Crosslane Student Developments have announced that they have submitted a planning application in order to build a student accommodation building in Swansea. The designs for the purpose built structure has been submitted, and the location of the prospective development is The Kingsway in Swansea. It is thought that the gross
In order to boost the agenda of land-based businesses in Scotland, Scottish Land & Estates has announced that they have created a new structure for the senior management in their business. The Chairman for the organisation, David Johnson attributed a number of major issues including Brexit and the Land Reform
Jane Embry, the Marketing Director of Wrightstyle has been looking at the light used in workplaces around the UK. Looking at the light available in work spaces was undertaken as the USE marked Workplace Eye Wellness Month, which occurred early this year. It is thought that that all workers should
VPS Site Security has announced that they have appointed a new Managing Director. The Security company offer a range of tailor made security solutions for large and remote sites. The company has clients from a mixture of different industries which include Construction, Events, Utilities and Highways. VPS Site Security are
Crosslane Student Developments have announced that they have submitted a planning application in order to build a student accommodation building in Swansea. The designs for the purpose built structure has been submitted, and the location of the prospective development is The Kingsway in Swansea. It is thought that the gross development value of the Student accommodation project would be in the region of £24 million. The plans depict a six storey building that in one corner will reach 11 storeys. If the plans get approved, the student accommodation will provide space for 311 beds and should be completed by the 2019/2020 academic year. Prime Student Living is the student accommodation lettings and operation management aspect of the Crosslane business and it is thought that the Student Living arm will be responsible for making sure that the student accommodation reaches full occupancy before the completion of the project. The proposed site for the development is on the north west side of the city centre and it is thought that the location on The Kingsway is a short distance from the primary shopping area and the main train station. The site is currently a car ark and a restaurant, and Crosslane want to turn the site in to a high standard collection of student accommodation. The plans depict 28 self-contained studio apartments and then 283 en-suite cluster flats that will have between five and nine bedrooms. Also part of the development is a private courtyard that is expected to be landscaped as well as communal areas and a bicycle storage and reception. There will also be a retail unit attached on to the development that will open up on to the Kingsway. Swansea has around 21,000 students staying in the city and attending the city’s two universities: The University of Swansea and the University of Wales Trinity Saint David. Both of the universities have pledged to put investment in to expanding their campuses.
In order to boost the agenda of land-based businesses in Scotland, Scottish Land & Estates has announced that they have created a new structure for the senior management in their business. The Chairman for the organisation, David Johnson attributed a number of major issues including Brexit and the Land Reform (Scotland) Act has led to the restructuring. It is thought that these challenges will require Scottish Land & Estates to keep changing in order to deal with issues in the future that could have an impact on land based businesses. As part of the reshuffle in the senior management team, Sarah Jane Laing has been asked to join the Board. It is thought that a position on the Board will help Sarah enhance her role as the executive director. Sarah will be joining the Chairman and the Vice-Chairman in order to make a new senior management team. It is thought that Sarah Jane Laing will carry on her work with policy and parliamentary affairs but will also take on more responsibilities from within the organisation. The change to the senior management team will help the company as it goes forward, and it is thought that all companies need to adapt the climate in order to be successful. Sarah Jane Laing is a well-respected member of the company and hopefully she will prove to be an asset to the newly restructured management team. Sarah has already shown she has the ability to work with a variety of different stakeholders and has also managed to provide a strategy for the direction of the organisation’s policy. Sarah also played a vital part of modernizing the organisation’s communication systems and the representational activity. Hopefully the restructuring will be successful going forward for Scottish Land & Estates, and will allow the company to overcome the challenges that are facing the industry.
Jane Embry, the Marketing Director of Wrightstyle has been looking at the light used in workplaces around the UK. Looking at the light available in work spaces was undertaken as the USE marked Workplace Eye Wellness Month, which occurred early this year. It is thought that that all workers should be well informed and aware about eyesight issues. Workplace Eye Wellness Month was marked by the USA in March and the purpose of the campaign was to raise awareness of eye strain and injuries that can occur due to inadequate lighting. The campaign wanted to demonstrate the different thigs that could be done to alter lighting to be more beneficial and other thing that can be done by employers and employees in order to protect their eyesight. The campaign also focused on building design and the significant impact that can have on lighting. Building design has adapted over the years in order to accommodate working with computers and screens through raised floors and open spaces. However, the lighting of these buildings has changes little since office work was all paper based, despite the need for change as overhead lighting can reflect off screens and other surface and enter the workers eyes and cause a strain. A significant number of office workers have noted eye strain as a serious hazard while a work. Regulations state that the employer must supply satisfactory lighting and create an appropriate contrast between the screen and background while taking in to account the type of work as well as the visual requirements for the role. Employers are also required to reduce the possibility for glare from the screens through the positioning of the space. Sick Building Syndrome has been introduced to cover any illness that has been caused by the buildings that we work in. It has been found that there is a correlation between Sick Building Syndrome and lighting. It is thought that lack of daylight is one of the most important contributors to the Syndrome.
VPS Site Security has announced that they have appointed a new Managing Director. The Security company offer a range of tailor made security solutions for large and remote sites. The company has clients from a mixture of different industries which include Construction, Events, Utilities and Highways. VPS Site Security are also known for being one of the leading providers of remote 24/7 monitored CCTV security and are the only suppliers of the JCB Smart Tower which is an award winning device that can be deployed quickly and uses thermal cameras in order to deliver a security solution that cut down the number of false alarms and the recording capacity for up to 30 days. It has been revealed that Peter Lalor will fill the position of Managing Director of the security solutions provider. Peter will be joining VPS Site Security after working for Ursa Group, which is a company the works in Africa and offers a range of security products and services. Peter brings a wealth of experience in security operations to the security company. His security background originates from spending time as part of the British Army Intelligence Corps, which he worked as a member of for 14 years. Peter Lalor has a great deal of experience in providing a range of security systems for the intention of protecting people assets and infrastructure. He will be a valuable asset for VPS Site Security, who provide their security solutions for construction companies, remote sites, utilities businesses and rail and road builders. Over the course of his career, Peter has worked in a number of places around the world. Peter Lalor has spent the majority of his career working in locations across Africa and the Middle East. Peter has had a number of different managerial positions as well before being appointed as the Managing Director for VPS. Peter started EITZ which is a company that is based in Tanzania and has also been the Vice President for the international security company The Olive Group.
