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Contract Award – The London Library

Sykes have been awarded a 3 year contract to deliver M&E maintenance for The London Library

Andrew Burr Announces His Retirement

Andrew Burr announces his retirement as Managing Director after more than 40 years at Sykes & Son Limited.

Valentine’s Day Charity Bake Sale

We had a great turn out at our Valentine’s Day bake sale with all the proceeds going to our charity partner for, End Youth Homelessness.

Halow250 (10th edition) Annual Charity Bike Ride

The Halow250 annual charity bike ride is being held on 28th-30th April and is the 10th and last edition of the charity ride.

As always, Sykes will have a strong team involved all trying to complete the 250 mile route in under 48 hours.

Gas and Petrochemical Company

This is a fast track fit out project with a forecast value in the region of £6M over a 6-month period, working across 6 floors of a Gas and Petrochemical Company’s Head Office near Victoria.

Works Are Progressing At The Old Curiosity Shop

Works are now progressing in earnest at Sykes’ project at the Old Curiosity Shop, a 16th Century shop near Holborn Station, upon the London School of Economics’ campus.

Italian Consulate

Following extensive negotiations, Sykes & Son Ltd have been awarded the hard services maintenance for the Italian Consulate.

This contract commences on the 1st of February 2023.

MONTANE Spine Challenge 2023

We are proud to say that Robert Watkins Grad IOSH AIFSM MIIRSM, our QHSE manager has completed the MONTANE Spine Challenger 2023.

A truly epic challenge that test’s the physical resilience and mental fortitude of all it’s competitors!

IQ Batch 5 Student Accommodation – Passive Fire Protection Works

With a monumental task ahead of Sykes we had more than 75 operatives working each day on these sites.

Charity Of The Year 2023 – End Youth Homelessness

Sykes confirm “End Youth Homelessness” as our chosen charity of the year for 2023

New Mattresses Arrive at Guilford Street

We recently donated to some new mattresses to The Sick Children’s Trust at 10 Guilford Street House to help make a difference for the families to have a good nights sleep

The UK’s Oldest Construction Company

Since 2019, the honour of being the UK’s oldest construction company has been bestowed to Sykes & Son Limited.

Coopers Restaurant – M&E Project

We recently carried out refurbishment works to the ground and basement levels at Coopers Restaurant for LSE, upgrading existing dining areas, the restaurant kitchen and their associated connected spaces.

Sykes Takes The Biscuit

We are pleased to announce that Sykes & Son Limited’s promotional biscuits have arrived enabling us to provide some tasty treats for our clients.

Working Minds

Sykes & Son Limited is supporting the Working Minds campaign to support small businesses to recognise and respond to the signs of work-related stress.

Climate Action for SME’s

Sykes are taking part in the ‘Climate for SME’s: 4 Steps to Action’ training programme.

Charity Sky Diving Event

The Sykes team took to the skies over the weekend and had an amazing time.

Dr Johnson’s House – External Decorations Project (Grade II Listed Building) 

Sykes recently secured and completed this £60k external decorations project to the Grade II listed former home of the 18th century writer, Samuel Johnson.

Sykes & Son Limited show support to the Armed Forces.

Sykes & Son Limited are delighted to be able to offer practical support to the armed forces.

Project underway at The Old Curiosity Shop

Sykes are currently working with Dolmen Conservation & Joinery on an external project at The Old Curiosity Shop, Holborn, London.

Two Fundraising Challenges Completed

Congratulations to Team Sykes for completing two tough challenges over the weekend.

Sykes host technical breakfast at Fishmonger’s Hall

Sykes hosted a fascinating ‘Technical Breakfast’ event at Fishmonger’s Hall yesterday, with Patrick Baty, ‘The Paint Detective’ speaking on ‘The Use of Colour ca.1820 – 1955’.

Team Sykes complete the 9th Halow250 bike ride event

Congratulations to the Sykes team and all that took part in the Halow250 event last weekend.

Sykes are proud to support The Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity

Sykes are proud to support Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity, the only charity that provides emotional, physical and financial wellbeing support to construction workers and their families.

