Case Study: Overbury January Contractors Safety Award

Case Study: Overbury January Contractors Safety Award

Project

Royal College of Art, Kensington

Overview

We are proud to have been awarded the Overbury January Contractors Safety Award for our work at the Royal College of Art (RCA), Kensington. This recognition highlights our dedication to maintaining exceptional health and safety standards throughout the project lifecycle.

The award reflects our proactive safety culture, detailed planning, and strict compliance with site regulations while working alongside Overbury and other contractors.

The Challenge

The Royal College of Art project required:

• Working within a live educational environment

• Strict adherence to health and safety protocols

• Coordination with multiple contractors

• Minimising disruption while maintaining efficiency

Operating in such a dynamic setting meant that safety had to remain the top priority at all times.

Our Approach

Proactive Safety Planning

Before commencing works, we conducted comprehensive risk assessments and method statements (RAMS), ensuring all team members fully understood site-specific hazards and procedures.

Daily Briefings & Toolbox Talks

Regular safety briefings reinforced best practices, hazard awareness, and compliance with Overbury’s health and safety framework.

Skilled & Certified Team

All operatives were fully trained, qualified, and experienced in delivering safe, high-quality work within complex environments.

Continuous Monitoring

Ongoing supervision and internal audits ensured standards were consistently maintained and improved where necessary.

The Result

• Winner of the Overbury January Contractors Safety Award

• High safety scorecard ratings across all performance areas

• Zero major safety incidents

• Positive recognition from the main contractor

This achievement is a testament to our team’s ongoing commitment to delivering projects safely, professionally, and responsibly.

Conclusion

Winning this award at the Royal College of Art, Kensington, reinforces our commitment to excellence in health and safety. We believe that outstanding project delivery starts with protecting people — our team, our partners, and the wider public.

We’re incredibly proud of this accomplishment and look forward to maintaining these high standards across all future projects.