Mace has won the contract to build a new medical centre for University College London Hospitals (UCLH). The centre on Huntley Street will house UCLH’s ear, nose, throat and dental services. It has been co-designed with patients and staff and will bring together services currently provided at the Royal National
Book Course HSL is to run a 1 day course on COMAH: The application of CLP and Aggregation in the COMAH 2015 Regulations. 19 October 2016 Please note this course is replacing the COMAH: The new Seveso III Directive and GHS course Introduction The Control of Major Accident Hazards Regulations
David Lawther has stepped down as chief executive of ISG and been replaced by Paul Cossell. Above: Paul Cossell David Lawther was chief executive of ISG for 10 years tenure. Paul Cossell has been at ISG for 20 years, and managing director of itsl Fit Out and Engineering Services business
DHF (Door & Hardware Federation) has announced the creation of a new Commercial Department, established to support the organisation’s on-going growth, and in particular, its training offering. Marketing Manager, Patricia Sowsbery-Stevens, has been promoted to the post of Commercial Manager, and will oversee the new department’s development, with an emphasis
It’s been the best ever start to a year for East Midlands demolition firm AR Demolition, with record turnover and profits in the first half of 2018. In the six month period to July the company saw turnover rise by 54% compared to the same period in 2017, with year-on-year
Abloy UK, the security expert, has launched an innovative Escape Door System (EDS) that offers easy access and egress, while ensuring compliance, security and the ability to implement dynamic lockdown procedures. EDS provides a compliant solution for an escape door when read-in / read-out access control is specified, combining the
The contract for the new £7.6 million waterfront link road for a new Isle of Man Ferry Terminal in Liverpool is yet to be awarded. The scheme will provide access from Waterloo Road to the £30 million facility in Princes Half Tide Dock, located within Peel Land and Property Limited’s
Continuing to transform the London skyline, Aggregate Industries has returned to the capital, this time for the £250m redevelopment of 100 Liverpool Street, where once again Lytag has proved the go-to concrete solution for high-end refurbishments and new builds. As part of the wider Broadgate campus adjacent to Liverpool Street
The UK construction industry has experienced extreme highs and lows over the last ten years, however things are looking promising and these facts show that the UK construction industry is thriving. In August 2018 there were 52 habitable buildings under construction that are over 100 metres tall. Compared to the
Mace has won the contract to build a new medical centre for University College London Hospitals (UCLH). The centre on Huntley Street will house UCLH’s ear, nose, throat and dental services. It has been co-designed with patients and staff and will bring together services currently provided at the Royal National Throat Nose & Ear Hospital (RNTNEH) and Eastman Dental Hospital (EDH) in addition to other UCLH services. UCLH’s chief executive Sir Robert Naylor said: ““Fifteen years ago we had a vision to develop a world leading hospital and university campus and this new clinical facility is another major step forward. I am absolutely delighted that this new building will be matching the internationally renowned clinical excellence of the EDH and RNTNEH with a world class building to further facilitate improvements in care.” Terry Spraggett, director for public sector construction at Mace, said: “I’m delighted that Mace has been appointed by UCLH as main contractor on this significant and complex hospital project, which is challenging both in terms of the construction and logistics of the site. Mace has a strong track record of delivering complex healthcare projects across the UK to an exceptionally high quality. We look forward to bringing our experience to this project and helping UCLH realise its vision to deliver better treatment and care for patients.” This article was published on 17 Aug 2016 (last updated on 17 Aug 2016). Source link
