The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has today (Thursday 1 September) announced the shortlist for the 2016 Stephen Lawrence Prize. The prize, set up in memory of the teenager who was setting out on the road to becoming an architect when he was murdered in 1993, and supported by
Book Course HSL is to run a 2 day course on Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS). 12-13 April 2016 Introduction Research commissioned by HSE suggests over 1 million people continue to be exposed to high levels of vibration in the workplace. The Control of Vibration at Work Regulations came into
Premier League properties see game changing price rise The latest analysis from Purplebricks has shown that homeowners living near Stoke’s showcase football stadium are cheering a 22% boom in the value of their property. Despite the Midlands-based Premier League team suffering a stuttering start to the season, houses in the
Miller Homes the leading House builder company has been carrying out research into the different things that buyers look for when house hunting. It has been discovered by the leading house builder that living close to shops and amenities was top of the list for priorities when moving houses. The
The Construction Products Association, or CPA, has has been asked by the Department for Communities and Local Government in order to join an Industry Response Group. This Group is expected to work alongside Build UK and the Construction Industry Council in order to organise and develop the construction industry’s response
Xcalibre Equipment, a Coventry based, leading specialist in the design and manufacture of diamond drilling equipment report that demand for their T4D hydraulically driven diamond drilling trailer is steadily increasing throughout the UK, Europe and beyond. The T4D is diesel powered and a highly mobile self-contained towable unit, ideally suited
Leading national engineering specialist, SES Engineering Services (SES), has won a multi-million pound contract to install 519 of its award-winning* prefabricated service cupboards on a dual residential scheme at the New District of Canary Wharf, at the 42-storey residential building, 10 Park Drive and a 14-storey private rental development. SES
The British Coatings Federation (BCF) beat over 300 other trade associations in the UK to be crowned ‘Trade Association of the Year 2017’, the ultimate accolade for Trade Associations in the UK. This award recognises the continued development of the Federation, which is now recognised as best in class amongst
The Structural Timber Awards is a celebration of innovation, best practice and expertise in timber technology. Taking place on 10 October 2017 at the National Conference Centre, Birmingham, the Awards will showcase innovative solutions and ground-breaking developments from across the UK timber industry. With over 200 exemplary entries packed full
The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has today (Thursday 1 September) announced the shortlist for the 2016 Stephen Lawrence Prize. The prize, set up in memory of the teenager who was setting out on the road to becoming an architect when he was murdered in 1993, and supported by the Marco Goldschmied Foundation, is intended to encourage fresh architecture talent and reward the best examples of projects that have a construction budget of less than £1 million. A mobile artist’s studio, a prototype for innovative affordable housing and a house that blends Japanese and British design are just some of the projects on this year’s shortlist. The full shortlist is: Exhibition Mews, Hampshire by Ash Sakula Architects House of Trace, London by Tsuruta Architects Mellor Primary School, Stockport by Sarah Wigglesworth Architects Modern Side Extension, London by Coffey Architects The Observatory, Hampshire by Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios Tin House, London by Henning Stummel Architects The winner of the 2016 Stephen Lawrence Prize will be announced at the RIBA Stirling Prize party on 6 October at the RIBA in central London. The Stephen Lawrence Prize judges are: Marco Goldschmied, RIBA Past President and Founder of the Marco Goldschmied Foundation, which established the RIBA Stephen Lawrence Prize in 1998; Baroness Lawrence of Clarendon, Doreen Lawrence CBE, mother of Stephen Lawrence; and Niall McLaughlin, founder of Niall McLaughlin Architects, winner of the 2015 Stephen Lawrence Prize. The Architects’ Journal is media partner for the RIBA awards, including the Stephen Lawrence Prize, and professional media partner for the RIBA Stirling Prize. The RIBA Stirling Prize is sponsored by Almacantar. ENDS Notes to editors: 1. For further press information and images please contact Callum Reilly in the RIBA Press Office callum.reilly@riba.org or 020 7307 3757 2. Previous winners of the Stephen Lawrence Prize include The Fishing Hut by Niall McLaughlin Architects (2015); House No 7 by Denizen Works (2014); Montpelier Community Nursery by AY Architects (2013); Kings Grove by Duggan Morris Architects (2012); and St Patrick’s Primary School Library and Music Room by Coffey Architects (2011). 3. The Royal Institute of British Architects (@RIBA) is a global professional membership body that serves its members and society in order to deliver better buildings and places, stronger communities and a sustainable environment. www.architecture.com 4. Almacantar is a property investment and development company specialising in large-scale, complex investments in Central London, with the potential to create long-term value through development, repositioning or active asset management. Since launching in 2010, Almacantar has acquired a number of prime assets with untapped potential in the heart of London, including: Centre Point, Marble Arch Tower, CAA House, 125 Shaftesbury Avenue and One and Two South Bank Place. www.almacantar.com For further information please contact: Finsbury +44 (0)20 7251 3801 Faeth Birch 5. For more information on The Architects’ Journal visit www.architectsjournal.co.uk Posted on Thursday 1st September 2016 Source link
