Construction consultancy Pick Everard has launched a new business strategy – which it says shows its commitment to creating a collaborative, prosperous, sustainable and ambitious future for the business.
It comes as the Leicester-headquartered business announced annual revenues of £58.8 million, which were and a 17 per cent growth in staff numbers.
The multi-disciplinary consultancy now has more than 600 employees across its national network of 15 offices, with further growth set over the coming years.
Pick Everard has already been driving down its carbon footprint, with a pledge to become carbon neutral by the end of the year.
Managing partner Duncan Green said: “Despite the worldwide challenges faced over the past year, together we have made it one of the most significant and successful in our 156-year history.
“It is the agility and determination of our people that has allowed us to navigate the national challenges of the last two years and come through stronger than ever – and with new ways of working that benefit our people, our clients and the wider industry too.
“We have been enjoying a period of sustained growth, and with a strong pipeline of work and continued success in projects and frameworks appointments, we have examined our business strategy to outline the vision that underpins our journey.
“Collaboration forms a key part of all five of our strategic pillars, focusing on ‘delivering better together’ for our teams, our clients, communities and for the planet.”
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He said the new strategy was focused on a commitment to training the industry leaders of tomorrow, with practice-wide career support mechanisms, including the Pick Everard Professional Map.
It provides a pathway through the technical skills, behavioural competencies, role expectations and core values needed for personal progression, which together with the firm’s RISE mentoring programme will give staff the tools needed to achieve their career aspirations.
Pick Everard has also changed its internal structure to increase efficiencies and better meet the requirements of its clients. That includes new strategic account director roles to ensure closer collaboration between the firm’s architects, engineers, surveyors, and project managers.
Mr Green said: “Continuous improvement is embedded deeply in our culture, making sure that not only are we a leader in promoting new industry best practice, but also an early adopter of technology and innovations that enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of our actions.
“Our pledge to invest at least five per cent of annual turnover in innovation and technology will ensure we push forwards with the best solutions to meet clients’ needs on every scheme.
“Our open attitude to sharing expertise allows us to upskill and inform our clients and key stakeholders, leaving a legacy of best practice and understanding wherever we work.
“This, along with our ambitions to be a leader in supply chain management and SME engagement, ensures that the projects we deliver provide communities with the high-quality assets that will have a positive impact on the way they, and future generations, will live, work, learn, and play.
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“We place sustainability and tackling the climate crisis with carbon neutral solutions central to any project, so there is no question that we must lead by example when it comes to the environment.
“On our own journey to net zero, we have been making great strides but will go even further, becoming a carbon neutral business by within 2022.
“Delivering better together’ is not just a phrase, it’s a definition of our culture and the way of life at Pick Everard.
“It defines our approach to our people, our teams, our clients, and the communities and environment in which we live.
“We pride ourselves in our aim to create a better future and leave a positive and lasting legacy wherever we work.”
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