10 October 2016 | FM World team The winners of the 2016 BIFM Awards have been revealed at this year’s ceremony at London’s Grosvenor House Hotel. Click on the red links to find out more about this year’s winners. People Newcomer of the Year Winner: Pleun van Deurssen, Incentive FM Highly commended: Charlotte
Thames Valley Police have confirmed that the body recovered at Didcot Power Station yesterday has been formally identified as Ken Cresswell from Rotherham. Above: A guard of honour marked the removal of Ken Cresswell’s body from the site. Photo from Thames Valley Police. Ken Cresswell was one of four Coleman
Brazilian miner Vale is to slow and limit the development of its flagship iron ore project, in the latest sign of the industry putting profits ahead of volume and market share. Peter Poppinga, head of Vale’s iron ore business, said the market had not understood its plans for the ramp-up
3 June 2016 | This week we asked our ThinkTank members: Would your organisation benefit from a delay to the Apprenticeship Levy being introduced? Would more time help you to prepare? Last month the government published employer guidelines for the Apprenticeship Levy, which comes into force in April 2017.
The value of public sector projects under construction through the Scotland-wide hub programme has reached more than £1bn. Source link
The new Makita LS1019 slide compound mitre saw will establish an even higher level of technical attributes and reliable performance than the previous model LS1016, which was already recognised by wood machinists, carpenters, fixing carpenters, and structural timber installers as the benchmark by which all machines have been compared. The
Alistair Williams was appointed as the new Design Director of the integrated property branding agency me&dave. He will be the leader and the inspiration of the creative team, pushing boundaries and eliminate clichéd and lacklustre branding from the real estate sector. Alistair has worked for the past ten year at
Site Sales Property Group has opened a collection of 19 properties on behalf of Islington Council in Islington, North London. The Dove Quarter development is focused on modern living and it consists of four luxurious one and two bedroom apartments that start at £450,000 and 15 luxurious two and three
Developer HBV, which specialises in supported living, has announced that its latest scheme will be completed in March 2018. Based in Tile Hill, Coventry, ‘Jardine Crescent’ is made up of a single block of sixteen apartments and a single block of eight apartments, together with an additional ten apartments that
10 October 2016 | FM World team The winners of the 2016 BIFM Awards have been revealed at this year’s ceremony at London’s Grosvenor House Hotel. Click on the red links to find out more about this year’s winners. People Newcomer of the Year Winner: Pleun van Deurssen, Incentive FM Highly commended: Charlotte Miller, Sodexo Leader of the Year Winner: Katy Dowding Manager of the Year Winner: Suzanne Beck, Carillion Highly commended: Cova Montes, Emprise Services Lifetime Achievement Award Winner: Keith Glennister Team of the Year Winner: CBRE Global Workplace Solutions Highly commended: National Grid and 14forty Learning and Career Development Winner: Nationwide Window Cleaning Highly commended: BT Facilities Services Impact Brand Impact Winner: Gather & Gather Highly commended: Skanska Impact on Customer Experience Winner: Carillion Customer Experience Centre Highly commended: Mitie 1team and Vodafone Impact on Organisational Performance Winner: National Grid and 14forty Highly commended: Kentish and Co, Sodexo, Johnson & Johnson Impact on Sustainability Winner: BaxterStorey Highly commended: The Supply Chain Sustainability School Societal Impact Winner: Vinci Facilities Highly commended: LB Lambethe & South London & Maudsley NHS Trust Workplace Impact Winner: Ministry of Justice and Matrix Booking Highly commended: AstraZeneca Innovation Innovation in Technology and Systems Winner: Humanforce Highly commended: BAM FM Ireland New Product or Service of the Year Winner: Heathrow Airport Limited Source link