Book Course HSL is to run a 2 day course on Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS). 12-13 April 2016 Introduction Research commissioned by HSE suggests over 1 million people continue to be exposed to high levels of vibration in the workplace. The Control of Vibration at Work Regulations came into force in the UK in 2005. HSE’s Guidance on the Regulations requires all occupational health professionals to undergo training in the recognition and management of workers with hand-arm vibration syndrome. The syllabus for the training and the quality of training is overseen by the Faculty of Occupational Medicine. The HAVS assessment unit opened in Sheffield in 1998 before moving to Buxton and has performed assessments on over 9000 workers. Two day training courses have been running at Buxton for 11 years and demand for them is now so great that there are four courses per year. So as to provide more individual teaching and small group sizes for the parallel sessions delegate numbers are limited to 26 per course. One day refresher courses are also available for accredited specialists in occupational medicine or for those who have been on a two day course. Scientists at HSL have conducted several HSE-funded research projects into HAVS as well as studies on disability caused by hand-transmitted vibration. In 2004, HSL published a systematic review and guidance on the use of objective testing for HAVS which was commissioned by the Faculty of Occupational Medicine. Recent research includes the relationship between clinical and standardised tests and the use of magnetic resonance angiography in vascular HAVS. This comprehensive and highly rated course is designed for occupational health nurses, occupational physicians, GPs with an interest in occupational health and hand surgeons. It will set out the key areas of HAVS assessment and provide guidance on how to examine and manage cases of HAVS. Time has been set aside for question and answer sessions. Please note when booking this course you will be required to quote your NMCor GMC number. At the end of the course there will be an assessment and those who are successful will receive a certificate from the Faculty of Occupational Medicine (FOM). The course will cover: Legal requirements; Calculation of cumulative vibration exposure Risk assessment; Pathophysiology; Control of vibration exposure; Clinical examination; Standardised clinical and laboratory tests; Tier 1 to 5 health surveillance; Diagnosis; Case management. Health record and medical report writing Presenters include: • Mr Paul Pitts is HSL’s noise & vibration technical lead. • Ms Sue Hewitt is a senior scientist in the Noise & Vibration Unit at HSL. • Dr Howard Mason, Principal Scientist at HSL and co-author of the FOM HAVS review • Dr Jon Poole MD FRCP FFOM is an accredited consultant occupational physician with a joint appointment at HSL and the Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. Venue The course will be run at the HSL laboratory in the spa town of Buxton. Buxton is in the heart of the Peak District and has good links to mainline train stations and Manchester International Airport. Details of hotels in the Buxton area can be found at www.visitbuxton.co.uk Cost The cost of this two-day course is £735 per person (to include course notes, lunches and dinner at a restaurant in Buxton on the first night ). Please note that this fee now includes the FOM certificate. Book Course Please note the invoice option is not available within 4 weeks of the course date, or for overseas customers. For further dates and additional information email: training@hsl.gsi.gov.uk or contact the Training & Conferences Unit at HSL directly on +44 (0)1298 218806. Back to Health & Safety Training Courses Source link
Premier League properties see game changing price rise The latest analysis from Purplebricks has shown that homeowners living near Stoke’s showcase football stadium are cheering a 22% boom in the value of their property. Despite the Midlands-based Premier League team suffering a stuttering start to the season, houses in the same postcode area as the Britannia arena are top of the table when it comes to their value rising in the past 12 months. Overall, the price of property located near major football stadiums jumped 8.7% – from £284,970 to £309,870 – compared to this time last year, the equivalent of a £480 per week increase. The UK national average property price is £216,750. The study from the UK’s third largest estate agent shows of the London clubs, Tottenham came top, with prices up 12.1%, followed by Chelsea at 10.9%, then Arsenal 10.1%, and West Ham, 9.4%. In Manchester the honours go to those near Old Trafford, where property values were up 4.8%, beating neighbours at Manchester City’s ground, who saw a smaller 2.4% increase. Owners in the shadow of surprise Premier League champions Leicester’s King Power Stadium saw an increase of 7.5%. Southampton was up by 