27 May 2016 BIFM has been working with an employer Trailblazer group to develop a new apprenticeship for FM supervisors. The new apprenticeship for FM supervisors aims to prepare an individual for managing a facilities management service, or a group of services, which can be labelled as ‘hard’ (estate/building
Book Course HSL is to run a 1 day course on DSEAR Compliance for Managers and Supervisors. 14 April 2016 HSL is to run a course on the identification and control of risks from dangerous substances required to comply with the Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002 (DSEAR). The regulations
A new wireless load monitoring system is in use at an Oxford construction site to provide real-time measurement of forces on basement props. Temporary works specialist Mabey is using its new LIVEpin load monitoring system for the first time to monitor prop loads at the 85m x 300m basement propping
The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has today (6 October) called for applicants for its RIBA Part 2 Bursaries, with a deadline for receipt of applications as 9 December 2015. The bursary scheme supports students of architecture looking to embark on an RIBA-validated Part 2 course within the UK.
Nina Bressington decided to change the outside appearance of her property in Bristol, which had a red brick exterior like many ex-local authority houses. She chose an Andura coating due to its durability, the no maintenance required and the 20 year guarantee, as well as the professionalism of Andy Gazzard
The offices of Hesselbrand, a major architectural practice in London, have benefited from the installation of over 200 m2 of the StoSilent Direct acoustic system from Sto, which was specified for its outstanding acoustic performance, ease of installation and attractive aesthetic appearance. The offices are located in a refurbished warehouse,
The mastic asphalt industry’s most impressive projects and professionals were recognised at the Mastic Asphalt Council’s (MAC) 2018 Awards hosted at London’s Royal Horseguards Hotel. Over 140 key players from the sector attended the event which is one of the most prestigious in the calendar for the waterproofing industry. Sponsored
Construction work has started on a new £3.3 million health centre in Neath, which will become the home of the Vale of Neath Practice, DR Cecil Jones Pharmacy and Health Board Services. The 17,911 sq ft project is being developed by The Healthcare Property Company Wales, in partnership with the
Barking and Dagenham Council has ambitious plans to deliver a £1 billion town centre rebuild and is looking for a select list of builders capable of delivering it. Entirely owned by the council, the urban regeneration company Be First aims to create a panel of contractors to deliver over 40
27 May 2016 BIFM has been working with an employer Trailblazer group to develop a new apprenticeship for FM supervisors. The new apprenticeship for FM supervisors aims to prepare an individual for managing a facilities management service, or a group of services, which can be labelled as ‘hard’ (estate/building management) or soft (catering/cleaning/administration/security). All apprentices would be required to supervise others, to understand the contractual requirements and service delivery targets between their employing organisation and the client/customer in order to achieve service targets. The apprentice will have to provide customer service skills and be proactive in finding solutions to problems. As part of this development, the employer Trailblazer group has produced a draft assessment plan to support the previously approved apprenticeship standard and is seeking feedback from industry on the suitability and feasibility of its proposals. To participate in the employers’ consultation, visit: www.bifm.org.uk/TrailblazerFMSconsultation Fraser Talbot, Professional Standards and Education Manager at BIFM, said: “It is important that the industry has apprenticeships that provide individuals with the knowledge and skills to meet their needs. That is why it is crucial that the trailblazer groups consult with the wider industry to gather feedback on their proposal. That is why we are now asking employers to respond to the consultation as it is imperative that a representative view of the industry is taken – from large companies to SMEs.” The apprenticeship standard has already been approved and published by the government’s Department for Business, Innovation and Skills and is attached to this consultation for reference. Please read through the standard before the assessment plan to provide the context for the assessment plan. The employers’ consultation will remain open until Friday 24 June. Download the documents here: Source link
Book Course HSL is to run a 1 day course on DSEAR Compliance for Managers and Supervisors. 14 April 2016 HSL is to run a course on the identification and control of risks from dangerous substances required to comply with the Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002 (DSEAR). The regulations place duties on employers and the self-employed to protect employees, contractors and others from the risks from fires and explosions related to dangerous substances stored and used in the workplace. This course explains the duties that DSEAR places on employers and the actions needed to comply with them. It focuses particularly on the assessment of risks and the application of controls to both minimise and mitigate those risks. The course will cover The legal duties Assessing the risks from dangerous substances Controlling and mitigating the risks The safety management system to deliver DSEAR Explosive atmospheres – determining their extent and type Controlling the risks from specific processes Who should attend? Managers and supervisors of process plant and operations, where dangerous substances are used or stored, who need to understand how to manage the risks from dangerous substances within the framework of the DSEAR duties. 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. This course can be run at your site or local area by arrangement. Details of hotels in the Buxton area can be found at www.visitbuxton.co.uk Cost The cost of this course is £495 per person (includes course notes, certificate of attendance and lunch/refreshments). 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 Back to the top Source link
