International real estate advisor Savills has today (29th June 2016) announced the acquisition of specialist residential management business Chainbow Ltd. Established in 1989 by Chairman and Chief Executive Roger Southam, Chainbow employs 28 members of staff, all of whom will join Savills with immediate effect, including managing director, Nigel Bosworth,
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Rider Levett Bucknall chairperson and Construction News Awards judge Ann Bentley will be joining the board. Ms Bentley will be taking over the supply chain and business model workstream from Madani Sow, who stepped down as Bouygues chief executive in February. Arup director Isabel Dedring will focus on smarter infrastructure
19 May 2016 | Martin Read A new project that seeks to ensure business leaders fully understand the contribution of the workplace to organisational performance has been launched at BIFM’s annual ThinkFM conference. The Stoddart Review has been named in honour of Chris Stoddart, the 2011 BIFM Facilities Manager of
The Partnership on Health and Safety in Scotland brings together key players in workplace health and safety in Scotland who are “part of the solution”. It aims to: Papers for the PHASS Meeting 1 March 2016 Papers for PHASS meeting 17 November 2015 PHASS Special Meeting 1 September 2015 PHASS
Category: Construction Industry Today | Subscribe to Construction Industry Today Feed Published Fri, Sep 9th 2016 A building at the heart of Cardiff city centre’s regeneration features Kawneer glazing. Posted via Industry Today. Follow us on Twitter @IndustryToday Architectural aluminium systems from Kawneer were specified for a catalyst building for
Business is becoming more complex and the way we work has been changing at a fast rate. Increasingly, people must work together to create and share information to complete projects and tasks in the most efficient way. Office spaces have evolved and some, such as Google and Facebook, have become
OrderWise have moved into their 14,000 sq. ft. extension. The staff of the company have picked the colour scheme in the new office and have rearranged the desks in the new space located just outside Saxilby. The extension work started in June and has given OrderWise nearly doubled their floor
A new guide for the facilities management of professionals that are working with clients on BIM construction projects. The British Institute of Facilities Management has published the new guide that will act as new guidance for facilities managers. The Employers Information Requirements is a document that will support clients that
International real estate advisor Savills has today (29th June 2016) announced the acquisition of specialist residential management business Chainbow Ltd. Established in 1989 by Chairman and Chief Executive Roger Southam, Chainbow employs 28 members of staff, all of whom will join Savills with immediate effect, including managing director, Nigel Bosworth, and associate directors Gail Lawrence and Niccie Storr. Chainbow specialises in the residential block management, private rented and build to rent sectors providing property management and consultancy services to a range of clients including Taylor Wimpey, Englander Group and Westrock. Mark Ridley, CEO of Savills UK and Europe, comments: “Chainbow has an established and well-respected reputation across the property management spectrum, particularly in the residential and estates arena, which will both complement and enhance our existing offer.” Nick Herward, head of property management at Savills, says: “Property management is a key service line for our business and the integration of Roger, Nigel and their team will be a superb catalyst to augment our leading Central London offer, as well as the wider national management division. Furthermore, this acquisition demonstrates our continued commitment to providing clients with a diverse and best in class service.” Roger Southam, Chairman and Chief Executive of Chainbow, adds: “We are very excited to be joining Savills and are looking forward to the opportunity to expand the service we already offer as part of a national team. Both companies have a wealth of experience in the property management industry, which combined, will really create a formidable force.” In addition to Chainbow, Savills also acquired specialist London commercial property management business Collier & Madge in May 2015. Source link
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Rider Levett Bucknall chairperson and Construction News Awards judge Ann Bentley will be joining the board. Ms Bentley will be taking over the supply chain and business model workstream from Madani Sow, who stepped down as Bouygues chief executive in February. Arup director Isabel Dedring will focus on smarter infrastructure though innovation in procurement. Balfour Beatty chief executive Leo Quinn will take over the skills workstream from former Laing O’Rourke CEO Anna Stewart, who had to step down from her role last December due to ill health. Council co-chair Andrew Wolstenholme said: “Business models and skills represent two of the most important challenges facing the construction industry. “I am extremely grateful for the work Madani Sow and Anna Stewart have done over the last few months. “They leave the Construction Leadership Council in a strong position to help raise the bar for a more productive and better skilled industry.” Skills minister Nick Boles said: “Isabel, Ann and Leo will bring great expertise to the Construction Leadership Council as it continues to promote innovation, training and business improvement in this vital sector.” Source link
