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Schools Out Early!
As we approach the Easter break, here’s a snapshot of our week’s highlights and insights.
Monday
- Kicked off Phase 2 of Bury Cross Garage with contract commencement.
- Presented compliance findings and set next quarter’s objectives with Owlsworth Conservation.
- Supported Cam from a client’s team on Day 1 of CITB SSSTS training via HCS Safety.
- Explored Degree Apprenticeship opportunities with Portsmouth University.
Tuesday
- Cam completed SSSTS training successfully.
- Met with new client Appledown Construction to define first quarter objectives.
- Introduced ourselves to the Principal Contractor team at Bury Cross.
Wednesday
- Conducted site compliance inspection at Mill Road social housing development.
- Assisted Ascia HQ with project planning, BREEAM updates, and Monday.com compliance tracking workshop.
- Delivered weekly CDM regulatory support to a local authority.
- Our partners MSA Safety provided vital CAT and Genny refresher training to New Forest Fencing.
Thursday
- Reviewed weekly activities and set upcoming objectives with our admin team.
- Completed diverse compliance inspections: a Georgian mansion and two new school buildings in Bournemouth and Portsmouth.
- Held a team meeting to reflect and celebrate the start of the holiday.
What We Learned This Week
- Strong partnerships and regular reviews enhance project clarity and stakeholder alignment.
- Training boosts competence and compliance across teams.
- Collecting anonymised compliance data enables benchmarking and shared improvement.
- Digital tools like Monday.com can streamline project and supply chain management.
- Consistent advisory support ensures ongoing regulatory compliance.
How We Will Use This
- Continue fostering collaborative relationships with clear, measurable goals.
- Expand training programs to uplift client and team capabilities.
- Leverage compliance data insights to develop best practice resources.
- Pilot and integrate digital platforms for enhanced project oversight.
- Maintain proactive, expert support to navigate evolving regulations.
At LCS Project Solutions, we are committed to driving continuous improvement for our clients and ourselves, ensuring safer, more efficient workplaces.
Enjoy your Easter break!
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