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Speller Metcalfe is an UK based construction company, active in civil engineering and Eco build construction.[1][2] The firm was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in Malvern, Worcestershire, with locations in Gloucester and London.
History
Speller Metcalfe was incorporated in 1995 by construction surveyors Steve Speller and Andy Metcalfe.[3] The company initially focused on the construction of residential & commercial buildings and small projects around Worcestershire and Herefordshire.[4] Later its business spans the sectors of education, automotive, sustainable construction, healthcare and emergency services. The company further expanded its services in Gloucestershire, Birmingham and Bristol area to take up the bigger projects.[5]
In 2003, Speller Metcalfe signed a contract to build a specialty acorns hospice in the South Worcester which helped them in gaining reputation in the region.[6] In middle of the first decade, it focused on ecobuild construction to build properties that can pass CSH level 6. It completed their initial ecobuild construction projects around 2010 and later collaborated with Warwickshire College to offer students regular construction site tours as a part of their course curriculum.[7][8]
Eco build construction
Speller Metcalfe's eco-build division worked on the construction of zero-carbon buildings that passes CSH level 6.[9] Their notable eco build construction works include Eco Vicarages in Kingswinford,[10][11] Aston University Brain Centre, Threadneedle Street, Steiner Academy, Habberley Learning Campus for Worcestershire County Council, Western Power Distribution, Aston University Brain Centre, South Warwickshire NHS Foundation,[12] St Mary of the Angels, Heart of the Forest Community Special School and others.
Awards and recognition
- Considerate Constructors Scheme Silver Awards, 2013[13]
- Green Apple Gold Award, 2013
- Cheltenham Civic Trust Award, 2012
- Gloucester Civic Award, 2012
- LABC award, 2011
- RIBA Award, 2010
- Cheltenham Civic Awards, 2010
- National Considerate Contractor Award, 2010
- LABC West of England Awards, 2009
References
- ^ "Firm helps youngsters build a better future". Worcester News. Retrieved 13 April 2014.
- ^ "Work begins on new housing development in Oswestry". Retrieved 13 April 2014.
- ^ "Medieval restoration sees Speller Metcalfe marry old with new". 30 October, 2013. Retrieved 12 April 2014.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ "Duo of construction surveyors turned dreams into business opportunity". Derby Telegraph. March 21, 2007.
{{cite news}}:|access-date=requires|url=(help) - ^ "Speller Metcalfe, the company behind the Specialty Acorns". Birmingham Mail. December 15, 2006.
- ^ "Contract is ready to sign for new hospice". BBC. 22nd September 2003. Retrieved 12 April 2014.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ "Construction students get hands-on experience". Retrieved 12 April 2014.
- ^ "Construction & Sustainable Technologies". Warwickshire College. Retrieved 13 April 2014.
- ^ "Speller Metcalfe makes investment in Small Works". Retrieved 13 April 2014.
- ^ "Speller Metcalfe: eco vicarages preach energy message". The Guardian. Retrieved 12 April 2014.
- ^ Sarah Lonsdale (15 Nov 2011). "An eco-vicarage: St Mary's, Kingswinford". The Telegraph. Retrieved 12 April 2014.
- ^ "Ceremony marks the start of a new future for Royal Leamington Spa Rehabilitation Hospital". Swft.nhs.uk. 21 November 2012. Retrieved 12 April 2014.
- ^ "Speller Metcalfe wins coveted Constructor award for Stroud Care Home project". Retrieved 13 April 2014.