A new wireless load monitoring system is in use at an Oxford construction site to provide real-time measurement of forces on basement props. Temporary works specialist Mabey is using its new LIVEpin load monitoring system for the first time to monitor prop loads at the 85m x 300m basement propping scheme for the £500m Westgate Centre redevelopment. Laing O’Rouke is the project’s main contractor for Crown Estates and Land Securities. Sitting in the place of the shear pin that anchors a prop, Mabey’s LIVEpin technology comprises a data-enabled shear pin that measures the axial load on the prop, communicating wirelessly with on-site dataloggers that save and retransmit the data. Readings are transmitted every 30 minutes. Although LIVEpin was not specified for this project, Mabey opted to install LIVEpins on two out of the 114 props it has supporting the excavation. The system allows for the setting of load thresholds which, when exceeded, trigger a switch to a 60-second reporting cycle to enable fine-grained analysis and recording. Once loads drop below the preset threshold, the reporting cycle is reset to every 30 minutes. The dataloggers on site store the data and simultaneously upload it to the Mabey LIVEsite web portal for real-time monitoring and analysis. Mabey engineering director Dave Holland explained: “We wanted to be able to ascertain the load in a strut using the most accurate method possible. By locating the gauges in the shear pin at the end of the strut, we have achieved an exceptionally high accuracy of ±2% under concentric and eccentric loads and at varying temperatures and magnitudes. Redundancy is built into the system, so the LIVEpin and the dataloggers store data as well as transmitting it, meaning that no data is lost in the event of a network or wireless outage.” Mabey’s LIVEpin is the latest addition to its range of LIVE instrumentation products, which includes environmental monitoring, geodetic and geotechnic monitoring, and temperature monitoring, all integrated into Mabey’s LIVEsite web portal.
The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has today (6 October) called for applicants for its RIBA Part 2 Bursaries, with a deadline for receipt of applications as 9 December 2015. The bursary scheme supports students of architecture looking to embark on an RIBA-validated Part 2 course within the UK. The bursaries will support students experiencing financial hardship who otherwise may not continue with their architectural studies. It is the most generous award made to students in financial need. In 2016, up to five bursaries of £6,000 will be available to support five Part-2 students for the academic years 2016/17 and 2017/18. Successful students will receive £1,000 a term throughout their Part 2 course (for up to a maximum of six terms). Funded by the bequest of Walter J Parker, these scholarships have been made possible by the W J Parker Trust to build a legacy of supporting students experiencing financial hardship to enter the architectural profession. These bursaries build on the portfolio of postgraduate funding already available, namely the RIBA Wren Insurance Association Scholarships and the RIBA AHR Stephen Williams Scholarship. RIBA President Jane Duncan said: “Alongside the RIBA Student Hardship Funds, these bursaries are incredibly important to help support future generations of architects. I am delighted that funds are being directed to tackle the dropout rate from Part 1 to Part 2 in order to address workforce diversity and inclusivity.” Chair of the RIBA Education Trust Funds Committee Andy Beard said: “The RIBA is concerned that architecture as a career is becoming increasingly inaccessible to students from less well-off backgrounds. Following on from the success of the scheme last year, from which the five deserving winners are now just starting their Part 2 course, I am delighted that we are yet again able to offer students the chance to apply to the RIBA Part 2 Bursary scheme. “This scheme allows architecture students from low income backgrounds, who otherwise might not be able to continue with their studies due to the high costs of their course, a chance to continue their education and embark on a Part 2 course. I would encourage any student currently considering applying for a Part 2 course in 2016/17, but worried about having sufficient funds, to submit an application.” For more information and details of how to apply, please visit www.architecture.com/Part2bursaries. – Ends – Notes to editors 1. For further press information please contact Gagandeep Bedi in the RIBA Press Office on 020 7307 3814 or email gagandeep.bedi@riba.org2. The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) champions better buildings, communities and the environment through architecture and our members. Visit www.architecture.com and follow us on Twitter. Posted on Monday 5th October 2015 Source link
