NEWS & UPDATES

The finish line is in sight at Fairwater Community Campus. Riverbank and Woodlands are now 99% complete, with only final internal snagging works remaining. Externally, works continue to progress from north to south, and the new drop-off loop is really starting to take shape. The ‘Pontio’ Careers Hub is also complete, with final snagging underway ahead of handover. It’s fantastic to see the campus nearing completion, and we’re looking forward to handing it over to Cardif

The Glo Aur walk is an annual fund-raiser to remember the 114 miners who lost their lives in the Cymmer Colliery mine explosion in 1856. This month, staff from the Fairwater Community Campus site, alongside staff and students from Cantonian High School and staff from Insole Court, took part in the occasion by either walking or cycling 17 miles from the site of the incident in Pontypridd, to Insole Court in Cardiff (the former home of the mine’s owner). We were met at the star

Earlier this month, Fairwater Community Campus received two further industry awards, adding to the growing list of accolades the project has earned throughout its delivery. The project was named Innovation Award winner at the Constructing Excellence in Wales 20th Anniversary Awards. This recognition is particularly meaningful as innovation has been at the heart of the project from the outset. From its forward-thinking design to the ambitious vision of bringing three entirel

Today we’re celebrating International Women in Engineering Day, a day to recognise the incredible women shaping the future of our industry.

BESL were delighted to attend the recent Careers Event at Woodlands High School, where we had the opportunity to engage with pupils and showcase the wide range of career opportunities available within the construction industry. Our team spent the day speaking with students about the diverse roles that exist across the construction sector. From site-based positions and technical trades to management and professional careers, they provided valuable insight into the many pathw

We are pleased to share the latest update on Fairwater Community Campus, as we enter the final phase of delivery. With just a few months remaining until completion, works across the site continue to progress at pace. Installation and construction activities within Riverbank and Woodlands Schools are now largely complete. The focus has shifted to final decorations, cleaning, snagging, and commissioning activities to prepare the buildings for occupation. The testing and commi