Book Course HSL is to run a 1 day course on COMAH: The application of CLP and Aggregation in the COMAH 2015 Regulations. 19 October 2016 Please note this course is replacing the COMAH: The new Seveso III Directive and GHS course Introduction The Control of Major Accident Hazards Regulations (COMAH) 2015 come into force on 1 June 2015. One of the major changes introduced by the regulations is the use of the Classification, Labelling and Packaging (CLP) Regulations to classify the hazardous properties of chemicals and to use these classifications to decide if establishments are in scope. The new classification scheme brings with it the potential for sites to change their COMAH status (upper tier, lower tier or non-COMAH) depending on the substances and quantities held. The course will give an overview of the requirements of the new Regulations. It will also cover the potential changes in scope brought about by the CLP classifications, how to determine the CLP classification of chemicals and how to apply the COMAH aggregation rules to determine the COMAH status of a site. The presenters have been providing scientific advice to the UK team which negotiated the SEVESO III Directive implemented in the UK by the COMAH 2015 Regulations. The course will cover: Introduction to the COMAH 2015 Regulations highlighting the major changes to the scope introduced by the application of CLP Alignment of COMAH 2015 with CLP How to determine CLP category for acute toxicity – pure substances and mixtures How to determine GHS category for environmental hazards (M factor method) The application of the aggregation rules A classification and aggregation exercise Who should attend? Safety managers and those responsible for compliance with the COMAH Regulations should attend. This would include existing COMAH upper tier and lower tier sites, and also sites which were outside of scope of the COMAH 1999 Regulations but may have potential to come into scope of the new regulations. 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 the course is £495 per person (includes course notes, lunch and refreshments). Book Course Please note the invoice option is not available within 4 weeks of the course date, or for overseas customers. If you are selecting the invoice option for payment, it will be mandatory to input a purchase order/reference number as we are unable to process booking forms without this. For further dates and additional information email: training@hsl.gsi.gov.uk or contact the Training & Conferences Unitat HSL directly on +44 (0)1298 218806. Back to Health & Safety Training Courses Back to the top Source link
David Lawther has stepped down as chief executive of ISG and been replaced by Paul Cossell. Above: Paul Cossell David Lawther was chief executive of ISG for 10 years tenure. Paul Cossell has been at ISG for 20 years, and managing director of itsl Fit Out and Engineering Services business since 2011. In February ISG was taken over by Cathexis UK, a US-owned investment fund, seeing the company de-list from the London Stock Exchange. David Lawther said: “I am pleased to leave the company at a time when it faces a new and exciting future as a private entity. Paul has an impressive track record of growing profitable businesses in ISG and I wish him the very best in his new role. I have every confidence that the company will go from strength to strength under his leadership.” Paul Cossell commented: “I feel incredibly privileged to be appointed CEO of this great business as we embark upon the next stage of our journey under private ownership. We are by nature ambitious and innovative at ISG, and under our new ownership we have the opportunity for significant growth. We will build on our market-leading credentials to be recognised as the best brand in the construction sector, offering an unbeatable customer experience. “I’d like to take this opportunity to thank David for the great contribution he has made to ISG after 15 years with the business and wish him the very best for the future.” This article was published on 29 Apr 2016 (last updated on 29 Apr 2016). Source link
DHF (Door & Hardware Federation) has announced the creation of a new Commercial Department, established to support the organisation’s on-going growth, and in particular, its training offering. Marketing Manager, Patricia Sowsbery-Stevens, has been promoted to the post of Commercial Manager, and will oversee the new department’s development, with an emphasis on streamlining training course booking processes and delivering the very best service and value to its members. With responsibility for overseeing both marketing and training functions, Patricia, who has worked at DHF for three years, will be tasked with taking the trade association’s training department ‘to the next level’, including offering online booking facilities for all training courses and ensuring that new entrants into the industry are presented with the opportunity to become proficient with the necessary accreditations, qualifications, such as NVQ, and CSCS cards. DHF, established in 1897 and committed to raising standards, is renowned industry-wide as the ‘go to’ place for technical advice and training. Regarded as a ‘centre of excellence’ with an expert team of professionals that can provide help and support across all sectors, DHF’s distinguished training programmes provide delegates with a deeper understanding of legislation affecting supply, installation, maintenance and repair. To date, more than 2300 delegates