19 May 2016 | Martin Read A new project that seeks to ensure business leaders fully understand the contribution of the workplace to organisational performance has been launched at BIFM’s annual ThinkFM conference. The Stoddart Review has been named in honour of Chris Stoddart, the 2011 BIFM Facilities Manager of the Year who passed away in 2014. It has been set up to address the low UK productivity rate in comparison with other G7 countries. The group behind the review believes that too few organisations place enough strategic importance on the working environment as a key driver of organisational performance. The aim is for the Stoddart Review to be a periodical publication. The first such report will be published in the last quarter of 2016 with the aim of engaging with business leaders and national media to “challenge and prompt a greater alignment and incorporation of workplace”. An initial review project will take place this summer, taking into account responses from a number of research activities including in-depth interviews with business leaders and an open forum element to which FM industry experts and academics are being invited to share their views. Leesman Index, an organisation which surveys employees in the UK and globally on workplace effectiveness, is supporting the project by sharing the research data it has collected since it began surveying in 2010. The project’s other founding member organisations are BIFM, the Crown Estate and Cushman & Wakefield. Speaking at the review’s launch, Polly Plunket-Checkemian, a commercial property consultant and strategist who is leading on the project, and who worked with Chris Stoddart, explained: “Our purpose is to transform UK’s opinion of workplace as a key performance indicator.” Review partners are also looking for more organisations to support the project. Individuals wishing to find out more should email research@bifm.org.uk. Source link
The Partnership on Health and Safety in Scotland brings together key players in workplace health and safety in Scotland who are “part of the solution”. It aims to: Papers for the PHASS Meeting 1 March 2016 Papers for PHASS meeting 17 November 2015 PHASS Special Meeting 1 September 2015 PHASS held a special meeting on 1 September 2015. The purpose was to explore possible work for inclusion in a new Scottish Health and Safety Action Plan and topics for future PHASS meetings. Members worked in groups to consider appropriate areas of work under three broad themes: strengthening stakeholder engagement and partnership action in the Scottish context integrating workplace health and safety with the Scottish Government’s broader agenda and improving management of occupational health A small sub group of PHASS members have volunteered to document the outcomes from the group discussions and circulate these for comment in advance of further detailed discussions at the next PHASS business meeting on 17 November. Papers for PHASS meeting 18 June 2015 Papers for PHASS meeting 13 February 2015 Papers for PHASS meeting 6 October 2014 Papers for PHASS meeting 16 May 2014 Papers for PHASS meeting on 22 January 2014 Source link
Category: Construction Industry Today | Subscribe to Construction Industry Today Feed Published Fri, Sep 9th 2016 A building at the heart of Cardiff city centre’s regeneration features Kawneer glazing. Posted via Industry Today. Follow us on Twitter @IndustryToday Architectural aluminium systems from Kawneer were specified for a catalyst building for the regeneration of Cardiff city centre for their “quality”. Two types of Kawneer’s curtain walling – AA®100 capped and zone-drained and AA®100 SSG (Structurally Silicone Glazed) mullion-drained as rainscreen cladding – and two types of doors – AA®545 low/medium-duty swing and series 190 heavy-duty commercial entrance doors – were specified by Rio Architects for One Central Square – a £20 million Grade A office building with basement car parking and ground-floor café. The speculative scheme set over eight floors, some of which are cantilevered, was the first phase in a five-year 1millionft2 development comprising commercial, retail and residential space in an area of almost an acre between the city’s central railway station and the Principality Stadium. The Kawneer systems were installed by approved sub-contractor Dudley’s Aluminium for main contractor Willmott Dixon. Driven by Cardiff-based development company Rightacres Property in partnership with the city council, Central Square was masterplanned by Foster + Partners, with One Central Square designed by Rio Architects in response to a brief which asked for 180,000ft2 of Grade A office space to act as a catalyst for the regeneration of this part of Cardiff and would achieve a BREEAM “Excellent” rating. Associate Lee Protheroe said: “We met the brief with the sensible use of building orientation, detailing and exciting materials. The Kawneer elements were significant, forming a large percentage of the contemporary façade treatment, which were specified for their quality. Kawneer is a strong brand that is known throughout the construction industry.” Built on the site of former office buildings, a major challenge was to demonstrate how the new square and streets around it would handle a major event such as a rugby international, and as such a new direct pedestrian route from the square to the stadium – the Millennium Walkway – was designed to handle 35,000 people exiting the southern gates of the stadium in under 20 minutes. With public access and open space at its heart, Central Square is also expected to house the new 150,000ft2 BBC Wales headquarters, the highest building ever constructed in Wales – a 27-storey, 92-metre high-rise – and a 200-bedroom hotel. City council leader Cllr Phil Bale said: “Central Square is the key gateway to Cardiff and the wider city region for many potential investors, residents and visitors and so its role in providing a positive image for Cardiff and Wales cannot be underestimated. “The council has worked closely with Rightacres and its design team to create a masterplan that is reflective of the city’s ambition to be among the most liveable cities in the world.” ENDS Source link
