Cambridge & Hertfordshire based company Royston Scaffolding Ltd was on hand to aid the Remembrance Sunday commemorations, with support in particular for one of their colleagues and ex-serviceman, Richard Wright, who previously served in Iraq.
Accounts Manager Jacqueline and her six year old Grandson, Jesse also showed their support by raising money for the Poppy Appeal and joining in the tributes at the Royston Remembrance parade with which Richard was taking part in.
Richard Wright served in the army for almost ten years and was a Corporal (Section Commander) during this time he was deployed to Iraq, whilst on the roof of one of the buildings he wasn't struck by enemy fire but was unlucky enough to be struck by lightning!
The ex-serviceman, now a Trainee Scaffolder commented: "I don't recall much of the incident but I do remember when I was airlifted I was keen to see out of the window at the incredible view! I count my lucky stars and I try not to dwell on it too much as there are other servicemen who aren't always so lucky."
Partner of Royston Scaffolding Ltd, Elliott McGrath added: "We're so grateful to have Richard on the team here. Ex-servicemen can provide so much to ours and others' industries and Richard is an excellent example of that. Scaffolding day-in-day-out is a tough job and Richard's teamwork and leadership skills not to mention his humour are incredible."
Time and date
CONSTRUCTION DIRECTORY
Construction News
14/11/2019
Royston Scaffolding Ltd Supports Remembrance Sunday Commemorations
Latest Construction News
25/04/2024
Eric Wright Construction has commenced work on a new £20 million apartment scheme in Manchester city centre. The new nine-storey residential development, at Laystall Street just off Great Ancoats Street, is being delivered for client Great Places Housing Group and is part-funded by Homes England ...
25/04/2024
Crest Nicholson has acquired land at Branston Locks in East Staffordshire. The housebuilder received reserved matters planning approval for the greenfield parcel, where it plans to build 284 new homes, in April of last year. The purchase marks the next step in the latest phase of a Sustainable ...
25/04/2024
Morgan Sindall Construction has teamed up with Groundwork to support biodiversity in urban and rural environments. It was announced earlier this year that Morgan Sindall and its supply chain was to work with Groundwork - a charity that mobilises practical action on poverty and the environment ...
25/04/2024
Construction firm Kier has completed work on a new NHS Integrated Community Mental Health Centre in Islington. April Per Mertesacker, current manager of the Arsenal Academy, officially opened 1 Lowther Road, which was attended by representatives from Kier, as well as other key figures from the ...
25/04/2024
Network Rail engineers are to carry out essential track renewal work around Slough Station. There will be an amended timetable in place between 27 to 28 April and 11 to 12 May. Over the early May bank holiday weekend, there will be a small reduction in services, with journeys taking longer to ...
25/04/2024
Staying true to the pioneering spirit that has driven Yanmar for over a century, Yanmar Compact Equipment EMEA proudly unveils its electric construction equipment at Intermat 2024; aligning its sustainability objectives and meeting the market demands for eco-conscious solutions. Yanmar Compact ...
25/04/2024
North West Recycling Limited has expanded its fleet by incorporating a new Renault Trucks T520 6x2 tag axle tractor unit with walking floor hydraulics. The new addition joins 18 existing Renault Trucks in the company’s 28-strong fleet, with driver comfort and dealer support highlighted as pivotal ...
25/04/2024
Betolar has scooped a Building Materials Industry Innovation award in Paris. A hollow-core slab innovation based on Betolar's Geoprime solution has won first prize at the INTERMAT Innovation Awards at Intermat Exhibition in Paris. Betolar was awarded in the category of Building, Civil Engineering ...
24/04/2024
McLaughlin & Harvey has expanded into Central England, marking a significant milestone in its ongoing regional growth strategy. In a significant boost to the local economy, McLaughlin & Harvey has opened a new office in Birmingham city centre, employing a dedicated team of over 15 professionals. ...
24/04/2024
RWE is progressing with plans to develop a green hydrogen production facility on its land adjacent to Pembroke Power Station in South Wales. Hydrogen can be used as a clean energy alternative for local industrial processes, displacing their current fossil fuel usage, and reducing their carbon ...