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Stairway to a brighter future
As part of their ongoing training, our five carpentry apprentices in Maidstone have recently learned how to install a staircase…
Mo Basson named Apprentice of the Month
Congratulations to Mo Basson who has been awarded Apprentice of the Month by his college, MidKent College. Described by assessors…
IW75 in 75 Mission Update: 6th April
Thank you to everyone who has donated to the #IW75Mission so far, including The Painting and Decorating Association Brouha Marketing…
Screen sharing
Having recently completed a full refurb of our Head Office 22 monitors of all shapes and sizes were looking for…
More than homes
Tomorrow we will be embarking on our biggest #fundraising challenge yet in support of the #morethanhomes campaign, led by one…
Getting fit for a hunger-free future to celebrate 75 years
Ian Williams is celebrating a significant birthday this year having been in business for three-quarters of a century. To mark…
Powered up
As part of our apprentices inclusive training with the Ian Williams Academy, we recently explored some additional training on Powertools.…
Fire stopping works for Housing21
As part of our ongoing framework with retirement living and extra care housing provider Housing 21, the Ian Williams Manchester…
Wowed by the end result
With a return to school and healthy learning spaces in the headlines, a recent extension we carried out at Ashford…
Festive fundraising
The Ian Williams team at our head office in Chipping Sodbury are always keen to have a bit of festive…
Matt King’s career journey
Matt King first joined Ian Williams as an apprentice at 17 years old and became a fully-fledged carpenter in 2018.…
Fresh look for Craigs Community Centre
Whilst carrying out cyclical decoration work for Liberty Group in the Stockbridge area, the Ian Williams team decided that the…
Nightingale House Hospice Heroes
The Ian Williams team in Wrexham have long supported the Nightingale House Hospice, which provides specialist palliative care services, completely…
Double win for Ian Williams at National Housing Maintenance Forum Awards 2021
Ian Williams is delighted to announce we came away from this year’s National Housing Maintenance Forum (NHMF) awards with two…
Technical training continues for Ian Williams carpentry apprentices
With colleges closed due to Covid, the Ian Williams apprentice mentors are working hard to support their learning by setting…
Roof-Top Apprentices
As part of their ongoing training, our carpentry apprentices recently had the opportunity to build a roof from scratch with…
Older and Wiser – The Housing Forum’s new guide to help close older peoples’ housing gap
A new way forward in tackling the fast-growing shortage of housing for older people is being proposed in a guide…
Parking perfection
It is always great to be recognised for a job well done, but when this comes directly from the residents…
Ian Williams supports Longfield’s Christmas Tree Recycling
Ian Williams has supported Longfield Hospice’s Christmas Tree Recycling scheme since it began four years ago, helping to raise £56,000…
Liverpool team delivers outstanding renovations to George Moore Court
On behalf of Ian Williams’ customer Housing 21, the Liverpool team has recently completed the full renovation of their Retirement…
Painting Nash Point Lighthouse
Ian Williams has enjoyed a partnership with Trinity House for over 30 years, maintaining their lighthouses and shore-based stations. Trinity…
Support continues for The Aspinall Foundation
During the first Lockdown, the Ian Williams team in Maidstone answered a call from The Aspinall Foundation to donate their…
Ian Williams achieves achieves first place on SWPA’s Passive Fire Protection Framework
Ian Williams is proud to confirm its position as first placed provider for Passive Fire Protection work in the South…
Science block undergoes full transformation
The facility improvement programmes currently being undertaken at the Sutton Community Academy in Sutton in Ashfield, serve to illustrate how…
Ian Williams supports Stonewater’s Christmas Appeal
In the current climate, housing provider and Ian Williams customer, @Stonewater felt they were unable to offer their usual Christmas…
Making Shinewater Sparkle
Outside space is so important for the service users of Shinewater Court, that whilst carrying out FRA works for The…
Celebrating future talent
2020 may not have given us much to celebrate so far, but as a business, we believe that where there…
Privileged to work on Nash Point Lighthouse
A long-standing partnership with Trinity House sees Ian Williams privileged to get involved with improving & preserving some of the…
The Ian Williams’ Academy welcomes our first 2020 Apprentices
The Ian Williams’ Academy welcomes our first 2020 Apprentices Our apprentices join us as part of the Ian Williams’ Academy…
Keeping it in the family
How great it is to see our young apprentice Dan Brighouse – whose Dad Paul and Grandad Frank also work…
Northern Spotlight
Ian Williams has continued to increase its strong presence in the North of England following additional investment in Leeds, Liverpool…
Ian Williams wins prestigious Constructing Excellence in Wales Health, Safety & Wellbeing Award 2020
Ian Williams, one of the UK’s largest privately-owned property services companies, is delighted to announce it came away as a…
Ian Williams Shortlisted as Investors In People Employer of the Year
We are delighted to announce we have been shortlisted as Employer of the Year Gold 250+ in the Investors In…
Has social distancing brought us closer together?
Live stream Round Table debate with expert housing panel to address this question on Wednesday 9th September 10:15 am As…
Phase One of Sutton Community Academy Transformation
Here’s another installment of the insider view into the full refurbishment Ian Williams is carrying out for Sutton Community Academy…
Ian Williams & CITB Working Together To Help Apprentices Make Informed Careers Choices
Ian Williams is partnering with CITB on a new Construction Careers Day Initiative to help apprentices make informed careers choices.…
Ian Williams continues to build on a solid financial performance:
We are shortly to publish our audited accounts for the year ending 3 November 2019. Net profit increased significantly to…
Sutton Academy Undergoes Full Transformation
It is always exciting when we start a new project. Ian Williams, in partnership with Baily Garner, is about to…
Executive Director Mike Turner questions whether social distancing has actually brought us closer together
I recently read a great article by Riverside CE Carol Matthews encouraging us to remember the solidarity and fortitude shown…
Makeover for residential get-away
Our teams in Wales are looking forward to starting a significant improvement project for Pendarren House Outdoor Education Centre in…
Constructing Excellence Wales Awards finalists!