7.7%. The one area where property prices buck the soaring trend was Liverpool, down 6.41% on the year as the area awaits a massive redevelopment around the famous Anfield ground. A comparison over the last 15 years using Land Registry figures showed the price of property near the major sporting venues has gone up two and a half fold and risen by 10 per cent more than the national average over the same period. The impact glamorous new stadia can have on surrounding homes is shown dramatically following the building of Manchester City’s 55,000 seater Etihad stadium, which was constructed for the 2002 Commonwealth Games. Before it was finished a home could be bought for an average of just £20,378, now it would cost £156,092, a staggering rise of 665%. While the Anfield area in Liverpool may be awaiting the bulldozers, over the past 15 years, house prices there have risen by 277%. Stoke is up 215% while West Ham in the East End of London has seen the biggest overall rise in the capital of 181%, as people move away from the centre. Michael Bruce, CEO, Purplebricks said: “Football stadiums generally used to be in run-down areas of a city, often cramped between back streets, whereas most are now sited in areas which have undergone major redevelopment and boast new transport links, attractive new amenities, shops and bars. This has been reflected in house prices, which are consistently higher than those in neighbouring locations. Our data proves that living near to your favourite club makes good financial sense – and it’s also handy for home games, too.” Join our mailing list: Source link
Miller Homes the leading House builder company has been carrying out research into the different things that buyers look for when house hunting. It has been discovered by the leading house builder that living close to shops and amenities was top of the list for priorities when moving houses. The Land Director for Miller Homes, David Morgan MRICS MRTPI, has also been exploring how the list of priorities changes depending on which requin of the UK is looked at. On a Nationwide scale, the top ten priorities for house building are, Good amenities, Off-road Parking, Clear and attractive surroundings, Low crime rate, Access to transport links, Proximity to work, Good Schools, Close to Family and Friends, Average house prices and a Rural aspect. With traditional priorities, like access to good schools, transport and close to family and friends all important factors when buying houses, which factor tops the list can differ from region to region in the UK. In Scotland, good amenities topped the list of priorities for house hunters, with 62% saying they are a priority. It is found that in London and more urban areas, access to transport and off road parking are at the top of the list. Yorkshire, The North West, West Midlands, and the South East all rated off road parking as the most important factor of buying a house. London was the only region who put good transport links as the main priority for potential house buyers. More rural and perhaps areas with that bit more space between houses consider access to amenities the most important factor, these areas include Scotland, the East Midlands and the South West where 92% of those asked said that amenities were important. Wales and the North East rated how clean and attractive the property/area was as the most important factor, with 67% of those asked from the North East considering this a priority when moving house.
The Construction Products Association, or CPA, has has been asked by the Department for Communities and Local Government in order to join an Industry Response Group. This Group is expected to work alongside Build UK and the Construction Industry Council in order to organise and develop the construction industry’s response to the challenges that have arisen in the industry after the Grenfell Tower Fire. The Industry Response Group will be expected to provide a response that is inclusive and can be employed across the construction industry by using the necessary specialist knowledge and information. The group, working alongside Build UK and CIC are expected to collaborate in order to prevent duplication in their assessments. The Industry Response Group are also working hard to reassure the public that construction industry as a whole in the UK are working in order to respond to the review that has been put in place by the Government in order to make buildings and properties safer. The group will include representatives across the three main industry bodies in the UK, including Build UK; the leading representative organisation for the construction industry; Construction Industry Council, a forum established to offer a voice to all professionals in the industry; and Construction Products Association, working for the manufacturers and distributors in the industry. To begin with the Group will be expected to offer essential advice on how to make specific types of buildings safer in order to protect homes, offices and public buildings. The Group will also be asked to give advice in regards to the most up to date building methods and any other building methods that allow access from technical experts in the industry when needed. There will also be an effort to mobilize the UK when major construction work is required acting as the central government to industry communications point as well as advising the Government on the different sub sectors of the construction industry when needed as well as their ability to carry out work at speed.
