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SHDF Wave 2.2: Delivering energy efficient homes in Thurrock

May 7, 2000

Mears was awarded the contract for the SHDF (Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund) Wave 2.2 retrofit project in Thurrock, valued at £10,505,345.44. The project aims to upgrade 181 homes to improve energy efficiency, comfort, and sustainability. The works were completed from August 2025 through to May 2026. As part of our commitment ...

Social Value in Action – Tedworth House, Wiltshire

April 30, 2000

Ministry of Defense – Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy (ARAP) £8000 Support for local community projects through donations Tedworth House supports wounded, injured and sick armed forces personnel, with a strong focus on mental rehabilitation. Through structured activities, routine and time outdoors, residents rebuild confidence and prepare for their next steps – ...

Designing Defence Air Systems for Long-Term Operation

April 29, 2000

High‑pressure air systems used in defence applications are rarely static assets. Once installed, they are expected to operate across long programme timelines, adapting to changing operational requirements, maintenance strategies, and platform constraints. For engineering and procurement teams, this places emphasis not only on initial performance, but on how systems behave ...

Urgent delivery of High-Value steel sheets supporting defence manufacturing

April 23, 2000

When a primary logistics provider failed to deliver, a defence manufacturing programme faced potential disruption due to delayed raw materials. An international defence contractor required the urgent transport of 28 oversized plate steel sheets – essential inputs for production – across a distance of more than 1,100 miles into mainland Europe. ...