The JAB Journal
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JA Brooks Internal Portal Goes Live: Welcome to the Future of Work!
We are excited to announce the launch of the JA Brooks Internal Portal, your brand-new gateway to everything you need as part of the JA Brooks team. After months of development, testing, and feedback
JA Brooks Annual Golf Day 2025
On Tuesday 27 May, the JA Brooks Annual Golf Day teed off once again – this time at the beautiful Essendon Country Club in Hertfordshire. Friends and colleagues from across the business came together
318 Oxford Street Project Secured
We are delighted to announce that JA Brooks has been awarded the Mechanical Pipework Package for the landmark redevelopment at 318 Oxford Street, London. This high-profile project, formerly home to Ho
Celebrating 100 Years of JA Brooks in London
On Thursday 15 May, the entire JA Brooks team came together to celebrate a truly remarkable milestone – our 100th anniversary.
Celebrating 100 Years of JA Brooks in London in Germany
While the celebrations were in full swing in London, our amazing team out in Germany – joined by Andy Dolan and Sanjay – were raising a glass of their own in honour of JA Brooks’ 100th anniversary.
JAB Employee of the Month on the South Wing project at Buckingham Palace
Congratulations to Ben Styles – SRM’s Employee of the Month on the South Wing project at Buckingham Palace! This well-deserved recognition is a testament to Ben’s hard work, dedication, and the outs
Joe takes on the Ironman challenge in Alcudia, Majorca
On Saturday 10 May Joe Robson participated in one of endurance sport’s most challenging events: the Half Ironman in Alcudia, Majorca. The race consisted of a 1.2-mile (1.9 km) sea swim, a 56-mile (90
Mental Health Week Coffee Break
May was event month here at JA Brooks, and one of the highlights was our Wellness Coffee Break held on Thursday 8 May, in support of Mental Health Week.
JA Brooks Introduces Biometrics
To streamline attendance and improve security and safety, we have introduced a new biometric check-in and check-out system in Paul Street and Christopher Street. This system will replace the need to
Jumbo Water Tower - Hot Off the Press
JA Brooks Secures Project Jumbo PCSA Design Development Contract. Some more good news is the award of the Project Jumbo PCSA Design Development contract , which involves the development of the mechan
April Safety Awards Recognition – A Proud Moment for JAB
We are proud to announce that JAB’s L&K team has been awarded “Safety Contractor of the Month” in the TSL April Safety Awards. This prestigious recognition highlights the team's ongoing commitment to
Celebrating 41 Years of Dedication – Tony Drake’s Remarkable Journey at JA Brooks
Last month marked a truly momentous milestone—Tony Drake celebrated 41 years of service with JA Brooks. This is a rare and remarkable achievement that deserves both recognition and celebration.
JA Brooks Secures Derby Hospital Chiller Change Project
We are delighted to announce the award of the Derby Hospital Chiller Change Project, which involves replacing and upgrading the hospital’s chilled water system to deliver dependable and efficient clim
Joe Robson Takes on the Half Ironman in Majorca
This month, our very own Joe Robson, Finance Lead at JA Brooks, is putting mind and body to the test as he takes on one of the most grueling endurance events out there—the Half Ironman in Alcudia, Maj
Lloyd Burnett Raises £960 for MIND at Charity Boxing Event
On Saturday 26 April, our very own Lloyd Burnett stepped into the ring for a black-tie charity boxing event in Hastings, raising an impressive £960 for MIND—a leading mental health charity that suppor
Supporting the Lighthouse Charity – Focus on Skin Cancer & Mental Health
At JAB, we take pride in supporting the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity, the only organisation in the UK dedicated to providing emotional, physical, and financial wellbeing support to constru
Kevin Wilson Conquers the Manchester Marathon
Huge congratulations to Kevin Wilson, who successfully completed the Manchester Marathon on Sunday 27 April — a monumental achievement in both physical and mental endurance!