The latest CPW news and views.
Meet the Specialists – Book a drop-in session now
Planning to be in Leeds from 20-22 May? If you’re planning to attend, why not pop into our Leeds office, located just across the canal from the Royal Armouries, and pick the brains of our team of specialists.
CPW featured in Planet Mark 2025 Sustainability Solutions Partner Directory
CPW is pleased to have been recognised by Planet Mark, a leading sustainability certification and net zero provider for organisations and the built environment, by being featured in their Sustainability Solutions Partner Directory.
Armed Forces Covenant: CPW Receives Bronze Award
As part of our ongoing commitment to support the Armed Forces community, CPW is proud to share we have received the Bronze Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. The award follows a pledge to support the Armed Forces community, as part of the Armed Forces Covenant.
CPW’s Passivhaus Transformation Will Bring Life Back To Forgotten Oxford Backstreet
Work has started on site to transform a dated Oxford backstreet dominated by aging garages unfit for modern city centre life into a characterful, highly energy efficient modern mews that will be home to 33 students at St John’s College Oxford.
CPW Engineers Scoop Two Awards at CIBSE West Midlands Annual Dinner 2024
We are thrilled that two of our engineers have been recognised at the CIBSE West Midlands Awards 2024. These awards showcase, recognise and reward the abundance of MEP Building Services talent and the hard-working professionals that we have in the West Midlands region.
CPW Supports Local Charities with Autumn Charity Day
Following on from the success in May, on 20 September CPW has held its second charity day of 2024. We closed our doors for the day, providing our staff with a day to get out the office and into their local communities, helping with local causes in need of their support.
Understanding the UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard
The much-anticipated UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard (UK NZCBS) – the Standard – has finally been published in pilot form. Director of Sustainability, Dr Stephen Ball, explains more about the Standard and how CPW can help your projects achieve it.
CPW Recognised at Planet Mark Awards 2024
CPW is pleased to have been recognised at the Planet Mark Awards for our commitment to sustainability with a 5 Year Milestone Award.
A Summer of Transformation Projects Provides Big Boost for Bradford’s Education and Training Offering
While the students were away on their summer break, design and construction teams have been working hard at Bradford College to unveil a wealth of new facilities.
CPW’s GRESB Results: Putting Our Own ESG Performance to the Test
This year CPW completed its first annual assessment of our Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) performance for our Solihull Head Quarters under the international standard, GRESB.
BREEAM V7: Everything you need to know in our latest CPD
The BREEAM UK New Construction Version V7 Manual has been released, raising the standards of sustainability practices in the UK. CPW are here to help you understand the latest developments.
CPW Joins Midlands Construction Companies Providing Coventry School SENCO Upgrades
CPW has joined forces with local Construction companies to provide time, labour, and costs for free to upgrade the SENCO facilities at the Grace Academy in Coventry.
CPW Supports Aspiring Young Student in The Gambia
Following Director John Hauton’s moving trip to The Gambia, where he helped to renovate a school, the Directors at CPW were inspired to do more to help.
CPW Champions Energy Efficient Upgrade for Grade II Listed Student Accommodation
CPW is supporting St John’s College Oxford to create student accommodation that meets the needs of its occupants, as well as minimising its impact on the environment.
CPW helps launch litter-eating ‘shark’ to clean up Leeds’s waterways
A new aquatic robot called a WasteShark, inspired by a whale shark’s open-mouthed feeding technique, has been launched this week using cutting-edge technology to collect litter on the waterways in Leeds City Centre.
Leicester Lead Makes a Difference in The Gambia
Director and Leicester lead, John Hauton, has returned from The Gambia with a new perspective after volunteering with New Life Children’s Centre. John applied his 30 plus years of experience to help out with much-needed renovations to a 20-year-old school.
CPW launches Design Engineering For All campaign
CPW are pleased to launch a new campaign, designed to encourage more young people to consider design engineering as a career.
Spotlight on: CPW Bristol Office
Following nearly thirteen successful years in the South West, we shine a light on our Bristol team, based in the Vintry Building near Castle Park and St Nicholas Market. Chris Taylor, Associate, reflects on life in the Bristol office.
CPW attends MIPIM 2024
With MIPIM 2024 just round the corner, we caught up with Associate Director Andreas Kouyialis, who is part of the CPW team attending in this year.
CPW shortlisted for local Constructing Excellence Awards
CPW are pleased to be shortlisted in a number of different categories this year for the Midlands-based Constructing Excellence awards.