Our focus on the planet, community and people enables us to continue to deliver excellence for our customers, develop the potential in our colleagues and invest in local communities.
People
To continue to provide the best possible service to our customers, and to ensure ongoing advancement within the industry, we are focused on attracting, developing, supporting and retaining the best people. We are dedicated to improving the well-being of all individuals employed by OEH Group, and all those involved in the wider supply chain, by:
- Maintaining and constantly improving safe working standards
- Ensuring equal opportunities and promoting a diverse culture
- Supporting the rights of all workers
- Strengthening working relationships within community groups
- Supporting apprenticeships, work experience and trainee programmes that lead to employment and encourage the ongoing development of construction skills
- Promoting entry to the industry and encouraging career development and progression to leadership roles
- Sharing knowledge across the business and throughout the sector to enable continuous improvement
- Contributing towards the UK economy by developing local trades and creating permanent employment
- Community
To continue to provide a beneficial service to our customers and the wider population, and to enhance industry standards and public image, we are focused on ensuring positive relationships within communities wherever we work. We are dedicated to providing continuous value to local communities by:
- Respecting and supporting the local neighbourhood
- Providing clear communication channels
- Quickly addressing and resolving complaints
- Minimising inconvenience and disruption to individuals and businesses
- Nurturing local employment and use of local trades
- Investing in local communities
- Connecting with and supporting charities and humanitarian efforts
- Establishing meaningful, long-term relationships
- Encouraging participation and community activities
- Engaging in local education programmes
- Inspiring individuals to enter the construction industry
- Registering all projects with the Considerate Constructors Scheme
- Promoting better community collaboration across the sector
Planet
To ensure that our services are continually improving, we are committed to minimising the environmental impact of our work, promoting environmentally positive innovations, and increasing awareness of environmental issues throughout the industry. We are dedicated to developing increased care and attention to the environment by:
- Making environmental concerns central to all our processes
- Minimising the consumption of resources
- Developing responsible design
- Reducing carbon emissions
- Cutting down waste generation
- Using efficient technologies and sustainable materials
- Conserving energy and water
- Ensuring all site operations follow and exceed best practice guidelines
- Requiring environmental certification for materials
- Providing environmental analysis in pre-construction stages
- Educating all staff about environmental standards
- Maintaining standards throughout the entire supply chain
- Encouraging better practice throughout the sector
- Demonstrating continued innovation through case studies
- Identifying opportunities for continual improvement
