Public Spaces

We create public spaces that are safe, flexible and dynamic. Our goal is to bring people together and create a sense of community.  

We believe that everyone should feel like they belong in the spaces we create.

We are at the forefront of a vital place-shaping agenda that benefits everyone who lives, works and visits the communities we create. Our team collaborates closely with local authorities, communities, government and the private sector to design projects that meet their unique needs, promote economic growth, and ensure a sustainable future for all.  

To help local authorities achieve the targets set out in the UK Government’s Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Strategy “Taking Charge” Balfour Beatty Investments’  Urban Fox partnership provides a whole life solution to electric vehicle charging points: funding, building, operating and maintaining a range of fast, rapid and slow charging points including an innovative 7kW on-street charging point which is the first of its kind to the market. Installed into the pavement, the unit fully retracts underground leaving pavements clutter free and accessible for users when not in use.  

Balfour Beatty Living Places works closely with local authorities to deliver exceptional highways maintenance, street lighting, and public realm services, using our unrivalled expertise to bring real, positive change for our customers and the communities we operate in. ​ 

We actively engage with local people to understand their needs and help to shape the places where local economies can thrive and grow. We are a leader in sustainable working, diversity & inclusion and social value, supporting apprentices and ex-offenders into work, reducing carbon. We embrace new, innovative technology to leverage the latest data to ensure improve efficiency and productivity, such as our Operational Control Hub.