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The John Perkins #teabreak10: get to know Rob Yeandle in 10 fun questions

The John Perkins #teabreak10: get to know Rob Yeandle in 10 fun questions

Managing Director Rob Yeandle gives his answers to the #teabreak10. 1. What was your first job? A trainee Estimator / Surveyor for John Perkins & Son Ltd.  2....

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John Perkins’ old equipment upcycled into essentials for community farm

John Perkins’ old equipment upcycled into essentials for community farm

By partnering with a local community farm, John Perkins Construction has been able to divert some of its obsolete office equipment and construction waste from landfill. A routine...

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4 things I learned on work experience at John Perkins Construction

4 things I learned on work experience at John Perkins Construction

This week, the John Perkins Construction team was joined by Frankie Yeandle, a student from SGS College. Here she shares her impressions of JPC and the construction industry…...

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7 lessons learned about working on construction projects for animal care facilities

7 lessons learned about working on construction projects for animal care facilities

This year marked the end of John Perkins Construction’s first major project in the animal care sector. Contracts Director Rupert Perkins talks with Bath Cats and Dogs Home’s...

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How school bursars can devise a different way of working with building contractors

How school bursars can devise a different way of working with building contractors

When Kingswood School suffered a problem with two of its ceilings, the best option was to work with a building contractor in a completely new way. John Perkins...

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4 lessons learned from Churchill Academy Careers Convention

4 lessons learned from Churchill Academy Careers Convention

Contracts Director Rupert Perkins spent an evening with the next generation, answering questions and offering advice to the young people at Churchill Academy and Sixth Form Careers Convention. He reflects...

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