Mayor’s Construction Academy Webinar
- March 12, 2021
Liz Obertelli, Alex Vella, Shereen Hylton and Vicky Marchant from the Breyer team acted as panellists on the Mayors Construction Academy London South Bank University Female Role Models and Women in Construction webinars.
Breyer’s recycling creates jobs and training
- February 10, 2021
Breyer have been working with Community Wood Recycling to manage our waste wood from across our sites. This innovative network of social enterprises collect and reuse wood in the most environmentally beneficia way while creating jobs and training for disadvantaged people.
Breyer Group leads the way in social value
- January 25, 2021
We’re delighted to announce that Breyer Group are the first social housing contractor to sign up to HACT’s social value roadmap.
The National Apprenticeship Awards 2020
- December 08, 2020
Breyer are delighted to announce that Joshua Jackson has been crowned the winner of The Royal Navy Award for Higher or Degree Apprentice of the Year at the London Area National Apprenticeship Awards 2020.
For the second year running Breyer have been awarded a RoSPA Gold Award in recognition of our achievements and standards in Health and Safety
- September 21, 2020
Organisations receiving a RoSPA Award are recognised as being world-leaders in health and safety practice. Every year, nearly 2,000 entrants vie to achieve the highest possible accolade in what is the UK’s longest-running H&S industry awards.
Breyer Group shortlisted for the Large Employer of the Year and Construction Services Awards 2020
- July 24, 2020
The BAME Apprenticeship Awards 2020 Employer and Learning Provider Finalists have been released and Breyer Group has been shortlisted for the Large Employer of the Year and Construction Services Awards 2020.
The Breyer Group Launch their QS Academy in Partnership with the Mayors Construction Academy
- March 16, 2020
The Mayor’s Construction Academy hub at LSBU seeks to “join the dots” and connect people together to help address the construction skills shortages that exist in south London.
Builder for a Day
- January 24, 2020
Breyer Site Manager Gary Wilton organised a “Builder for a Day” event for 6 children at St Johns CofE Junior School in Gosport where we are refurbishing 5 classrooms and installing a new roof.
Breyer Halloween Bake - 31 October
- November 20, 2019
We added a Halloween twist to our Monthly Charity Dress Down Day, keen bakers from across the group competed to win the coveted prize of “Breyer Star Baker” and raise money for the Alzheimer’s Society.
Eastern Procurement – New Framework
- November 20, 2019
We’re delighted to announce that we have been awarded a place on the Eastern Procurement Framework for Property Improvements...
2019 Charity Golf Day at Stock Brook Golf and Country Club
- September 17, 2019
On 23 September 2019 the Breyer Group will again be holding its highly successful Charity Golf Day at Stock brook Golf and Country Club.
Breyer Roofing team continue to deliver
- September 02, 2019
Breyer to the Rescue!
- April 29, 2019
Earlier this month the Breyer team at Lambeth stepped in to help a neighbour whose shed and fence had caught fire.
Breyer Group handed RoSPA Gold Award for health and safety practices
- March 29, 2019
Breyer Group, has been handed a prestigious award in recognition of its practices and achievements in helping its staff, subcontractors and customers get home safely at the end of the working day.
We have achieved a Gold in the internationally-renowned RoSPA Health and Safety Awards, the longest-running industry awards scheme in the UK
Roofing RLO Becomes Assistant Site Manager
- March 05, 2019
Joanna Dixon has been appointed an Assistant Site Manager in our Roofing Division having joined Breyer in January 2018 as a Resident Liaison Officer (RLO) in Sutton.
Two new big Contract wins in Breyer Construction Division
- March 05, 2019
In a great start to the New Year Breyer Group have won two new contracts in the South East of England Hanover Housing Association and Places for People Homes.
Breyer Group Supports Harold Hill Community to help switch on its Christmas Lights
- December 19, 2018
A group of residents from a Harold Hill Facebook group suggested that they wanted to bring Christmas cheer and to host a Community event to celebrate the “Light Switch On”. Hundreds of residents came forward and offered their services voluntarily to help make this a magnificent event.
Satisfied Residents in Islington
- October 31, 2018
Our Breyer team have been working hard installing Kitchens and Bathrooms for London Borough of Islington within 84 properties including Earlstoke Estate, Attneave Street, The Triangle, Steadman Court, The Chestnuts, Amwell House, Cyrus House, Brunswick Court, Moorgreen House, Midway House and Sherston Court which are scattered around the Borough. Residents included those with special needs and vulnerabilities.
