The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) is calling for applications for the RIBA Part 2 Bursary scheme. In 2017, an additional £18,000 worth of funding is available, increasing the number of Part 2 Bursaries from five to eight – including the Rosenberg bursary, made possible by the generosity of
Savills jointly with Fisher Hargreaves Proctor, will be selling 26-28 St James’s Street in Nottingham at the next Savills regional auction being held atNottingham Race Course on 1st September 2016. The freehold property is available at a guide price of £475,000 to £500,000. The lot comprises two properties, 26 St
The new ‘best practice’ guidelines, regarding bedroom and bathroom accessibility in multi-occupancy buildings, have been published. To help hotel, residential and care home operators and communal/supported housing providers to comply with the guidelines, Closomat, Britain’s leading provider of disabled toilet solutions, has announced a unique package. The BS8300:2018 Design of
The Construction Industry Joint Council (CIJC) agreement has settled a new two year pay deal worth 6.2%, meaning that construction workers operating under the agreement are set for a boost in pay and allowance starting with next month. The agreement covers workers operating in civil engineering and the so-called biblical
Abbiegail Hill has been appointed by Voestalpine Metsec plc as part of the company’s commitment to bridging the skills gap and encouraging women to consider engineering and manufacturing roles. The scheme offers a fast-track approach and requires the apprentice to attend college four days a week with the remaining day
An AJ Top 100 architectural practice, Stephen George + Partners LLP (SGP), has completed a £7.7 million, 5,894 m2 new build warehouse, factory and office building on a vacant 4.5 acre plot at the Watermead Business Park, Syston, near Leicester. The facility was built for Albert Browne, owned by STERIS
According to figures from tax recovery specialist Brian Alfred, almost £6 million in overpaid tax has been claimed back by UK construction workers this year. The leading tax recovery firm for workers using the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) or Pay As You Earn (PAYE) schemes, has reclaimed rebates of more
Development partners Countryside and the Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead have successfully submitted proposals for the redevelopment of the York Road site to create 229 homes on the banks of the Maidenhead Waterways. These plans are part of a wider scheme to regenerate York Road in Maidenhead, which will
The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) is calling for applications for the RIBA Part 2 Bursary scheme. In 2017, an additional £18,000 worth of funding is available, increasing the number of Part 2 Bursaries from five to eight – including the Rosenberg bursary, made possible by the generosity of the Rosenberg Memorial Fund. The £6,000 bursaries aim to support eight Part 2 students for the academic years 2017/18 and 2018/19. Successful students will receive £1,000 a term throughout their Part 2 course (for up to a maximum of six terms). This scheme supports architecture students looking to embark on an RIBA-validated Part 2 course within the UK. The bursaries aim to support students experiencing financial hardship who otherwise may not continue with their architectural studies. It is the most generous award made to architecture students in financial need. RIBA President Jane Duncan said: “It is crucial that financial barriers to the profession are dismantled to ensure that future practitioners are diverse, successful and inspired. I am delighted that the generous support of the profession has enabled us to extend this scheme, and therefore help more students than ever before to continue onto a Part 2 course.” ENDS Notes to editors: 1. For further press information contact the RIBA Press Office: pressoffice@riba.org 2. For more information and details of how to apply, please visit www.architecture.com/Part2bursaries. The deadline for receipt of applications is Wednesday 7 December. 3. The RIBA Part 2 Bursaries have been made possible by the bequest of Walter J Parker, the RIBA Education Fund and the Rosenberg Memorial Fund, and build on the portfolio of postgraduate funding already available: the RIBA Wren Insurance Association Scholarships and the RIBA AHR Stephen Williams Scholarship. 4. 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 Follow @RIBA on Twitter for regular updates www.twitter.com/RIBA Posted on Monday 3rd October 2016 Source link
Savills jointly with Fisher Hargreaves Proctor, will be selling 26-28 St James’s Street in Nottingham at the next Savills regional auction being held atNottingham Race Course on 1st September 2016. The freehold property is available at a guide price of £475,000 to £500,000. The lot comprises two properties, 26 St James’s Street, which includes a ground floor bar and cellar totalling 1,241 sq ft (115 sq m) and 26-28 St James’s Street, a bar and nightclub, which totals 5,773 sq ft (534 sq m). Trading as Bar Schnapps and Arriba Bar respectively, the combined properties generate an annual rental income of £71,625. Situated on the northern side of St James’s Street, an established leisure destination in Nottingham city centre, the premises benefits from footfall generated by the nearby Old Market Square. Victor Ktori, head of office at Savills Nottingham, comments: “This is a rare opportunity to acquire a high quality leisure venue in a top city centre location. Providing good rental income and the possibility for future asset management, 26-28 St James’s Street is likely to be extremely popular in the room.” Source link