Xcalibre Equipment, a Coventry based, leading specialist in the design and manufacture of diamond drilling equipment report that demand for their T4D hydraulically driven diamond drilling trailer is steadily increasing throughout the UK, Europe and beyond. The T4D is diesel powered and a highly mobile self-contained towable unit, ideally suited for taking core samples from asphalt or concrete roads. The T4D accepts cores up to 350 mm (13.5 in) in diameter and has hydraulically operated front and rear stabiliser feet. Xcalibre provides a wide range of drill motors, both single and two-speed, which will ensure optimal performance. In addition, the company has calculated that the TD40 can reduce drilling times by as much as 75%, when compared to a standard hand fed machine. The complete unit features a good size water tank with large diameter filler and a five litre fuel tank that provides up to three hours operation. The T4D is powered by the latest Hatz 1B40 diesel engine, fitted with both an electric and recoil starting mechanism. Hatz engineers provide the engine complete and ready to install, helping to reduce the overall manufacturing process. Xcalibre Equipment markets their products throughout the UK, Europe and in North America. With Hatz dealers and service specialists situated around the globe, users of the T4D can be assured that genuine spare parts and qualified maintenance engineers are on hand, should the need arise. “The T4D is becoming a very popular machine in our product portfolio,” explained Xcalibre’s Roland Knott, “therefore we needed a proven, lightweight engine that is promptly available and made ready for our production teams to fit. The 1B40 ticks all these boxes and we have been delighted with its performance”, added Mr. Knott. Xcalibre Equipment Limited was incorporated in 1987 and has established itself as a leading organisation in the design and manufacture of specialist diamond drilling equipment. Xcalibre build hydraulically powered coring trailers, diamond drilling rigs, electric and hydraulic driven drill stands, including hand held core drills, together with petrol, diesel and electric driven power packs. They also provide a wide variety of diamond coring machinery for both civil and marine applications. Equipment can even be supplied for use underwater or in hazardous environments. Xcalibre are a globally recognised manufacturer of well-engineered, safe and reliable core drilling equipment. The company remains based in Coventry, in the centre of the UK. Hatz diesel engines have been around since 1910. From their manufacturing base situated at Ruhstorf, Germany, Hatz produce a range of modern diesel engines from 3 to 60 kW. The company has subsidiaries in the USA, South Africa, Australia, and China together with a presence in most European Countries. Their UK subsidiary, Hatz GB Limited, has its facilities centrally located in Hinckley, Leicestershire.
Leading national engineering specialist, SES Engineering Services (SES), has won a multi-million pound contract to install 519 of its award-winning* prefabricated service cupboards on a dual residential scheme at the New District of Canary Wharf, at the 42-storey residential building, 10 Park Drive and a 14-storey private rental development. SES has been appointed by Canary Wharf Contractors Limited and started work on site earlier this month. Building on its extensive offsite manufacturing experience in the Southern region, SES is due to provide full mechanical and electrical (M&E) services, including the creation and installation of its service cupboards to 519 apartments. SES will utilise its engineering expertise and dedicated offsite manufacturing facility, Prism, to design and deliver each of the cupboards which incorporate all essential mechanical and electrical plant and equipment. The service cupboards include a heat interface unit, a heat recovery unit, cooling interface unit, underfloor heating manifolds, BT Home Hub and space for a washing machine. By creating the cupboard modules offsite, SES has avoided multiple trades on site working in a congested area, along with the associated logistical and health and safety issues. The win represents a major milestone for SES’ Southern operation and is testament to the company’s reputation for delivering innovative, cost and time saving offsite manufacturing solutions on logistically challenging city-centre projects. SES was only last year awarded a major contract with Canary Wharf Contractors Limited to provide shell and core mechanical services across all 26 floors of the One Bank Street banking and office building. David Jenkins, SES’ Regional Director South, commented: “This project win demonstrates that SES is firmly considered as one of the most trusted M&E partners in the region. “We’re proud to have been appointed once again by Canary Wharf Contractors Limited and are excited by the challenge of delivering our biggest ever order of prefabricated cupboards, an innovation borne from the factory floor of our Prism facility. “Given the scale of this project, these two high-rise towers present another unique logistical challenge and are the perfect programme to harness SES’ offsite expertise. “Our Prism facility is at the forefront of M&E installations, meaning we can offer the most effective solutions to even the most technically complex projects, adding real value to our clients so we’re delighted to be able to demonstrate this again on this scheme.” Set to broaden and extend the Canary Wharf Estate, adding to its vibrancy and continually expanding cultural, community and commercial offer, the New District represents one of central London’s’ largest privately owned development sites extending to 22 acres.
