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We've spent more than two decades going above and beyond for our clients, communities, and workforce. Now more than ever, it's crucial we extend this commitment to our planet.

Children at Bradford Teaching Hospitals will have an egg-cellent Easter this weekend, thanks to our Greengates site team!

Howard Civil Engineering delivered dozens of yummy chocolate eggs in preparation for the big day, when the Easter bunny will be hand-delivering them to children receiving medical treatment across Bradford.

We hope the patients, staff, and volunteers at Bradford Teaching Hospitals have a very hoppy Easter!

Joining Howard Civil Engineering as an apprentice on one of our most high-profile schemes to date is no mean feat. Trainee Engineer Fahd Mahmood did exactly that when he joined us on our Hard Ings Road scheme in 2018 whilst completing his apprenticeship.

“I was always interested in construction buildings and the works associated with the civil engineering world from a very early age,” he said when reflecting on why he was drawn towards the construction industry.

“I did quite a bit of travelling and witnessed the construction of some very large-scale projects such as skyscrapers and power stations. That is what got me interested in this field,” he continued. “Then, at the age of 16, I decided to look for a position as a civil engineer and luckily I managed to get [an apprenticeship].”

Fahd is positive that his apprenticeship experience has been a vital element in his career as an engineer.

“My apprenticeship experience has been delightful,” he said. “I feel I have gained good skills and experiences at [a] quicker pace because of my apprenticeship, and this will ultimately put me in a stronger position in the future.”

So, what exactly made Howard Civil Engineering so attractive to Fahd when looking to continue his apprenticeship?

“The variety of projects [Howard Civil Engineering] undertake[s],” he said simply. “These can range from structural buildings and houses to bridges and roads.”

Since joining the company in 2018, Fahd has flourished in his role and is now a fully qualified engineer working on our complex Greengates junction widening scheme.

“Personally, I [have] received a great understanding of the real construction environment while working for Howard [Civil Engineering],” he said. “I have settled into the company well and have been involved in the construction of large-scale highway projects.”

Keep up the good work, Fahd! We can’t wait to see what the future holds for you here at Howard Civil Engineering.

As a Leeds-based SME, Howard Civil Engineering has a long history of supporting local causes including food banks, St Gemma’s Hospice and more.

This year, for our final #12DaysOfHCE, we are showing our support for key workers in Leeds by sponsoring an LED Christmas star on the side of the Bexley Wing at St James’ University Hospital!

Leeds Hospitals Charity’s ‘Sponsor the Sparkle’ campaign raised over £30,000 to support projects across Leeds Teaching Hospitals, and this year they are hoping to make it bigger, better, and brighter.

Leeds Teaching Hospitals are hoping to open the doors to a children’s hospital that will be the first of its kind in five years’ time. This new hospital will be designed to deliver personalised medicine to every child and young person who needs care, complete with the latest technology and the best medical equipment.

Howard Civil Engineering’s sponsorship could help Leeds Hospitals Charity turn this dream into a reality and help save the lives of children across West Yorkshire.

Codie Heneachon, Corporate Partnership Officer at Leeds Hospitals Charity, was “delighted when Howard Civil Engineering joined other local businesses to support our Sponsor the Sparkle campaign 2021. Their support will not only bring smiles to the faces of patients, staff and their families throughout the festive period but help to provide funding to support upcoming appeals such as the MND appeal and the new Leeds Children’s Hospital.

“Thank you to all the team at Howard Civil Engineering and a huge congratulations on your wonderful #12DaysOfHCE appeal.”

Throughout December, Howard Civil Engineering has spread festive cheer by donating £5,000 to a variety of charities and community groups across Yorkshire! We chose 12 different causes to help this festive period and have documented these throughout the month using the hashtag #12DaysOfHCE.

Now our 12 days are complete, we would like to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year!

For day eight of #12DaysOfHCE, we supported Hallam FM’s Mission Christmas appeal with a donation of gifts for children across South Yorkshire. Today, we’re continuing to spread the Christmas magic in West Yorkshire!

