Another successful project completed, marking our 8th consecutive year delivering AV works at Streatham campus. This year, our team at Fifields refurbished thirty plus rooms across Streatham campus. This year’s project includes: 🔹 AV strip-out and system upgrades 🔹 Electrical adaptations 🔹 Suspended ceiling works 🔹 30+ rooms refurbed 🔹 Decoration and finishing works 🔹 New acoustic panel installations 🔹 Audio/visual upgrades and system enhancements After 8 years of work

A guest can decide how they feel about a hotel, pub, restaurant, café, or holiday let before they have read the menu or reached the room. The entrance, lighting, flooring, washrooms, ventilation, seating, and smell all send a message within seconds. Across the Southwest UK, that first impression carries even more weight. The region depends heavily on leisure travel, weekend breaks, food tourism, coastal escapes, walking holidays, weddings, and seasonal trade. Many hospitality

Our team have been working at North Devon District Hospital for around two years, carrying out a vast amount of works. Including, firestopping, M&E works, shop fit-outs and refurbishment works throughout a few of the key areas. Firestopping: Throughout the building, our team have been installing important fire safety measures to ensure safety for paitents and staff . M&E Adaptions: Our team has also delivered a range of mechanical and electrical (M&E) adaptations across the b

Refurbishing is not just about fresh paint or new furniture; it’s a strategic move that can boost your brand, attract customers, and improve efficiency. This post explores why refurbishing your Southwest business matters and how it can set you up for lasting success. Why Refurbishing Matters in the Southwest Over time, this natural wear can make your business look outdated or even unsafe. Refurbishing helps protect your investment by addressing these issues early. Beyond phys

Last week, we were delighted to upgrade the solar PV system at our Exeter headquarters to an impressive 30kW. This upgrade marks another step in our commitment to renewable energy, helping us generate even more clean electricity while reducing our carbon footprint. Reduce Our Energy Bills Generate your own electricity on-site and significantly reduce your reliance on the grid. As most businesses consume the majority of their energy during daylight hours, solar can offset a la

The last month, we have had the pleasure in welcoming Rob Broom, our newest senior estimator. With more than 35 years of experience in both commercial and pre-contract environments, Rob is a Chartered Professional who has successfully led teams on projects across the UK, including the South West, South East and Central London. Outside of work, you'll find Rob following Formula 1, playing the guitar or exploring the stunning Devon coastline. Rob is looking forward to joining t

We’re excited to be back at the University for the 8th year running, delivering another programme of specialist AV and refurbishment works across the Streatham and St Luke’s campuses. Our team has returned to site, with preparations complete and the project now officially underway. This year’s project includes: 🔹 AV strip-out and system upgrades 🔹 Electrical adaptations 🔹 Suspended ceiling works 🔹 Decoration and finishing works 🔹 New acoustic panel installations 🔹 Audio

Starting bright and early on the 10th of July (before the heat kicked in!), members of our site team and office staff headed to Dawlish Warren Beach to take part in a litter pick in association with the Million Mile Clean. It's always disappointing to see just how much litter is left behind on our beaches during the summer. Every piece collected helps protect our coastline and the wildlife that calls it home. Items we found: Clothing Cigarettes Scissors Bottles And so much mo

On Friday, we had the pleasure of attending the Exeter College Apprentice & Employer Awards 2026 🏆 As proud sponsors of the Greg Akers Construction Trades Category, our Managing Director, Dave Hitt, had the honour of presenting the award. It was a fantastic evening celebrating the hard work, talent, and achievements of apprentices and employers across the region. A huge thank you to Exeter College for hosting such a brilliant event

A huge congratulations to our Quantity Surveyor, Kelli Simeone, who graduated from the University of the Built Environment at Reading Town Hall last Friday with a Master's Degree in Quantity Surveying! Kelli has worked alongside us at Fifields Ltd , successfully balancing her studies with her role on the team. During this time, she has contributed to a number of major projects, including Grendon Road Alsmhouses and the Salvation Army. We're incredibly proud to have Kelli as p

We had a great time attending this year's awards, catching up with familiar faces, making new connections, and celebrating the incredible talent across the property industry. A special shout-out to comedian Josh Widdicombe, who was a fantastic host for this year’s event! Congratulations to all the shortlisted finalists and winners. It was a pleasure to be part of such a memorable evening!

During this week’s heatwave, we’ve been handing out ice creams to our site teams and clients at Pinhoe Surgery and RSPCA Little Valley — including dog-friendly ice cream for our four-legged visitors! With temperatures in Exeter reaching around 35°C this week, these refreshing treats have certainly helped everyone stay cool and beat the heat. Staying safe in hot weather is what matters most. During periods of extreme heat, we encourage everyone on site to: - Drink water regula

New Project at Haighton Library, University of Exeter. Another exciting collaboration is underway at St Luke’s Campus, and we’re delighted to be working alongside University of Exeter once again to bring this project to life. The Project includes: -Removal of all existing fixtures. -Creating a new kitchen area. -Decorations and floor finishes. -Altering four rooms into separate study spaces (study support room, accessibility study room and group study space) and a new kitchen

Over the past couple of months, Jack has been working hard towards his NEBOSH environmental certification. Throughout the course, Jack has developed a strong understanding of environmental management principles, including how organisations can identify and control environmental impacts, reduce waste, prevent pollution, and improve resource efficiency. The qualification is designed to help organisations implement effective environmental management systems. Well done Jack, for

We are currently on the lookout for new carpenters, site managers and estimators to join our expanding team. Carpenters & Site Managers Job Details: Proven experience in new build and refurbishment construction projects. Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel. Valid CSCS card and Asbestos Awareness certificate (training provided if required). Strong work ethic with a professional and positive attitude. Ongoing support from an experienced and knowledgeable team Fund

Another project successfully completed at Langdon Hospital. Our team has been working hard to transform the existing Pavillion building into a modern new office space, including an extensive strip-out of the former shower room, construction of new toilet facilities, and the creation of functional office working areas. The project also included new mechanical and electrical installations, boarding and decorating works, along with external improvements such as a new concrete ac

This month, we’ve seen fantastic progress on the new Warren building, with the main structure now firmly in place. The project began with the careful demolition of the existing building, followed by the installation of the new steel framework onto the prepared foundations. From there, work has continued with the brickwork preparation and construction of the new building itself. As you can see, the layout has been thoughtfully designed to create the perfect environment for the

On the 23rd of April 2026, Fifields Construction attended RGB's charity quiz in support of Force. It was a fantastic event hosted by RGB Recruitment at Winslade Manor—an incredible evening for a worthy cause, with over £5,000 raised. We’re already looking forward to the next quiz event! A big thank you to RGB Recruitment for organising such a brilliant night, enjoyed by so many companies across Exeter.

At Fifields we are working together to reduce the environmental impact of our activities and ensure that we are taking care of our environment today to pass it on to the future generations. To achieve this we are doing the following: 🌱Working with our partners to recognise environmental standards. 👷Training our workforce on environmental awareness. 🌳350 trees planted! ♻️Reducing the use of single use plastics, packaging and materials. 🚘Three electric & four hybrid vehicle

We are so pleased & proud of Kelli for successfully completing her MSc in Quantity Surveying! 🎓🎉 Since joining Fifields in 2023 as a Trainee Quantity Surveyor, Kelli has consistently delivered excellent work across a range of projects, including Grendon Almhouses, Matford Lodge, The Salvation Army, and many more, all while studying alongside her role and being a working mother! Kelli regularly receives fantastic feedback from our clients, and we’re incredibly proud of