Thames Valley Police have confirmed that the body recovered at Didcot Power Station yesterday has been formally identified as Ken Cresswell from Rotherham. Above: A guard of honour marked the removal of Ken Cresswell’s body from the site. Photo from Thames Valley Police. Ken Cresswell was one of four Coleman & Company demolition workers killed on 23rd February 2016 when part of Didcot A power station collapsed unexpectedly during preparations for a controlled explosion. The body of 53-year-old Michael Collings from Cleveland was recovered in the immediate aftermath but three men remained unaccounted for. The search for them was hampered by the instability of the remaining structure. It was not until 31st August, after a change of contractor and a controlled explosion to make safe the remaining structure, that the body of 34-year-old Christopher Huxtable from Swansea was recovered. The body of Ken Cresswell, 57 from Rotherham, was found on the evening of 7th September and recovery was completed early the following morning. A guard of honour was formed at 6.15am to mark the removal of the body from the power station site. It included representatives from the families of the missing men, Thames Valley Police, the Ministry of Defence, Oxfordshire Fire & Rescue Service, RWE and Coleman & Company. The search for the body of John Shaw, 61 and also from Rotherham, continues. Mark Coleman, managing director of Coleman & Co., said: “Everyone at Coleman & Company is now hopeful that our remaining missing colleague is found very soon, so that all the families affected by this tragic incident can lay their loved ones to rest. All the families have no doubt suffered terribly, especially the three families that have had to endure an agonising wait during this complex and unprecedented recovery operation. It’s only right that we continue to acknowledge the hard work and professionalism of all agencies involved – thank you all.” Meanwhile a joint Thames Valley Police and Health & Safety Executive (HSE) investigation is ongoing to establish the circumstances that led to the collapse of the boiler house and the subsequent deaths. This article was published on 9 Sep 2016 (last updated on 9 Sep 2016). Source link
Brazilian miner Vale is to slow and limit the development of its flagship iron ore project, in the latest sign of the industry putting profits ahead of volume and market share. Peter Poppinga, head of Vale’s iron ore business, said the market had not understood its plans for the ramp-up of S11D, the industry’s biggest new venture, in the Amazonian state of Pará. “One thing the market is not getting right is how Vale wants to go about ramping up S11D,” he said. “We decided for a phased approach where we will ramp up S11D not in two years but in four years.” While S11D was seen as a 90m tonnes per year project, the capacity of Vale’s infrastructure in northern Brazil meant it would only add another 75mt of the steelmaking ingredient to a market that has suffered a glut of supply. “We are not [in] the pure volume game. We think the right approach … is to maximise our margins,” said Mr Poppinga in an interview in London. During the so-called commodity supercycle, mining companies ploughed billions of dollars into new iron ore projects as China’s rapid urbanisation saw it suck in ever increasing amounts of the raw material. But much of the new supply only came online as China’s growth started to slow, hitting prices that — at roughly $55 a tonne — are down some 70 per cent from their 2011 highs. While most of the large suppliers including BHP Billiton and Rio Tinto still have plans to increase production, they are prioritising returns and profitability over volume. Once its expansion plans are complete, Vale would have capacity to produce 450mt of iron ore annually. “But it doesn’t mean that we are going to use it,” said Mr Poppinga, who forecast that iron ore will trade at $50-$60 a tonne next year. “It will be with a mature eye on the market and we will always have a focus on the maximisation of our margins,” he said. Vale, based in Rio de Janeiro, is seeking to cut its net debt by at least $10bn by the end of next year by disposing of non-core businesses and other initiatives. 75m Additional tonnage provided by S11D As well as the downturn in commodity prices, it has been dealing with the fallout from one of its worst mine accidents. The company and BHP Billiton were partners in the Samarco iron ore venture in Brazil where 19 people died when a dam collapsed last November. While initially the companies hoped they might be able to resume production at Samarco this year, those hopes have been dashed by the complexity of obtaining permission for a restart. “Optimistically we are looking at mid-2017; realistically we are looking at something in the second half of 2017,” Mr Poppinga said. We are not [in] the pure volume game. We think the right approach … is to maximise our margins The companies still face potential legal action in Brazil relating to the dam collapse, which a technical report last month said was due to design and drainage problems. Mr Poppinga said Vale was still interested in a venture with another iron ore miner, Australia’s Fortescue Metals Group, to combine some of their output for sale. A project to blend Vale and FMG ore could produce a mix more suitable for some customers, allowing them to share gains from a premium price for the blend. “We have tested everything … [but] on the commercial side it is taking longer than we expected,” Mr Poppinga said. Sample the FT’s top stories for a week You select the topic, we deliver the news. Source link
