YMD Boon Celebrates Opening of New Hall at Primary School in Thrussington
YMD Boon proudly attended to the grand opening of the new multi-purpose hall at Thrussington C of E Primary School in Leicestershire. The school welcomed the Bishop of Loughborough, Rt Reverend Saju Muthulaly, to lead the ceremony. Bishop Saju was joined by Hannah Roddy (Headteacher), Patrick Rendall MBE (Chair of Governors), Anton Woods (YMD Boon), […]
YMD Boon Celebrates First East Midlands Institute of Technology Centre Opening at University of Derby
University of Derby’s new state-of-the-art East Midlands Institute of Technology (EMIoT) facility now open.
Planning secured for Automotive Vehicle Engineering Facilities in Derby
Go-ahead has been given for Derby College Group (DCG)’s purpose-built automotive industry training facilities, which will see an expansion to one of its main buildings. Earlier this year, YMD Boon assisted DCG in securing £3.5m of funding through the Department of Education’s Post 16 capacity fund. This capital award will enable them to provide additional […]
Planning permission granted for major expansion at Stratford upon Avon School
Warwickshire County Council have secured planning permission for the multi-million pound major expansion and refurbishment at Stratford upon Avon School, increasing the school’s capacity by one fifth (from 1,700 to 2,050 pupils) over five years. About Stratford upon Avon School Stratford upon Avon School and Sixth Form is a large sized, mixed sex secondary school […]
YMD Boon celebrates 97% audit success as a registered Achilles UVDB Supplier
Following a rigorous audit from Achilles last month, YMD Boon are delighted to announce their achievement of 97% on the Achilles UVDB Category A Audit. Earlier this year, YMD Boon registered as a ‘Silver Plus’ Supplier on Achilles UVDB (Utilities Vendor Database). The application process consisted of an industry pre-qualification questionnaire to prove our capability to meet […]
Sports pavilion expansion and redesign complete for Derbyshire School and Ashbourne RUFC
YMD Boon are pleased to announce the new study space and sports pavilion at Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School (QEGS) in Ashbourne, Derbyshire is now complete. The project was joint funded by QEGS, Ashbourne Rugby Union Football Club (ARUFC) and the Rugby Football Union (RFU) and will provide modern learning and sports facilities for the students, rugby club […]
Low-carbon Bingham Arena Leisure Centre & Enterprise Centre now open
The new Bingham Arena Leisure Centre and Bingham Enterprise Centre now open to the public.
International Women’s Day 2023
International Women’s Day is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. It is an important day to celebrate women’s achievements, raise awareness of women’s equality, lobby for gender parity and fundraise for female-focused charities. This year’s theme for International Women’s Day is #EmbraceEquity. Together we can forge women’s equality and create a […]
National Apprenticeship Week 2023: Degree Apprenticeships at YMD Boon
National Apprenticeship Week is an annual week-long celebration of apprenticeships, running from 6th-12th February 2023. The theme for this year is Skills for Life. The week will reflect on how apprenticeships can help individuals to develop the skills and knowledge required for a rewarding career and help businesses to develop a talented workforce. Apprenticeships at YMD Boon […]
Planning permission granted for flagship Mayflower building at Boston College
Boston Borough Council have granted funding for The Mayflower development, a flagship project that is set to significantly improve adult learning in Boston. Under designs by YMD Boon, The Mayflower will boast a unique learning, business and community space. It will offer an improved sense of location and enhance the aspirations of all learners at the College. […]
Condition Improvement Fund (CIF) 2023/24 Applications Now Open
Funding applications for the next round of Condition Improvement Fund (CIF) for 2023/24 has been launched by the Department for Education (DfE), and there’s a few changes from last year. The Condition Improvement Fund is an annual bidding round for eligible single academy trusts, smaller MATs, sixth-form colleges, and VA schools to apply for capital […]
YMD Boon completes final phase of major expansion at All Saints C of E Primary School
We are pleased to announce the completion of our 5th expansion scheme at All Saints C of E Primary School, part of Inspiring Primaries Academies Trust (IPAT) in Sapcote, Leicestershire. This scheme marks the final phase of the major expansion which has doubled the size of the school. Overview: As a result of significant housing gain in […]
YMD Boon project shortlisted for Construction Project of the Year at EMPD Awards 2022
YMD Boon are thrilled to announce that one of our latest Blue Light Emergency projects has been recognised and shortlisted for Construction Project of the Year at the East Midlands Property Dinner 2022. The EMPD Awards is celebrating its 22nd year as the region’s premier property showcase that attracts a strong and diverse range of submissions promoting the quality of the […]
YMD Boon project shortlisted for Constructing Excellence Midlands Awards 2022!
Project shortlisted in the Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) category at the Constructing Excellence Midlands Awards 2022.
YMD Boon opens new Lincoln office as part of business growth
We are pleased to announce the opening of our new, larger office in Lincoln as part of growth plans to expand our business further across the Midlands. In the past 18 months, YMD Boon has expanded into new sectors, broadened its client-base and increased its employee headcount by approximately 35%. With our headquarters in Market […]
Major projects given go ahead from Boston Town Deal Board and Boston Borough Council
We are delighted to announce that our projects, Boston Leisure Centre and The Mayflower Centre, have received approval from Boston Town Deal’s Board and Boston Borough Council. Following on from the vision and Town Investment Plan developed by the Boston Town Deal Board, which secured a Town Deal worth £21.9m of funding, the two projects are one step […]
YMD Boon implement effective decarbonisation measures at Derby College Campus
We are pleased to announce the completion of the £3.6 million Decarbonisation Scheme at Derby College’s Broomfield Hall Campus. Derby College was awarded funding through Phase 2 of the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme (PSDS) to improve the efficiency and life span of existing buildings while reducing its carbon emissions. The funding was delivered by Salix Finance. […]
Expansion of Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School has started onsite
Development work has commenced onsite to create the new study space and sports pavilion at Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School in Ashbourne, Derbyshire. The scheme is a joint venture between QEGS & Ashbourne RUFC bringing together much needed accommodation to the school and wider community. Works includes major remodelling and expansion of an existing building at […]
First look at new Nottinghamshire Police & Fire Services headquarters
We are thrilled to announce the completion of the new joint headquarters for Nottinghamshire Police & Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service. Working alongside Henry Brothers Ltd, Gleeds & Howard Ward Associates Ltd, we were appointed as the Architect to design and deliver the impressive three-storey building at Sherwood Lodge in Arnold, Nottingham. The new HQ contains shared office space, a new police control room, a […]
Further milestone reached for Bingham Arena & Enterprise Centre
A further milestone has been reached as YMD Boon attended the topping out ceremony at the Bingham Arena site in Nottinghamshire on Friday 10 December. YMD Boon, alongside other partners involved in the project, joined Willmott Dixon to celebrate the latest milestone. They witnessed council leader, Simon Robinson, lay the final part in the fabric […]