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Natalie Gale-Sides on starting a new job in a pandemic, and how she got her confidence back (Q&A, part 1)

Natalie Gale-Sides on starting a new job in a pandemic, and how she got her confidence back (Q&A, part 1)

Natalie Gale-Sides has spent the past nine months settling into her role as Pre-Construction Manager at John Perkins Construction. She reflects on the highlights, the setbacks, and why...

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Construction Awards of Excellence win: how we did it

Construction Awards of Excellence win: how we did it

In April of 2021, John Perkins Construction was named Building Contractor of the Year: England (Turnover Under £15m) at the prestigious Construction Awards of Excellence 2020. The judges...

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Alex Jenkins on the most unexpected part of being a director, and his biggest lesson learned (Q&A, part 2)

Alex Jenkins on the most unexpected part of being a director, and his biggest lesson learned (Q&A, part 2)

As Alex Jenkins approaches two years in the role of Commercial Director, he looks back on the challenges of working in the construction industry, the surprises he encountered,...

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Alex Jenkins on becoming a director at 32, and what his younger self would think of him now (Q&A, part 1)

Alex Jenkins on becoming a director at 32, and what his younger self would think of him now (Q&A, part 1)

As Alex Jenkins approaches two years in the role of Commercial Director, he looks back on the challenges of working in the construction industry, the surprises he encountered,...

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5 lessons learned from our historical building restoration projects

5 lessons learned from our historical building restoration projects

Some of our greatest achievements at John Perkins Construction have arisen from our work on historical buildings. Yet they’ve also thrown up some of the biggest challenges. Here...

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How transparency can transform a school building project

How transparency can transform a school building project

Refurbishment of existing buildings or the construction of a new space can be a boon to schools, but too often the process of getting there is stressful. Schools...

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