1213BERWICK STREETukwww.crash.org.ukCONSTRUCTING A FUTURE. Chief executive Pete Redfern will be running this year's marathon for Centrepoint. To donate or read more about his chosen charity visit www.virginmoneygiving.com/PeteRedfern. Director of design, Nick Rogers, is helping CRASH and the Spitalfields Crypt Trust with their 'YourTime' project which aims to give people who have overcome an addiction the opportunity to get work experience. The Trust is working on the development of a new coffee and bookshop in Shoreditch, east London, and Nick has agreed to help with the design, produced technical drawings and advised on building regulations. He has also negotiated with two of Taylor Wimpey's suppliers, Symphony and Greenwood, to provide the kitchens and ventilation. Nick Attree, head of procurement, has worked alongside CRASH providing it with a list of Taylor Wimpey suppliers it can use for its procurement activities. Jonathan Drake, head of investor relations and communication, is a member of the CRASH Communications Hub where patron firms advise CRASH on how to communicate more effectively with patrons and the media and raise the charity's profile. Taylor Wimpey's HR team has offered to provide job search and interview training to young people trying to secure employment. Teams of employees from Taylor Wimpey's offices in High Wycombe and Cannock have joined the CRASH diet challenge to raise money while losing weight. The final weigh in is due in early March. For information on Taylor Wimpey's involvement in your local community, visit about.taylorwimpey.co.ukPEOPLE POWERBEING ABLE TO OFFER CANTEEN FACILITIES ISCRUCIAL FOR HOSTELS SUCH AS CENTREPOINT CENTREPOINT PROVIDES HOMELESS PEOPLE INLONDON WITH A PLACE TO GO FOR THE NIGHT CENTREPOINT STAFF PROVIDE SUPPORT, INFORMATION AND TRAINING FOR THOSE IN NEED

ECOBUILD 20121415CONSTRUCTING A FUTUREwww.crash.org.ukwww.conduct which takes into consideration a number of core values: zero loss-making projects, zero accidents, zero environmental incidents, zero ethical breaches and zero defects.When it comes to corporate social responsibility, Skanska "understands it has a responsibility to the communities in which we operate, taking the lead in developing and maintaining our stakeholder relationships on a local level." And that's where the firm's involvement with CRASH comes in .. Skanska and CRASHSkanska has been a supporter of CRASH since its inception in 1996 and a patron for a number of years and has been part of its development from a London focused charity to one that now helps homeless people nationally. In addition, it is also nominated as one of two of the firm's main charities. Tanya Barnes, Skanska's head of external communications, says: "We are proud to be a supporter of CRASH as we believe their ethos aligns with our goals, culture and values and as an industry charity the practical support and work they do to focus on improving buildings used by homeless people is to be commended. "Since 2011, we have also been an active member of their new Communication Hub, established by CRASH to develop its PR system. We therefore help the charity improve, and make the most of, its PR and communication activities. We are very happy to assist CRASH in this way, offering practical support, and look forward to continuing this relationship."ne of the UK's biggest contractors, Skanska, is involved in some of the country's most prestigious projects in both the private and public sectors. But bigger isn't always better, and while the firm has become synonymous with a list of mega projects including the Heron Tower and 30 St Mary Axe, it is taking on an increasing number of smaller projects year on year. Whatever the size of the scheme, Skanska has the expertise to work all the way along the construction process from development and infrastructure, including financing projects, through to design and construction, facilities management and operation and maintenance. Skanska is committed to sustainable development and was named the greenest company in the UK across all industries by the Sunday Times in 2011. The group also works to an in-house code of FROM LARGE PROJECTS SUCH AS THE GHERKIN TO SMALLER SCHEMES, SKANSKA ISCOMMITTED TO SUSTAINABILITY AND IS OFFERING PRACTICAL SUPPORT TO CRASH Heavyweight contractor Skanska is using its expertise to help CRASH make the most of its PR activities We are proud to be a supporter of CRASH as their ethos aligns with our goals