3 June 2016 | This week we asked our ThinkTank members: Would your organisation benefit from a delay to the Apprenticeship Levy being introduced? Would more time help you to prepare? Last month the government published employer guidelines for the Apprenticeship Levy, which comes into force in April 2017. The document, released by the Department for Business Innovation and Skills, applies to employers from any sector with a pay bill of more than £3 million a year. In its recently published BIFM’s FM Business Confidence Monitor report for 2016, Martyn Freeman, managing director of Mitie FM, said: “There is so much more we need to understand about how the Apprentice Levy is going to work, how it is going to be funded and how it is going to be delivered. “We are at the early stages of any legislative change and there is a lot of work to do to understand how that will affect employers.” The Business Confidence Monitor also suggested that the FM sector is uncertain of the new levy, which indicates that government has much still to do to sell this piece of legislation. The Engineering Employers’ Federation and others have also expressed “grave concerns” about the scheme’s design. So would your organisation benefit from a delay to the Apprenticeship Levy being introduced? Most of our participants – 77 per cent – said that they were not prepared, and that the policy is problematic. It’s an indication that there is some way to go before employers are comfortable with the use of the sector’s apprenticeship schemes. Nevertheless, 23 per cent of respondents said that there were no problems – and that they were ready for the levy. There is an appetite and readiness for the policy – but that does not address the negative feelings indicated. “Whatever may be the flaws in the current Apprenticeship Levy, the idea is sound in principle,” said one correspondent. We’ll be following the development of this story over the coming weeks. Should you wish to join this or any other debates, please sign up to our LinkedIn Think Tank group at www.tinyurl.com/fmthinktank Source link
The value of public sector projects under construction through the Scotland-wide hub programme has reached more than £1bn. Source link
The new Makita LS1019 slide compound mitre saw will establish an even higher level of technical attributes and reliable performance than the previous model LS1016, which was already recognised by wood machinists, carpenters, fixing carpenters, and structural timber installers as the benchmark by which all machines have been compared. The new 260mm saw is powered by a 1,510 W motors, which will run its blade up to 3,200 rpm. Other new features include the design of the sliding head layout, with the twin slide rails set at an angle in the rigid aluminium alloy chassis frame and the rear chassis fixing positioned right at the rear of the saw assembly. The saw head will not waste movement by moving back behind the sawing zone due to the robust rails that allow it to cover the entire zone. The mitre range and bevel range for the new Makita LS1019 are 60° L to 60° R mitre, and 48° L to 48° R bevel. Easy bevel adjustment is possible due to the front knob, the easy to operate mitre angle lock, and the one touch sliding head lock. The cutting performance also sets higher standards with the Makita being able to cut 91 mm deep across a 279 mm width compared with a 45° L or R mitre angle and 45° L bevel angle that has a maximum of 58mm x 197mm. The electronic controls of the new saw feature constant speed control, double insulation, electronic brake, laser marker system, and soft start for machine and operator safety. The LS1019 model is available in an 110v or a 240v version and additionally, a cordless 36v version, which is ideal for major on site operations. Makita is a leading world class brand of professional power tools, accessories and workwear known for quality, performance and durability in rigorous industrial use. It is Britain’s number one professional power tool manufacturer offering an extensive inventory of over 620 products and accessories which include cordless drill/drivers, cordless combination drills; percussion drills; angle grinders; jigsaws and sanders, as well as a substantial amount of outdoor power equipment.
