{"id":1756,"date":"2025-11-05T16:58:32","date_gmt":"2025-11-05T16:58:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/journal.matchmyproject.org\/?p=1756"},"modified":"2025-11-10T14:29:48","modified_gmt":"2025-11-10T14:29:48","slug":"supplier-of-the-month-mcconnell-building-with-care","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/journal.matchmyproject.org\/index.php\/2025\/11\/05\/supplier-of-the-month-mcconnell-building-with-care\/","title":{"rendered":"Supplier of the month: McConnell \u2014 building with care"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"842\" height=\"595\" src=\"http:\/\/journal.matchmyproject.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/McCONNELL-SINCE-1929.png\" alt=\"Supplier of the month: McConnell. Logo.\" class=\"wp-image-1762\" srcset=\"https:\/\/journal.matchmyproject.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/McCONNELL-SINCE-1929.png 842w, https:\/\/journal.matchmyproject.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/McCONNELL-SINCE-1929-300x212.png 300w, https:\/\/journal.matchmyproject.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/McCONNELL-SINCE-1929-768x543.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 842px) 100vw, 842px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Supplier of the month: McConnell<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Established in 1929<\/strong>, <strong>McConnell<\/strong> provides <strong>refurbishment, planned maintenance, retrofit, energy efficiency, cladding, and fire remediation services<\/strong> for public and private sector clients across the UK.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As an <strong>accredited and quality-assured Principal Contractor<\/strong>, McConnell takes overall control of the construction phase of complex, multi-contractor projects, bringing experience, confidence, and commitment to every site they manage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">A trusted partner in every sector<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>McConnell\u2019s skilled tradespeople and specialist subcontractors are supported by a senior management team whose members have delivered more than <strong>\u00a33bn worth of projects<\/strong> across housing, retail, defence, industrial, education, and healthcare sectors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Their depth of expertise makes McConnell a reliable partner for some of the UK\u2019s biggest property and infrastructure owners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Recognising the parts that build the whole<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For McConnell, success isn\u2019t just about the big picture \u2014 it\u2019s about recognising the <strong>parts that make it possible<\/strong>. Every project is built on the contributions of individuals and teams working together with care, clarity, and responsibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They pride themselves on offering <strong>high-quality, straightforward, and dependable services<\/strong>, grounded in the belief that each person and every detail plays a vital role in delivering lasting results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>\u201cWe are a group of people, and it is how we act and perform individually, and as a team, that defines our service. It is therefore important that our people understand the behaviours and responsibilities that are at the core of &#8216;being McConnell.&#8217;\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>As a <strong>Living Wage Employer<\/strong>, McConnell believes that how they treat their colleagues, customers, supply chain partners, and communities defines their success. Their core value \u2014 <strong>CARE<\/strong> \u2014 captures this approach:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:20px\"><strong>C<\/strong> \u2013 Conscientious, Constructive, Characterful<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:20px\"><strong>A<\/strong> \u2013 Accountable, Adaptable, Accepting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:20px\"><strong>R<\/strong> \u2013 Reliable, Resolute, Respectful<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:20px\"><strong>E<\/strong> \u2013 Ethical, Empowered, Exceptional<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Commitment to Social Value<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"http:\/\/journal.matchmyproject.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Coffee-2-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Julian Sanz, Head of Social Value at McConnell, and five team members from the Young Brent Foundation smile while holding donated coffee mugs for their new  project - a coffee shop.\" class=\"wp-image-1766\" srcset=\"https:\/\/journal.matchmyproject.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Coffee-2-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/journal.matchmyproject.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Coffee-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/journal.matchmyproject.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Coffee-2-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/journal.matchmyproject.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Coffee-2-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/journal.matchmyproject.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Coffee-2-1568x1176.jpg 1568w, https:\/\/journal.matchmyproject.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Coffee-2.jpg 2016w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Though early in their Social Value journey, McConnell is already making an impact \u2014 ranked <strong>2nd on <a href=\"https:\/\/matchmyproject.org\/sng\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sovereign Network Group<\/a>\u2019s supplier leaderboard<\/strong>, with <strong>21 volunteer hours and almost \u00a36k worth of resources<\/strong> delivered across six community projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Beyond the numbers lies a genuine commitment to community, one built on human connection. Led by <strong>Julian Sanz<\/strong>, Head of Social Value, with over 20 years\u2019 experience and multiple national awards (Social Value Champion 2022, Social Value Leader 2024), McConnell focuses on <strong>projects that make a tangible difference<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>McConnell\u2019s recent contributions include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:20px\">Supporting <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.brentplay.