Tim Beale has been promoted to the position of Chief Executive Officer by housebuilder Keepmoat Homes, after previously serving as Deputy Chief Executive since February 2018. He joined the firm in 2007 as Chief Operating Officer. He succeeds James Thomson, who stepped down as Chief Executive following seven years in the
One of Scotland’s most imaginative and innovative engineering design specialists has taken on a crucial role in the regeneration of Eyemouth boat yard, one of the last remaining repair facilities for the East Coast fishing fleet and the RNLI. Planning permission has just been granted for a state-of-the-art repair and
Promoting timber’s health and wellbeing benefits is the focus for Wood for Good’s next Marketing Summit on 12 March at CILIP in London. Christiane Lellig, Wood for Good campaign director, said: “The Summit is an opportunity to pinpoint how we can position, develop and market timber products within the health
Work has begun on removing the former visitor facilities at Sherwood Forest National Nature Reserve, the first step in returning the area back to nature and creating extra forest for visitors to enjoy and wildlife to inhabit. The centre was closed last summer, once the new one opened in Forest
Property services provider HML Holdings said Tuesday it had acquired property management business Residential Block Management Services located in Blackheath for £675,000. Residential Block Management Services (RMBS) had been operating as a block management services business in and around the Blackheath area since 2005. It had grown to manage over
The workers take special care while preparing ready-mix concrete in the factory. It is prepared with a batching plant, under specific temperature and conditions. This plant produces the ready-mix concrete in the unhardened and mixed state. The experts of the construction industry use it in various types of products. The
Men who work in tough and demanding work environments like construction, firefighting, mining, drilling and others are required by law to wear protective gear which include footwear. While common sense dictates that employers and their employees should know to ensure that everyone working in dangerous sites is well protected, the
SiteSales Property Group and One Housing Group have launched six new luxury one-bedroom apartments at the Parker Tower development in Covent Garden, Central London. The apartments, which are priced from £930,000, are available to buy under shared ownership, from a minimum 25% share and 1.5% rent on the remaining property.
Tim Beale has been promoted to the position of Chief Executive Officer by housebuilder Keepmoat Homes, after previously serving as Deputy Chief Executive since February 2018. He joined the firm in 2007 as Chief Operating Officer. He succeeds James Thomson, who stepped down as Chief Executive following seven years in the role but remains on the board as a non-executive director. “After seven years with the Keepmoat Homes I have taken the decision to step down as Chief Executive. I will remain involved with the business on the board as a non-executive director and am delighted that Tim will be stepping up as the Chief Executive Officer. I am fully confident that under Tim’s leadership the business will continue to go from strength to strength,” said Mr Thomson. Speaking of his appointment Mr Beale said: “I’m pleased to be taking over the role of Chief Executive Officer at Keepmoat Homes and thank James and the Board Members for this opportunity. Over the last 12 months I’ve worked closely with James and the wider management team to ensure we are consistently delivering quality new homes in the places where people need them. “Over the next year we are focusing on our operations and plan to deliver over 4,000 new homes utilising both traditional and modular construction to help meet the country’s housing needs. We will also start on site on a number of transformational projects such as Sighthill in Glasgow, Ebbsfleet in Kent and the Waterside in Leicester. These developments are long term commitments to the regeneration of key UK cities and towns which embrace their heritage but build for their future – building communities and transforming lives,” he added.
