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Lucion Receives Special Recognition Award at Aspire Defence Safety and Sustainability Conference 2025 

Kerren Hayball

Kerren Hayball

21st October, 2025

Aspire Defence plays a crucial role in supporting the UK's military infrastructure through one of the largest Private Finance Initiatives (PFI) ever undertaken by the Ministry of Defence.

Since 2006, our client, Aspire Defence, has been transforming soldiers’ lives by delivering and maintaining high-quality living and working accommodation across multiple Army garrisons. 

Aspire’s commitment to excellence extends to 2041, encompassing a comprehensive programme of building, improving, and maintaining soldiers’ single living and working accommodation. 

Following nearly two decades of partnership, Aspire Defence presented our team with a special recognition award at their Safety and Sustainability Event this October (2025). 

Larne Fuller, Area Director at Lucion Services Ltd, reflected on the company’s history with Aspire Defence; 

“Since 2006, we’ve been providing asbestos compliance services to Aspire Defence. This award is a testament to our team’s unwavering commitment to safety and technical excellence, and we are proud to be part of Aspire’s mission to provide first rate homes for soldiers.” 

 

Setting New Standards in Safety and Innovation 

Listed in the award recognition, Aspire said; 

“As well as managing our day to day needs Lucion have supported all our projects (521 live projects as of today) over the year. This has demanded exceptional flexibility from their surveying team, who have consistently adapted to shifting priorities and locations with professionalism and commitment.  

We particularly want to commend Lucion’s surveying team for their can-do attitude and their commitment to getting things done.”  

 

Building a Safer Future for Military Communities 

Through this partnership, Lucion has played a vital role in Aspire Defence’s mission to create better living and working environments for military personnel. Working in partnership with Rhodar, our services have supported the safe delivery of numerous accommodation improvements and facilities management projects across multiple garrison sites. The work has been particularly crucial in managing asbestos-related risks in older buildings while facilitating modernisation programmes. 

Adam Norgrove, Aspire’s Client Relationship Manager, praised the supplier collaboration;  

“Our collaborative approach with Rhodar exemplifies the kind of partnership we can deliver to our clients working with other contractors on site.  

Our joint delivery of the Hazardous Materials Workshop in late 2024 was particularly praised by Aspire, providing crucial insights into asbestos management in confined spaces and high-risk environments.  

The practical demonstrations and specialist vehicle displays made it a truly comprehensive learning experience.” 

 

Future Risk Management in the Defence Sector 

As Aspire Defence continues its vital work in improving military accommodation until 2041, Lucion remains committed to supporting this mission through innovative solutions and exceptional service delivery, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of military personnel in their living and working environments. 

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UKAS Accredited – Inspection

Our UKAS ISO 17025 accredited hazardous materials laboratory operates under the legal entity Lucion Services. Lucion Services is a UKAS-accredited inspection body No. 0263 in relation to asbestos.

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Testimonials

It was really good to see the use of [Lucion’s] road/pavement recycling kit – something which I personally had not come across before. I think [Lucion’s] use of this innovation on one of our projects is a great initiative. This approach of work ticks many green boxes around recycling, carbon footprint and site efficiency.

Christopher Bright Senior Engineer

I recently attended Lucion’s Asbestos Awareness course at Severn Trent in Coventry. The course was led by Technical Consultant Adam Lomas, who demonstrated exceptional knowledge and expertise throughout the session.
Adam went above and beyond to ensure all participants fully understood the material. His breadth of knowledge across the subject matter was evident, and he handled questions with professionalism and clarity.

Adam is a real credit to Lucion, and I would highly recommend this course to anyone requiring asbestos awareness training.

Roy Clifton Severn Trent

We’ve worked with Lucion Services since 2018, and they’ve become an invaluable partner to our CP&P Minor Works team. Managing hundreds of projects a year across Manchester’s diverse portfolio, from our historic Town Hall to schools and leisure centres, requires a partner who truly understands our needs.

What sets Lucion apart is their responsiveness and consistency. Whether it’s a planned survey or an emergency requiring a 4-hour response, they deliver without compromising on quality. Their team knows our properties and procedures, and they communicate clearly with all our stakeholders. They’re not just contractors, they’re trusted partners in keeping our buildings safe and compliant.

Team Lead Manchester City Council

I wanted to just say a quick thank you for the work you have put in on the Wimbledon site and, in particular, the call that we held with the ET SHE management team – They advised that they were really impressed with the points that you covered and how you came across (and by association Lucion) in your advice.

Sam Young NG Electricity Transmission

The new NexGen portal represents a significant advancement in how we manage our compliance data. The modern, intuitive interface is a massive upgrade, and the dashboard’s six-tile layout provides exactly what we need for our board reporting requirements.

The system’s enhanced tracking capabilities allow us to monitor changes efficiently, with the data intelligence providing precise insights into our compliance journey. The improved search functionality through ‘My Sites’ is particularly valuable, eliminating the need for complex coding and making data access straightforward. The ability to generate targeted compendiums for specific areas has streamlined our contractor communications significantly.

One of the standout features is the ‘My Jobs & Reports’ section, which provides clear visibility of upcoming work, ensuring nothing falls through the cracks. The user experience is notably improved, making data management and reporting more efficient than ever.
NexGen as a platform is a game-changer for our compliance management processes, delivering exactly what we needed in terms of functionality, accessibility, and user experience.

Rob Lowe Capital Project Manager (RAAC, Asbestos & CDM)

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