Dementia Champion
- October 30, 2018
Breyer are joining other large companies such as the Met Police, Fire Brigade and Financial Sector in encouraging staff to become “Dementia Friends”.
Breyer Customer Service Advisor volunteer in Ghana UPDATE
- October 17, 2018
Victoria is a Customer Service Advisor at our Dartford Branch and has recently returned from Ghana where she took part in a volunteer scheme – here she tells us of her time there.
Wow what an experience I’ve had; I’m going to try and put into words what I did and how I felt volunteering in Ghana with the original volunteers. I think the best way to do it is put into bullet points the main parts of the trip, otherwise it would be more of a story than an article.
Breyer Customer Service Advisor off to Ghana to volunteer
- September 06, 2018
Victoria is a Customer Service Advisor at our Dartford Branch who is going to Ghana to take part in a volunteer scheme – here she tells us what she is expecting….
On the 10th of September 2018 I will be jetting off from Heathrow airport London to Accra City in Ghana. I will be staying in Accra in a volunteer house with other men and woman that have travelled for the same reason I have.
Pyramid Plus Away Day
- August 08, 2018
On Friday 25th May 2018, Pyramid Plus London (PPL) held their first annual staff away day at the historic Brooklands Motor Museum in Surrey.
PPL is our Joint Venture with A2/Dominion based in Ealing providing a full Repairs and Voids service.
A nice letter from a happy customer
- July 20, 2018
Nothing wrong with an old fashioned letter, we love to hear that our team are going out of their way each day to help our customers
A good News story...
- June 14, 2018
Following an attempted break in at a residents home on our PPL contract, Kevin reported that he needed an urgent repair. We needed to fit a new door frame and door with new high security locks.
It’s 10s across the board for this Resident Satisfaction Survey!
- June 08, 2018
We recently carried out roofing works at Carshalton in Surrey and the resident kindly returned our Resident Satisfaction Survey with 10/10 for all categories, along with a comment – ‘Thank you – great service and to Jo for keeping me updated at all times’.
Breyer Group is pleased to announce its sponsorship of the stadium at Leyton Orient FC
- May 21, 2018
Breyer Group is pleased to announce its sponsorship of the stadium at Leyton Orient FC. The partnership was launched at the stadium on Friday 18th May 2018 (photo attached) with an initial 2 year agreement signed.
Thank You Letters still find their way here at Breyer Group
- May 02, 2018
Here at Breyer Group HQ, we receive many emails and text messages of thanks from our clients. We also receive the occasional hand written letter or card too which we love just as much.
Breyer Foundation Boxing Night is a Sell Out!
- April 26, 2018
Breyer Foundation Boxing Night is a Sell Out!
On 10th May 2018 The Breyer Foundation are hosting a Boxing Dinner Show in conjunction with the East London Boxing Academy.
Big thank you from Clarion Housing resident
- March 12, 2018
We recently carried out kitchen and bathroom works at a project for Affinity Sutton (now Clarion Housing). Marie Sayers, one of the residents was so impressed by Shereen Hylton, (Resident Liaison Officer) that she sent in the following email.
Ready for the Big Thaw!
- March 07, 2018
Ready for the Big Thaw
After a week of freezing temperatures we know to expect emergency call outs when Frozen pipes burst. With the thaw forecast for the weekend of 3rd and 4th March it was essential that we made arrangements to have extra teams on standby.
Breyer Foundation supports ‘The Cocoon’
- February 16, 2018
Breyer Foundation supports the London Borough of Havering Children Services as they transform an existing shop into ‘The Cocoon’.
Enterprise Holdings Foundation donates to Breyer Foundation
- February 06, 2018
Breyer Foundation accepted a very kind donation from Enterprise Holdings Foundation for the sum of £1500.
Breyer Group in Business Award Finals
- January 31, 2018
Breyer Group have been selected for the final of Havering Business Awards large employer of the year 2018, the event is to be held on Thursday 8th February at the CEME Centre, we are up against Crystal Windows and Tesco for the Award, so fingers crossed!
Christmas Fundraising
- December 21, 2017
Breyer Group fundraise to donate gifts for children in Havering Hostels at Christmas
Metropolitan Awards Breyer Contract
- December 06, 2017
Breyer Group’s Construction Division has been selected to deliver all three Lots on the Whole House Contractor – General Building Works
Dave Perry joins as Business Development Manager
- September 27, 2017
Our Managing Director, Tim Breyer, and the entire staff at Breyer Group are very happy to welcome Dave Perry into his role as our Business Development Manager.