We’re delighted to have been shortlisted for the Constructing Excellence in Wales Awards 2020 in the massively important: Health, Safety…
Getting back to the ‘new normal’
Ian Williams has been returning our capital, maintenance and painting teams back to work safely across the UK, through controlled…
A call from the wild!
When we saw the appeal by the Aspinall Foundation, which comprises Port Lympne Safari Park, wild animal reserve and hotel…
Returning to work safely across the UK
Our painting and decorating teams continue to return to work safely across the country. As we all adapt to the…
Non-essential works commence as we return to work with a broader range of services
We are pleased to advise you that we are now in a position to provide non-essential as well as essential…
Mental health support during COVID-19 because #EveryMindMatters
As Mental Health Awareness Week draws to a close, we want to say a big thankyou to our HR and…
People Helping People
Our teams across the UK have continued to show community spirit and support in a proud show of ‘People helping…
Community Spirit at its best
It so lovely for our emergency response teams, who continue to work safely in people’s homes, to get positive feedback.…
Charity 10k steps a day challenge completed during lockdown
Well done to Ian Williams’ Claire Elston and Di Keeling who spent March tackling the 10k steps a day challenge…
Supporting our NHS Heroes
When we heard the medical team at the University Hospital of Wales, telling our teams working there, how much they’d…
Ian Williams awarded IIP We invest in people, Gold accreditation for the second consecutive time
Ian Williams Ltd is delighted to announce we have been awarded Investors in People, We invest in people, Gold accreditation…
#Not Just For Boys…
As preparations get underway for our 2020 apprentice and trainee surveyor vacancies to go live, we look at the growing…
Ian Williams appointed by Avonpark exclusive retirement village
As it continues to grow its share of property services provision within the private retirement living sector, Ian Williams announces…
Project sponsors for Building Plymouth and the regeneration of the Marsh Mills flyover
With strong roots in Plymouth and many clients in the South West region, the Ian Williams team there have been…
Working sensitively in older people’s homes
Ian Williams has been working in the retirement living market for many years and has significant experience of public and…
National Apprenticeship Week 2020: Achievements Recognised at Ian Williams’ Fourth Qualification Celebration Lunch
Ian Williams joined thousands of other businesses across the UK to mark National Apprenticeship Week 2020, holding its fourth Qualification…
Modern bathroom designs to influence safeguarding and wellbeing for the education sector
We’re pleased to announce we have secured the £0.25 million Phase 2 of an innovative, safeguarding bathroom refurbishment programme for…
Trainee Surveyor Sohail Zaffar explains why his apprenticeship is a perfect career building block
What attracted you to the role of a Trainee Surveyor? From a young age I have always had an interest…
NAW 2020: Meet Hannah Patrick
Continuing our NAW 2020 stories, we spoke to Finance Apprentice, Hannah Patrick and asked her about her experience. Tell us…
Ian Williams appointed by Avonpark exclusive retirement village
As it continues to grow its share of property services provision within the private retirement living sector, Ian Williams announces…
Apprentice Focus: Molly Hill
What attracted you to Painting & Decorating? I wanted to do something active in my work and I’ve loved painting…
Newtown Community Centre spruced up with new passive fire protection in time for National Village Hall week
January’s National Village Hall Week aims to celebrate England’s Village Halls, so we were delighted to unveil the £75,000 refurbishment…
£1032 donation to BUST Bristol
The Ian Williams Foundation has donated £1032 to BUST Bristol, the Breast Cancer Unit Support Trust at Southmead Hospital. Our…
Looking back and beyond as we celebrate our recent qualification successes at the Ian Williams 2020 Qualification Celebration Lunch
Final preparations for our Qualification Celebration Lunch are in full swing as we count down to our fourth annual Academy…
Portland Villas’ makeover for the University of Plymouth now complete
The Ian Williams’ Plymouth team are delighted to announce that the doors have now opened on the newly refurbished Portland…
New Ian Williams’ refurbishment projects helping the National Trust to fulfil its mission ‘to preserve and protect the heritage of our places and spaces for ever, for everyone’
With decades of experience looking after, refurbishing and helping to protect listed, conservation and heritage buildings, Ian Williams has recently…
Ian Williams confirmed to speak at the National Housing Maintenance Forum Conference 2020 on ‘How to be more competitive by closing the gender pay gap’
A team representing Ian Williams and PML Group have been invited to present at the National Housing Maintenance Forum (NHMF)…
Ian Williams urges other businesses in the region to act on climate change in the city by following our lead and pledging support for Bristol City’s Council’s Replant Bristol campaign
Ian Williams recently pledged our support to the One Tree Per Employee initiative which aims to help grow a quarter…
Christmas 2019 charity round-up
Here’s a round up of some of the charity work our team carried out over the Christmas period: Hampers for…
Hostel to Home – the completed refurbishment of Southwold House is ‘the best Christmas present ever’
Last week, employees from leading property services business Ian Williams, joined youth homelessness charity 1625 Independent People representatives and young…
Ian Williams gifts a sustainable Christmas present to Bristol by supporting One Tree Per Employee campaign
Ian Williams has pledged its support for an ambitious environmental campaign in Bristol, close to the business’ head office. The…
Preparing students for working life with on site placements
Presfield High School and Specialist College in Southport is dedicated to helping young people with autism leave their education with…
Proud to be described by our customer Riverside as a partner who is ‘living their values and making them real.”
Last week, the Ian Williams team was so proud to receive several thank yous and mentions about the Responsible Business…
Proud to support Longfield Hospice’s Christmas Tree Recycling Campaign for 3rd year
The Longfield Hospice’s Christmas Tree Collection campaign just gets better every year and Ian Williams is once again committing to…
Congratulations to Ian Williams’ apprentice Zoe Evans for her triple win at the CITB Apprenticeship Awards 2019, most notably Apprentice of the Year, Great Britain
Ian Williams is delighted to announce that our apprentice Zoe Evans came away victorious with not one, but three awards…
Supporting the GMP STARS Awards 2019
Ian Williams was delighted to support customer, Greater Manchester Police, with its annual STARS Awards, which recognises the fantastic work…
£1500 donation for youth homelessness charity 1625ip
We’re delighted to announce that to date, our team of runners who took part in the Chipping Sodbury park fun…
Drop The Boss!