Business is becoming more complex and the way we work has been changing at a fast rate. Increasingly, people must work together to create and share information to complete projects and tasks in the most efficient way. Office spaces have evolved and some, such as Google and Facebook, have become famous for their fun layouts and collaborative areas. However, there is a motive behind these innovative office designs beyond looking chic or ‘cool’. The bosses at these companies know that a collaborative workforce is motivated, socially-engaged, productive and has an increased desire to help the company achieve its goals. We’ve outlined seven ways you can make your office more collaborative by changing its design. Invest in open plan offices The first and most obvious step in encouraging collaboration in the workplace is to implement an open plan office. Not only will it break down the physical barriers that disrupt communication between employees, but it will also psychologically open up employees to the option of working together. This should even include management by at least installing glass windows in their offices if they are to remain separate. Creating an open plan space for your company, with fewer private offices and lowered partitions, will encourage more interactions to occur in the workplace. However, some people also need their own private space for confidential phone calls or to focus on specific tasks like writing reports, so make sure you also provide some private spaces dedicated to this purpose. Natixis’ Global Asset Management (NGAM) wanted to encourage communication between different teams and the installation of bench desking helped with this goal. The acoustic screens allow for collaboration and privacy, while the company’s private offices also have small round meeting tables for group work. 2. Remove assigned desks Desk assignment is becoming outdated now that hot-desking and other flexible working practices are emerging. By removing assigned seating, you are encouraging people from different teams to interact. This improves internal communications, makes staff aware of the work that other people in the company do and discourages teams from just sticking to their own groups as a matter of habit. Collaboration can further thrive by placing information walls near areas of work and meeting spaces; it opens teams to suggestions from other departments. 3. Create dedicated spaces for specific tasks A collaborative office space incorporates areas for small teams to freely share knowledge and ideas. These could be pockets such as padded cubicles and pods or corners for teleconferences where employees can concentrate. Also, since the best ideas come when the mind is relaxed or when the person is on a break doing something else, collaborative break spaces are also a great feature. These spaces can be meditation areas, a pool table or even a chill-out area with bean bags, comfortable cushions and magazines. Marketing company Arnold KLP recently moved into an office designed to reflect the creative nature of the company. A modern design studio space, client meeting rooms, and a bar and breakout area with a pool table were part of the final interior. Make use of every single space Some of the best exchanges of information and insights occur during unplanned interactions in hallways, lobbies, cafes and shared office spaces, so these spaces should be made as accessible as possible. By creating public spaces where interaction is unavoidable, you create virtual collisions and staff are more likely to interact. Chance meetings with people in other teams can spark some of the most creative ideas and collaborations. Another option for collaboration spaces that increase interaction is to install them in public spaces like hallways, gardens, dining areas, or even next to snack and beverage machines. Businesses are installing power sockets, whiteboards and other equipment in easily accessible places so that staff can charge laptops, smartphones and other devices, and it also gives them the perfect opportunity to collaborate on the move. Create a dedicated dining area Make sure your workplace kitchen has an area for dining or at least provide one nearby. All too often, employees fall into the habit of having lunch at their desks, but it is much better for them to properly take a break or have casual conversations with their co-workers. Innovation is nurtured through informal, social and creative interactions and this usually happens away from desks. Providing free good quality coffee and other drinks is a good way to encourage staff to go to these areas. Salamanca Group is an investment bank that wanted to encourage employees to relax