Insights and updates
Stay up to date with the latest news, project milestones, and thought-leadership from the Helix team. From celebrating our people to sharing industry insights and community initiatives, this is where we tell the stories behind the spaces we build.
Beyond the Build: What Should Social Value Really Mean in Construction?
We're proud of the buildings we deliver. But increasingly, some of the stories we remember most aren't necessarily about the buildings.
The World Doesn't Stop for Construction: How Do You Build Around an Immovable Deadline?
A school has thousands of pupils returning in September. A football stadium has its next home fixture in the diary. A hospital has patients who still need treatment while refurbishment takes place around them.
Six Weeks to September: Why School Refurbishment Is One of Construction's Toughest Deadlines
If you're planning refurbishment or improvement works within a live school, trust or educational estate, we'd welcome an early conversation
The Experience Behind Our Specialist Education Approach
It starts by understanding the environment and the people within it.
Building Better Specialist Education Environments: Our Development & Delivery Approach
From requirement to reality, we believe these projects demand a more integrated approach. This is how we're building it.
Running for Change: Supporting Families When It Matters Most
Together with the Ruth Strauss Foundation, we’re working towards a clear goal: To ensure that families across East Yorkshire have access to trained professionals who can support them through one of life’s most challenging experiences.
One Year On: Josh’s Apprenticeship Journey
Twelve months, three live sites, a Pagabo dashboard and one very confident toolbox talk later, Josh reflects on a transformative first year.
Construction and Compliance: How we deliver safety, quality and peace of mind
We’re passionate about delivering construction projects that serve real needs. What connects every project we deliver is a relentless commitment to safety, compliance and quality.
Strengthening our Pre-Construction Expertise: Charles’ Role at Helix CMS
Our pre-construction phase plays a critical role in shaping successful delivery, and Charles has quickly become an integral part of this process.
Spreading Festive Cheer with Hull & East Yorkshire Children’s University
In December, our team was proud to partner with Hull & East Yorkshire Children’s University to help deliver a truly magical experience for local children.
South Hunsley Ferriby Building Wins World Design Award 2025: Celebrating Collaborative Excellence
Helix CMS is proud to celebrate the success of our design partner, Alessandro Caruso Architects (ACA), who have won a World Design Award 2025 for the South Hunsley School Ferriby Building.
Helix CMS Wins Bronze at the Building Better Healthcare Awards for Scunthorpe Community Diagnostic Centre
Helix CMS celebrates winning Bronze for the Scunthorpe Community Diagnostic Centre at the Building Better Healthcare Awards 2025.
Community Diagnostic Centre wins Project of the Year
Helix CMS is proud to have been named GOLD Winner for Project of the Year at the National Building and Construction Awards 2025, for the delivery of the Community Diagnostic Centre in Scunthorpe.
Meet Josh: Helix CMS’ First Apprentice
We’re passionate about creating opportunities for young people to build careers in construction.
Helix CMS delivers £2.5m Teaching Facility at South Hunsley School
Delivered by Helix CMS in partnership with The Education Alliance Trust, and designed by Alessandro Caruso Architects, the project represents a significant investment in the future of education across the Humber region.
Helix CMS named finalist for Project of the Year at the 2025 National Building and Construction Awards
Explore more about the project and why it’s transforming UK healthcare construction.
Welcome back, Sophie: strengthening compliance at Helix
We’re thrilled to welcome Sophie back to the Helix team – this time in a brand-new role.
Helix CMS and Hull & East Yorkshire Children's University Inspire the Next Generation
Helix CMS and Hull & East Yorkshire Children's University Inspire the Next Generation
Building together: why partner with Helix CMS in 2025
As we enter the new year, the team at Helix CMS is brimming with excitement and optimism.
Spreading festive cheer: supporting Back to Ours’ Christmas Shindig
This holiday season, we’ve partnered with the incredible team at Back to Ours to support their annual Christmas Shindig event.