Nina Bressington decided to change the outside appearance of her property in Bristol, which had a red brick exterior like many ex-local authority houses. She chose an Andura coating due to its durability, the no maintenance required and the 20 year guarantee, as well as the professionalism of Andy Gazzard at Protective Wall Coatings, a Registered Andura Contractor, to carry out the work. “I had a friend who had a similar Andura coating done to their house which had lasted extremely well, compared with a neighbour’s house which had been just painted, and was already flaking after a couple of years,” said Nina. The property is a 1940’s three bedroom semi-detached house, located in a great residential area. Nina has modernised the interior and more recently added a conservatory to the rear, a front porch and a side extension. It was after these additions in March 2018 that Protective Wall Coatings were brought in and the whole job took just five days on site to complete. When Protective Wall Coatings came to look at the mortar joints and brick faces, there would have been a lot of repairs to do in re-mortaring and so the Andura process was to be a much more effective solution. There was some preparation and repair to be done to the outer surfaces and then the first stage was to apply the GRC base coat, a high performance, breathable polymer render (unlike sand and cement) which gives increased flexibility. As the mortar joints were deep, two coats of GRC were applied, the first a rough coat then a finer flatter coat. Once this base coat had cured, the top coat of Andura Trowel & Roll coating was applied. Protective Wall Coatings find that this coating gives a thicker application and then they use a nylon roller for downward texture ensuring that when it rains, the water runs off and the surface is self-cleaning. Andura’s Trowel & Roll coating gives an attractive textured appearance and has been specifically formulated for the protection and decoration of brick, cement renders and many other masonry surfaces. It provides a hard wearing, long lasting and beautiful finish to keep exterior walls in top condition. Andura Trowel & Roll coating comes in 16 standard colours, plus a colour matching service is available. It is a solvent-borne high performance acrylic coating conforming to Building Regulations. Andura is accredited to IS0 9001:2015 quality management standards.
The offices of Hesselbrand, a major architectural practice in London, have benefited from the installation of over 200 m2 of the StoSilent Direct acoustic system from Sto, which was specified for its outstanding acoustic performance, ease of installation and attractive aesthetic appearance. The offices are located in a refurbished warehouse, where Hesselbrand shares the space with a visual art installations gallery. “The building features brick walls, polished concrete floors and large picture windows,” explained Patrick Morris from the Hesselbrand. “During the refurbishment project we wanted to create a modern, clean, minimalist, open-plan working area, and the products in their natural form complimented my thoughts for the final aesthetic. However, they have little or no acoustic value with regards to attenuation, reverberation and other considerations like foot traffic and speech clarity, so achieving the overall acoustic design and balance within our building was a major consideration.” The practice decided to choose the StoSilent Direct system after discussion on a number of solution and budget costs with Mike Wallace, Sto’s Technical Consultant for Acoustics. The system offers a particularly effective option for this type of project as it can be applied directly onto walls and ceilings. The system features a porous texture and sandwich structure which provides excellent sound absorption characteristics, and it is finished in StoSilent Décor M. This classic fine-stipple finish is spray-applied and can be tinted to match a wide range of colours, a benefit to both the installer and main contractor as there is no mixing or tinting on site. “The results were a huge success. The acoustic balance we achieved within the overall environment is very noticeable, making the space more comfortable to be in. Speech clarity is also improved, so communication between ourselves and clients is complemented, particularly with face-to-face and telephone discussions. Overall a much more relaxed atmosphere has been achieved,” said Patrick.
The mastic asphalt industry’s most impressive projects and professionals were recognised at the Mastic Asphalt Council’s (MAC) 2018 Awards hosted at London’s Royal Horseguards Hotel. Over 140 key players from the sector attended the event which is one of the most prestigious in the calendar for the waterproofing industry. Sponsored by Alltype Specialist Roofing Supplies, Academy Consulting and Sky Gardens, the awards present the ideal opportunity for the Mastic Asphalt Council to honour top projects and professionals across the mastic asphalt industry. Mastic asphalt has an illustrious history as one of the most established and well proven waterproofing membrane systems currently available and the incorporation of modern polymers into mastic asphalt systems has helped lead to its resurgence in the construction industry. The winner of the John Blowers Award for 2018 was Mick Elliott of IKO PLC. Mick started his career as a Laboratory Technician and has played a valuable role in the development and production of polymer modified mastic asphalt. He became a member of IKO Technical Services in 2000 and is well known throughout the industry for promoting the qualities and benefits of mastic asphalt and for offering excellent advice and service to contractors, specifiers and clients. The John Blowers Award commemorates MAC’s long-serving director and secretary, John Blowers, who formed the backbone of the Mastic Asphalt Council for more than two decades before he sadly passed away in April 2016. The Challenge Trophy Award was made to BCC Asphalt for the Church of St. Mary and All Saints project. This award recognises the most impressive project across the year carried out in the most challenging conditions. The application of mastic asphalt was carried out at a problematic working height in very difficult weather conditions. The building was kept watertight as works progressed and