in a common area during their breaks. A breakfast bar consisting of a 9-metre stone counter has proven popular with staff and has become a collaboration point. Use integrated technology Technology allows us to enjoy much more flexible working conditions. By integrating minimal, wireless technology you can allow employees to be portable and move around the workspace without being restricted to their desks. Office interior designers can install powered furniture with built-in power adapters and multimedia capabilities. For example, touch tables which are like giant iPad tables can be useful for brainstorming and displaying information in meetings. Foster a culture of collaboration Despite all your best efforts to design a collaborative workspace, if the company culture itself isn’t open to collaboration at all levels, the outcome might seem hollow and ineffectual. The company should encourage collaboration everywhere, including online. Other practices such as an open door policy can create trust and transparency between management and employees. It’s worth noting that open door policies should be applied with clear boundaries otherwise staff can use it as an opportunity to complain, so regular open door meetings might be a better alternative. A truly functional culture of collaboration is a vehicle for senior managers to understand what is on the minds of employees with whom they don’t regularly interact. This coupled with appropriate office design can create a positive environment of collaboration at every level.
OrderWise have moved into their 14,000 sq. ft. extension. The staff of the company have picked the colour scheme in the new office and have rearranged the desks in the new space located just outside Saxilby. The extension work started in June and has given OrderWise nearly doubled their floor space of their premises. The office is situated in Newton Court, and staff that are part of the business intelligence and software specialists have moved back in to the premises. The £1.3 million building has been completed and has welcomed the sales, marketing, client services and reports teams from OrderWise. The extension was carried out by Kuno Jackson Building Limited and has occurred after the business intelligence company has had a bust period for recruitment. The number of employees in the company has expanded from 80 in 2015 to over 165 currently. Due to this rapid expansion OrderWise needed more space to accommodate the staff, and have moved into the new building that links to the rest of the office. The land that is located opposite the businesses premises has also been purchased with a view to develop a car park for their expanding workforce. The intelligence and software company also have a larger mock warehouse as part of the extension which acts as a simulation area that has been designed to train new staff and improve the existing software. This warehouse also has the possibility of being used to show potential clients how OrderWise’s products work in real time and practical situations. Therefore, the extra space will be beneficial to the growing company and could lead to future expansion. The new extension was built to accommodate the growth in staff but also to create more comfortable and productive working conditions for the workforce at OrderWise. These new and bright offices will be followed by a new staff canteen that will be added to the building later this year.
A new guide for the facilities management of professionals that are working with clients on BIM construction projects. The British Institute of Facilities Management has published the new guide that will act as new guidance for facilities managers. The Employers Information Requirements is a document that will support clients that use Building Information Modelling. The document is 47 pages long and presents the information in a user-friendly way. The Employer’s Information Requirements shows the user how to specify their exact requirements for the design and the construction phase of a build. The document also provides advice for expressing their requirements throughout a full life-time operation. The intention behind the Employer’s Information Requirements documents will be the support of Facilities Managing professionals as well as their clients that can provide a template that will allow clients and the facilities managers to meet any individual requirements that there may be for the project. This template provided by The British Institute of Facilities Management can be tailored for both the client and the facilities manager in order to get the most benefit out of the information. This new document follows previous advice published by the BIFM in Operational Readiness Guide for Facilities Managers which has been out in circulation since April 2016. Since last April, the Central Government has been commissioning construction projects that would require the BIM in order to procure and deliver the project. It is thought that the BIM will be able to streamline the construction process which means that projects will be able to deliver improvements in cost as well as carbon reduction. It is thought that BIM is being used by a wide variety of private sector clients and across a wide range of built assets. The Employer’s Information Requirements has been published to complement the other guidance that has been published by the BIFM and will continue the support of facilities management professionals as they work to understand their role within the BIM process.
