ahead with optimism

Looking ahead with optimism

Project·14.01.22

SMAS Worksafe SSIP Certification

SMAS Worksafe SSIP Certification

Awards·06.01.22

Christmas 2021

Christmas 2021

Community·15.12.21

Ahoy there!

Ahoy there!

Project·22.10.21

New Playground for Windmill Primary School

New Playground for Windmill Primary School

Community·30.09.21

Welcome to our new apprentices

Welcome to our new apprentices

People·02.09.21

Crushing cars at Telford Fire Station

Crushing cars at Telford Fire Station

Project·13.08.21

National Highway Sector Schemes

National Highway Sector Schemes

Project·08.07.21

McPhillips’ Poet

McPhillips’ Poet

Community·20.05.21

Telford Central Fire Station redevelopment

Telford Central Fire Station redevelopment

Project·22.03.21

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas!

Community·18.12.20

Prime Point Phase 2

Prime Point Phase 2

Project·18.11.20

Dogs Trust Cardiff update

Dogs Trust Cardiff update

Project·17.11.20

Dogs Trust Cardiff update

Dogs Trust Cardiff update

Project·02.06.20

Update – COVID19 Coronavirus

Update – COVID19 Coronavirus

Project·25.03.20

COVID19 Coronavirus

COVID19 Coronavirus

Project·13.03.20

Long Service Awards

Long Service Awards

Awards·08.01.20

Pride Hill public realm completion

Pride Hill public realm completion

Project·16.09.19

Travelodge Progress

Travelodge Progress

Project·02.02.18

ICE People’s Choice Award

ICE People’s Choice Award

Awards·01.12.17

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