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Brent Play Association<\/a><\/strong>, which provides services for children with special needs, by donating pumpkins, goody bags, and activity books for Halloween.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:20px\">Donating a <strong>large TV<\/strong> to <strong>Brent Play Association<\/strong> for children with severe mobility issues.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:20px\">Funding a new project with the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/youngbrentfoundation.org.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Young Brent Foundation<\/a><\/strong>: a coffee shop providing work placements for neurodivergent students.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:20px\">Providing a <strong>laptop<\/strong> for <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.punchdrunkenrichment.org.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Punchdrunk Enrichment<\/a><\/strong>, a charity creating immersive theatre experiences for schools and communities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:20px\">Gifting <strong>\u00a31,000<\/strong> to fund food education workshops with <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.givehelpshare.org.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Give.Help.Share<\/a><\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201c<em>Huge thank you to McConnell and Julian for their support. You\u2019ve put smiles on many children\u2019s faces and empowered them to make healthier food choices.<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<footer>\u2014 Give.Help.Share<\/footer>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"1769\" src=\"https:\/\/journal.matchmyproject.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/H1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"McConnell and Young Brent Foundation staff stand behind a table filled with pumpkins prepared for children\u2019s Halloween festivities.\" class=\"wp-image-1769\" srcset=\"https:\/\/journal.matchmyproject.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/H1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/journal.matchmyproject.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/H1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/journal.matchmyproject.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/H1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/journal.matchmyproject.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/H1.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"1764\" src=\"http:\/\/journal.matchmyproject.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Coffee-1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Julian Sanz stand with the Young Brent Foundation with a \u00a31000 cheque.\" class=\"wp-image-1764\" srcset=\"https:\/\/journal.matchmyproject.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Coffee-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/journal.matchmyproject.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Coffee-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/journal.matchmyproject.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Coffee-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/journal.matchmyproject.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Coffee-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/journal.matchmyproject.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Coffee-1-1568x1176.jpg 1568w, https:\/\/journal.matchmyproject.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Coffee-1.jpg 2016w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"740\" height=\"737\" data-id=\"1767\" src=\"https:\/\/journal.matchmyproject.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Brent-Play-TV-Donation_1.jpg\" alt=\"McConnell tradespeople gather beside a new large TV donated to the Brent Play Association to give young people and children with mobility issues better access to entertainment.\" class=\"wp-image-1767\" srcset=\"https:\/\/journal.matchmyproject.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Brent-Play-TV-Donation_1.jpg 740w, https:\/\/journal.matchmyproject.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Brent-Play-TV-Donation_1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/journal.matchmyproject.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Brent-Play-TV-Donation_1-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You can keep up to date with more of McConnell&#8217;s Social Value activity <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/julian-sanz-%F0%9F%8C%88-25649738\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">The Match My Project difference<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>McConnell uses the <a href=\"https:\/\/matchmyproject.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Match My Project<\/strong><\/a> platform to find, plan, and deliver targeted community initiatives, transforming how they approach social impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-normal-font-size\">Connecting faster, delivering better<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>\u201cIt can take months to build up a strong community network and involves lots of meetings &amp; travelling \u2014 but with the platform all the information is there. It saves a huge amount of time and resources in terms of outreach.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-normal-font-size\">Simpler and more strategic<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201c<em>There\u2019s a huge variety of projects to support and the platform allows us to find community projects and partners that are important to my client from the comfort of my desk!&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Each request has detail around exact requirements, costs, materials, and time, so it makes it easier for me to understand what allocation of resources I need, helping me to plan my delivery.<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-normal-font-size\">Focused on real outcomes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>\u201cThe platform&#8217;s focus on outcomes means we really feel like we are making a positive impact for our community partners and clients.