News Posts: 2020

17 January 2020

We are 75

In May 1944 Kind & Co was registered to lay the foundations for a bright post war future. A year later the company began in earnest and 75 years on continues to expand, develop and evolve to meet the needs of today’s construction sector. Much has changed over this period - the designs and … read more »

31 January 2020

Hyde Framework Success

In a great start to our 75th anniversary year, Kind & Company is pleased to be selected for the £2Bn Hyde Group main contractor framework which is aiming to construct 11,000 mixed tenure homes over a five-year period. Our success came in the £5M-£10M lot covering London. Tony Battle, … read more »

19 March 2020

Covid-19 Coronavirus Update

Amid the developing Covid-19 (coronavirus) situation, we want to take the time to reassure you of the actions we are taking both to protect the welfare of our clients, subcontractors and colleagues. We are following government guidelines and have introduced a variety of measures across our sites … read more »

24 March 2020

Covid-19 Update 240320

Following the Government’s announcement on Monday 23rd March 2020 regarding measures to control the spread of the Covid-19 coronavirus, we have taken the decision to close our offices to secure the safety of our employees, their colleagues and families and the general community. The situation … read more »

28 May 2020

Staying COVID-19 Secure in 2020

In line with Government guidence we have taken the following steps to ensuring we manage the risk of COVID-19 and work safely together. … read more »

28 May 2020

Covid-19 update 28/05/20

Following latest Government statements and guidlines, we can confirm that we have a dynamic COVID-19 crisis risk assessment procedure in place to develop new and imrpoved safe methods of working which will secure the safety and wellbeing of our employees, their colleagues and families and the … read more »

08 July 2020

Modular Home Innovation Success

Kind & Company are delighted to announce the completion of the relocation and comprehensive refurbishment of a set of modular apartments providing much needed family accommodation on behalf of our client Ealing Council. The relocation project from Southwark to Hanwell was one of the first … read more »

17 July 2020

Summer Statement July 2020

What's in it for me? That is what's in it for the construction sector large and small. At Kind & Company, we believe we can aid our clients both existing and new, to achieve the Government's aspirations which are highlighted in the statement below: By boosting the Short-Term Home Building … read more »

28 July 2020

The Connected Partnership Framework

Kind & Co are pleased to announce our success in securing a position on the Connected Partnership’s Framework, covering projects in Lot 1, which will be valued between £4.5m - £12m. The Connected Partnership is a leading consortium of Registered Providers consisting of Octavia, Shepherds … read more »

07 August 2020

Affordable Homes Programme Extended until March 2023

Kind & Co are pleased that the government have announced they are extending the current Affordable Homes Programme until March 2023, for homes which are in contract under the current £9bn programme – confirming that the new £12bn programme which is to start next year, will help and support … read more »

10 August 2020

New Building Safety Laws to Impact the Housing Industry

We have been keeping a close eye on the housing sector recently, and as an active member of The Housing Forum, we are pleased to share the ‘New Building Safety Laws’ and how it is going to have a significant impact on the housing sector across all levels. A draft Building Safety Bill has been … read more »

24 September 2020

Considerate Constructors Gold National Site Award

We are delighted to announce that we have been awarded a Considerate Constructors Gold National Site Award for our project at 4 Ingate Place, Battersea, London. Cited for our exceptional approach to considerate practice and our ‘brilliant work within the local community…respect for the … read more »

16 October 2020

Employee Ownership Trust

We are delighted to announce some exciting news! Established in 1945 & having historically only ever changed hands a few times via management buy ins, Kind & Co’s current owners decided that it was time to include all of the stakeholders who work in the business. So in late September of … read more »

21 October 2020

Gerry Lennon Promotion

We are delighted to announce that Gerry Lennon has accepted the position of Pre-Construction Director. Joint MD Tony Battle said: 'Gerry will be a big asset to the senior management team and we are all looking forward to working with him and wish him every success'! … read more »

06 November 2020

Architectural Client Of The Year Award - London Borough Of Sutton

At Kind & Co we are delighted to see our client London Borough of Sutton win this year’s Building Design ‘architectural client of the year’ award, nominated by design team Bell Philips Architects, who said “The London Borough of Sutton team were an innovative client, who set the brief … read more »

11 December 2020

Pleased to be back delivering homes in LB Barnet

We are thrilled to be back in the London Borough of Barnet to provide more quality homes for its residents. This £3.3m scheme, which we are delivering for our client Opendoor Homes (subsidiary of Barnet Homes), is located along Summers Lane. The scheme includes the demolition of the existing … read more »

18 December 2020

Gideon Road Ground Breaking Event

The official Ground-Breaking ceremony took place today at Gideon Road in Battersea. We were pleased to receive Leader of the council - Cllr Ravi Govindia and Cabinet Member for Housing Cllr Kim Caddy who joined the project team on site this morning. The brief and appropriately sized ceremony … read more »