have successfully completed one of its four training courses and earlier this month, DHF moved its head office premises to ‘The Barn’ at ‘Shuttington Fields Farm’, a larger office space with a state-of-the-art Training Academy, demonstrating its continued commitment to training. “Training remains one of DHF’s biggest growth areas,” says Patricia. “The creation of a new Commercial Department will enable us to co-ordinate and restructure our training offering to ensure our programmes continue to provide both members and non-members with the support, technical expertise, information and knowledge they need to operate in their chosen sector, successfully and compliantly. Currently, DHF has four training courses on offer: the well-established two-day Diploma courses for Automated Gates and Industrial & Garage Doors, the one-day Industrial & Garage Door Certificate course, and now the recently-launched one-day Automated Gate Safety certificate course. Additionally, DHF will continue to work with BRE on the Fire Door Inspection training courses. I am delighted to have been given the opportunity to develop this department and look forward to a new and exciting chapter in DHF’s continuing expansion.” “Patricia has more than proved her value as a key member of DHF’s senior management team; she was therefore the logical choice for taking the association’s training provision forward,” said DHF’s CEO, Bob Perry. “In a year that has seen tremendous growth and a move to improved office facilities, we look forward to the next stage for DHF and congratulate Patricia on her new position.” For further information about DHF’s training provision, please visit: https://www.dhfonline.org.uk/training.htm
It’s been the best ever start to a year for East Midlands demolition firm AR Demolition, with record turnover and profits in the first half of 2018. In the six month period to July the company saw turnover rise by 54% compared to the same period in 2017, with year-on-year gross profit increasing by 18%. The figures follow significant investment in new plant and machinery, including £1.5m spent on three new cutting-edge high reach Kiesel machines last year after previous investment of £1m in 2016. Following a period of restructuring and stabilisation, AR Demolition’s managing director Richard Dolman said he was happy with the direction in which the company, based in Carlton near Nuneaton, is now moving. “We didn’t perform as well as I’d have liked in 2017,” he said, “so we’ve worked hard to improve all areas of the business. I’m delighted with how quickly we’ve noticed such a dramatic improvement in financial performance. “Earlier this year we appointed a new board, including a financial director and a commercial director, and we’re currently looking for an operations director to join the team. “We’re introducing some new processes and procedures across all our departments, including some cutting-edge improvements in communications and reporting, as well as strong governance and controls. “It’s all had a dramatic impact on our bottom line. We have seen record turnover and profit for the first half of this year and in turn we have seen strong growth in our forward order book, with much of the custom being repeat business.” In May, AR Demolition was named in the prestigious ‘1000 Companies To Inspire Britain’ report, released annually by the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG). The report celebrates the UK’s fastest-growing and most dynamic small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs). To qualify, company’s revenue between £6 million and £250 million, be operating for at least three years and be among the fastest-growing in their industry sector. Mr Dolman said that he and the leadership team at AR Demolition were keen to develop the company into a new type of demolition contractor, one where quality, safety and innovation – particularly in terms of sustainability and recruitment – were placed at the forefront. He said: “This improved financial performance opens up many opportunities for growth in terms of diversification, new customers, and the continued implementation of innovative techniques. “By helping to advise on and implement better methods of recycling, our industry can make dramatic improvements in the construction sector’s reduction of its carbon footprint. “We’re pioneering the first ever master’s degree in demolition at the University of Wolverhampton and we’re working closely with local schools and colleges to offer work experience and placements so we can find and retain the best talent out there. “And by investing in the Kiesel machines, which provides our clients with the benefits of massive operational efficiencies, as well as helping with carbon reduction, we are implementing innovative technology which showcases the future of AR Demolition and the industry as a whole.”
