Just three weeks to go until our Challenge Team takes on its next big endeavour – the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge.

As the countdown begins, we’re looking back with pride at the incredible challenges completed since 2007, which have raised more than £184,000 for well-deserving charities including London’s Air Ambulance, the British Heart Foundation, Alzheimer’s Society and St Raphael’s Hospice, to name just a few.

The team can truly say they’re “peaked out”, having taken on some of the UK’s most iconic trails, including the South Downs Way, Isle of Wight, Hadrian’s Wall and Jurassic Coast. This year marks their second Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge, following their first back in 2014.

This year’s challenge will be especially meaningful as we remember our former colleague and absolute legend, Bob Wills. The team will be taking every stride in his honour, with all proceeds going to Cancer Research UK.

Last year, our 26-strong team took on the gruelling 70-mile Isle of Wight trek, normally completed over five days, and smashed it in just three! This year, they’re preparing to tackle 24 miles across the Yorkshire Three Peaks in just 12 hours, with an ambitious fundraising target of £30,000.

If you would like to support the team and help them reach their target, please make a donation via our JustGiving page:

https://www.justgiving.com/page/parkeray-challenge-team-2026

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We’re excited to announce we have launched our very own TV channel PKY TV!

From standout projects and events to our people, culture and insights from across the fit-out industry, we’ll be bringing you closer to what’s happening behind the scenes at Parkeray, with our host, Marketing Executive Laura Cottle and team.

New episodes drop weekly. Follow us on LinkedIn or catch up on Vimeo, so you never miss an episode.

Visit our channel: https://vimeo.com/showcase/12380489?share=copy&fl=sc&fe=fs

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The 17th–21st August marked the 11th year of Respect events at Parkeray, and once again, it was a fantastic opportunity to bring our teams, clients and partners together.

Throughout the week, we celebrated one of our core values – Respect – at Parkeray HQ and across 13 live sites, from London to Reading.

New for 2026, and perfectly timed with the summer weather, we launched the Respect Cool Down. Our very own ice cream van hit the road, visiting our teams across London and serving up plenty of well-earned treats along the way.

The celebrations also reached new heights with a rooftop ice cream pop-up overlooking the London skyline, where our teams, clients and subcontractors enjoyed a selection of delicious flavours in a fantastic setting.

More than anything, Respect Week was another chance to take time out from our busy projects, connect with the people we work alongside and celebrate the relationships that make Parkeray what it is.

Across the week there was no shortage of ice cream, doughnuts, tea and coffee, alongside plenty of smiles, conversations and friendly competition. Teams also had the chance to take part in games and activities, with some great prizes up for grabs.

A huge thank you to everyone who took part and helped make the week such a success. We’re already looking forward to making Respect Week 2027 even bigger and better!

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We’re pleased to report that our 2025 carbon footprint fell to 9,934.97tCO₂e, down 3.25% on the previous year despite higher turnover. That’s the equivalent of driving around the Earth 2,000 times.

Our footprint covers Scopes 1, 2 and 3 and is independently verified in line with ISO 14064-3:2019, ensuring transparent and credible reporting.

Key contributors to this reduction include:

• REGO-backed renewable electricity at our HQ and Cambridge offices
• Greater use of EPDs and supplier-specific carbon data
• Lower embodied carbon impacts through a higher proportion of Cat B projects

Reducing carbon is a collective effort, and continued collaboration across our teams and supply chain will help drive further progress.

Special mention to our in-house team, Beth Jepson, Chris Blencowe, Fergus Adams, and Joe Murray for leading environment efforts across our business.

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Friday 15 May marked a long‑awaited moment, the return of the Parkeray Charity 5‑A‑Side Tournament, back by popular demand after a three‑year break. And what a comeback it was. With a full World Cup theme ahead of the official games, the energy was sky‑high, the competition fierce, and the team spirit unbeatable.

Thirteen teams comprising consultants, contractors, and architects laced up for an afternoon of friendly rivalry, networking, and most importantly, raising money for two brilliant causes.

Celebrating Our 2026 Champions

A huge congratulations to our tournament winners, proudly representing their “nations” with passion and flair:

• Cup Winners: M R Scaffolding (USA)
• Cup Runner Up: Exigere (Croatia)
• Plate Winner: Southbourne Electrical (Brazil)
• Plate Runner Up: Savills (Morocco)

Every match was played with heart, humour, and a healthy dose of competitiveness — exactly what this tournament is all about.

