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Project to restore roof back underway after chicks in chimney halted work
Work led by Pilbeam Construction to fix the leaking roof of the Grade II* listed All Saints Church in Lindfield is back underway after nesting jackdaws hatched their chicks, which halted construction. An ecologist has been monitoring the Sussex contractor’s project as bats were expected to be…
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Brighthelm Centre garden to reopen with improved safety thanks to Pilbeam
A green space in the heart of Brighton which was blighted by antisocial behaviour will fully reopen to visitors this summer following work to enhance safety by Pilbeam Construction. The gardens at the Brighthelm Church and Community Centre are well-loved by residents and office workers, as well as…
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Work begins on bespoke home for South East's first 3D metal printer
Sussex contractor Pilbeam Construction has started work to refurbish a building at the University of Sussex to upgrade the mechanical workshop capabilities, including installing the South East's only state-of-the-art 3D metal printer. The printer will soon be moved into the newly named Firle…
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Hospital visitors benefit from brand new facilities
Pilbeam Construction, working closely with University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust has completed a project to modernise and enhance the existing public toilets for visitors and patients at The Princess Royal Hospital in Haywards Heath. The existing smaller facilities that had become dated…
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Pilbeam Construction builds better lives in Rustington retirement village
Elderly residents at a sheltered housing complex in Rustington are getting together more frequently after a modern community hall was completed by Pilbeam Construction. Littlehampton and Rustington Housing Society said since the hall was officially opened residents have been leading busier social…
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Southwick Community Centre set for major refurbishment
Visitors to historic Southwick Community Centre will benefit from an improved facility once heritage specialist Pilbeam Construction completes a crucial revamp in early May this year. New windows and damp proofing, combined with internal and external refurbishment will transform the important…
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New roof for medieval All Saints Church in Lindfield
Work will begin to fix the leaking roof of Grade II* listed All Saints Church in Lindfield after heritage specialist Pilbeam Construction was asked to step in. A structural survey revealed repairs were needed to the medieval timber framed building, which houses The Tiger office, church office and…
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Pilbeam Construction lends a hand to Ropetackle in Shoreham
Sussex contractor Pilbeam Construction is celebrating a new partnership with Ropetackle Arts Centre in Shoreham as its latest business sponsor. The chartered building company is based in Southwick and decided to support the charity to give back to its local community. Pilbeam Construction managing…
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Pilbeam Construction celebrates employees’ long service
Sussex contractor Pilbeam Construction is celebrating the longevity of its loyal team members after their combined service topped 200 years. Longest-serving members include general operative Dave Catchpole, who has been with the business for 34 years, plus manager Glen Karadzas started his career at…
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Pilbeam Construction delivers new teaching block for Barnham School
Students at St Philip Howard Catholic School in Barnham have a brand-new, energy-efficient teaching block, thanks to a £2.0m design and build project delivered by Sussex-based contractor Pilbeam Construction. The school, which is rated outstanding by education watchdog OFSTED, now has a new single…
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Renovation work at Brighton Toy and Model Museum is on track
A project designed to boost visitor numbers at Brighton Toy and Model Museum is progressing well, says Sussex contractor Pilbeam Construction. The team is working on installing a 20-foot glazed entrance in one of the arches on Trafalgar Street which will make the museum easier to spot for residents…
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Pilbeam Construction replaces leaking roof at Grade II Listed Brighton church
The leaking roof of a Grade II Listed church in Brighton will be replaced by Pilbeam Construction just in time for Christmas. Work is already underway at St Mary’s Church in Surrenden Road where the expert team is installing a new watertight roof and redecorating the interiors which have…
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Pilbeam Construction wins Sussex Heritage Trust award for Newhaven Fort restoration
Sussex contractor Pilbeam Construction has been honoured with a prestigious Sussex Heritage Trust Award for its outstanding work on the £7.5 million restoration of Newhaven Fort, funded by UK Government. Pilbeam marked the occasion by presenting a commemorative plaque to Newhaven Fort, which is now…
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Pilbeam begins work on Worthing Theatres and Museum window replacement scheme
Buildings at Worthing Theatres and Museum will retain heat better in winter when an £850,000 project by Sussex-based contractor Pilbeam Construction is completed to replace windows and improve energy efficiency. The team will complete the project in September across the Assembly Hall and Connaught…
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Pilbeam protects Newhaven Fort for future generations
Sussex contractor Pilbeam Construction is celebrating after completing its work on the £7.5m restoration of Newhaven Fort, which will safeguard the attraction for generations to come. The 12-month project required heritage expertise and careful liaison with Historic England as the Scheduled…
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Penfold Church Hall in Steyning undergoes vital repairs
Penfold Hall in Steyning, owned by St Andrew & St Cuthman’s Church, is undergoing structural repairs and renovation by Sussex-based contractors Pilbeam Construction. The hall in Church Street, built in 1840, used to be the National School but is now used as a community space for local residents…
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Cosy Christmas at All Saints Church thanks to Pilbeam Construction
Visitors to All Saints Church in Lindfield, West Sussex, will have an even warmer welcome this festive season, thanks to state-of-the-art underfloor heating installed by Pilbeam Construction. The Sussex-based construction company, known for its expertise in historic buildings, has successfully…
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Children thriving at Rottingdean school after essential upgrades by Pilbeam Construction
Youngsters at St Margaret’s CE Primary School in Rottingdean are enjoying two refurbished classrooms after Pilbeam Construction completed the essential project. The improvements, delivered in partnership with Evolution Architects over three months, have transformed the classrooms, offering…
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Pilbeam expands team to support talent development
Contractor Pilbeam Construction has strengthened its team with three new hires, boosting its ability to deliver high-quality construction projects across Sussex and the South East. Joining Pilbeam, based in Southwick, West Sussex, are Rob Lyons as assistant quantity surveyor, Benjamin Williams as…
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Pilbeam Construction urges government to address chronic skills gap
Labour facing shortfall of workers to build 1.5m homes Contractor Pilbeam Construction is urging the government to take immediate action to tackle the escalating skills gap and prioritise small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the construction sector. Without intervention, this shortage…
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Horsham care home doubles in size after project with Pilbeam Construction
A care home in Horsham has more than doubled in size following an innovative building project that has taken it from 26 bedrooms to 54. Glen Arun Care Home in Athelstan Way worked with Sussex-based building experts Pilbeam Construction to transform its premises and increase capacity. The new…
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St Mary’s Church in Horsham receives commemorative plaque to mark award-winning renovation
Handover ceremony after Pilbeam Construction named as winner in Sussex Heritage Trust Awards St Mary’s Church in Horsham has a received a special plaque after a renovation project at the church by Southwick firm Pilbeam Construction won a Sussex Heritage Trust award. The aim of the renovation was…
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All Saints Church in Lindfield appoints local contractor Pilbeam to install underfloor heating
Congregation and community groups using the Grade II listed building’s hall to benefit All Saints Church in Lindfield, West Sussex, will soon have a modern underfloor heating system to keep visitors to its hall warm after Pilbeam Construction was appointed to undertake the project. Pilbeam, local…