Abloy UK, the security expert, has launched an innovative Escape Door System (EDS) that offers easy access and egress, while ensuring compliance, security and the ability to implement dynamic lockdown procedures. EDS provides a compliant solution for an escape door when read-in / read-out access control is specified, combining the three components required for BS EN 13637 (electronically controlled escape door systems for doors along escape routes). Moreover, the system offers Blocking with a fail-unlocked locking element that does not require any mechanical input to operate and intelligent Control that allows connection to fire alarm systems or other building control systems to ensure escape in an emergency. The Trigger unit also incorporates a key-switch and a push button that tells the controller to release the locking mechanism to allow safe escape. “The importance of emergency escape systems is often underestimated because such events are relatively rare, but getting it wrong can lead to the loss of life, substantial fines and even custodial sentences,” said Caroline Jones, OEM Product Manager at Abloy UK. Understanding the importance of being able to quickly restrict access in response to threats, Abloy launched EDS in order to provide dynamic lockdown, allowing specific zones that may be at risk within a building to be cordoned off, while still allowing escape. Models available include the EDS 1386 No Delay Terminal – Surface Mounted Escape door 24 V DC, and the EDS 1386 T1 Delay Terminal – Surface Mounted Escape door 24 V DC. Furthermore, Abloy offers free Academy courses, including Foundations and Foundations Plus, to provide training of the highest standard on compliant locking solutions, with dedicated facilities for presentations and hands-on practical training. “Security products and systems are always implemented to protect some form of asset, but at Abloy UK we firmly believe that the most valuable asset is life – which is why we offer products such as the EDS as well as pioneering education of life safety standards with our free Academy courses,” concluded Caroline.
The contract for the new £7.6 million waterfront link road for a new Isle of Man Ferry Terminal in Liverpool is yet to be awarded. The scheme will provide access from Waterloo Road to the £30 million facility in Princes Half Tide Dock, located within Peel Land and Property Limited’s £5 billion Liverpool Waters scheme. Part of the £45 million Liverpool city centre connectivity scheme, this scheme also includes the construction of a second waterfront link road to provide a connection between the existing Bath Street/Princes Parade/Waterloo Road junction and the new signalised junction at Leeds Street/Great Howard Street (A565). “The new Isle of Man ferry link road is a vital scheme and I’m delighted we are now at the stage to make the project live. The road’s core function of is obviously to support the new ferry terminal but it will also bolster the wider development of the Liverpool Waters scheme and we are grateful to Peel and the city region combined authority for their support in this scheme,” said Mayor of Liverpool, Joe Anderson. “Creating this infrastructure is a huge priority for the city council because of its potential to fuel a renaissance in North Liverpool – not least the Ten Streets creativity district and the expansion of the Commercial Business District – which will underpin billions of investment that will benefit this city for generations to come,” the Mayor continued. The contractor will be appointed following a Europe-wide procurement process and a report to the council’s cabinet that will recommend the contract to be awarded. The highways contractor will be formally appointed on cabinet approval and then head of terms will be signed with Peel Land and Property Limited to lease the land to the council for the construction of the road. “The creation of these roads will make access to Liverpool Waters much easier for those living, working and visiting the waterfront, as well as the various construction and commercial vehicles that will be entering Liverpool Waters as the project continues to progress,” added Darran Lawless, Development Director at Peel Land and Property, responsible for Liverpool Waters.