On Friday 18th October, the Spring Lakes Leisure Centre in Nottingham saw host to the Nottingham Capital team dropping their…
Factory Painting for Liverpool Charity
The Ian Williams Liverpool Painting Team showed their support for local charity, Greenbank last week by painting the walls and…
Congratulations to Ian Williams’ apprentice Zoe Evans for getting her Golden Ticket to the CITB Apprenticeship Awards 2019 finals
Leading property services company, Ian Williams, highly commended in last year’s CITB awards for Large Apprentice Employer of the Year,…
Putting down paint brushes and putting on running shoes
Ian Williams recently announced a new partnership with youth homelessness charity, 1625 Independent People (1625ip). The charity which has several…
Ian Williams signs to the Armed Forces Covenant
Ian Williams has officially signed to the Armed Forces Covenant in a move that shows our commitment to employing and…
Formal opening of new Woodbury office is another milestone of outstanding partnership between Ian Williams and East Devon District Council
We were recently delighted to open a new office in Woodbury, Exmouth, yet another development of our partnership with East…
Procuring and managing contractors – what bursars need to know
Ian Williams will be presenting at the Independent Schools Bursar Association Health and Safety Conference on the important and often…
Ian Williams partners with Dulux Trade to deliver a Total Maintenance Solution
Ian Williams is one of the UK’s largest independently owned property services companies, with particular expertise in the direct delivery…
Developing skills with Future Frontiers
Over the summer, a group of 15 Ian Williams employees were privileged to act as career mentors for 25 pupils…
Proud to be headline sponsor of echelon’s 2019 Conference
Ian Williams is proud to be the headline sponsor of echelon’s 2019 Conference, which over the last 4 years, has…
The face of FirstPort
Developers, investors and landlords, in for the long-term or planning an exit, all have the constant objective of worry-free asset…
Delighted to help Amey’s Regional Prime South West team volunteers spruce up Weymouth Veterans Hub
A big thankyou to our operatives Stuart Bailey and Graham White from our Plymouth offices, who recently volunteered a day…
Proud to support Future Frontiers by volunteering our in-house skills to help local students
Over summer, a group of 15 Ian Williams employees were privileged to act as career mentors for 25 pupils from…
Fantastic EDDC induction day
To mark the start of our partnership with East Devon District Council, both organisations recently enjoyed a fantastic induction day.…
When the going gets tough
At the end of July, a team of seven friends including Ian Williams’ Quantity Surveyor Alex Murgatroyd, took part in the Yorkshire…
Hostel to Home: How Ian Williams is helping to transform young lives
“Rather than a one-off donation, we can invest something that will continue to make an impact, helping lots of young…
Mayflower 2020: creating a new forest….
Ian Williams is not generally involved in projects of a horticultural nature, but with strong roots in Plymouth and many…
New Ian Williams and Stonewater joint branding rolled out
The appointment by Stonewater of Ian Williams has increased the availability of repair services provided to Stonewater’s customers in the…
Summer Review Magazine now available
The latest edition of the Ian Williams Review Magazine – a business update for our clients and the industry -…
Developers, investors and landlords, in for the long-term or planning an exit, all have the constant objective of worry-free asset performance and return on investment.
FirstPort, which manages private residential and senior living properties on behalf of leaseholders, is founded on best-in-class asset management skills…
Ian Williams awarded three places on innovative South East & Mid Wales Collaborative Construction Framework
Ian Williams is delighted to announce we have been awarded three lots on the prized, four-year South East & Mid…
Success across the board at the Painting and Decorating Association (PDA) Premier Trophy Awards
Ian Williams is delighted to return from this year’s Painting and Decorating Association’s Premier Trophy Awards Ceremony with a clutch…
Proud to support Future Frontiers by volunteering our in-house skills to help local students
The Ian Williams’ Chipping Sodbury head office is today welcoming a group of local pupils from Chipping Sodbury High School,…
Veterans’ Community Force continues to deliver unique training opportunities
Ian Williams recently embarked on an exciting painting upskilling programme in partnership with Riverside and Social Enterprise organisation, Halton Veterans…
Remake, remodel – Ian Williams Inside Housing Chapter
Don’t miss the June issue of Inside Housing where Ian Williams’ Executive Director Mike Turner debates the critical issue of…
East Devon District Council appoints Ian Williams to maintain its 4,200 properties during a new ten-year contract
East Devon District Council has appointed Ian Williams Ltd to maintain its 4,200 council homes during a ten-year contract which…
Bringing suppliers and subcontractors together to benefit Decoy Community Primary School
Decoy Community Primary School in Newton Abbot recently received some much-needed refurbishment work, thanks to the generosity of suppliers and…
Ian Williams makes the grade to achieve the Cyber Secure Standard
Over recent years Ian Williams has made significant investment into its IT infrastructure, with a focus on availability, efficiency, resilience…
Exploring Smarter Spaces
Mike Turner, Executive Director of Ian Williams, one of UK’s largest privately-owned painting contractors and leader in paint innovation to…
Adding Social Value In Public Procurement Through Community Benefits
Although now a national business, Ian Williams was established in Wales in 1946 and we still work with many of…
Apprentice Livens Up Nottingham Office
What was once a plain white (rather boring) wall in the Ian Williams’ Nottingham office has been transformed into an…
Birmingham Office Grand Opening
Following the expansion into new, larger premises in Birmingham, the Ian Williams team will be hosting an official opening ceremony…
Charity Dragon Boat race so close: photo finish for our pirates-in-training!