Sykes have partnered with Ecologi

Sykes & Son Ltd have partnered with Ecologi to help offset our carbon emissions

M&E maintenance contract secured with The Corporation of The Church House

Sykes are proud to announce that we have been awarded a new multi-year M&E maintenance contract with The Corporation of The Church House.

Sykes confirm Charity of the Year 2022

Sykes visit Paint360 Team to discuss our paint recycling

Our QHSE Manager visited the Paint360 team in Halesowen to discuss the closed loop recycling of our paint and containers.

Team Sykes completes Trekfest 2021

Congratulations to Team Sykes for completing Trekfest 2021 on Saturday 18th September 2021

An update on our fine decorating works at Fishmongers Hall

An update on the latest phase of restoration works at Fishmongers Hall

Team Sykes completes the Heritage 100 Bike Ride

Congratulations to Team Sykes for completing the first of our two summer challenges, Heritage 100 Bike Ride on Saturday 21st August 2021.

Sykes taking part in two big fundraising challenges this summer

This summer, Sykes are taking part in two big fundraising challenges to raise much needed funds for Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity.

Sykes featured on Kensington Palace documentary

The Sykes team were featured in the ‘Kensington Palace: Behind Closed Doors’ documentary on Channel 5 last week.

Sykes join a new corporate membership programme developed by Coram’s Fields, our charity partner.

Sykes & Son are delighted to announce that we are a Founder Member of Connecting Futures, a brand new corporate membership programme developed by Coram’s Fields, our charity partner.

An exciting project has commenced at Stationers Hall

Sykes started the new year with the commencement of a major project at the Grade I listed Stationers Hall.

Sykes completes major project for The Law Society

Just ahead of Christmas 2020, Sykes completed a multi-million-pound, design and build refurbishment of 113 Chancery Lane for The Law Society.

We’ve Moved!

After 261 years on Essex Street, we’re now getting settled into our new head office in Bloomsbury.

Fine Decorations Project Completed at The Wallace Collection

Sykes have completed a project to the main staircase at The Wallace Collection and carried out fine decorations to the ceiling, gilding, graining and marbling throughout.

Sykes confirm Coram’s Fields as our 2021 ‘Charity of the Year’

Sykes are delighted to confirm our continued support for Coram’s Fields for a further year as our 2021 ‘Charity of the Year’.

Team Sykes complete 50km Brecon Beacons hiking challenge

On Sat 19th Sept 2020, Gary Fleming, Rob Watkins, Tony
Adams, Tom Newbury, Kaleigh Devlin, Peter Hensler, Howard Meissenheimer and Jon Burr from Sykes completed a 50km hiking challenge in the Brecon Beacons, South Wales.

Team Sykes gearing up for Trekfest 2020

A team of 8 from Sykes is set to take on Trekfest 2020 in the Brecon Beacons.

Band Hall decorated for our charity of the year

Sykes have now handed over a freshly redecorated and refurbished Band Hall to our charity of the year, Coram’s Fields.

Decorating project complete at Royal Society of Chemistry

The Sykes team have completed an internal redecoration project at The Royal Society of Chemistry.

Phase 1 complete at The Law Society

The Sykes team have now completed and handed over Phase 1 of a major refurbishment project for The Law Society.

Decorating project underway for Coram’s Fields

We are delighted to have started the redecoration and refurbishment of the Band Hall for our charity of the year, Coram’s Fields. 

COVID-19. May 2020 update

Over the past ten days, Sykes & Son Limited have been progressively returning staff to work, with all of the necessary COVID-19 safety measures in place.

Sykes nearing completion on Kensington Palace project

Our prestigious electrical project on the Queens State Apartments at Kensington Palace is nearly complete.

COVID-19. March 2020 update

The Sykes head office and all regular site operations are temporarily closed as a direct result of COVID-19. 

Sykes acquire new yard and stores facility

Sykes are delighted to announce that we have recently acquired a new yard and stores facility.