The British Coatings Federation (BCF) beat over 300 other trade associations in the UK to be crowned ‘Trade Association of the Year 2017’, the ultimate accolade for Trade Associations in the UK. This award recognises the continued development of the Federation, which is now recognised as best in class amongst trade associations across the UK. The BCF also won ‘Marketing Campaign of the Year’ for the ‘DIY Safe Antifouling Initiative’, and were highly-commended in the ‘Magazine of the Year’ category, for the coatings industry magazine ‘Covered’. Linda Cavender, Chief Executive of the Trade Association Forum said “BCF have had another outstanding year, growing from strength to strength addressing their members’ needs, undertaking some great lobbying activity and achieving record levels of growth. Their high level of professionalism and great effectiveness as an organisation has meant that this year, the judges had no difficulty in declaring BCF the very worthy winner of the TA Best Practice Awards Trade Association of the Year for 2017.” Commenting on the win, CEO Tom Bowtell said: “This award recognises the dedication of the BCF team in proactively supporting our members’ interests. Our small team of 12 has created some outstanding lobbying campaigns, using our internal marketing strengths, and unprecedented technical expertise in the area of regulations affecting the coatings industry. I’m proud to lead such an energetic and focused team of professionals, who always go the extra mile for members, and thrilled to be publicly recognised as amongst the best trade associations in the UK.”
The Structural Timber Awards is a celebration of innovation, best practice and expertise in timber technology. Taking place on 10 October 2017 at the National Conference Centre, Birmingham, the Awards will showcase innovative solutions and ground-breaking developments from across the UK timber industry. With over 200 exemplary entries packed full of outstanding, pioneering projects, products and people received, this year’s Structural Timber Award judges have had an onerous job of shortlisting entries into each category. The judges have been overwhelmed with the high standard and variety within every category. Each of the judges have assessed a handful of the 17 categories on a strict and confidential marking system to establish the shortlisted entries. The finalists for this year’s Structural Timber Awards can be found online: http://www.structuraltimberawards.co.uk/2017-finalists The awards will be presented to the winners at a high profile dinner on the 10 October 2017 alongside Timber Expo and as a major event in the timber calendar, the event will attract 600 national business leaders and high profile decision makers from the construction industry. With over half the tables already sold, your attendance is imperative in order to network with some of the industry’s most influential people. Last year, the awards saw leading industry ambassadors raving about their success. Andrew Carpenter, Chief Executive of the Structural Timber Association said: “I am proud to have played a part in the Structural Timber Awards. I have been blown away by the breadth and quality of entries that we have received. It is truly inspiring to see so much activity in the sector and to witness so many boundaries being pushed. The depth of expertise across all categories was impressive and the exceptional number of entries clearly demonstrates the upturn in the industry.” This is an event not to be missed and promises to be an enjoyable evening of celebrations and a high-profile networking opportunity. If you would like to book tickets to the Structural Timber Awards – please visit www.structuraltimberawards.co.uk or alternatively contact Amy Pryce, on 01743 290 001 or email amy.pryce@structuraltimberawards.co.uk Tables of 10 are available for just £1650 +VAT and the event presents a fantastic opportunity for you to host and entertain key clients.