Continuing to transform the London skyline, Aggregate Industries has returned to the capital, this time for the £250m redevelopment of 100 Liverpool Street, where once again Lytag has proved the go-to concrete solution for high-end refurbishments and new builds. As part of the wider Broadgate campus adjacent to Liverpool Street station, the high-profile redevelopment strips the original building back to its structural frame, demolishing 50% of it and rebuilding new infills in structural steel with the addition of three new floors to create modern, mixed-use space. Once complete, it will provide 520,000 sq ft of office and retail space and a new rooftop terrace offering outstanding views over the city. For main contractor, Sir Robert McAlpine, a key requirement of the project was to source a concrete solution which would enable more floors to be cast without compromising the dead load of the overall structure. The obvious choice, then, was to use Lytag from Aggregate Industries’ highly innovative lightweight aggregate solution, which can effectively reduce the composite deck concrete slab load by approximately 25% over normal weight control while offering the same level structural performance – enabling 100 Liverpool Street to – literally — reach new heights. Made from secondary aggregate, Lytag also offers a much more environmentally friendly alternative to standard concrete as thanks to its unique properties, it can help to significantly reduce the amount of material required on a project, along with the associated carbon emission produced in delivery. In total, Aggregate Industries, working with its specialist London Concrete unit, has supplied 5000m3 of Lytag to the project, with the building featuring an array of sustainable features that complement the significantly reduced carbon footprint. As a result, 100 Liverpool Street is expected to receive an Excellent rating in BREEAM. Barry Mellor, Commercial and Technical Manager for Lytag, comments: “The redevelopment of 100 Liverpool Street is a major milestone in Broadgate’s evolution into a world-class, mixed-use destination for London. This project wouldn’t have been structurally or architecturally possible without Lytag and its unrivalled capabilities. Not only did it enable us to take the project from conception to construction, and create a superior sustainable high rise structure but it was also instrumental in helping the building to achieve an Excellent rating in BREEAM.” Peter Watts, Project Manager 100 Liverpool Street at Sir Robert McAlpine, said: “Lytag is a fantastic product which has enabled us to realise our vision for the refurbishment of 100 Liverpool Street and create something architecturally and sustainably outstanding.” For more information on Lytag call 01904 727922 or visit www.lytag.com
The UK construction industry has experienced extreme highs and lows over the last ten years, however things are looking promising and these facts show that the UK construction industry is thriving. In August 2018 there were 52 habitable buildings under construction that are over 100 metres tall. Compared to the 74 buildings currently over 100 metres, this figure shows that the number of high rise buildings in the UK is sky rocketing. With limited space in UK cities, developers are choosing to go up rather than out and this increased number of high rise buildings will make an obvious mark on the UK’s iconic skylines. There are 2,731,370 people employed in the construction industry in the UK in 2018. The construction industry is one of the largest employers in the UK, with jobs that include wood trades, plumbing, surveyors, bricklayers, labourers and office-based staff. Its workforce of over 2.7 million people is bound to increase as the UK construction sector grows and strengthens. The number of homes constructed in 2016/17 was up by a huge 74% compared to four years previously. The UK housing crisis has been putting considerable pressure on the government, councils and construction firms. With more demand than ever for new homes, the UK government hit its housebuilding target in 2016/17 and is aiming for an ambitious one million new homes by 2020. This record increase of 74% more new homes in just four years is a vital part of this strategy. In 2016 the value of new construction work in the UK reached a record level of £99,266 million. This rise in construction work is great news for the industry, with record highs that even beat pre-recession levels. New construction work can be seen in nearly every UK city, which is a promising sign for the industry. Construction currently makes up 6.1% of the UK economy This makes it the third biggest contributor to the UKs economy after services and production. Construction has historically been a vital part of the UK economy and improving figures across the board are underwriting its importance in a country where residential property is in short supply. There are no height restrictions on buildings in Manchester and there are currently six buildings over 100m under construction there. The Northern city of Manchester has been experiencing considerable growth, both in population and in the amount of construction underway. Apartments in Manchester like those by leading property firm RW Invest are in high demand both with tenants and investors. The Shard in London is currently the tallest building in the UK, and 95% of the construction materials used were recycled. The rise in the amount of recycled materials used in construction shows how the industry is taking its environmental impact seriously. This iconic building is a great example of how recycled materials can be used in construction, no matter how large the project. Just 10.6% of the UK is classified as urban and just 2.27% of England is actually built on. Despite its many cities, towns and villages, the UK is surprisingly green. The urban 10% also contains parks, golf courses and reservoirs so there is plenty of land available. However, planning permission for greenfield sites is notoriously difficult to obtain, hence the high number of renovated buildings which are now being used for residential space.