A 20-strong team representing Ian Williams’ ‘pirates-in-training’ with family and friends supporting, recently took to the water in the 12th…
Team Ian Williams Completes London Revolution
Over the weekend 11th/ 12th May, a team from Ian Williams completed the London Revolution – a 2-day cycling challenge…
Ian Williams’ Exec Director invited to join the Association of Residential Managing Agents advisory board
Ian Williams’ Executive Director Mike Turner has been invited to join the expert panel advisory board of Association of Residential…
Meeting The Housing Needs Of An Ageing Population
Meeting the needs of an ageing population remains a top challenge for landlords, local authorities, contractors and architects alike and…
New Housing Forum Older People’s Housing Working Group established with support from leading members to tackle the future market challenges
The Housing Forum has established a specialist Older People’s Housing Working Group in a bid to tackle what has been…
Addressing the Challenge of Change Head On
The ongoing challenge of meeting the needs of an ageing population remains top of mind for landlords, local authorities, contractors…
Ian Williams Joins The British Damage Management Association (BDMA)
Reflecting our strategy of being part of our markets’ key associations and thought leaders, we’re delighted to announce that we…
Avast ye! All hands hoay!
A team of adventurous ‘pirates-in-training’ from our Leeds business are currently making preparations for a charity Dragon Boat race, in…
Local job fair promotes vacancies in Exmouth
Ian Williams are proud to be working with East Devon District Council and we were brought together at Glenorchy Work…
Ian Williams Shortlisted for Johnstone’s Painter of the Year
Since the very beginning, painting and decorating has been fundamental to Ian Williams’ business. We may have come a long…
Excellent customer service pays off for Anchor Hanover Group residents
Customer service is at the forefront of everything we do, so it’s fantastic when we receive compliments from our clients…
Ian Williams Achieves Prestigious RoSPA President’s Award for the second year running
Ian Williams is delighted to announce it has yet again achieved the prestigious Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents…
Recruiting across continents
Leaving the hot climate of Cape Town for pastures new in Manchester has been an adventure for our newly appointed…
Breathing new life into the Cellar Club: the UK’s first breathable bar
The Cellar club in Leamington Spa opened its doors in 2018 and has gone from strength to strength, establishing itself…
New clinical suites for the University of South Wales
Ian Williams recently completed an exciting project for the University of South Wales, Faculty of Life Science and Education. The project…
Wales and West Housing 10 year anniversary with Ian Williams celebrated
Ian Williams recently celebrated a landmark ten-year anniversary of collaborative working with Wales & West Housing Association. To mark the occasion…
Giving a little back to our veterans
Ian Williams is about to embark on an exciting painting upskilling programme in partnership with Riverside and Social Enterprise organisation,…
Andy Doyle Is Ian Williams’ Best Apprentice Mentor for 2019
To coincide with National Apprenticeship Week 2019, leading property services specialist Ian Williams held its third Qualification Celebration Lunch at…
Celebrating National Apprenticeship Week 2019 in style with Qualification Celebration Lunch
To coincide with National Apprenticeship Week 2019, leading property services specialist Ian Williams held its third Qualification Celebration Lunch at…
Ian Williams’ Foundation supports baby pop-up shop in aid of Southmead Hospital Charity’s Maternity Fund
The Ian Williams’ Foundation was recently delighted to donate £860 to set up a pop-up baby shop, which will raise…
The important role collaborative partnering can play in reducing key to key times
Several properties owned by Pobl Group in Newport, which were previously used to house homeless tenants, have been brought back…
Ashley Ward Celebrates 20 Years’ Service
One of Ian Williams’ core values is to be an employer loved by its employees and customers and we believe…
Teignmouth community centre given a makeover
A local community centre in Teignmouth has been given a makeover with a fresh lick of paint with help from…
Adam Dring shares his apprenticeship story
Adam Dring is a third-year carpentry apprentice with Ian Williams. Here’s his story: “My grandad was always a hands-on man,…
Congratulations to our three apprentices who’ve made it through to the finals of Construction Apprentice of the Year
As the UK approaches National Apprenticeship Week, which runs from March 4th to 8th, we’re delighted to announce that three…
Local business support for new emergency shelter
Leading property services company Ian Williams, has recently donated its time and labour to a worthwhile cause in Chester on…
Five steps to successful proactive fire safety delivery
We are seeing growth in demand across the business for the delivery of proactive fire safety solutions. We look after…
Trainee Surveyor Trading Places
Our first year Trainee Surveyor Ryland Croeser took some time out from the office to lend a hand to our…
Privileged to be working on Cardiff’s majestic City Hall
City Hall in Cardiff which is maintained by Cardiff City Council, was built in 1906 from Portland stone it is an…
The Powerhouse Community Makeover
Our painting team recently completed a week-long makeover at the Powerhouse in Liverpool. The Powerhouse managed by Riverside Housing Association…
Ian Williams’ NHMF Maintenance Conference ‘Skillexit’ presentations strike a chord and provoke much-needed debate
Earlier this month, representatives from Ian Williams presented at the National Housing Maintenance Forum 2019 Conference on the self-titled subject…
Latest edition of Review Magazine now available
The Winter issue of Review – a business update for our clients and the industry – is now available and…
Kick-starting 2019 with new contract wins
At the time of writing, Ian Williams announces that is has secured a significant Integrated Asset Management Services Contract with…
No last orders at the Cornish Arms!
Founded in 1851, St Austell Brewery is an independent and family owned business, with a portfolio of 25 managed pubs,…
It’s all in the detail
Our painting team recently attended a training day hosted by Crown at their decorating centre in Swansea. Our Foremen and…
More than just paint!
