Entries by Kerry Smith

Fortis IBA Proudly Supports Longparish Little School’s Woodwork and Eco Initiatives

Fortis IBA was once again delighted to support Longparish Little School by donating new tools and materials to enhance their woodwork area. Rob Westell, Estates and Planning Director at Fortis, visited the school to personally deliver a new vice, along with wood, screws, and nails. The children were very excited and were keen to demonstrate […]

Heyford Park School Students Explore Recycling and the Circular Economy with Industry Experts

Students from Heyford Park School learned about the importance of recycling and the circular economy with a competition and workshop delivered by industry partners, Fortis IBA and Viridor. Held at the Ardley Energy Recovery Facility (ERF), the companies partnered to bring the circular economy to life through hands-on activities and real-world insights. The students were […]

Raymond Brown Fleet once again achieves Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) Bronze Accreditation

We are pleased to announce that the Raymond Brown Fleet has once again achieved the Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) Bronze accreditation. This reaccreditation reflects our ongoing commitment to enhancing the safety, efficiency, and environmental performance of our fleet and drivers. FORS is a nationally recognised, voluntary accreditation scheme designed to raise standards across fleet […]

Fortis Highly Commended for Circular Economy Success Industry Award

Earlier this year, Fortis IBA was shortlisted for both the Circular Economy Success Award and Excellence in Environmental Impact Award in the 2025 Let’s Recycle Awards for Excellence in Recycling and Waste Management. The awards ceremony took place this month in London, where Presenter, Ben Shephard hosted the event, celebrating outstanding achievements across the recycling […]

Mark Renault wins MPA Special Award for Outstanding Contribution by an Employee

Congratulations to Mark Renault, Environmental Permitting Manager, for winning the MPA Outstanding Contribution by an Employee Award. Mark has been with the business for 27 years and is one of the company’s longest serving employees. He has a particular passion for Brickworth Quarry in Wiltshire, having spent 20 years out of his 27 year career […]

Fortis IBA has been awarded top safety accreditation

Fortis IBA has been awarded accreditation from Alcumus SafeContractor for excellence in health and safety, another demonstration by the business of its high standards of safety and commitment to best practice. Alcumus SafeContractor is one of the UK’s leading Health and Safety schemes, working with organisations to ensure their legal compliance and allowing them to […]

Fortis IBA achieves Constructionline Gold

Fortis IBA achieves Constructionline Gold Fortis IBA has achieved Constructionline Gold Membership, an achievement that reflects its commitment and dedication to maintaining the highest industry standards across our operations. Constructionline Gold is a prestigious recognised accreditation that demonstrates commitment to maintaining the highest standards of HSQE, governance, risk management, operational efficiency and ethical responsibilities. It […]

Raymond Brown Quarry Products reaccredited with ISO 45001 Health and Safety Management System

We are pleased to announce that Raymond Brown Quarry Products has again been successful in the recertification of our ISO 45001 Health and Safety Management System and surveillance of our Quality ISO 9001 and Environmental ISO 14001 standards. Steven Laight, HSQE Manager said: “Our sites consistently demonstrate audit readiness, requiring only a small amount of […]

Mental Health Awareness Week

Mental Health Awareness Week takes place in the UK each May.  This year, it ran from 13-19 May and the theme was Movement: Moving more for our mental health.  Fortis IBA is committed to establishing, promoting, protecting and maintaining the mental health and wellbeing of all employees through workplace practices. In support of Mental Health […]

Fortis IBA shortlisted for Solent 250 Awards

We are pleased to announce that Fortis IBA has been shortlisted for the Market Innovator Category in the Solent 250 Awards.  This shortlisting acknowledges companies or individuals that have demonstrated exceptional creativity, forward-thinking strategies, and impactful implementations in the market. The Market Innovator of the Year award recognises a company or individual that has demonstrated […]