Pratibha Patel, Author at McDermotts

Donating toiletries to the Trussell Trust

Posted on June 4, 2019 at 3:22 pm.

As part of our commitment to supporting charities to celebrate 25 years of McDermotts, we decided to donate lots of toiletries to the Aston and Nechells branch of the Trussell Trust. Staffed by volunteers, Margaret and the team collect and sort through all the donations received. Today we donated over 40kg of toiletries.Read more

We host our first annual charity football match

Posted on May 30, 2019 at 10:00 am.

Written by Pratibha Patel

Last Friday saw us host our very first charity football match. The match was played at West Bromwich Albion's pitch complete with officials and referees from the Club. A huge well done to all the players, spectators and sponsors - together we raised £3,900 for our two charities - Ronald McDonald House Birmingham and Sifa Fireside.Read more

Celebrating the success of our Women in Construction course

Posted on May 17, 2019 at 3:00 pm.

Written by Pratibha Patel

Well done to all the women that completed our first-ever Women in Construction course.

Making deliveries in style

Posted on April 18, 2019 at 3:16 pm.

Written by Pratibha Patel

This low loader will soon be making it’s way to us.

Investing in new plant

Posted on April 4, 2019 at 2:39 pm.

Written by Pratibha Patel

We’re very excited to be getting some new plant from BTE Plant Sales starting with these Manitou telehandlers.

Hilti makes sure we have the right tools for the job

Posted on March 25, 2019 at 10:16 am.

Written by Pratibha Patel

Hilti’s Fleet Management Service allows us to put together a customised mix of high-end tools and equipment to suit our needs.

Transforming the outdoor space at Nechells POD

Posted on March 7, 2019 at 11:37 am.

Written by Pratibha Patel

As part of celebrating 25 years of McDermotts, we’re helping communities to create outdoor spaces that they can enjoy.

Pines School Allotment Update

Posted on February 22, 2019 at 10:31 am.

Written by Pratibha Patel

Here are a few more photos of the progress made at the new Pines School allotment.

Are you female and interested in a career in construction?

Posted on February 19, 2019 at 9:00 am.

Written by Pratibha Patel

We’re hosting our first women-only Introduction to Construction course starting at the end of April.

Topping out at Poppyfield Primary Academy

Posted on February 18, 2019 at 9:30 am.

Written by Pratibha Patel

Earlier this month the project team working on the new Poppyfield Primary Academy reached a key milestone in the project, holding a ‘topping out’ ceremony to mark the occasion.