Our long-term relationship with Riverside Group has seen us support a number of community projects including the redecoration of JW’s…
Complex and sensitive refurbishment of Freemasons’ Hall
Ian Williams undertook internal decorations and repairs at Freemasons’ Hall in Bristol as part of an 8-week project to transform…
Community Centre Gets New Lease of Life
We were delighted recently to help our client Cheltenham Borough Homes give its Oakland Community Resource Centre an exciting new…
Sharing the Christmas spirit
Christmas is often called the season of goodwill and in a true act of random kindness, our Trainee Surveyor, Falaq…
Celebrating 100 Years With Ian Williams
It’s not often that you can say you are a true ‘family business’, but for Ian Williams Ltd there are…
Ian Williams once again supporting Longfield Hospice’s Christmas Tree Recycle Campaign
Following a successful campaign last year which raised the fantastic amount of £11,000 for Longfield Hospice, we’ve decided once again…
Ian Williams Foundation Donates £250 to Caerau Ely Youth
The Ian Williams Foundation has donated £250 to the Caerau Ely Youth football team towards the costs of coaching, equipment…
Wilson’s Nissan garage gets complete refurbishment
Ian Williams carried out a full refurbishment to Wilson’s Nissan Garage, Epsom. At contract commencement, the works were primarily full…
Ian Williams’ team confirmed to speak at the NHMF Maintenance Conference 2019 on the issue of ‘Skillexit’ – what happens when there are no skills left?
A team from Ian Williams have been invited to present at the National Housing Maintenance Forum 2019 Conference on the…
Tidworth Leisure Centre Refurbishment
The Ian Williams team was delighted to work with Aspire on behalf of Wiltshire Council on the painting and decoration…
Ian Williams gives Oakland Community Resource Centre a voluntary make-over
As part of the commitment to the communities in which we work, a team from Ian Williams recently offered their…
Delegates from Ian Williams join Crown Training Day
A team from Cardiff has recently attended the Crown Paints Product Training Day, held at the Crown Decorating Centre in…
Award-Winning Ian Williams’ Academy is Highly Commended by CITB
The Ian Williams’ Academy team is celebrating once again after walking away with a Highly Commended for the prestigious CITB Large…
Yet another award nomination for the Ian Williams’ Academy
Our commitment to direct delivery ensures that our recruitment and Academy teams were kept busy throughout the summer in readiness…
Keeping it in the family!
Our mission is to be an employer loved its employees and customers, and we believe that by directly employing our…
Latest Edition of Review Magazine Now Available
The latest copy of Review – a business update for our clients and the industry – is now available. In…
Developing trainee surveyors
Ian Williams was recently approached by the CITB for our comments and thoughts surrounding the challenges of a continuing skills…
World class painters
Over Summer, our second-year painting apprentice Zoe Evans, won the Welsh regional heat of the CITB UK ‘Skillbuild Competition’ which…
What a difference a day makes!
Never a truer phrase was penned than what a difference a day can make! We recently completed a full garden…
Official hub launch
Our Birmingham Hub has officially opened its doors, unveiling a welcoming new brand identity. The Hub is the focal point of Ian Williams’ delivery…
Newydd Housing are awarded the RNIB Cymru ‘Platinum Visibly Better Award’
Ian Williams was delighted to recently work with Newydd Housing Association on a scheme to deliver innovative renovations to support…
Ian Williams joins ‘Accent on Tour’
As part of an initiative to enable their customers to find out more about their existing and new services, both…
Proud winners of the prestigious Painting and Decorating Association’s Residential Category Premier Trophy Award
The PDA celebrated its 30th anniversary this summer in London’s Plaisterers’ Hall. This year the award categories increased from five…
Apprentice Zoe hits it home!
Congratulations to our second year painting apprentice Zoe Evans who has won the Welsh regional heat of the CITB_UK ‘Skillbuild…
GO TEAM IAN WILLIAMS! Wish us luck as we take on the might of the Three Peaks’ Challenge to raise funds for The Stroke Association
This weekend sees 12 intrepid climbers (and 2 mini-bus drivers) from Ian Williams taking on the might of the Three…
Ready for the future: Making the most of new talent
For anyone who has not yet read the latest issue of Inside Housing, follow the link here for to see…
Celebrating Templer HomeBuild’s grand opening!
Templer HomeBuild recently hosted a ‘Grand Opening’ event to celebrate their move into their new modern offices. Ian Williams’ Response Operations’…
‘Dream Team’ Lita Mitchell and Angie Smith celebrate their new appointment at Ian Williams
We are delighted to welcome Lita and Angie as the latest members to join our Liverpool painting and decorating team.…
Ian Williams Academy receives C2S Best Practice Award
Launched at last week’s Circle 2 Success Big Breakfast in Cheltenham, the Excellence In Business Awards were themed around delivering…
Winner of Winners!
Last night, the Ian Williams team was delighted to walk away as the Winner of Winners’ in the Training and…
Uplifting environments for ‘Friends of the Elderly’ dementia home
The Ian Williams team works in many sensitive environments, with much of our activity in the homes of older people…
Delighted to be part of the team that supported the re-opening of Tavistock’s Visitor Information Centre
We’re delighted to announce that Tavistock Heritage Trust will be reopening its Visitor Information Centre (VIC) this summer thanks to…
GO TEAM IAN WILLIAMS! Wish us luck as we take on the might of the Three Peaks’ Challenge to raise funds for The Stroke Association
This weekend sees 12 intrepid climbers (and 2 mini-bus drivers) from Ian Williams taking on the might of the Three…
Shining Star Tyler Heath is awarded a CITB Scholarship
Shining Ian Williams’ star, Tyler Heath who attends Nottingham College, has been singled out as an exceptional candidate to receive…
Apprentice Ben Hegedus awarded ‘Construction Apprentice of The Year 2018’ from Walsall College
Congratulations to Ian Williams’ apprentice, Ben Hegedus who was nominated for Construction Apprentice of the Year 2018 by his assessor.…
Apprentice Daniel Richards awarded the CITB Student of the year award for his ‘Exceptional Performance’
Congratulations to our apprentice Daniel Richards, whose hard work and exceptional performance both on site and at college has been…
Ian Williams achieves prestigious RoSPA President’s (10 consecutive Golds) Award for Health and Safety practices
Ian Williams is delighted to announce it has achieved the prestigious Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) President’s…
Up On The Roof – Putting Training into Practice!
