Our history
Kevin Hogwood joins Walker Construction UK Ltd and the Technical Team
Phil Johnson joins Walker Construction UK Ltd. He will be part of INVVU from the very beginning and become its third Director one year after the company is formed
The Technical Team is renamed Walker Support Services (renamed WSS in 2008)
INVVU Construction Consultants is formed, with Phil as an Associate Director and Kevin and Paul King as Directors
INVVU gets off to a strong start, wining the National Cycle Rail Awards’ Station of the Year for its work at Gravesend Station as well as second place in the Most Enhanced Station Buildings and Surroundings for its work at Snodland Station. Snodland Station is also Highly Commended in the National Transport Awards
Phil Johnson becomes a Director
INVVU moves to new offices in Sellindge, near Ashford; an 18th Century barn, which forms part of Otterpool Manor Farm. The Manor House itself dates back to 1633 and is Grade II listed
INVVU wins an important contract as part of a £7.5 million upgrade to Denmark Hill station – set to improve reliability, prevent over-crowding and reduce pinch points at the station at peak times
INVVU creates and produces the MTR Elizabeth Line Design Guide, a Materials and Design Guide that will enable the company to continue to deliver good quality, ambient and functional works, across their network
INVVU is awarded a high value contract by Landmarc Support Services Ltd to undertake General Condition/Structural Surveys of current assets
INVVU launches new brand (November 2020)
INVVU launches new website (December 2020)
INVVU becomes a corporate member of the Association for Project Safety (APS)
Invvu officially announce they are leading the design team on the redesign of Peckham Rye Station. Ensuring the station is futureproof and fit for purpose: including full accessibility for all, and improved passenger facilities, whilst preserving both the integrity and heritage of the buildings.
INVVU develops and designs the Solent Mobility Hub Guide in collaboration with Solent Transport and Stakeholders.
INVVU have been shortlisted for two National Rail Awards in collaboration with GTR (Govia Thameslink Railway) Network Rail and BAM Nuttall Ltd, for both 'Infrastructure Project of the Year' and 'Sustainable Development of the Year’ relating to design work at Denmark Hill Station.
INVVU has once again been RISQS accredited, and continues to be an official supplier to the rail industry.
INVVU has passed the second surveillance stage of their ISO accreditation, ready for renewal in 2022.
INVVU achieved 'Highly Commended' in the categories of 'Sustainable Business Award' and 'Infrastructure Achievement of the Year' at the 2021 National Rail Awards in London, for the design, construction and project management of the Denmark Hill Station Extension, in collaboration with Network Rail, GTR (Govia Thameslink Railway) and BAM Nuttall Ltd.
INVVU are shortlisted for a 'Railway Innovation Award' in the category of the Environment and Sustainability; for their work on the Denmark Hill Station extension, in collaboration with Network Rail, GTR (Govia Thameslink Railway) and BAM Nuttall Ltd.