£3,500 Raised for Two Incredible Charities

Thanks to the enthusiasm and generosity of everyone involved, we raised an amazing £3,500 for: Prostate Cancer UK and Breast Cancer Now. The contributions raised will helping fund vital research and support services for people affected by cancer.

A Massive Thank You to All Participating Teams

We couldn’t have asked for a better line-up. A huge shout‑out to the 13 teams who brought the energy, the teamwork, and the laughs: Avison Young – Germany, Daikin – Argentina, Exigere – Croatia, IDL Architects – Japan, M R Scaffolding – USA, MSK – South Korea, Parkeray Team 1 – Canada, Parkeray Team 2 – Mexico, Savills – Morocco, Southbourne Electrical – Brazil, Threefold Architects – Portugal, Wallace Whittle – England, WP3 – France.

From dramatic goals to last‑minute saves, every team played their part in making the day unforgettable. We’re already looking forward to doing it all again. Bigger, bolder, and just as brilliantly competitive.

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Parkeray was proud to be recognised at this year’s Considerate Constructors Scheme (CCS) National Site Awards, held on Wednesday 29 April at The Brewery in London. This landmark event celebrates organisations that go above and beyond to improve the image of construction.

Our Commitment to Considerate Construction

As a long‑standing Partner member of the Considerate Constructors Scheme, Parkeray is dedicated to driving positive change across the industry, ensuring our projects align with the Scheme’s values of respect, safety, and community.

These awards highlight the exceptional standards our teams uphold every day and the recognition is a testament to their hard work and professionalism.

 Award‑Winning Projects

We’re delighted to celebrate four Parkeray projects that achieved Bronze National Site Awards this year:

• 75 Grosvenor Street: Project Lead: David Hutchins
• Confidential Client London: Project Lead: Nigel Aldridge
• Confidential Client Thames Valley: Project Lead: Graham Smith
• Confidential Client Victoria: Project Lead: Darren Knott

Each project reflects our team’s dedication to delivering high‑quality work while maintaining considerate, community‑focused practices on site.

A huge congratulations to everyone who made this possible.

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Parkeray Regions recently created a brand-new workspace in Cambridge on behalf of the multinational software company Autodesk.

Relocating from an existing office in the area to One Station Square, the 5,000 sq ft space, designed by Suttonca is tailored to meet their specific workplace needs, while incorporating Cambridge’s local identity.

Our team led by Darryl Dillon, created a new work environment across one level comprising open-plan, agile workspace, a selection of meeting and wellbeing spaces. At its heart, a central breakout area encourages collaboration and connection, featuring a tea point, flexible seating, and an AV wall.

A strong Cambridge theme runs throughout the design, with manifestations on glazed partitions celebrating influential alumni—Turing, Newton, and Darwin.

Careful forward planning was key to meeting the tight 12-week programme, particularly in coordinating deliveries within a site constrained by limited storage space.

This high-quality commercial office fit out further reinforces Parkeray Regions’ presence in Cambridge’s growing technology and software development sector. Well done to all involved.

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Our client has opened the doors to its new London headquarters at 40 Leadenhall, a stunning 80,000 sq ft workplace designed for 600 employees and built to support new ways of working.

Relocating from another building in EC3 gave our client – a Global (re)Insurance Organisation an opportunity not just to upgrade its office, but to rethink how staff, clients and brand experience could exist together in one environment.

Spread across two floors, the scheme included the full construction of open-plan office areas, executive and cellular offices, meeting rooms, a library, broker’s lounge, reception and client hospitality spaces. The project demanded significant coordination between landlord base-build systems and tenant requirements, alongside complex detailing and stringent quality control.

The Social Heart

At the centre of the workplace sits the broker’s lounge, a hospitality-style client space rather than a traditional corporate reception.

Finished in walnut and marble, the area includes a bespoke reception desk, feature bar and soft seating. The space encourages informal meetings and client conversations while doubling as an event space.

Connecting both floors is a striking feature staircase created by removing a section of concrete slab. Walnut treads, marble landings and a protected steel structure meet fire-safety requirements while forming the visual focal point of the office.