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>I personally have been a big fan of the idea of the platform for a long time. It\u2019s become integral to how we achieve our outcomes and really support communities.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-normal-font-size\">Proving impact, building reputation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>\u201cMcConnell is quickly getting recognised as a proactive partner who wants to deliver Social Value for our clients.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>The supplier leaderboard and feedback system on Match My Project allows our clients and user groups to see what type of business we are, what we\u2019re like to partner with, and if we do what we say we will \u2014 which is all having a positive effect on how we\u2019re seen and our client relationships.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Learning from those who lead change<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>McConnell\u2019s Social Value journey is continually shaped by the people they meet through community projects:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>\u201cWe\u2019ve had a really positive experience working with community partners and what has really shone through is many people\u2019s unwavering desire to do good.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>When we supported <\/em>Give. Help. Share<em> with their healthy eating workshops for school children, I had no idea that the founders, <\/em><strong><em>Amanda<\/em><\/strong><em> and <\/em><strong><em>Jacqueline, <\/em><\/strong><em>had given up careers as teachers to pursue their dreams of helping young children and families.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Their story isn\u2019t the only one like that. It\u2019s really helped me as a Social Value practitioner to look at projects in a different way. The ones I feel passionate about are the projects I try to focus on now \u2014 the ones that make life-changing impacts.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"966\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/journal.matchmyproject.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Give-Help-Share-966x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Julian Sanz stands with Amanda and Jacqueline from Give. Help. Share with a \u00a31000 cheque.\" class=\"wp-image-1765\" srcset=\"https:\/\/journal.matchmyproject.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Give-Help-Share-966x1024.jpg 966w, https:\/\/journal.matchmyproject.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Give-Help-Share-283x300.jpg 283w, https:\/\/journal.matchmyproject.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Give-Help-Share-768x814.jpg 768w, https:\/\/journal.matchmyproject.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Give-Help-Share.jpg 1237w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 966px) 100vw, 966px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Through partnerships like these, McConnell continues to lead with purpose \u2014 proving that when care, collaboration, and community come together, the results go far beyond construction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<section>\n<h2>Explore more<\/h2><\/section>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udd17 <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/journal.matchmyproject.org\/index.php\/2025\/10\/08\/supplier-of-the-month-greenmount-projects\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read last month\u2019s Supplier of the Month<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udca1<\/strong> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/journal.matchmyproject.org\/index.php\/2025\/01\/22\/tips-and-tricks-for-businesses-on-match-my-project\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tips and Tricks for Businesses on Match My Project<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\ud83e\udd1d<\/strong> <strong>Interested in joining the network?<br><\/strong>Sign up <a href=\"https:\/\/matchmyproject.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a> or get in touch at <a href=\"mailto:hello@matchmyproject.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hello@matchmyproject.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Supplier of the month: McConnell Established in 1929, McConnell provides refurbishment, planned maintenance, retrofit, energy efficiency, cladding, and fire remediation services for public and private sector clients across the UK. As an accredited and quality-assured Principal Contractor, McConnell takes overall control of the construction phase of complex, multi-contractor projects, bringing experience, confidence, and commitment to [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1900,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2,43,22],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1756","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-business","category-supplier-of-the-month","category-testimonial","entry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/journal.matchmyproject.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1756"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/journal.matchmyproject.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/journal.matchmyproject.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/journal.matchmyproject.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/journal.matchmyproject.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1756"}],"version-history":[{"count":34,"href":"https:\/\/journal.matchmyproject.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1756\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1902,"href":"https:\/\/journal.matchmyproject.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1756\/revisions\/1902"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/journal.matchmyproject.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1900"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/journal.matchmyproject.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1756"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/journal.matchmyproject.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1756"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/journal.matchmyproject.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1756"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}