Breyer Foundation Donates IT Equipment to Havering Council and Citizens Advice Bureau
- September 15, 2017
The Breyer Foundation donated IT equipment to London Borough of Havering to enhance the services offered by the various Job Clubs within the borough.
Relationship between London Borough of Barking and Dagenham and Breyer Group continues to build!
- September 09, 2017
Breyer Group’s Internal Refurbishment Programme is extended by Local Authority after a successful delivery during 2015.
Dress Down for Charity August 2017
- August 31, 2017
We supported World Child Cancer and Emmaus by raising over £300 through generous donations during this month's 'Dress Down Day for Charity'.
Breyer Roofing Remains Busy Throughout 2017
- August 29, 2017
Our Roofing Division is constantly keeping busy, working on over 30 projects across London and South-East.
Read more about the most recent projects delivered by Breyer Roofing...
Breyer B-Line secures Gravesham BC Contract
- August 17, 2017
We are extremely pleased to announce that we have been awarded both Lot1 and Lot2 of the £3.5m Gravesham Internal and External Building Works Contract. Breyer B-Line will be carrying out responsive repairs and maintenance on 5,700 properties within the area.
Swift actions save one of Lewisham’s largest protected bird colonies
- August 14, 2017
We decided to get involved in saving Lewisham's protected bird colonies as we take to heart the environment where we work. We are pleased to join forces with different organisations for a good and deserving cause.
A day in the life of a Resident Liaison Officer…Mary Lesporis
- August 09, 2017
Mary is one of our dedicated Resident Liaison Officers (RLO) who is now working on the kitchen and bathroom replacement programme in Lambeth. She previously worked on the Tower Hamlets, Havering (B-Line) and Barking & Dagenham contracts. Here is how her typical day at work looks like…
Improving the Image of Construction in Lewisham, London
- August 02, 2017
Congratulations to our Site Managers who were awarded the ‘Performance Beyond Compliance’ certificate by Considerate Constructors Scheme
Breyer Group Raised Funds in Support of World Child Cancer
- July 31, 2017
Breyer Group got involved in a good cause and helped World Child Cancer to raise £188.27
Joshua Jackson graduates from University of Greenwich
- July 28, 2017
Breyer Group Assistant Quantity Surveyor, Joshua Jackson graduates with exceptional results from University of Greenwich
Felicity Completes Breyer Group's Work Experience Placement
- July 24, 2017
We are proud to have helped another young student to start their career. Felicity recently completed our Work Experience Programme, which helped her to enhance her skills.
Breyer Roofing Completes Mandeville School
- July 19, 2017
Our Roofing Division recently completed the refurbishment of Mandeville School and Sports Hall (Surrey) roofs.
Breyer Group Renovates the Hawthorn Centre in Orpington
- July 18, 2017
Our Construction Site Team and Supply Chain carried out refurbishment and renovation works to the Hawthorn Centre as a goodwill gesture towards the Residents and local community.
Breyer Group Takes Part in This Year’s ‘Soul in The City’
- July 17, 2017
A nice afternoon enhancing the community in the Andover Estate, London, N7
B-Line Supports the Upcoming Dartford Festival
- July 13, 2017
We are proud to power this year's Dartford Festival
Lambeth Living Resident Win a Brand New 40inch Flat Screen TV
- July 12, 2017
Congratulations to our Lambeth Resident for winning the 40inch Flat Screen TV!
Careers in Construction
- July 11, 2017
Part of the CSR programme for the Lambeth Living contract, Breyer Group Community Investment & Development Officer, Paula Arkell-Waller gave a talk to Level 2 and 3 Students at Lambeth College
Additional work for Breyer Roofing as Stevenage Contract is extended
- July 10, 2017
Breyer Group will be going back to Stevenage for more works within the Borough, after successfully completing the Roofing and Planned Maintenance works in 2015/16.
Breyer Group Raised Funds for those affected by Grenfell Tower Fire
- July 07, 2017
To support all those affected by the Grenfell Tower fire accident and the British Hearth Foundation, Breyer Group raised funds during the monthly 'Dress Down Day for Charity'.
Breyer Roofing Completes Sandcross Primary School's Roof Replacement
- July 06, 2017
Breyer Roofing completes Major Works at Sandcross Primary School, Surrey.