Brand & Craftsmanship

The design by Savills Offices & Workplace reflects the client’s brand while referencing its city location, with signature red accents set against warm walnut joinery to create a refined finish.

The client was closely involved in material selection, personally choosing marble slabs and walnut veneer to ensure colour and grain consistency. Bespoke stain samples were coordinated across manufacturers, supporting a cohesive result across more than 750 m² of marble, bespoke joinery, anodised aluminium glazing and integrated ceiling and lighting installations.

Wellbeing & Flexibility
Employee wellbeing was central to the brief. Facilities include a prayer room, wellness rooms with privacy sensors and quiet working spaces. Even executive offices include external touchdown desks, encouraging interaction with teams.

The Result
Delivered over a 31-week programme with up to 180 people on site, the new headquarters is more than an office. It’s a workplace, a client destination, and an event space in one.

This project highlights how modern offices are transforming from traditional desk layouts into branded spaces that foster collaboration, wellbeing, and business growth, while reflecting Parkeray’s expertise in delivering large-scale, complex projects. We wish our clients every success in their new workspace.

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Parkeray recently completed the fit out of PwC’s new offices in Reading, creating a bright, modern space tailored to support their relocation and evolving workplace requirements.

Under the leadership of Graham Smith, Joe Hanrahan and Nathan Wright, our team delivered a 40,000 sq ft workspace at the prominent One Station Hill development for the global professional services firm.

The fit out, spread over two floors, features impressive client-facing spaces including a stunning reception with a bespoke desk, eye-catching feature wall, cozy seating booths, and breakout areas. The workspace includes open-plan practice areas, meeting rooms, and well-appointed tea points—designed with both functionality and style in mind.

A standout element is the striking interconnecting staircase, completed alongside a fire curtain installation as landlord works, adding bold visual centrepiece to the space.

An Outstanding BREEAM Rating
Sustainability was a core priority from the outset, with the project targeting WELL Platinum certification and a BREEAM Outstanding rating. Achieving an impressive score of 94.6%, it stands as our highest-rated BREEAM project to date, with WELL certification currently pending.

Fittings and Finishes
The fit out showcases several bespoke details, from a timber-slatted corridor to custom joinery and a tailor-made reception desk. But the real showstopper is the staircase, timber clad, made from perforated metal, it’s finished in vibrant wet-sprayed orange with integrated lighting, making a memorable impact. Acoustics is another dominant feature throughout the space with rafts, baffles and wall panelling – all sympathetic to the offices modern design.

Overcoming Challenges
The project ran smoothly thanks to excellent teamwork between our team, subcontractors, and PwC. Regular catchups with the client and architects helped us stay on track and quickly address any concerns.

A notable challenge was coordinating works around the building’s single goods lift, shared by three contractors, which required careful planning to manage deliveries and waste removal efficiently.

Design & Innovation
The team embraced innovation by using robotic technology for setting out partitions, ensuring pinpoint accuracy and reducing human error, a real game-changer in improving efficiency.

Collaborative Approach
From the start, regular workshops with PwC and subcontractors ensured everyone was aligned, paving the way for a seamless build and a fantastic result.

The completed project demonstrates Parkeray’s collaborative approach and attention to detail, delivering a sustainable, future-ready workspace that supports PwC’s people and enhances the One Station Hill development.

Photos by Jack Hobhouse

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Parkeray Lite recently delivered a fast-track fit-out at the Edward Hyde Building in Watford on behalf of McGinley Support Services.

This project marks our team’s second scheme within the building, having previously delivered their office space in 2020. This time, we returned to support our client’s relocation from the ground floor to the second floor.

Working directly with the client, our designers, and the furniture and M&E contractors, we developed an efficient new layout for their offices while retaining as much of their existing furniture as possible.

We also liaised with the landlord to manage and complete the licence to alter process. Collaborative working was central to the project’s success, supported by detailed workshops with all stakeholders.

Despite an extremely tight six-week programme, our team coordinated the furniture installation alongside the fit-out works to ensure a seamless delivery, enabling our client to move into their new space in record time.

Well done to all involved and the team led by Ricky Hedges, Leo Asamoah and Gordon Rose.

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