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.

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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.

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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.

Formally known as ‘Kala Sangam’, Simpson have completed the redevelopment of the newly named ‘Bradford Arts Centre’. With works starting in April 2024 and Practical Completion being given 3rd October 2025, the 75 week program has seen an extensive reconfiguration and upgrade to the existing building facilities creating a state-of-the-art, fully accessible space for artists, audiences and businesses, reconnecting the building and arts centre to the local community.

The project has seen the creation of a new theatre, five dance studios, a new central staircase and a permanent home for volunteer-led community radio station Bradford Community Broadcasting (BCB).

The introduction of a new entrance, two new lifts and a dedicated changing place facility now ensures the building is fully accessible for the first time in its 140-year history.

A huge shout out to our employee Neil Harrison for completing the York Half Marathon this weekend.

Neil completed the 13.1mile course in 1hr 48minutes and has hit his target and raised £510 for the Lighthouse Construction Charity.

The Lighthouse Charity is dedicated to the emotional, physical & financial wellbeing of construction workers & their families. They provide a range of free pro-active resources to support the industry. Their free & confidential 24/7 Helpline & text HARDHAT service offers a range of information, guidance & support. These services are complemented by their free Self Support App. They receive no public funding so rely on the industry to 'support their own'. Every penny raised helps make a difference to a construction worker in need.

Congratulations Neil.

We are happy to share that Simpson continue to be ranked high among regional business rankings.

Over the last couple of months we were ranked 56 out of 100 in the 'Yorkshire Business Insider for top 100 Family Businesses', 68 out of 100 in the ‘York and North Yorkshire Top 100 Businesses’ and more recently 214 out of 500 in the ‘Yorkshire & Humber Top 500 companies’.

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.

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.