At Knights Brown, construction is never just about bricks, steel and deadlines. Its new Community Engagement and Social Value Guidelines show a deep commitment to building lasting, positive legacies for the people and places touched by its projects.
The guidelines have been designed to help colleagues across the business engage openly with communities, deliver measurable social value, and align with national frameworks such as the Procurement Act 2023. Moving beyond “best value” alone, Knights Brown is ensuring that its work creates tangible benefits for society, the environment, and the economy.
A standout feature is its investment in the Thrive social value platform, which tracks and reports the real impact of initiatives – from local employment and apprenticeships to biodiversity projects and school partnerships. This focus on transparency makes its contributions both credible and measurable.
Communication is another priority. Whether through newsletters, drop-in sessions, site visits, or social media updates, Knights Brown’s approach is to keep communities informed, involved, and respected throughout each project’s lifecycle. Its communications toolbox provides practical ways to achieve this, ensuring stakeholders feel part of the journey rather than sidelined by it.
Its dedication extends further through the Considerate Constructors Scheme, where respect for communities, environmental care, and valuing the workforce are central. Recent initiatives include STEM events with schools, rain garden workshops, and collaborations on sustainable transport projects – all designed to inspire the next generation and promote greener futures and further enforce community engagement in construction.
We’re proud to have helped design these guidelines, reflecting the bold, confident visual identity we created for Knights Brown’s website. It is a natural extension of a strong brand and culture, which places staff morale, open communication and social responsibility at the heart of its business.
With these guidelines, Knights Brown demonstrates how community engagement in construction can – and should – be about more than the physical structures left behind. It is about building opportunities, trust, and positive change.
