Latest R1 News

R1 are delighted to announce the appointment of Josh Coleman as the new Commercial Director.

We were delighted to be invited to take part in the school’s careers event, where we delivered an interactive activity session introducing the children to R1 and the world of construction.

R1 Construction is pleased to announce the start of a new residential development on Dawley High Street in partnership with Housing Plus Group. The project involves the delivery of four one-bedroom apartments for social rent, utilising Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) to deliver energy-efficient homes that meet modern sustainability standards.

As our project on Webb Crescent in Dawley nears completion, we were delighted to welcome back students and staff from Telford College for a site visit and catch-up with the R1 team. 

A £2.5m regeneration project led by Housing Plus Group (HPG), in partnership with developer R1 Construction, is set to transform a small estate in Telford with the delivery of 16 high-quality, energy-efficient bungalows for social rent. The scheme will replace five outdated bungalows at The Ley in Dawley that are no longer fit for purpose due to significant structural issues.

Exciting developments are underway in Ironbridge as plans progress to transform a redundant garage court into two new, energy-efficient bungalows. The demolition of the old garage structures will make way for the construction of two modern 2-bedroom homes, designed with energy efficiency in mind.

We’re delighted to officially be on-site and making significant progress at Barking & Dagenham College to deliver two exciting new projects — a Science Laboratory in Block A and a brand-new EV Workshop.

This month, we had the pleasure of welcoming Olivia for a week of work experience, giving her a hands-on look at the different areas of our business.

We are delighted to announce the successful handover of Ptarmigan House.

Approval from the Planning Authority and the Department for Education (DfE) has been secured for the replacement of Block B at Wigston College, a sixth form college in Leicestershire. This milestone paves the way for a modern, purpose-built facility designed to enhance the learning environment.

We’d like to take this opportunity to recognise and appreciate Seb, who has been part of R1 for an incredible 10 years!

To mark the occasion, we’re revisiting our newest apprentice, Ben Mulholland, who joined R1 Construction last year. A Level 2 Groundworks Apprentice, Ben has been gaining hands-on experience while working on-site at Webb Crescent in Dawley.

We are delighted to announce that work has officially commenced on-site at Castle Donington College in Derbyshire.

As we wrap up the year, we're reflecting on the incredible achievements of 2024 at R1 Construction. It's been a year of growth, milestones, and giving back to our communities.

R1 Construction are thrilled to announce a partnership with Base: Architects & Planning on an exciting new project to transform a former Shrewsbury care home into 14 stunning residential apartments.

An education facility for primary school children who have complex needs has been officially launched at Djanogly Strelley Academy in Nottingham.

R1 are delighted to announce that work has commenced on-site at Ptarmigan House, located at Shrewsbury Business Park. 

Welcome to Ben, our new Ground Worker Apprentice!

We are delighted to announce the successful handover of our latest project at Wigston Academy in Leicester. 

R1 Construction is proud to announce the completion of two standout projects and the launch of a new venture this month, all in partnership with YMD Boon. The combined value of these three projects totals £1.2 million, underscoring R1 Construction’s commitment to delivering cost-effective and energy-efficient buildings in the education sector.