The new ‘best practice’ guidelines, regarding bedroom and bathroom accessibility in multi-occupancy buildings, have been published. To help hotel, residential and care home operators and communal/supported housing providers to comply with the guidelines, Closomat, Britain’s leading provider of disabled toilet solutions, has announced a unique package. The BS8300:2018 Design of an accessible and inclusive built environment extends the remit of compliance covered under its predecessor BS8300:2009. This latest version applies to all building types that require permanent sleeping accommodation for disabled people, as it is not specific to new build projects. Due to the fact that some disabilities are not visible but still require urgent access to sanitary facilities, under the new guidelines, more bathrooms will be refurbished to accommodate people suffering from bladder or bowel continence for example. Moreover, up to 5% of bedrooms should have a wheelchair accessible en-suite shower room, if en-suite facilities are available elsewhere in the building; a further 1% should have a fixed track hoist system, a further 5% maximum should have an en-suite for ambulant disabled people, with an overall total of 15% of bedrooms large enough to enable easy adaptation if required in the future. “Accessibility is a growing consideration in building design,” explained Robin Tuffley, Closomat marketing manager. “Whether designing a new build or refurbishing, it makes sense to future-proof it to accommodate the growing numbers of people with impairments who need help who will stay somewhere, whether short, medium or long term.” Closomat offers a range of contemporary ceiling track hoist systems tailored to individual needs, as well as grab rails, height-adjustable or fixed washbasins that enable a quick and easy adaptation to individual needs. Its range of wash & dry toilets take accessibility into higher realms of inclusion and intimate hygiene, with contemporary styled floor – standing, wall-mounted and height adjustable variants. Closomat’s website is the ‘go to’ resource to help take the first steps towards efficient accessibility provision, including design guidance, white papers, CAD blocks, NBS specification clauses and case studies.
The Construction Industry Joint Council (CIJC) agreement has settled a new two year pay deal worth 6.2%, meaning that construction workers operating under the agreement are set for a boost in pay and allowance starting with next month. The agreement covers workers operating in civil engineering and the so-called biblical trades, such as carpenters, bricklayers and painters. From Monday, the 25th of June, pay rates will increase by an inflation beating 3.2%. The pay increase will mean that the minimum rate for craft workers, including carpenters, bricklayers and painters is £12.31 an hour, with the general operative (labourer) minimum rate increasing to £9.26 an hour. Pay rates will increase by a further 2.9% from Monday, the 24th of June 2019. “This deal is a strong step in the right direction and will give construction workers a well-deserved pay increase. The increases in allowances and other benefits, underline the value of working under an industrial agreement and being part of collective bargaining arrangements,” said Unite national officer for construction Jerry Swai. “Over the next two years we will be working to further strengthen the agreement and ensure that it is brought into line with other agreements in all matters and is seen as relevant on major construction sites. Construction workers need to remain vigilant that employers actually pay the agreed pay rates. Too often in construction employers try to boost their profits by failing to pay agreed increases,” he added. Moreover, the travel allowance will increase in line with the percentage rise in pay rates, while the tax free fare allowance will increase in line with inflation. Industry sick pay is to be increased and extended as well. It will rise to £130 per week (paid in addition to statutory sick pay) an increase of 6.1% and it will now be paid for 13 weeks. There has also been a significant increase of 6.5% in the payment for first year apprentices who will receive £5.50 an hour. “As further significant construction projects emerge over the next few years, this deal offers genuine hope of retaining the much needed skills for the industry, as well as attracting new apprentices, with the percentage uplift for apprentice rates further reinforcing the importance of this latter point,” said GMB national officer Ross Murdoch.
Abbiegail Hill has been appointed by Voestalpine Metsec plc as part of the company’s commitment to bridging the skills gap and encouraging women to consider engineering and manufacturing roles. The scheme offers a fast-track approach and requires the apprentice to attend college four days a week with the remaining day spent on the job for the first six months of the course. “We recognise the importance of diversity in the construction industry and therefore it is important that UK engineering, construction and manufacturing companies seek female talent going forward and ensure the next generation is fully aware of the exciting opportunities available,” said Stephen Giles, environmental, safety and training manager at Metsec. “Metsec is taking proactive steps to bring more women into the industry and we regularly attend local schools to initiate interest and discuss the options surrounding our work experience placements.” Abbiegail Hill has been employed within the structural design department and will spend all of her course in full-time employment as an apprentice. This approach provides students with the relevant technical knowledge to excel when working on site and to achieve the NVQ Level 3 qualification more quickly in comparison to other schemes. At the end of her six months, Metsec will then recruit another student, while allowing the apprentice to move into a full time position. “Apprenticeships are a key part of Metsec’s culture as they bring fresh ideas and ensure we’re a strong competitive force in the market, and we welcome Abbiegail to the team. She is now one of three apprentices working towards a career in our structural design department, with each student having their own specialism at the end of their course,” said Stephen. This award winning scheme has seen more than 100 engineering apprentices join Metsec over the last two decades. Metsec apprentices have the opportunity to experience every aspect of the business and have access to the latest technology in the company’s state-of-the-art facility.