Alistair Williams was appointed as the new Design Director of the integrated property branding agency me&dave. He will be the leader and the inspiration of the creative team, pushing boundaries and eliminate clichéd and lacklustre branding from the real estate sector. Alistair has worked for the past ten year at some of London’s leading agencies, including UTILE as the Liberation and Missouri Creative where he contributed to high profile projects such as Google, New Balance, Foot Locker, and Second Home. “Alistair doesn’t come from the property industry, which is key for us as we believe that looking outside the sector is as important as looking in. He brings a wealth of experience from other arenas, including food and beverage and retail,” said Creative Director Mark Davis. “Alistair is fired up about branding the built environment and taking it in challenging new directions with strategically driven, creatively led campaigns.” He has been a freelancer for a while because he couldn’t find an agency that will inspire him to make a creative impact and expand the business. “I chose me&dave because they’re ambitious, forward-thinking and do things differently,” explained him. His background is in branding and retail design and not in property, which is a new experience for him. His aim is to push things further and build on me&dave great work. “So much of the “creative” work for places and developments is bland, cookie-cutter stuff. No surprises, no imagination. me&dave is changing all that. They’re an ambitious, strategic, creatively driven team that specialise in this sector because they’re passionate about its potential, as am I. I’m super happy to join the team and look forward to my future here,” concluded Alistair. Founded in 2007, me&dave is an integrated branding agency that breaks traditional property branding codes. It develops strategically driven campaigns that imagine, disrupt, and strengthen brands in the built environment sector.
Site Sales Property Group has opened a collection of 19 properties on behalf of Islington Council in Islington, North London. The Dove Quarter development is focused on modern living and it consists of four luxurious one and two bedroom apartments that start at £450,000 and 15 luxurious two and three bedroom houses that start at £775,000. Situated in an aspirational area of Islington, full of history and culture, the properties offer buyers contemporary design and stylishly finished interiors. The living areas are warm and inviting with large windows that allow the natural light to flood into sleekly designed kitchens. “We’re thrilled to be working with Islington Council to be launching this brand new development in North London. The Dove Quarter development will further add to the burgeoning reputation of Islington as an up-and-coming area of London to live. We’ve received a lot of interest so far and I’m sure these meticulously designed properties will prove popular with buyers,” said Eloise Robbins, Director at Site Sales Property Group. The reasons why this area is highly attractive for young professionals and the family-orientated people, are the open green spaces, the array of local antique shops, cafes, and trendy bars, the cobbled streets, the quality streets, and the proximity to the London city centre. It is located near the O2 Academy and Arsenal’s Emirates Stadium and mere minutes on the tube from the iconic West End, some of the world’s finest art galleries, and the financial hub of the city. Dove Quarter is part of the regeneration programme led by the Islington Council. It aims to transform the Dover Court estate in North London and provide 70 high quality homes for social rent and private sale, 51 of which will be for council rent. The Construction Group Lovell Homes have commenced work for Islington Council on the three-year construction programme.
Developer HBV, which specialises in supported living, has announced that its latest scheme will be completed in March 2018. Based in Tile Hill, Coventry, ‘Jardine Crescent’ is made up of a single block of sixteen apartments and a single block of eight apartments, together with an additional ten apartments that are designed to ease the life of adults who require high levels of complex care. “We are delighted to be nearing completion on this important supported living development. We are committed to improving the standards of supported living accommodation and are confident that Jardine Crescent will be a much-welcomed addition to Coventry. Our sincere thanks to all the Council officers and politicians who have engaged in such a supportive manner,” said Alastair Sheehan, Head of Development at HBV. J Tomlinson, the appointed contractor, is reaching work completion now and residents will be able to move in after the final interior is fitted out. The future tenants will be referred by Coventry City Council and local adults with disabilities will finally have their own home. Additionally, they will benefit from on-site support staff. Andy Street, Mayor of the West Midlands, said that being able to offer help to those vulnerable is really important for the region and the local communities: “This is a really good example of what can be done using the specialist supported living model which is a fantastic approach to dealing with the shortage of quality accommodation for vulnerable adults.” Seeing the existing housing stock upgraded and improved is not the only purpose of this scheme and HBV’s philosophy is to make sure that better outcomes are achieved for residents and the wider local community. Vulnerable adults don’t have to live with parents or in sheltered accommodation and can now have their own apartment and can start feeling more independent and in charge of their life. ATEL will also provide assistive technology, such as automatic doors, care call system, and access control.