A group of Ian Williams’ apprentices from all over the UK recently came together in Newport, Wales to work on…
One of the UK’s leading education centres for women enjoys a classroom make-over courtesy of our Liverpool team
The Ian Williams team in Liverpool has recently completed decoration works for Blackburne House on behalf of client Riverside Housing…
Ashley Ward Nominated for G4C Mentor of the Year Award
Ian Williams is delighted to announce that Contracts Manager Ashley Ward, has been nominated by the CITB for Generation for…
Five Years in And Going Strong
In 2013 Ian Williams was appointed by Wiltshire Council to carry out improvements to 5,500 homes across the county. Five…
Ian Williams maintains a strong financial performance within its full-year results
Ian Williams announces good full-year results to 5 November 2017. The business delivered a strong overall performance maintaining a good…
Ian Williams Marks National Apprentice Week with Qualification Celebration Lunch
To coincide with National Apprenticeship Week 2018, leading property services specialist Ian Williams held its second Qualification Celebration Lunch at…
Apprentice Case Study: Zoe Evans
In 2017, Zoe Evans, who’s from Llanelli successfully applied to our Apprentice Scheme and has since been working with our…
Daniel Rayner Nominated As Trade Construction Apprentice of the Year!
Ian Williams is delighted to announce that apprentice Daniel Rayner has been nominated for Plymouth’s Trade Construction Apprentice of the…
2017: A Year Of Milestones – the latest Ian Williams’ Review Magazine now available
Here is the latest copy of the Ian Williams’ Review Magazine – a business update for clients and the industry at…
Ian Williams joins the ARCO Affiliate Network
In coming months, we will be actively engaging with the main body representing retirement community providers in the UK as…
Celebrating Longfield Hospice’s 30th Birthday
Ian Williams has been a long-standing supporter of Longfield Hospice over many years. In the past, this has included the refurbishment…
Ian Williams Scoops Best Apprentice Scheme in the National Housing Maintenance Forum 2018 Awards
The Ian Williams’ team is delighted to be announced the winner of the National Housing Maintenance Forum (NHMF) Best Apprentice…
In At The Deep End!
Works were recently finished on a fantastic swimming pool project in Yate, close to our head office. Ian Williams was…
Community Hub Official Opening
The Ian Williams’ team has been working with City of Cardiff Council to create the exciting new Powerhouse Community hub,…
Ian Williams Joins Mel, Sue and Mary Berry to deliver a surprise Community Project in South Wales
For those of you who missed it, the Ian Williams’ team was recently called in to help the BBC with…
Delighted to Support Midland Heart’s Important Christmas Homeless Appeal
With Christmas just around the corner and freezing temperatures sweeping the country, the issue of homelessness reaches crisis point which…
Shortlisted For Best Apprentice Scheme 2018!
The Ian Williams’ team is delighted to be short-listed for the National Housing Maintenance Forum’s (NHMF) Best Apprentice Scheme 2018…
A Christmas Tree is Not Just For Christmas!!!
We are long term supporters of Longfield Hospice and this Christmas, we will be supporting their Christmas Tree Collection initiative…
Domestic Adaptations Framework Success
Ian Williams is delighted to have secured a four year framework with Cardiff Council to deliver aids and adaptations throughout the…
Powerhouse Hub Officially Open!
We’ve been working with City of Cardiff Council to create the exciting new Powerhouse hub, which thanks to a two…
Principal Designer Seminar Heads to Birmingham
Earlier this year, in conjunction with the Health & Safety Executive, Ian Williams hosted a series of seminars on The…
Taking the Company Forward
To fulfil Ian Williams’ ambitious future commercial strategy, we’ve looked at how the business is structured and as a result,…
Ian Williams Ltd Celebrates the Official Opening of its new Plymouth Office – with a 145-mile bike ride and £5000 donation to The Brain Tumour Charity
To celebrate the official opening of leading property services specialist Ian Williams’ new Plymouth office, a team of employees and…
Wishing Everyone The Best of Luck for this year’s Wigmore School Celebration Evening!
For the second consecutive year, Ian Williams is delighted to be sponsoring the Wigmore School Celebration Evening which awards the…
Charity Bike Ride to Celebrate Opening of New Plymouth Office
To celebrate the opening of the new Ian Williams Plymouth office on Tuesday 17th October, we plan to raise money…
Keeping Fire Doors At The Heart of the Agenda #FDSafetyWeek
With National Fire Door Safety Week hitting the headlines, we thought we’d take a look at some of the projects…
ARMA Officially Welcomes Ian Williams as Partner Member
Property services provider Ian Williams will be joining ARMA as a Partner Member. ARMA is the leading trade association for…
Congratulations to St Austell Brewery: This Year’s PWC West of England Business of the Year
As 2016’s PWC West of England Business of the Year, Ian Williams was privileged to pass on the title to…
Richard Leyshon joins Ian Williams as General Manager
We’re delighted to announce the recent appointment of a familiar face to Ian Williams – Richard Leyshon, who joins us…
Mike Turner To Address ISBA Health & Safety Conference
Mike Turner, Ian Williams’ Executive Director has been invited to speak at the upcoming ISBA Health & Safety Conference in…
Ian Williams Mobilises New Contract with Wrekin Housing Trust
Mobilisation has already started on a new Ian Williams’ contract with Wrekin Housing Trust, one of the largest social housing…
Ian Williams brings home five Commended and Highly Commended accolades in the PDA Premier Trophy Awards 2017!
We’re delighted to come back from the Painting and Decorating Association’s Premier Trophy Awards 2017 with a clutch of five…
Ian Williams Secures multi-year dual Riverside Group contract, covering Painting and Repairs and Aids and Adaptations Framework
Ian Williams Ltd has been appointed by Liverpool’s Riverside Group to provide two key elements of its ongoing Liverpool property…
The Foundation Summer Update
Established last year, the Ian Williams’ Foundation is an employee led team that manages the funding we provide for community…
Ian Williams Puts Residents First in Parbrook Court
A complex new re-roofing project, undertaken by Ian Williams subsidiary Chamberlain Building Contractors, has been nominated for two separate 2017…
Cameras, Action, Roll ….. Ian Williams supports CITB training Initiative
Some Ian Williams trade staff recently enjoyed cameo roles in videos being shot as part of the CITB’s latest initiative…
Ian Williams Awarded Aids and Adaptations Framework for Bristol City and North Somerset Councils
Ian Williams Ltd has been awarded a £3.8 million pa 3+1-year framework for Aids and Adaptations across Bristol City (BCC) and North Somerset (NSC) Councils’ properties.