An AJ Top 100 architectural practice, Stephen George + Partners LLP (SGP), has completed a £7.7 million, 5,894 m2 new build warehouse, factory and office building on a vacant 4.5 acre plot at the Watermead Business Park, Syston, near Leicester. The facility was built for Albert Browne, owned by STERIS Corporation, and it will showcase the company’s product quality and high level of quality assurance in its production methods, as well as merging staff and processes from two sites whilst allowing space for any potential future expansion. “Working alongside Albert Browne and the STERIS Corporation, SGP has designed a flexible, high-quality production facility whose refined design delivers a contemporary building that meets the clients’ current and future needs,” said Ian Yallop, chairman of SGP. The purpose-built facility uses a contemporary form with large areas of glazing and a simple neutral colour palette. Three interlocking forms with an asymmetric curved roof contain the main production and storage building whilst a lower block contains the office and R&D functions. A change in colour on each block helps to break down the overall mass, forming an animated ‘gateway’ into the city and responding to glimpsed views from the A607. The entrances are emphasised by a two storey blue framed glazed structure containing reception and meeting rooms with a double height void over the reception area. Stephen George + Partners is one of the UK’s leading architectural practices, employing over 85 staff across offices in London, Leicester, Leeds, Birmingham and Solihull. With its strategic geographical locations and talented architectural design teams, the practice specialises in masterplanning and the residential, industrial, logistics, office, education, health and retail sectors. Success in the UK has led to opportunities overseas, resulting in the establishment of Stephen George International in 2009. In 2016 Stephen George + Partners turned over £6 million.
According to figures from tax recovery specialist Brian Alfred, almost £6 million in overpaid tax has been claimed back by UK construction workers this year. The leading tax recovery firm for workers using the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) or Pay As You Earn (PAYE) schemes, has reclaimed rebates of more than £5.7 million in the last 12 months. “It’s been another big year for rebates, with almost six million reclaimed for our clients, and to be honest that’s the tip of the iceberg. Around a third of workers on PAYE and CIS schemes are overpaying tax, but often don’t reclaim money which is rightfully theirs,” said Derek Kelly, CEO of Brian Alfred. Brian Alfred has broken down the average rebate claim by region over the last 12 months and it found out that Northern Ireland came out on top with £1,979 received from HMRC as a result of overpaid tax. Northern Ireland was followed by South West with £1,727, Greater London with £1,712, Wales with £1,706, North West with £1,683, South East with £1,681, Scotland with £1,678, East Midland with £1,635, North East with £1,635 and West Midlands with £1,631. Since Brian Alfred started they’ve recovered more than £36 million in overpaid tax and Derek added: “Workers often forget to claim back expenses such as travel, uniforms and equipment they’ve had to purchase or even food bought during their working day. There’s a huge range of work expenses where you can claim back the VAT and end up with a nice windfall. On average, workers who come to us recover around £1,500 in tax rebates. This year though we saw some rebates as big as £10,000!” Workers who are either part of the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) or Pay As You Earn (PAYE) are all eligible to apply and rebates can be claimed for the last four tax years. “You can claim refunds for a range of things, but regulations are complicated, and it can take an expert to get the correct amount of rebate from the HMRC,” Derek added.
Development partners Countryside and the Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead have successfully submitted proposals for the redevelopment of the York Road site to create 229 homes on the banks of the Maidenhead Waterways. These plans are part of a wider scheme to regenerate York Road in Maidenhead, which will bring new homes, commercial units and a community space into the town centre. “The focus of the new scheme will be on creating a vibrant area alongside the rejuvenated Maidenhead Waterways and a space that links well with the town centre and surrounding area. The new homes are designed with attractive frontages and the public areas will provide well-defined spaces for the local community to enjoy,” said Malcolm Wood, project director at Countryside. Over £1 million of investments will be used to enhance and improve the existing buildings and public realm, uniting areas of the town south of the library and creating new pedestrian-friendly and cycle connection from York Road to the Nicholsons Centre. Out of the 229 homes brought to the town by the scheme, 68 will be affordable homes – a mix of shared ownership, affordable rent and social rent. The council will also be delivering a further 20 affordable homes on site by way of a public subsidy. Alongside the homes will be 20,000 sq ft of commercial space for food and beverage outlets, a new home for Maidenhead Heritage Centre and a community space to relax by the water or host public events. “The regeneration of York Road represents a major part of the wider regeneration plans. It is an excellent opportunity to create a new neighbourhood with a mixture of homes in the town centre. I am delighted the council is able to deliver an additional 20 affordable homes for shared ownership on this site meaning a total of 88 new affordable homes (38%) will be created in the heart of Maidenhead to give residents struggling to get onto the housing ladder a place to call home,” said Cllr Simon Dudley, leader of the Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead. If the planning decision is approved, the building work will start on site in spring 2019, with the first homes completed by autumn 2020. This project is the first on a series of regeneration plans that will bring more than 4,000 homes to the borough.
