Simpson have recently completed the reconfiguration and fit‑out of the existing Next store at the Bullring in Birmingham to introduce the new Bath & Body Works concept.
The works included new wall layouts, an upgraded sprinkler system, refreshed lighting and ceilings, and a fully branded shopfront built to the Bath & Body Works specification, complete with detailed tiling. New joinery and internal signage were also installed to bring the brand to life.
The store is now fully open, with even the iconic Bullring Bull dressed in Bath & Body Works attire to celebrate the launch. Another successful project delivered by Simpson.
Last night’s NFB Construction Awards of Excellence in Birmingham brought a fantastic moment of pride for Simpson. Two of our projects were shortlisted: Hull Maritime Museum—recognised in both the Remarkable Restoration and Renovation and Heritage and Conservation Project categories—and the Centre of Excellence, shortlisted for Excellence in Educational Building.
While Hull Maritime Museum narrowly missed out, we are thrilled to announce that the Centre of Excellence was named the winner of Excellence in Educational Building.
This project represents something truly special: a world‑class hub for heritage craft skills, supporting research, training, and the future of traditional craftsmanship. Being part of its journey has been a privilege.
Congratulations to everyone who helped bring this award‑winning project to life.
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Simpson Sites ‘Highly Commended’
A great night was had last night at the 80's themed Constructing Excellence Yorkshire and Humber awards.
Simpson are thrilled to receive not one but two 'Highly Commended' awards, Delivering Value, for Hull Maritime Museum and Regeneration & Conservation for York Minster (Chapter of York) Centre of Excellence. A big thanks to everyone involved in both projects.
York Dragon Boat Race
The numbers are in and we are pleased to announce that we have raised an amazing £1,500 for taking part in the York Rotary Dragon Boat Challenge. The money raised will be split between the The Lighthouse Charity and the Rotary's chosen charities Kyra Women's Project and the Big Futures Fund.
A big thank you to everyone involved and donations received, our team mates Biorenewables Development Centre and all the crew aboard the Dunnington Boaters, a great day was had by all.
New Sainsbury's Store Opens in Felixstowe
Simpson has successfully launched a new Sainsburys supermarket in Felixstowe on 1st May!
As part of Sainsbury’s new business plan and focus on “New Space” which is the creation of new supermarkets in strategic locations for them.
Sainsbury’s acquired vacant units which required full strip out, demolition and reconfiguration, working within a number of constraints including from the landlord, an existing and continuously trading shopping precinct, asbestos and heritage listings. A £4+million budget and a tight 12 week programme was agreed and our team led by Tim Pocock, Steve Barwick and Vas Simion embraced the challenge.
Simpson delivered this project throughout pre-construction with our own appointed design team. Including architectural, structural and full M&E design driven forward by our own Jack Cannon. This enabled Simpson to be in control and moving at pace to deliver the project as well as react positively and promptly to the inevitable changes and challenges.
The new supermarket is 19,263 sqft and will host 85 new Sainsburys colleagues, supports 188 carpark spaces and means that almost 23,000 more people live within a 10min drive of a Sainsburys Supermarket.
Sainsbury’s construction and retail directors attended the launch with celebration and positive feedback for all involved and everyone involved in the project should be proud of the overall outcome and successes.
Simpson look forward to delivering a number of additional “New Space” projects for Sainsbury’s throughout 2025 and beyond.
Civic Trust Awards 2024
It was a great honour to attend the CIVIC TRUST AWARDS with Hugh Broughton Architects and Martin Ashley Architects last month.
With 320 project entries from across the UK, Canada, France, Germany, Lithuania, Malta, Poland and the USA and after a rigorous first stage assessment, 111 projects were shortlisted. These projects were then put through a national judging panel and of those shortlisted 22 were given a 'Civic Trust Award', one of which was 'Clifford's Tower.'
As the main contractor on this project, it was great to see and be a part of another triumphant win for this amazing heritage project.
Endsleigh Convent is complete
In 2022 Simpson purchased Endsleigh Convent in Filey, which at the time of purchase was still a place of residence for nuns to the Sisters of Mercy in the Catholic Diocese of Middlesborough.
Working with Vincent Partners, we put together designs that allowed for structural alterations and space planning to enable the redevelopment of the property to provide 5 executive apartments.
After 14months of redevelopment, Endsleigh Convent in Filey is now complete and the 5 beautifully fit out apartments are now ready for sale.
Hollywood Bowl Preston Now Complete
Simpson has just completed the fit-out of a 16-lane bowling alley in Preston cities new leisure facility for our client Hollywood Bowl.
The 15-week programme included the internal fit-out including, reception and bar area, amusement arcade, offices, toilets and general concourse area. In addition, we facilitated the installation of the PV on the roof with another client direct contractor. The joinery elements which included fire doors and frames, bar and reception, feature rafts play for prizes display wall and vanity units just to name a few have all been manufactured at our in-house joinery workshop.
It has been a great project to work on, and we are excited to continue working with our client and have already begun our next project with them in Uxbridge.
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