WCM becomes an approved supplier on Constellia

We are delighted to announce that WCM has achieved Cyber Essentials Plus certification, building on our previous Cyber Essentials accreditation and reinforcing our commitment to maintaining the highest standards of cyber security.

Cyber Essentials Plus is the highest level of certification within the UK Government-backed Cyber Essentials scheme. Unlike the standard certification, it includes an independent technical assessment to verify that an organisation's cyber security controls are not only in place but are operating effectively in practice.

This achievement demonstrates that WCM has implemented robust, independently verified security measures to protect our systems, company data, and our clients' sensitive information against a wide range of cyber threats.

Cyber security is a fundamental part of how we operate. Achieving Cyber Essentials Plus reflects our continued investment in information security, risk management, and continuous improvement, giving our clients and partners added confidence in the resilience and security of our services.

As the cyber threat landscape continues to evolve, we remain committed to maintaining best practice and meeting recognised industry standards. Cyber Essentials Plus is another important milestone in ensuring we protect the information entrusted to us and continue to earn the trust of our clients.

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We are proud to announce that WCM has officially achieved Cyber Essentials certification. The UK government backed milestone confirms that we have implemented robust, verified security controls to protect the company's data, our systems and clients' sensitive information from cyber threats.

Safeguarding our digital infrastructure is a top priority and this certification reflects our ongoing commitment to cyber security. 

We're delighted to announce that we've become members of  Power by the Hour, an exciting new networking initiative introduced by Yorkshire Air Ambulance.

This fantastic initiative brings together businesses committed to supporting the Yorkshire Air Ambulance as they continue saving lives across Yorkshire every single day. 

We're proud to share that Josh Chappell, our Apprentice Site Manager, has passed his Level  Supervisors Apprenticeship (HTC) at Leeds College of Building with flying colours.

The course covers a broad and demanding range of modules and provides a strong foundation across both technical knowledge and leadership in practice.

Balancing the leve of study alongside his role within the business is no small achievement. With the academic stage now complete and the End Point Assessment officially triggered, Josh is moving into the final phase of the apprenticeship.

We're confident he'll approach it with the same focus and determination - and we look forward to celebrating his success very soon.  

Our Pre-Construction Director, Phil Burgess has recently joined the Board of Governors at Leeds College of Building.

Phil has significant experience within the industry, with his career spanning in excess of 40 years. 

After studying Quantity Surveying in what is now Leeds Beckett University, Phil has worked for several main contractors over the years and is a chartered quantity surveyor. 

Phil is 'over the moon' to join Leeds College of Building stating "Construction has been good to me. My father was a City & Guilds trained builder, so I really grew up in the industry. I thought it was about time I gave something back. LCB is an institution of high regard and one of a handful specialising in construction. I want to help the students who pass through the college to be the best they can be, both for the industry and themselves. Hopefully that will give them the best chance of the good living that construction has given me."

Matt Smith has recently joined the company as Commercial Manager. 

Matt is a results-driven manager with in excess of 10 years' experience within the indsutry, working for both multi national and regional consultancies before joining the company. 

Welcome to the team Matt! 

The Wordsworth team were out in full force to support England v Fiji in the quilter series at Twickenham where the final score was 38 - 18 in England's favour.

We were hosted within one of the corporate boxes and enjoyed a pre-match visit from former rugby player, Chris Ashton, who answered questions and correctly predicted an England victory, although Fiji were a strong team in the first half.  

Kathie Wordsworth, Leona Mercer and Sharon Oates donned their hi vis vests to participate in a corporate volunteering day on 24 September 2025 at Prince of Wales Hospice in Pontefract, alongside other members of We are Wakefield. 

Fortunately for all involved, the weather was very kind as the activities undertaken were outdoors. The team undertook a range of tasks including clearing the remains of a defunct summerhouse, filling planters with sand, general garden tidying up and lots of painting of wooden planters and furniture at the hospice. 

WCM has sponsored the physio team at Doncaster Knights, a local rugby club who play in the second division of English Rugby (Champ Rugby) for the upcoming season.

Whilst the season has yet to get underway, members of the WCM team recently attended a networking event at the club which included watching a training session taking place. 

The Wordsworth team have handed over their works on the new elective hub at Warwick Hospital. 

We acted as principal contractor under a construction management contract to deliver a new three storey building with the ground floor being fitted out to include a new kitchen and restaurant, pharmacy and retail spaces. 

Martin Thomas has joined the Wordsworth team as Operations Director. Martin is a highly experienced construction professional with a career spanning  in excess of 35 years at a number of main contractors, most recently being ISG.  

Welcome to the team Martin!