Sykes’s Managing Director becomes a Freeman of The Worshipful Company of Glaziers

Managing Director, Andrew Burr became a Freeman of The Worshipful Company of Glaziers last week.

External refurbishment works nearing completion at Kings College London

Stoneworks are now coming to an end on the Strand terrace and elevation refurbishment project at Kings College London.

Major project underway for The Law Society

A major refurbishment project has now commenced for The Law Society. This is the largest individual project secured by Sykes since 2016.

Sykes achieve fire door certification

Sykes are now accredited installers of timber fire doors (SDI 14) under the IFCC scheme

Sykes donate company records dating back to 1900 to LMA

London Metropolitan Archives have agreed to receive our donation of company records dating back to 1900.

Sykes host lime seminar at HM Tower of London

Our staff and clients enjoyed a training day hosted by Sykes with Nigel from The Lime Centre.

Summer 2019 Update

An update on our busy summer 2019

Introducing the new Fulham Palace

A great video on the restored and reopened Fulham Palace

Sir Elton John and David Furnish Gallery at the V&A Museum

Our decorating team have been putting the finishing touches on the new Sir Elton John and David Furnish Gallery at the V&A Museum

Framework Agreements Secured with the City of London

Sykes have secured 3 new framework agreements with one of our most valued and long-term clients

The New Drive at Fulham Palace

Watch our time-lapse video which highlights our work to overhaul the driveway at the Grade I listed Fulham Palace

Graining the Great Hall at Fulham Palace

See what’s happening in the Great Hall at Fulham Palace, as one of our specialist decorating team explains the process of graining.

Sykes have Achieved ISO 45001: Occupational Health & Safety Standard

Sykes have now migrated from OHSAS 18001: 2007 to the new ISO 45001: 2018 Occupational Health & Safety management standard.

Time-Lapse Video Captures the Final Stages of Blackheath Halls Refurbishment Project

This time-lapse video highlights the final four weeks of the project, and the facelift given to the Great Hall.

‘Moving In Packs’ Donated to The Connection

Sykes have donated a dozen ‘Moving In Packs’ to The Connection

Team Sykes Complete Trekfest 2018!

Congratulations to Team Sykes and well done on conquering Trekfest 2018!

Sykes to take part in Trekfest 2018

This September, Sykes have a team of eight members of staff set to tackle Trekfest, a one-day, 50km hike in the Peak District in aid of our charity for 2018, The Connection at St-Martin-in-the-Fields.

Fulham Palace Restoration Project Update

An update on the Tudor brickwork restoration works underway at Fulham Palace

Sykes are ready to commence an exciting redevelopment project at Blackheath Halls

Following our 2016 project to replace the main roof of the Halls, Sykes were awarded this project to transform the Halls into a space worth of the performances it hosts.

Sykes M&E nearing completion on a fascinating project at Billingsgate Roman House and Baths

The Sykes M&E team were appointed, via our M&E Framework Agreement with City of London Corporation to carry out various services works, including the replacement of the fire and intruder alarm systems

Phase 3 of Fulham Palace Project Secured

The Sykes Heritage Projects team are thrilled to announce that we have been successful in securing an exciting restoration project at the Grade I listed Fulham Palace.

Welcome to our New Website

Sykes are pleased to welcome you to our relaunched website.

Sykes Resecure M&E Framework with City of London Corporation

Sykes are delighted to confirm that we have been successful in resecuring an M&E Minor Works Framework Agreement with the Corporation, making us the primary point of call for all M&E minor works and small projects for a further term.

Sykes Heritage Team Win Project at Syon House

Sykes have been successful in securing a major project for the Duke of Northumberland at Syon House.

Sykes Win Measured Term Contract at Her Majesty’s Royal Palace and Fortress of the Tower of London

Sykes have been awarded the Measured Term Contract for Building Fabric Maintenance at Her Majesty’s Tower of London including Banqueting House in Whitehall.

Sykes Awarded Measured Term Contract with LSE

Sykes have been awarded a Measured Term Contract with the UK’s third highest performing university after Oxford and Cambridge: London School of Economics.