MWA Projects was built around a simple belief, the spaces people work in should help them feel better, think better and do better work.

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Since 2002, they have been designing, building, furnishing and maintaining workspaces for some of the UK’s most trusted brands. With offices in London and Henley-on-Thames, MWA Projects supports commercial office and retail clients across the full life of a workspace, from first ideas through to daily operation.

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Its work is practical, but the impact is human. A well-designed workplace can change how people move through the day, how teams collaborate and how clients experience a brand. MWA Projects brings design, build, furniture and maintenance together so workspaces feel considered from the first impression to the way they function years later.

That approach is captured in its promise: Making Workspace Amazing.

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Earlier this year, MWA Projects was named a winner of the Culture 100 Awards, which recognise the UK’s most thriving companies to work for. After reviewing more than 5,000 companies and surveying over 20,000 employees, MWA Projects stood out for building a practical, everyday culture where people feel seen for the work they deliver.

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Inside MWA Projects, culture is shaped by the realities of the industry. Workspace projects move quickly, details matter and pressure is often part of the job. The team needs high standards, clear communication and people who can rely on one another when the pace picks up.

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That is why the culture MWA Projects is building is deliberately straightforward. People are encouraged to take ownership, raise challenges early and stay open with each other. When something needs attention, the aim is to bring it into the conversation quickly so the team can find the right way forward.

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That way of working connects closely to the values behind the business. “On the level” reflects MWA Projects’ commitment to honesty and transparency. “Responsive and ready” captures the personal care clients should feel, even as the business grows. “Surprise and delight” reflects the ambition to exceed expectations, while “people people” speaks to the trust and respect that sit behind long-term relationships.

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Those values matter because MWA Projects works in a relationship-led industry. Around 90% of its customers are returning clients, a figure that points to the trust built through consistent delivery and honest communication over time. The same thinking shapes the internal culture. People are expected to treat colleagues, clients and suppliers with the same openness and respect.

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Recognition plays a central role in making that culture feel real. Contributions are acknowledged regularly through team shout-outs, client feedback and moments that celebrate individual achievement. Those habits help people see that their work is noticed, especially in an industry where much of the effort can happen behind the scenes.

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MWA Projects also reinforces that recognition through annual awards, including Employee of the Year, Rising Star, Best New Starter and long-service awards. Those moments give people a chance to pause and feel proud of what they have contributed, whether they are early in their career or have helped shape the business over many years.

That pride matters because the work demands care. A refurbishment, fit-out or maintenance programme is made up of hundreds of decisions, conversations and details. When the final space works well, it is because people across the business have taken responsibility for their part and stayed committed to the standard behind it.

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Development is treated with the same seriousness. MWA Projects actively encourages training, from short courses to longer-term qualifications, including support for advanced study. That investment reflects a belief that people do their best work when they can keep building their skills and see a future for themselves inside the business.

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Many people have progressed through MWA Projects over time, with several reaching senior and Director-level roles. That progression gives the culture credibility. It shows that growth is something people can experience through the business, rather than something only spoken about in principle.

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The team is also brought together in ways that feel natural. Monthly breakfasts, company events, summer and Christmas parties, informal time away from desks and the annual dragon boat race all help people build relationships beyond the immediate demands of project work. Those connections make a difference when the work becomes busy, because people know each other as people, not only as roles on a project.

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MWA Projects also recognises the part it can play beyond its own walls. Through its work with the Groundwork Foundation, the business is supporting people back into employment, including through a six-month placement. That kind of work reflects the same practical approach that runs through the culture, finding real ways to support people and create opportunity.

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The people who thrive at MWA Projects tend to care about doing things properly. They are comfortable taking ownership, communicating clearly and finding practical solutions when challenges appear. The pace suits people who can stay calm, reliable and focussed while still being part of a supportive team.

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They also tend to be people who take pride in the result. A finished workspace is something clients and their teams will use every day, so the quality of the work has a life beyond the project itself. People who do well at MWA Projects understand that their contribution helps shape that experience.

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As CEO Matt Watts puts it, culture underpins everything the business does. In an industry where performance and pressure often go together, the right culture is what enables people to perform consistently and sustainably. When people feel supported, recognised and part of a strong team, the quality of the work and the strength of client relationships improve.

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That belief gives the workplace its shape. Culture is built through how people communicate, how they recognise one another and how they support development. It is part of how the business operates day to day.

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Recognition through the Culture 100 Awards reflects the workplace MWA Projects has built while growing its reputation in workspace transformation. Across thousands of companies considered and tens of thousands of employee voices gathered, MWA Projects stood out for making people feel valued in a demanding industry where the standard of the work depends on the strength of the team behind it.

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As MWA Projects continues helping clients create, construct and care for the spaces where people work, its direction remains clear. Keep making workspace amazing, keep building real relationships and create a business where people feel proud of the work they deliver together.