Greendale Construction's Rob Hooker took to the panel at the CIOB Client Forum 2026 to champion fairer payment terms for Dorset and Hampshire's construction SMEs. Read more »
We're delighted to welcome Julia Sweatman to the team as Office Administrator. Julia will be involved in Pre-Construction, Business Development and supporting project administration. As part of her induction, Director Rob Hooker took Julia on a comprehensive tour of a number of Greendale Construction sites across Dorset. Read more »
It was good to see the Greendale team at Blandford Fire Station where works are progressing well and we are into final phase of works. New windows and roof coverings, modernised welfare facilities, new flooring and electrics including air con has been installed - all bringing the busy station up to modern day standards. Read more »
A Greendale Construction team are currently working on repairs and renovations to the historic Priory Walls, Christchurch, where work is progressing well. The historic stone and brick boundary walls surrounding Christchurch Priory in Dorset span areas near the quay, the mill stream, and the churchyard. These ancient monument structures feature a mix of medieval stonework and red brick boundary extensions, such as the listed walls running toward Church Street and Quay Road. Read more »
We currently have a Greendale Construction team on this recladding and remedial works project for Shore House, Swanage, for our client, McCarthy & Stone. The works commenced in September 2025 and estimated completion is the end of November 2026 The project includes a full recladding of both blocks of flats including all remedial works required once the existing cladding was removed, New Alideck decking and drained soffit systems are being fitted to all flats. Read more »
Director, Chris Kane, had the pleasure of showing work experience student, Jack Bristow, a sixth former from Corfe Hills School, Poole, around some of the Greendale Construction sites last week. Chris took Jack to Shore House in Swanage, Sandbanks Court, and Christchurch Harbour Hotel. Jack's Grandfather, George Walker, was a talented carpenter and site manager with Greendale for many years until he retired, and Jack is considering following in his grandfather’s footsteps. Read more »
Greendale's Commercial Director, Chris Cave, was delighted to be asked by the Chair of the RIBA Dorset, Rebecca Smith, from Western Design Architects, to conduct a guided tour of Poole Museum and Scaplen’s Court yesterday evening - 21.05.26 - before the RIBA Dorset AGM later that evening. Read more »
Works are progressing well at Willowbed Hall, Putton Lane, Chickerell, Weymouth, where we are working on a £600,000 contract for Chickerell Town Council which will enhance the local community experience at the Hall. The project, which commenced on 8th December, 2026, and will run for 29 weeks, will see the community hall benefit from a new single-story extension to the rear, creating a new office space, with a conversion of the existing offices into registrar and meeting rooms. Greendale will also be upgrading the access road and car park to provide new drainage, as well as hard and soft landscaping with raised planters and a seating area. Read more »
We are thrilled to announce that our Essential Repairs work at Uppark House and Gardens has been shortlisted in the RICS UK Awards 2026, South East region, Heritage category. This achievement is testament to the outstanding work and dedication our teams put into this project. We are delighted to be announced as finalists, as entries represent the very best of the built and natural environment across the UK, showcasing outstanding people, projects and organisations making a real impact in their communities. Read more »
Greendale are currently undertaking large-scale refurb works at Anstey Manor School; a brand-new specialist day school in Alton, Hampshire, due to open in 2026 for pupils aged 7-16 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), and associated additional needs. Read more »