Kevin Completes Breyer Group's Work Experience Programme
- June 30, 2017
"This experience has helped me to understand what to expect after college and from my future career"
A day in the life of a B-Line Operative
- June 13, 2017
James Best, B-Line Electrician was selected to appear on ‘At the Heart’ magazine, to represent our Responsive Maintenance division currently working on the Havering contract.
Presenting Yourself Day 2017
- May 03, 2017
Breyer Group actively participated in the successful outcome of this year's Presenting Yourself Day.
Breyer Group Dress Down for Charity to Support Bliss
- April 21, 2017
Breyer Group supported Bliss by raising over £200 through donations during our monthly 'Dress Down Day for Charity'.
Breyer Roofing Named Winner of NFRC Awards 2016
- March 13, 2017
Breyer Roofing recognised Gold Winner 2016 Health & Safety in Roofing Awards.
Breyer Roofing Gets Ready for 2017
- January 06, 2017
An overview of the contracts won by Breyer Roofing over 2016 and a glance at the busy 2017 ahead.
Breyer Group Briefed Job Seekers
- December 14, 2016
When you’re looking for work it’s hard to know what employers will want to see on your CV, on an application or at interview.
World’s Biggest Coffee Morning
- October 03, 2016
Breyer Group helped Macmillan Cancer Support to raise funds on Friday 30th September.
Breyer B-Line Wins Family Mosaic Contract
- August 15, 2016
Breyer B-Line secures Family Mosaic contract for repairs framework.
Breyer Group Roofing Completes Mapother House’s Roof Area
- July 29, 2016
Breyer Roofing Division successfully transformed the roof area of Mapother House, London, SE5
Breyer Roofing Scoops NFRC Award
- June 08, 2016
Breyer Roofing was announced Winner of the National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) Award for Gold Excellence in Health and Safety 2015.
Success for Breyer Group as they are recognised as a Top 100 Apprenticeship Employer
- January 28, 2016
Congratulations to Breyer Group who have been named a City & Guilds Top 100 Apprenticeship Employer for 2015.
Breyer Group joins the South East Consortium (SEC)
- December 18, 2015
Breyer Group has been invited to join the South East Consortium (SEC).
FC Elmstead is now sponsored by Breyer Group
- December 07, 2015
Breyer Group becomes official sponsor for FC Elmstead under 14's team.
Breyer Group is shortlisted for the Construction News Specialist Awards 2016
- November 04, 2015
The Construction News Specialists Awards are the only national awards celebrating the very best specialist contractors in the UK. With 18 targeted categories, the awards ensure that whatever size or specialism there is an appropriate avenue to showcase the achievements of specialist contractors.
Breyer Group appointed to the 4 year LHC Framework
- October 15, 2015
Breyer Construction Invited to Join Major LHC Kitchen & Bathrooms Framework
Breyer Group named Apprenticeship Employer of the Year 2015
- October 14, 2015
Breyer Group has beaten off competition from entrants across the region to win the London final of the National Apprenticeship Awards 2015.
Breyer Group Apprentice, Aaron Barrett scoops Award during Regional Final of National Apprenticeship Awards 2015
- October 14, 2015
Aaron Barrett was recently shortlisted as a ‘Finalist’ for Apprentice of the Year 2015 and `Highly Commended` by the National Apprenticeship Service during the London finals of the National Apprenticeship Awards 2015.
Breyer Construction secures Barking and Dagenham Decent Homes Contract
- August 26, 2015
Breyer Construction adds £4.5m Barking and Dagenham scheme to it delivery portfolio
Breyer Group shortlisted for two National Apprenticeship Awards
- August 26, 2015
The National Apprenticeship Awards recognises Breyer Group’s 360 Apprenticeship Programme and shortlisted the company as a finalist for 'Employer of the Year 2015' along with its apprentice, Aaron Barrett for 'Advanced Apprentice of the Year 2015' (London Region).
Breyer Roofing Completes Refit to Reduce Costs
- August 26, 2015
Breyer Roofing has just finished on a project to re-roof Sidlaw House in Stamford Hill, the first of ten social housing re-roof projects to be completed before 2017 in the North London area.
Breyer Roofing Renews Coppermill School Roof
- August 10, 2015
Breyer Roofing is appointed to carry out a complete roof replacement via the government’s £10.5m Schools Capital Programme for Urgent Health and Safety Works
Breyer Group Blood Donation Scheme: Giving Blood to Save Lives
- July 14, 2015
This initiative is being supported by Breyer Group and with 8,000 units of blood needed every day to meet hospital demand The Board of Directors gave blood at Harold Hill Community Centre on Friday 3rd July 2015
Breyer Group Achieves Double Considerate Constructors Awards
- May 26, 2015
Breyer Group Plc has won Bronze Considerate Constructors Scheme 2015 National Site Awards for both the Andover Estate Pilot scheme and Channel Islands Estate project.
