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Providing Social Value At Prologis Park
Winvic Construction has exceeded social value targets in its delivery of the second phase of Prologis Park at Beddington Lane in Croydon, South London.
In alignment with real estate logistics provider Prologis’ Social Value Charter, Winvic implemented a robust Employment and Skills Plan in collaboration with Sutton Council, Sutton and District Training and the South London Careers Hub.
The contractor surpassed its Section 106 Employment and Skills commitments, delivering high-impact social value initiatives as part of its partnership with Prologis and the London Borough of Sutton.
BREEAM Excellent
The expansion of Prologis Park Beddington Lane comprises of four low-carbon logistics units totalling over 110,640 sq.ft, including 97,105 sq.ft of warehouse space and 13,535 sq.ft of modern office facilities built to BREEAM Excellent and EPC A+ ratings.
Education & training
Winvic surpassed extensive training and skills targets, hosting 11 work insight sessions (83% above target) and seven site visits.
Work insight sessions included six engagement with students from Sutton and District Training, helping to raise awareness of construction careers and skills pathways and two tailored construction and sensory sessions for SEN learners at Greenholm School, offering an inclusive and engaging experience and engaging for young people with additional learning needs.
Further activities included supporting a speed networking event at Harris Academy Sutton, where students interviewed members of the site team; and providing an employer talk as part of a site visit with representatives from London Borough of Sutton Council, to the same school. This led to one of the students completing a work experience placement with Winvic. In addition, mock interviews were delivered at Greenshaw School, helping Year 12 students prepare for future employment.
Winvic coordinated apprenticeships and work placements, including a local civil engineering apprentice who was recruited directly onto the Beddington Lane site and continues to train with Winvic on another project. Another local civil engineering apprentice, engaged through shared apprenticeship provider Co-Train, successfully gained employment with Winvic to continue her apprenticeship.
Picture: Winvic Construction has exceeded social value targets in terms of sustainability and education at a development in South London.
Article written by Cathryn Ellis
23rd January 2026