Beach Clean at Crosby Beach

AB Engineering • October 1, 2022

The Role of Beaches in the Ecosystem

Beaches are an essential part of humans’ lives. In addition to the range of recreational activities, they can also play a role in mitigating climate change. Beaches protect residents living near the Ocean by serving as a buffer against the high winds and waves of powerful storms and help drive economic activity important to nearby communities.

They also provide permanent habitats for various plants and animals. A lot of marine animals depend on the beach eco-systems. However, the naked eye can’t see many of them as they are millimetres small or buried in the sand. These are organisms that play an essential role in seawater filtration and nutrient recycling.

Some depend on the beach environment as a nursery area for fish fry or nesting sites and rookeries for turtles and birds. Higher up on the marine food chain, the beaches are a vital feeding ground for birds and terrestrial wildlife. Some marine mammals, such as sea lions and seals, also need a clean beach to rest, molt, breed, and give birth. They can also be lounging on the sand because they are warming themselves underneath the sun. It’s always a treat to share our beaches with other creatures that are part of the ecosystem and benefit from what beaches can offer.

This is why our team today took great pleasure in helping to clean Crosby Beach. Well done all in such wild and windy weather.

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Celebrating Apprenticeship Week at A&B Engineering

By Sarra Boumellil • February 9, 2026

At A&B Engineering, Apprenticeship Week provides an opportunity to recognise the important role apprentices play within our business and the wider engineering industry. We are proud to support apprenticeships as a key pathway into engineering, helping individuals develop practical skills, gain industry experience, and build long-term careers. Our apprentices are an integral part of our team, contributing to projects while learning from experienced engineers and developing the technical and professional skills needed for the future. Through structured training, mentorship, and hands-on experience, we aim to create an environment where apprentices can grow with confidence and achieve their potential. Investing in apprenticeships is part of our wider commitment to social value. By providing opportunities for young people and those looking to retrain, we help strengthen local skills, support employment, and contribute positively to our communities. As we celebrate Apprenticeship Week, we would like to thank our apprentices for their dedication and enthusiasm, and we look forward to supporting the next generation of engineering talent.

Measuring Our Social Value Impact

By Sarra Boumellil • February 9, 2026

At A&B Engineering, we are committed to creating positive social value through the opportunities we provide, the communities we support, and the people we invest in. To help us better understand and measure this impact, we work with SocialScore , a social value measurement tool developed by The Women’s Organisation. Built on over 30 years of social value expertise, SocialScore enables organisations to track, evidence, and report on the difference they make across community engagement, employment, skills development, and wellbeing. Through SocialScore, we are able to capture meaningful data that reflects our contribution to society — from apprenticeship and work experience opportunities to community initiatives and workforce development. This approach ensures transparency in our reporting while helping us identify new ways to strengthen our social impact. Our partnership with SocialScore supports our ongoing commitment to responsible business practices, allowing us to measure what matters and continuously improve the value we create for our communities and stakeholders.

Project Announcement – Millwood SEND School

February 9, 2026

A&B Engineering is pleased to announce one of our latest project wins at Millwood SEND School in Radcliffe, Greater Manchester. The development will support the school’s expansion, providing modern, high-quality facilities designed to enhance the learning environment for pupils with special educational needs. With works scheduled to commence in March 2026, the expansion will play an important role in meeting the growing demand for specialist education provision within the local community. The project will help create a purpose-built environment that supports both academic development and student wellbeing. A&B Engineering will be responsible for delivering the mechanical and electrical services for the scheme. We are proud to be working once again alongside Kier Group, continuing a strong and successful partnership in delivering high-quality education facilities. This project represents another SEN school added to A&B Engineering’s growing portfolio, reinforcing our ongoing commitment to supporting the education sector through the delivery of efficient, reliable, and high-performing building services solutions.

A&B Engineering partners with the British Heart Foundation

By Sarra Boumellil • February 3, 2026

A&B Engineering announces Charity of the Year partnership with the British Heart Foundation. A&B Engineering is proud to announce the British Heart Foundation (BHF) as our Charity of the Year , launching during National Heart Month. This partnership reflects our commitment to supporting the health and wellbeing of our people, our communities, and the wider public — while helping fund vital, life-saving research. Our fundraising goal We have set an ambitious fundraising target of £15,000 , with every pound raised helping the British Heart Foundation fund ground-breaking research, provide vital support, and campaign for better heart health across the UK. 👉 Support our fundraising efforts: https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/aandbengineeringbhf Making a difference together This partnership is about more than fundraising — it’s about coming together as a business and a community to help protect hearts, save lives, and support future generations.