Breyer Apprentice, Aaron Barrett continues to impress following his 3rd Apprenticeship Award in 14 months
- March 27, 2015
On Friday 27th March 2015, Aaron Barrett was called up by Sir Steve Bullock, the Mayor of Lewisham during the Council’s Celebrating Achievement Awards 2015 and recognised for his mentoring of Apprentices, in particular an Apprentice Plumber who is auditory impaired.
Breyer Group Achieves Love Your Community Gold Award
- March 16, 2015
We are delighted to be the first organisations to gain the recently launched Love Your Community quality mark. The Love Your Community quality mark was developed by the Community Development Foundation (CDF) to recognise organisations that have shown real commitment to engaging with local communities.
Breyer Roofing shortlisted for Roofing Specialist of the Year 2015
- March 01, 2015
Breyer Roofing has been shortlisted by Construction News for Roofing Specialist of the Year 2015 at their 11th Construction News Specialist Awards.
Breyer Roofing secures pitched roofing work via LHC Framework for Wokingham Borough Council.
- January 19, 2015
The scope of works comprises repair and refurbishment to pitched roofs throughout the Borough of Wokingham, including ancillary works such as brickwork repairs, renewal of rainwater goods, and insulation upgrades. The project has a value of £300,000 and has an estimated duration of 8 weeks.
Breyer B-Line Responsive Repairs Wins NHHG Contract
- January 12, 2015
B-Line Responsive Repairs secures four-year agreement with Notting Hill Housing Group to deliver it's responsive repairs service across south and west London.
Breyer Roofing wins project to deliver soffits, fascias for South Essex Homes.
- January 12, 2015
The project involves the replacement of timber cladding, fascias, soffits, barge boards and rainwater goods with uPVC equivalents to pitched residential properties throughout Southend-on-Sea. The project has a value of £775,000 and a duration of 1 year.
Breyer Group is Shortlisted for Excellence in Digital Engagement Award, 2015
- December 19, 2014
Breyer Group is Shortlisted for Excellence in Digital Engagement Award, 2015
These awards are open to social-housing providers, tenants and contractors to give recognition to excellent work and, vitally, to share best practice amongst the sector so that more people benefit.
Breyer Roofing secures £7.5m Roofing and Planned Maintenance Contract
- December 01, 2014
Breyer Roofing was recently appointed by Stevenage Borough Council to deliver its Roofing & Planned Maintenance Programme throughout the borough.
Tough Mudder Challenge for Help the Heroes
- October 25, 2014
Several members of staff from our Construction Division recently took part in the Tough Mudder Challenge at the Matterley Bowl, Winchester in order to raise funds for the charity 'Help the Heroes'.
B-Line supports BBC's DIY SOS – The Big Build - Basildon
- October 21, 2014
The BBC’s DIY SOS team issued a call to arms and recruited Breyer Group’s B-Line Responsive Repair team to help transform the home of Brandon and his family who live in Basildon, Essex.
Macmillan’s World Biggest Coffee Morning
- September 26, 2014
- Construction, Cyclical, Pre-Construction
On Friday 26th September, Breyer Group got involved in the World’s Biggest Coffee Morning in support of Macmillan Cancer Support.
Breyer Group helps raise funds for Breyer Foundation's Annual Charity Golf Day
- September 22, 2014
The Breyer Foundation recently held their 6th annual Charity Golf Day at Stock Brook Manor Golf and Country Club on Monday 22nd September 2014.
Breyer Group Partners with Recolight to Recycle Electrical Equipment
- August 01, 2014
Through our relationship with Buildbase, we have partnered with Recolight, the UK’s specialist WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) compliance scheme for the lighting industry.
Breyer Group secures a £40m, 5 year Planned Investment and Regeneration Major Works Programme
- June 08, 2014
Breyer Group’s Construction Division is awarded a £40m, 5 year Planned Investment and Regeneration Major Works Programme by Affinity Sutton Group
Breyer Group secures Lambeth Living LHS Contract
- April 01, 2014
Breyer Group’s Construction Division is awarded a 5 year Housing Standard Programme – External and Internal Refurbishment contract worth £110m by Lambeth Living
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