How we work

We want to ensure that our impact on any community or green space we work in, is positive. We are under no illusions; construction work can often have a negative impact on both communities and the natural environment. We always strive to reduce these impacts and we work hard to look for economic opportunities, environmental improvement, and positive community engagement.

Economic

Our complex industry relies on people at every step of every project. We work hard to ensure all our projects have people’s best interests at its heart, offering prosperity and opportunities for as many as possible. GEDA strives to make a substantial effort to contribute to the local economy on every project we undertake.

  • We create direct and indirect job opportunities within the area surrounding each project
  • We place a strong emphasis on local employment and long-term skills development
  • Our procurement team communicates regularly with local suppliers and hosts regular supplier-engagement events, to share information about forthcoming opportunities.
  • We embrace apprenticeships and training schemes in the local areas we operate in

Social

Our teams are committed to giving back to the communities in which they live and work. It is our duty as custodians of the land we’re improving, to strive to improve the community surrounding it. We want to make a positive contribution to the people involved in our projects and leave a lasting impression.

  • Our sites are registered with Considerate Contractor Scheme and score are above the industry average
  • We work with a number of localised charities and community groups. Our people regularly donate their time, energy and enthusiasm to support countless projects throughout the UK and Ireland.
  • Working with our housing clients we regularly host family fun days at the completion of new schemes.
  • To promote the importance of Health and Safety in the construction industry and the importance of preserving and protecting the environment we work and live in, we now deliver educational workshops at every project.

Environmental

GEDA Construction work diligently to protect and enhance the environments in which we work and strive to minimise any adverse effects throughout the construction phase.

  • CEF Sustainable Company of the Year 2024 & BITC NI Benchmarking Survey Platinum Award 2024
  • GEDA have committed to the Science Based Target Initiative, which outlines goals to achieve a 42% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030.
  • Our Carbon Reduction Plan demonstrates annual company carbon footprint performance against baseline results.
  • Our Climate Action Strategy identifies a 5-year roadmap between 2022-2027 for implementing measures to help achieve our carbon reduction commitments.
  • Our Environmental Policy outlines the fundamental environmental structures for adapting and maintaining our company ISO:14001 Accreditation.
  • Our Nature and Biodiversity Policy focuses on protecting and enhancing the natural environmental, working towards Biodiveristy Net Gain.
  • Our Sustainable Procurement and Ethical Trading Policies focus on working with our supply chain on the importance of sustainable practices and procurement of sustainable materials through accredited schemes.