different contours and curves of gutters were expertly matched using mastic asphalt. The final award of the event was the highly sought after Project of the Year Award which in a field of outstanding entries, was awarded to Sussex Asphalte for the prestigious St Paul’s Cathedral project in London. Mastic asphalt was first laid in 1906 on the Stone Gallery that circles the Cathedral dome and it provided a remarkable 111 years’ weatherproof protection before it required refurbishment last year. Sussex Asphalte secured the contract to replace the asphalt around the Cathedral dome and completed the refurbishment of this historic building with excellent attention to detail and workmanship throughout, with neat upstands, arrises and splays. Scaffolding and hoists were used to overcome restricted working conditions and a gutter template was expertly formed to ensure the correct width of application. Other projects shortlisted for the Project of the Year accolade included Folkestone Harbour completed by Knight Asphalte, St Hugh’s Monastery completed by Sussex Asphalte, Merridal Court completed by Brindley Asphalt and Church of St Mary & All Saints completed by BCC Asphalt. Following the awards presentation, the attendees were entertained by guest speaker Brian Moore, who formerly played Rugby Union for England and is a well known presenter and pundit for BBC Sport and Talksport. At the event, an impressive sum of £5,000 was also raised for Demelza Hospice which provides care and support for seriously ill babies, children, young people and their families, across East Sussex, Kent and South East London. The Mastic Asphalt Council (MAC) is the trade association for the mastic asphalt industry in the UK. Representing more than 70 companies operating in the sector, MAC members include mastic asphalt manufacturers, specialist application contractors and associated suppliers of equipment and services.
Construction work has started on a new £3.3 million health centre in Neath, which will become the home of the Vale of Neath Practice, DR Cecil Jones Pharmacy and Health Board Services. The 17,911 sq ft project is being developed by The Healthcare Property Company Wales, in partnership with the Vale Neath Practice and Abertawe Bro Morgannwg University Health Board, and is being supported by the Welsh Government. The new centre is to be located at former Washery Site at Aberpergwm and will serve Glynneath, Cwmgwrach, Pontneddfechan, Ystradfellte, Rhigos, Resolven, Melincourt, Clyne and Abergarwed. “All of the GP partners and staff at the Vale of Neath Practice are delighted to witness the witness the commencement of work on the new health centre, which will undoubtedly be a vast improvement to the facilities that we are currently utilising to provide primary care services,” said senior partner, Dr Paul Westwood. “Our registered patients in the various surrounding local communities have patiently waited more than 13 years for the development to reach this stage but there is a buzz of excitement within the locality as the new health centre ‘dream’ develops into a structural reality which will hopefully be open to our patients in early 2019,” he added. The building has been designed by architects’ firm Austin-Smith:Lord and will be built by John Weaver Contractors. “This development will significantly enhance the health offering for the Vale of Neath,” said Paul Stacey, HPC Wales managing director. “Our team has carefully considered the requirements of the surgeries, pharmacy and health board to ensure that we build a facility that is sustainable and flexible for future use. We are delighted that work has started on-site to see this much-needed centre come to fruition.” HPC Wales is a joint venture between The Healthcare Property Company Ltd and Gaufron Healthcare Ltd of Llandrindod Wells. With more than 30 years’ experience developing healthcare facilities, HPC Wales can handle every aspect of a development from financing and design, through construction and maintenance for the long-term.
Barking and Dagenham Council has ambitious plans to deliver a £1 billion town centre rebuild and is looking for a select list of builders capable of delivering it. Entirely owned by the council, the urban regeneration company Be First aims to create a panel of contractors to deliver over 40 projects. Architects West Williamson + Partners have drawn up the town centre regeneration plans, which have at its heart the existing listed station building. 2,200 new homes will be built, together with new commercial and social infrastructure, all connected by over two hectares of new clean, green, accessible open spaces. Moreover, the masterplan also includes significant over-track development, which will create a series of urban quarters linked by a reinvigorated high street and capillary routes. The construction framework will be divided into two lots – one covering projects worth up to £20 million and the other projects valued at over £10 million. Lot one has an estimated value of £250 million over the next four years, while Be First expects Lot two to account for up to £750 million worth of projects. Firms interested in the scheme have until the 9th of July to complete proqual documents, available on the e-sourcing site: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Barking:-Construction-work./SY8JJ34E6T. Be First has already confirmed the appointment of architects to deliver the next phase of the Gascoigne Estate East rebuild, known as Weavers Quarter. White Arkitekter will deliver the detailed design for phase two, while HTA Architects will deliver phase three of the scheme which involves over 500 homes. In total the estate renewal will see over 1,575 new homes being built, along with the new primary and secondary schools, an energy centre, community centre, play areas and retail space. The project is scheduled to be completed by 2024.
