June 2009

Lakehouse signs £75M framework deal with Southampton City Council

Lakehouse is one of 22 contractors to sign a £75M framework deal with Southampton City Council. The agreement will run for four years and covers general building works which will include refurbishments, renovations, extensions and new build schemes.

Lakehouse named one of the 'best of the best' in construction

A special report by Construction News has highlighted the best employers in the construction industry, listing Lakehouse as one of the 'best of the best' when it comes to putting people first. Following objective analysis of a range of independent audits Lakehouse has been listed in the top fifteen alongside some big players including Wates, Balfour Beatty and Kier.

Camden women in Apprentice final

Just like Sir Alan Sugar's apprentice final, eight women have successfully completed a two week 'Decent Homes' challenge, giving them a taster of the construction industry. One of them, Samantha Grant, showed such promise, wowing everyone she came into contact with, that Lakehouse has offered her a position as Resident Liaison Officer. Samantha is due to start work with Lakehouse later this month.

Lakehouse takes on Everest in a Day challenge

On 13 June Lakehouse staff took part in the 'Everest in a Day' challenge at Trellick Tower, where the company is undertaking £2.4M of Decent Homes work for Kensington & Chelsea TMO. Thousands of residents will benefit from vital improvements to their homes and 60% of those affected will receive new kitchens and bathrooms.

Lakehouse launches Management Academy

In order to support the vision and growth of the company and acting on feedback from the staff surveys and the IIP review about management competencies, Lakehouse has set up its own Management Academy.