One of Scotland’s most imaginative and innovative engineering design specialists has taken on a crucial role in the regeneration of Eyemouth boat yard, one of the last remaining repair facilities for the East Coast fishing fleet and the RNLI. Planning permission has just been granted for a state-of-the-art repair and maintenance facility at the Borders port as part of an ambitious £2 million investment. The designs and planning were prepared for the Edinburgh-based Applied Engineering Design (AED). The plans envisage the removal of existing sheds and their replacement with modern buildings which will accommodate bigger boats as well as facilitating year-round working. The vision for the project also encompasses slipways and offices, education and hospitality facilities. It is the latest high profile project for AED, which has also been commissioned for work on the multi-billion pound Battersea Power Station development in London – dubbed the toughest project in the world – while last year AED successfully took on the restoration of the iconic but troubled Ross Fountain in Edinburgh’s Princes Street Gardens. Tim Hetherington, Director of AED, said: “The connection of the Eyemouth boat yard with the sea is unshakeable and it is a key employer in the town, providing work for up to 20 people. Without it, boats would have to go to Arbroath or Whitby for out-of-water repairs. “The plans we prepared employ the latest civil and structural engineering techniques for work in the inter-tidal zone, the multiple sheds which will increase the range of boats the yard can handle and the educational facilities, including a viewing gallery. “When the transformation is complete Eyemouth boat yard will be embraced as a focal point in the community which will provide valuable training and apprenticeship opportunities as well as skilled jobs.” The yard was taken over last year by Patrick Flockhart, who intends to turn around its fortunes with investment in plant and people. Trading as Eyemouth Marine, it intends to become a “garage for the sea”, but also to serve “sea, wind and shore”, using marine skills to serve onshore industry as well as offshore wind arrays. It is anticipated that, with the necessary permissions, work will begin on the Eyemouth yard in the middle of 2019. AED was founded in 2008 and now has offices in Glasgow, Edinburgh and Bath. It has a turnover of £650,000 and employs 10 people. Unusually, AED still undertakes most detailed design and coordination work in house. The company serves individuals and businesses in sectors including industry and commerce, sport and education, infrastructure and property maintenance.
Promoting timber’s health and wellbeing benefits is the focus for Wood for Good’s next Marketing Summit on 12 March at CILIP in London. Christiane Lellig, Wood for Good campaign director, said: “The Summit is an opportunity to pinpoint how we can position, develop and market timber products within the health and wellbeing agenda. “Our previous summit identified the opportunities and challenges for the timber market, now it’s time to look at how we get our products up to speed and ideally ‘healthy material’ certified.” The Summit will be in a workshop format with speakers including Christos Michael from CapitalHolz 100, Colin Wheatley from Medite Smartply and Kevin Underwood from the British Woodworking Federation. Christos and Colin will be sharing their experiences of bringing health and wellbeing to the forefront of their marketing and product development, while Kevin will delve into the results of BWF’s cradle-to-cradle feasibility study for joinery products. The discussion will cover the key issues raised in the previous summit including certification and the practicalities of doing this, identifying sales channels and ideas on how to promote products as healthy. On the morning of the Summit, a workshop with Wood for Good supporters will take place to discuss the next six months of the campaign’s activity. Following both events, attendees are invited to the Building Centre for the launch of the annual Wood Awards plus an opportunity to view the Forest of Fabrication exhibition. Book your space for the Wood for Good Spring Marketing Summit. www.woodforgood.com