In addition to donating gifts to Bradford Food Bank earlier this month, we are also supporting Pulse 1’s Cash for Kids Mission Christmas appeal in Leeds which aims to distribute donated presents to 17,000 children across West Yorkshire, including Bradford. This means that some community members local to our Greengates junction scheme may receive a Christmas gift that was donated by yours truly!

“Pule 1’s Cash for Kids are so pleased to have the support of Howard Civil Engineering again,” said Lauren Procter, charity fundraising executive. “The gifts donated will make such a difference for the local children that we are supporting this Christmas. Thank you to everyone!”

Throughout December, Howard Civil Engineering is spreading festive cheer by donating £5,000 to a variety of charities and community groups across Yorkshire! We have chosen 12 different causes to help this festive period and we will be documenting these throughout the month using the hashtag #12DaysOfHCE.

From smashing our CSR targets and to securing our first (and second, and third!) framework award, it’s fair to say that 2021 has been a whirlwind of a year.

Over the past 12 months we have secured 14 new contracts, five of which are for brand new clients, and successfully completed multiple projects across the region.

Let’s take a look at the rundown of the biggest project news from 2021:

Projects

1Hudson Quarter
(Left) Hard Ings Road improvement scheme wins the John Smeaton Award for Best Large Highways and Transportation Project 2021 in Yorkshire and the Humber; (Right) The completed Hudson Quarter project in York for Caddick Construction.

2021 has been a year full of ups and downs for everyone as we emerge from the pandemic, but at Howard Civil Engineering there has still been a lot to celebrate! In August, we made the move into our brand-new office which will house all companies of the Howard Group under one roof. We also achieved over 90% in all of our internal health and safety inspections on each site across the year!

Liam Chesney
(Left) Liam Chesney is our first recruit from Rotherham Skills Academy; (Right) Our Cromwell Gardens team has won ENGIE’s Subcontractor of the Month award for four months in a row.

It wasn’t just internally that there was cause to celebrate – we also helped our local communities have a fantastic year!

In January 2021, we set ourselves the target of contributing £50,000 and volunteering 50 working days to our local communities, and we are thrilled to say that we not only achieved these figures but surpassed them!

In 2021, Howard Civil Engineering has contributed £53,921 to our local communities and volunteered over 54 working hours to benefit causes, community groups, and charities across Yorkshire.

Tough mudder
(Left) Santa paying children at Greengates Primary Academy a visit as part of #12DaysOfHCE; (Right) Raising over £2,000 for Mind in Bradford at Tough Mudder

Howard Civil Engineering has already secured approximately £29m worth of work for 2022, so we are very excited to get stuck into what we hope will be a very prosperous year.

We would like to thank our clients, contractors, and suppliers for helping us make 2021 successful year. We wish you all a merry Christmas and a very happy new year. See you in 2022!

On the tenth day of #12DaysofHCE, Howard Civil Engineering gave… ten pipers piping? Nope, a £500 donation to LS14 Trust!

LS14 Trust are a vital non-profit organisation that is owned and led by the community of Seacroft, Swarcliffe, and Whinmoor.

As a Seacroft-based business and a long-standing community champion, Howard Civil Engineering wholeheartedly share LS14 Trust’s vision of encouraging LS14 to become a welcome, vibrant, and well-connected community.

This Christmas, LS14 are providing activity packs for over 7,000 children and supporting hundreds of families with food parcels over the school holidays.

Howard Civil Engineering’s donation will help LS14 Trust make sure every child in Seacroft can open at least one present this Christmas. 

Joanne Curtis, community development manager at LS14 Trust, said: “Thanks Howard Civil Engineering for your generous donation towards our Christmas party. The kids will love their gifts from Santa and we really do appreciate it – it’s great to see local businesses getting involved!”

Throughout December, Howard Civil Engineering is spreading festive cheer by donating £5,000 to a variety of charities and community groups across Yorkshire! We have chosen 12 different causes to help this festive period and we will be documenting these throughout the month using the hashtag #12DaysOfHCE.

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