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In addition, it may also be possible to make efficiencies and reduce access phases by coordinating with enabling works such as ground investigation and ecological surveys. With the right team on board,
archaeology and heritage can also bring a surprising amount of added value to your scheme, particularly in the area of social value. The large-scale Army Basing Programme reaching across Salisbury Plain, for example, has incor- porated archaeological features into new community spaces to create a sense of place and continuity for new inhabitants of what is a very ancient landscape. With the Government’s commitment
to ‘Build Back Better’ and the launch of the UK’s Sustainable Development Strategy, there has never been a better time to draw on the benefits of sites’ heritage, and deliver on the social value
AG scoops 3 major construction awards
UK and Ireland. Established 60 years ago, AG is a 3rd
A
generation family-owned business which now employs more than 230 people at eight locations across the UK and Ireland. The first accolade was winning the Property
and Construction Family Business of the Year category at the Energia Family Business Awards. The Energia Awards showcase the commercial success of Irish family companies and highlights the impact their business has on communities. The company was recognised at the
ceremony for having navigated two major economic downturns, before emerging with a fit for purpose business model, which has seen it deliver strong financial performances. The second award - from The MPA and British
Precast for Safer Management of Pedestrian and Transport on its sites – provided positive proof of AG’s excellent work within Health and Safety. Meanwhile, AG received a Distinction Award
at the NISO (National Irish Safety Organisation) and NISG (Northern Ireland Safety Group) Safety Awards for 2021. Winning this award demonstrates the commitment and dedication of all AG employees and contractors to safety
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G, leading paving and building supplies company, has won three major industry awards in quick succession across the
targets which are increasingly required of housing development projects.
Clare King is principal heritage consultant at Wessex Archaeology.
within the company. Stephen Acheson, CEO at AG, said winning
the three major awards was fitting recognition of the outstanding work everyone at AG has been doing. “We are extremely proud to receive these
three prestigious awards. With everything that has happened since the first lockdown, it is truly amazing to be able to share these awards with everyone at AG.”
“Since we first opened over 60 years ago
we have held family values and health and safety at the core of our business operations. We plan to continue our focus in these areas while maintaining our community work and investment in the training and development of our staff.”
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