Work has begun on removing the former visitor facilities at Sherwood Forest National Nature Reserve, the first step in returning the area back to nature and creating extra forest for visitors to enjoy and wildlife to inhabit. The centre was closed last summer, once the new one opened in Forest Corner, run by an RSPB-led consortium, working with Nottinghamshire County Council. The partnership managing the forest includes Sherwood Forest Trust, Thoresby Estate and the Woodland Trust. The building of the new visitor centre was also supported by funding from D2N2 Local Enterprise Partnership, who provided £500,000. The old visitor centre was located within an area of internationally important forest habitat – a legally protected Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and a Special Area of Conservation (SAC), and had to be moved as being so close to the ancient oak trees was having a detrimental effect on them, and the structure of the woodland. Natural England, the Government’s advisor on the natural environment, helping to protect England’s landscapes and nature, had been pushing for the buildings to be moved outside of the protected area for many years, which is one of the reasons the new centre was relocated. Dave Parker, Area Manager for Natural England said the work forms part of an in an exciting and ambitious project to restore the historic forest to its former natural glory whilst providing a new and improved visitor experience. “We have been working closely with Nottinghamshire County Council and more recently the RSPB for more than 15 years to enable this project to take place,” he said. “The area where the former visitor centre stands is of such international importance that for both conservation and legal reasons it must be removed to reduce the impact of the structures on nearby ancient trees and the surrounding woodland habitat. “The removal of the centre will restore the land to a valuable mix of lowland heathland and wood pasture, providing an opportunity for rare Sherwood habitats to be re-created and expanded. It’s fantastic to see this work now progressing to benefit visitors, local residents and of course the forest’s very special wildlife.” Ross Frazer, RSPB project manager, said the work needs to be done with extreme sensitivity to avoid damaging the nearby ancient oaks, many of which are more than 500 years old. “We have spent the early part of the year ensuring adequate protection for the trees and the ground in some parts of the site, so that they are not damaged during the work,” he explained. “This is not a case of demolishing the buildings with heavy equipment, but carefully taking the buildings down and removing them. “We know there was a lot of affection for the old centre, but we hope that visitors will understand that it had been built in an area which wasn’t suitable, and this work is being done for the good of the forest that we all love and want to protect. “It’s an exciting prospect, to be taking down concrete and taking up tarmac to allow nature back in – this doesn’t happen very often!” Nottinghamshire County Councillor John Cottee, Chairman of the Communities and Place Committee, said: “This marks another chapter for this world-famous country park. The old visitor centre has been a long-standing fixture and certainly holds a lot of fond memories for many visitors, but the time has come for it to return back to nature. “There has been a high level of expertise and planning involved to ensure this restoration work goes as smoothly as possible.” Once cleared, the forest’s conservation team will then begin the task of restoring the site to nature, helping to create around a further four hectares of forest for the public to explore, and some important wildlife habitat. Howard Ward Associates (HWA) is providing engineering, arboricultural and ecological support on the project. Director Dan Bailey said: “It’s great to be working with the RSPB on this worthwhile remediation project to restore the area of the former visitor centre back to nature. “It is very rewarding to work with a client who is so passionate and focused on their objectives which, in this case, have a direct impact on an area of natural beauty so closely linked to Nottingham.” The work is being carried out by Edwinstowe contractors, Woodhead, who also built the new visitor centre and car park. The majority of the forest’s paths will be unaffected by the restoration works, but visitors are urged to take notice of signage around the site, and can see more information at www.visitsherwood.co.uk
Property services provider HML Holdings said Tuesday it had acquired property management business Residential Block Management Services located in Blackheath for £675,000. Residential Block Management Services (RMBS) had been operating as a block management services business in and around the Blackheath area since 2005. It had grown to manage over 2,000 units in 160 blocks mainly in the South Eastern quartile of London. RBMS’ employees would remain with the business and operating from its existing offices. RBMS reported annual revenues of £803,000 for the year ending 31 December 2018. The transaction included additional performance related retention payments of up to £169,000 which would be subject to the achievement of certain criteria and be payable 12 months from the acquisition date. ‘We are pleased to welcome all the team at RBMS into the HML Group. The business will become a valuable addition to our network of offices in London and provide ideal coverage for us in this important geographical area,’ said Rob Plumb, Chief Executive of HML.