Ian Williams Secures Kitchen & Bathroom Upgrade Contract with Wandle Housing
Leading property services specialist Ian Williams has recently been awarded the contract to deliver kitchen and bathroom upgrades on behalf of south London housing association, Wandle Housing. The programme which covers 7,000 homes in nine of the south London boroughs including Croydon and Lambeth, is valued at £4.1 million for up to 2 years.
Ian Williams 2017 6-aside Football Tournament
This summer marked the long-awaited return of the Ian Willliams Annual Football Tournament, which was held at the Cirencester Indoor Arena on Saturday 3rd June.
Ian Williams appointed by Teign Housing to deliver £84 million planned, response and M+E works for up to 15 years
Representing one of the most significant social housing contract awards this year, Teign Housing announces the appointment of property services specialist Ian Williams to deliver a 10+5 year £84 million programme of planned, response, void, disabled adaptations, electrical and heating works. Describing the move as a ‘step-change’ in the way RSLs deliver such services, Teign has established a new Wholly Owned Subsidiary (WOS) Templer HomeBuild which will see its in-house staff, supported by Ian Williams, create a more accessible, better-managed and streamlined service for tenants.
Collaborative working partnership set to continue between Shepherd’s Bush Housing Group and Ian Williams
We are delighted to report that ourcollaborative working partnership with Shepherd’s Bush Housing Group (SBHG) has been extended for an additional year.
Café gets a facelift at Titchfield Park
Ian Williams and Akzo Nobel have been working together to deliver a community project for Mansfield District Council.
Ian Williams Showcases Educational Expertise at Independent Schools’ Bursars Association 2017 Annual Conference
The Ian Williams team has returned from exhibiting at the 2017 Independent Schools’ Bursar Association annual conference.
Working In Wales: Spring Round Up
The Ian Williams team has been busy across Wales in recent months on a variety of contracts across the health and education sectors.
Ian Williams’ Bristol Office Secures NICEIC Registration
Congratulations to our Bristol office which joins the ranks of other Ian Williams’ businesses by achieving NICEIC accreditation.
Third Principal Designer Seminar is a hit in Cardiff
On 2nd May, delegates and representatives from the South Wales area attended the third Principal Designer Seminar hosted by Ian Williams
The Ian Williams’ Foundation: Spring Round-Up
Established last year, the Ian Williams’ Foundation is an employee led team that manages the funding we provide for community investment, charitable donations and supports voluntary work nationally.
Ian Williams Achieves Investors in People Gold Accreditation
Leading property services specialist, Ian Williams Ltd is delighted to announce it has achieved the Gold Standard Investors In People Accreditation in recognition of excellence in areas including people management, leadership and performance evaluation.
Ian Williams Reports Strong Financial Performance
The recently published Annual Accounts for Ian Williams Ltd show another successful year in terms of financial performance, a robust pipeline of future sales and ongoing investment in the sustainable, future growth of the leading property services specialist.
Works Completed on Cardiff’s ‘best preserved’ shopping arcade
Ian Williams has recently completed works on an iconic building in the heart of Cardiff’s shopping district, the Morgan Arcade
Ian Williams Secures Significant New Painting Contracts in London and the South East
Hot on the heels of the announcement that Shepherd’s Bush Housing Group has extended our £1.9 million contract which includes cyclical redecorations, our painting team in London has secured other significant contracts.
Celebrating Success across Ian Williams Ltd
Laura Joyce is the first member of the Ian Williams Appointing Helpdesk to be promoted to Planner – well done Laura!
Ian Williams Achieves Prestigious RoSPA Gold Award for the 9th Consecutive Year
Ian Williams Ltd is delighted to announce it has achieved the prestigious Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) Gold Award for Occupational Health and Safety for an impressive 9th consecutive year.
Ian Williams Secures Greater Manchester Police Measured Term Contract For Building Maintenance
Ian Williams is delighted to win a new contract, looking after the planned, responsive maintenance and minor projects for Greater Manchester Police.
Book Your Place Now – free seminar on the Risks and Pitfalls of Principal Designer Appointment
Following two successful events in Birmingham and Bristol, the Ian Williams team will once again be sharing good practice with industry peers at a free seminar at Cardiff Bay’s St David’s hotel on the 2nd May.
Revitalising Southampton’s Oldest Catholic Church
The Ian Williams painting team have recently completed external redecoration works on Southampton’s historic St Edmund’s Church, along with its surrounding community buildings.
Making A Difference Awards 2017
The Ian Williams team was delighted to support the recent Wales and West Housing Making A Difference Awards 2017.
Our Apprentice Stories – Clinton Brewer
Read about Clinton’s training and work experience with Ian Williams
Our Apprentice Stories – Aaron Phillips
Here’s Aaron’s story about his experience training and working for Ian Williams.
Our Apprentice Stories – Harry Thompson
Here’s Harry story about training and working for Ian Williams.
Another Brick In The Wall
One of the more unusual projects our team has recently undertaken was centred on a historic boundary wall at Gwaelod y Garth primary school which we had to dismantle, strengthen and then reconstruct using the original stone bricks. Located at the foot of Garth Hill, area falls under Conservation protection so all building works – including boundary walls – need to be maintained with respect to the high quality materials and architectural detailing within the townscape.
A Summer of Building Improvements to A ‘Rare Gem’ of a School
The investment into improving the fabric of this architecturally interesting independent school was undertaken to ensure that the built environment appropriately reflects the high levels of quality afforded by its learning environment. Founded in 1896, buildings on the 60-acre school site range from the late Victorian Alfred Waterhouse manor house including oak panelling, carved staircase and plasterwork gilded ceilings, to more recent modern buildings.