The workers take special care while preparing ready-mix concrete in the factory. It is prepared with a batching plant, under specific temperature and conditions. This plant produces the ready-mix concrete in the unhardened and mixed state. The experts of the construction industry use it in various types of products. The reason behind its popularity is every batch of ready-mix concrete is different and is based on the type of construction project. So, whenever there is a demand for the concrete on-site, the truck can bring the ready-mix concrete to the section where it is required directly. It enhances the flexibility of the project. Therefore, it is used in various civil and residential construction projects. Three Types Of Ready Mix Concrete Plant That You Must Know There are three types of ready mix plants that produce the different types of ready mix concrete. They are as follows. Transit Mixed Concrete or Dry Batch Ready-Mix Concrete Plan Here the mixing of the concrete depends upon the rotating speed of the mixer. It has three stages. When the professional loads water and materials to the drum, its speed is is 2 RPM. After a particular time, it rotates with the average speed of 8 RPM. When the mixture needs to be discharged, it rotates at the highest speed of 13 to 15 RPM. This higher speed makes sure that everything is mixed in the drum properly. Wet-Batch or Central-Mix Plants Another name for this type of plant is a pre – mix plant. It means that the concrete is mixed well in the plant and loaded into the mixer of the truck. The professionals believe that the wet-batch plants provide higher productivity in comparison to the dry batch ready-mix plant. Therefore the former is preferred generally. Shrink Mixed Concrete Plant In such plants, different mixing drums execute the mixing operation. First, the plant mixture does the work. After this, the drum mounted on the truck does the rest. This truck is then transported to the construction site for the further process. Also, the length of the mixing performed on the truck depends upon the extent of mixing done in the drum for the first time. Advantages Of The Ready-Mix Concrete It provides various advantages to the professionals working on such projects. Have a look at these benefits to know better about the ready-mix concrete. Ready-Mix Concrete Is a Quality Product During the on-site concrete mixing, many times the workers do not pay much attention to the quantity and the quality of the materials. They do not consider which tools are good for the process. The ready-mix concrete plant offers the best ready -mix concrete in the controlled conditions. It Saves The Time And Cost Of The Project It is not always easy to meet the deadline of the construction projects. Also, the increasing costs can make things difficult for the clients. To tackle such situations, Ready-mix concrete will save a lot of time. When the workers are not engaged in mixing the concrete for the variety of tasks, it means that they are saving a lot of time. It will help in the quick completion of the task. Structures Made Up Of Ready Mix Concrete Are Durable When you get your dream home constructed, you pray it to be the perfect construction. You put all your hard-owned money on it and pray that you do not have to spend more in its maintenance and repair for a long time. Ready-mix concrete makes it possible for you. It offers durability to the structure that makes it robust. Also, the structure made up of ready-mix concrete will only require a little maintenance. Thus, it is surely going to save you money. It Is An Environmentally Friendly Option When the requirement of the concrete is estimated in the project, the mixer produces only that particular amount. It leads to less wastage of the materials. It saves the area from the pollution of any sort. Therefore, it can be said that the ready-mix concrete provides some major benefits to the structure. If you are impressed by its features and need a trustworthy ready mix contractor like RMS Concrete, you have various options online. You can pick one for your construction projects as well.
Men who work in tough and demanding work environments like construction, firefighting, mining, drilling and others are required by law to wear protective gear which include footwear. While common sense dictates that employers and their employees should know to ensure that everyone working in dangerous sites is well protected, the government understands that if left to common sense and individual choice alone, a lot of people will either be too greedy or bull headed to comply. To this end, the federal government through the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) has a clear guideline on this issue. In fact, the penalty for violating this guideline is about $12,600 for violations termed as “serious”. If an employer fails to meet the specification, they could be fined $12,934 for every day they continue to fall short of the standard. Continued infractions can attract fines of up to $129,336. To learn more read this article here. This at least shows you how importantly the government takes this issue of foot safety at worksites. What is a Heavy Duty Work Shoe? So, what exactly are heavy-duty work shoes or work boots? These are footwear that are constructed to withstand and protect its wearer from the dangers of certain work sites. This includes that danger of heavy objects falling on the feet, sharp objects piercing through, electrocution or electric shock from static electricity or other electric shock hazards and hot objects burning the worker. This type of footwear must therefore provide all-round protection to the feet. You will usually find them to be bulky and heavier than regular footwear because of the materials they are made of. We will talk about this in more detail as we proceed. Importance of Heavy Duty Work Shoes Heavy duty shoes are very important to two classes of individuals. These are the employer and the employee. The Employer Above we mentioned a few fines an employer will be required to pay to the government if they fail to ensure that their workers have their feet fully protected at all times. Aside from the fees listed, there are other costs to the employer. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 2016, about 100,000 foot injuries resulting from occupational accidents were reported. This translated to about 10 days of lost labor. If this were to happen in your workplace as an employer, you will need to spend some money replacing that individual. This could be easy or difficult depending on the skill level of the individual you need to replace. Aside from this, as an employer you will also spend money in compensation to the worker. So you will be losing funds on a number of sides – paying fines to the OSHA, spending money on new employment and compensating the injured worker. All these are avoidable with the right foot wear. The Employee The employee bears the direct brunt of the incident. The pain of the injury, the disability (permanent or temporary) that might arise from it, the possible loss of employment not to mention the psychological trauma that can also arise from the situation. Important Factors to Consider When you are ready to choose a heavy duty shoe, there are some important points to consider. These factors cover some important sections – the toe, the sole, and the upper. The Toe Safety shoes or heavy duty shoes must provide solid protection to your toes from both falling objects and impact against hard surfaces. To this end, there is usually a protective cap in the toe area. This cap can be made of steel, aluminum or composite materials. Steel is quite common but may not be suitable in certain work environments, especially those that do not allow metals. Steel is also heavier than the other two so if weight is an issue for you, go for one with an aluminum or composite toe cap. The Sole The sole provides most of the protection as it is the part that comes in contact with different types of surfaces. They are usually made of different types of rubber or Thermo Poly Urethane (TPU). Both offer good traction, are oil and slip resistant and also very tough. However, those made of TPU are lighter. The Upper The upper and top of the boot are also very important. Depending on your field you may need a material that is fire resistant. Either way, the material has to been tough enough to compliment the protection the toe cap provides. It should also be tough enough to withstand other dangers like sparks of fire from welding machines, splashes of hot liquids and more. There are other important things to look at like the construction, the fit and the style. Some boots like the men’s waterproofed work boots by Ever Boots offer a mix of style and safety. They are also constructed to offer maximum comfort as well as protection. Here’s a little thing to note; when trying on a new boot, do so wearing the type of socks you will be wearing regularly and also try it out either in the afternoon or at the end of the day. The reason is that your feet expand slightly through the day. By trying the boot out with the right socks and after your feet have expanded, you will get the right fit and so ensure you are comfortable even when your feet expand during the day.
SiteSales Property Group and One Housing Group have launched six new luxury one-bedroom apartments at the Parker Tower development in Covent Garden, Central London. The apartments, which are priced from £930,000, are available to buy under shared ownership, from a minimum 25% share and 1.5% rent on the remaining property. Priority is given to those that live or work in the London borough of Camden. The contemporarily designed hexagonal Parker Tower building is located in the heart of historic Covent Garden, a hub of fashion, design and technology. The six apartments are tastefully decorated to a high specification and offer a 24-hour concierge service. Within walking distance of both Holborn and Covent Garden Station London Underground stops, and a host of iconic, high-end restaurants and bars, museums, West End theatres and celebrated shopping and open spaces, Parker Tower offers prospective buyers true access to the London lifestyle. Also, for those who like to take a break from the hustle and bustle of big city life, King’s Cross International station is only 20 minutes away, with the UK’s largest airport, Heathrow within 40 minutes travel. Parker Tower development – CGI image of exterior building. Copyright © One Housing Group. Craig Osborne, Assistant Director of SiteSales Property Group, said: “We’ve been involved with the Parker Tower development from the initial stages and it’s fantastic to see it nearing completion. These exclusive apartments provide everything one could want from modern urban life; top class entertainment, high-end eating, culture, history and excellent transport routes.” Toyin Folade, Sales & Marketing Director at One Housing Group, said: “One Housing Group is delighted to partner with BNP Paribas to transform a former office block constructed in the 1950s to build 59 homes in the heart of London. 13 of these homes will be available for shared ownership and general needs. London is a great city and One Housing Group will continue to deliver affordable homes across London and the South East, perfectly located for customers.” For further information about the development and to register your interest, please visit: https://site-sales.co.uk/development/parker-tower-shared-ownership/