Supporting the worlds biggest coffee morning
Now a familiar date in many diaries every Autumn, Macmillan Cancer Support 2016 World’s Biggest Coffee Morning has so far raised over £5 million across the UK.
£1.5m contract agreed for North Bristol homes
Bristol City Council has appointed four contractors to the three-year agreement, with Ian Williams the sole supplier to some 1,800 properties in the north of the city.
A Winning Day at Pencoed
Yesterday was another busy day with our painting and decorating competition at Pencoed Campus, Bridgend College. There were 25 Level 1 learners present, as well as pupils from local schools.
And the thanks go to
The Ian Williams Bristol Capital team for sensitive working with a deaf Freeways resident who was receiving a new kitchen. To help communication we produced a laminated information poster about who would be calling and what we would be doing in the home. This combined with the use of sign language led to the resident’s support worker Charlie commenting: “In the nine years that I’ve been a support worker, never have I come across a company that was so helpful and accommodating, and willing to step outside the box to include a resident.”
50 mile charity bike ride raises £1,500
On Sunday 17 May a team from Ian Williams’ head office took on the Cotswold Hills to raise money for the British Heart Foundation and Longfield (formerly Cotswold Care Hospice).
Our Apprentice Stories – Usman Ahmed
Here’s more about Usman’s experience training and working at Ian Williams
Additional £3 million deal secured with Shepherds Bush
Building on the success of our existing partnership, we are delighted to have secured a new three-year contract with Shepherds Bush Housing Group.
Apprentice Harry learns a trade with Ian Williams
A teenage college student is realising his dream of becoming a professional painter and decorator, thanks to an apprenticeship with Ian Williams.
15 year contract for Ian Williams
Ian Williams is continuing its 10 year relationship with Warwick District Council through a new 15 year contract.
£6million painting contract boost for Ian Williams
Leading property services company Ian Williams has secured more than £6million worth of painting and decorating contracts across the UK within the last three months
£3.6million contract to upgrade Powys homes
Leading property services company Ian Williams has secured a £3.6million contract to improve 5,500 homes in Powys.
Active Energy: Are You Fit for a Sustainable Future?
In association with energy provider E.ON, E3G the Government’s policy advisor on the Green Deal, the Energy Savings Trust, and renewable energy equipment manufacturer Dulas, facilities management specialist Ian Williams is delighted to offer a unique opportunity to explore holistic approaches to energy management leading to long term savings within the corporate building environment.
£16million contract win for Ian Williams
Leading property services company Ian Williams has secured a £16million contract with Wiltshire County Council to deliver a five-year planned maintenance contract.
2012 Schools and Colleges maintenance year planner available to download now
Now available for download, get your free copy of the 2012 Educational Premises Wall Planner. Covering all aspects of building fabric legal compliance, including for example fire equipment, water, alarm and boiler testing, this week by week planner is an easy to use, comprehensive way to ensure your buildings are kept safe and legal.
£3million project gives empty shop new lease of life
An empty Newport shop is getting a new lease of life thanks to a £3million project to improve affordable housing in Newport. Mayor of Newport Cllr Margaret Cornelius cooked up a storm with Newport City Homes’ residents and staff at the opening of a new kitchen and bathroom showroom in a former shop in the Ringland Shopping Centre.
£50m facilities management contract secured
Ian Williams secures a £50million asset management contract with housing association bpha. The ten-year agreement, which is the largest contract win in our 65-year history, will see us deliver a full range of asset management services, including responsive repairs, refurbishment of void properties, kitchen and bathroom renewals and major planned refurbishments, as well as decoration and external works.
£20m contract boost for Ian Williams
The public sector specialist has secured contracts with Plymouth Community Homes and Eton College, as well as being placed on frameworks with Rugby Borough Council, Shropshire Council, Warwickshire County Council and Warwick University.
£1.3 million public buildings contract; a civic success
Some of Dudley’s most historic and prestigious buildings are set to be preserved for future generations, thanks to a new £1.3 million per year contract.
A Sound Service
Ian Williams is leading the way in improving repairs services for deaf and hard of hearing people with the purchase of portable hearing loops.
A Safe Pair of Hands
Clients are in safe hands with Ian Williams, according to our latest RoSPA inspection.
An Age Old Issue
Meeting the needs of the UK’s ageing population was the theme of our Harrogate Event this year. With speakers from the Housing Forum, EROSH and Ian Williams, those attending had the chance to hear about best practice when working with older people, and find out more about the changing needs of this important aspect of the housing sector.
A dream team
The latest stage in the award-winning Solihull MBC partnership has been reached, with the drawing-up of a draft team charter. Staff from Ian Williams were joined by Solihull representatives and the council’s other partners to create a document laying down the basis of the working relationship. The event also involved looking at the culture of the organisations, and key expected behaviours.
£2m contract with Midlands Rural Housing
Ian Williams will be keeping hundreds of homes in the rural Midlands in A1 condition. Midlands Rural Housing (MRH) has awarded us a near £2million contract for the day to day responsive repairs and maintenance service of homes managed by four rural housing specialists. We will service the Leicestershire, Peak District and Northamptonshire rural housing associations from our Nottingham office and Warwickshire from our Birmingham base.
Andrew Havard board appointment
Ian Williams has appointed Andrew Havard to the new role of commercial director.
A Class Act
Following our joint research with the University of the West of England, which highlighted concerns by education staff that they don’t know how to maintain their school buildings, we are set to launch a new product designed to help head teachers meet safety legislation. Following a successful pilot scheme, the new product will work by identifying and then completing essential inspections, to enable schools to gain the necessary certifications needed to prove their premises are legally safe, and also highlight where additional works are needed. Schools which sign-up to the service are provided with a tailored timetable of the inspections they need to complete during the academic year to ensure current legislation is complied with. Ian Williams operatives then complete these tests, providing the certification where an appropriate pass is gained. To build on this success, we have recruited two sales team members to offer the compliance service.