Midlands-based contractor, G F Tomlinson, has been announced as a successful partner for the Pagabo National Framework for Medium Works, which launched this month. Running from January 2023 until January 2027, the next-generation framework is one of Pagabo’s most popular and active construction procurement routes for clients, with 148 projects
SEGRO Logistics Park Northampton (SLPN) will be the company’s first UK big-box logistics park to achieve net-zero carbon in the construction of all the units and delivery of the supporting infrastructure as a result of a pioneering partnership with primary contractor Winvic Construction Ltd. SLPN will deliver up to 5
Plans to create a version of New York’s High Line park as part of an ambitious regeneration project in a North London borough have been given the green light. Camden council’s planning committee has unanimously approved the first phase of the ‘Camden Highline’ scheme in a move that’s set to
Funding has been secured through the Levelling Up fund for eco-friendly projects in Oldham; including a learning centre at Northern Roots; a new “Green Shoots” business centre, and an “Oldham Greenway” to link areas together by bike or on foot. The bid, for £20m in funding, was one of only
Amianto Services, a UK leading asbestos abatement firm, has successfully renewed their three-year asbestos licence with the regulatory board, Health & Safety Executive (HSE). Since their inception, Amianto Services have worked on large and complex projects across both the public and private sectors; from NHS trusts and higher education providers
UniCarriers in the UK have rebranded to Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks. Logisnext UK Ltd is delighted to announce that the brand UniCarriers is now replaced in the UK by Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks. This change is part of the European strategy of the company’s owner, Mitsubishi Logisnext Europe (MLE). Since the acquisition
Running a construction business can be one of the promising ways to generate great profits. People are always looking for construction services, whether to construct a new property or renovate a current one. Therefore, there’s a constant demand for construction services, enabling you to connect with many potential customers. You’ll
Midlands-based contractor, G F Tomlinson, has been announced as a successful partner for the Pagabo National Framework for Medium Works, which launched this month. Running from January 2023 until January 2027, the next-generation framework is one of Pagabo’s most popular and active construction procurement routes for clients, with 148 projects having completed to date. As part of the partnership, G F Tomlinson has been appointed to deliver projects from £500,000 up to £10million, throughout Yorkshire, and the East and West Midlands. G F Tomlinson will deliver public sector projects across the education, healthcare, civic, leisure, housing, blue light, highways and infrastructure sectors. In order to be successful, G F Tomlinson’s bid demonstrated relevant experience, financial stability and a strong commitment to social value and the carbon reduction agenda. As well as providing value for money for clients, delivering quality builds on time and on budget, and managing supply chain to a high standard. “We are delighted to have been appointed to the National Framework for Medium Works, which is our fifth framework agreement with Pagabo. G F Tomlinson has delivered in excess of £500 million projects through public sector frameworks to date and with our expertise, commitment to delivering high-quality projects and our passion to enhance social value for local communities, we are best placed to serve public sector clients on all their project requirements,” said Chris Flint, Managing Director at G F Tomlinson. “We look forward to constructing and delivering significant developments through this framework, that will support the regeneration of local communities across the Midlands and North, over the next threeto four years.” Since 2020, G F Tomlinson has partnered with Pagabo on several frameworks including the Major Works Framework, the Framework for Refit and Refurbishment Solutions, and the previous Medium Works Framework, which the new iteration now supersedes. Under these frameworks, the contractor recently delivered the £3.7m extension and remodelling of Cardinal Newman Catholic School to provide an additional 200 school placements, alongside a £2.4m urgent treatment centre at Lincoln Hospital, which expanded the facility’s existing accident and emergency department. “Congratulations to G F Tomlinson on securing their place on the second iteration of our Medium Works Framework. Pagabo have formed a close working relationship with them over the years, delivering 14 projects worth a combined value of £45m across our various construction frameworks, and so we’re excited to be continuing this through the duration of the framework,” added Tom Retallick, Framework Manager at Pagabo. They are currently on site constructing the £15.4m new Air and Space Institute (ASI) at Newark for the Lincoln College Group, which will provide a unique opportunity for school leavers 16 -18 to train for pilot, engineers and ground-crew roles in airlines, the military, airports and logistics companies in a state-of-the-art college facility. The company also has other projects in the pipeline procured via Pagabo, to the value of circa £35million still to come to site. Building, Design and Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals
SEGRO Logistics Park Northampton (SLPN) will be the company’s first UK big-box logistics park to achieve net-zero carbon in the construction of all the units and delivery of the supporting infrastructure as a result of a pioneering partnership with primary contractor Winvic Construction Ltd. SLPN will deliver up to 5 million sq ft of modern distribution space and a new 35-acre rail freight terminal, and is adjacent to Junction 15 of the M1, close to Northampton. The development, which is expected to support over 7,000 jobs, also includes significant infrastructure improvement works, including a bypass of Roade village, improvements to the A45 and M1 Junction 15 and extensive landscaping including new cycle routes and footpaths. SEGRO and Winvic will deliver the entire project, including all infrastructure and enabling works, at net-zero carbon. This will be achieved through a number of innovations in the construction and procurement processes to reduce the amount of embodied carbon in the base build by approximately 40%, with any outstanding carbon being offset. Initiatives include: Use of recycled and low-carbon materials Shift to green and renewable power Reduction of on-site waste In line with the company’s Responsible SEGRO commitment to be net-zero carbon by 2030, the scheme has been designed to reduce the amount of embodied carbon as far as practically possible. The carbon that can’t be removed will be offset through a variety of initiatives that will be focused around social value, ecology and renewable energy. These include peat bog restoration in the North East of the UK, a carbon farming project in Somerset and several tree planting schemes. An initial 165,000 Verified Carbon Standard carbon credits have been purchased. SEGRO’s current priority is to reduce carbon emissions, however the company is simultaneously developing its carbon offsetting strategy. The learnings from SEGRO Logistics Park Northampton will inform this strategy. Andrew Pilsworth, Managing Director, National Logistics at SEGRO said: “Rapid advances in construction techniques and building design are enabling developers to deliver warehouse units more sustainably, but SEGRO Logistics Park Northampton will be the first time net-zero is achieved across an entire vast industrial site, including the delivery of all on-site and off-site supporting infrastructure. “This is the result of a truly innovative approach from SEGRO and our partner Winvic to source recycled materials and embed the principles of the circular economy at all stages of the design and development process. Developments such as SEGRO Logistics Park Northampton are vital cogs in domestic and global supply chains, and it is critical we can deliver them to meet our customers’ requirements for net-zero carbon warehousing and help the UK transition to a greener economy.” Arun Thaneja, Winvic’s Technical Services and Sustainability Director, added: “Our combined vision for sustainable procurement and operations, has resulted in SEGRO Logistics Park Northampton being a perfect example of how we work in partnership to deliver innovative net zero developments. We hope the scheme becomes a source of inspiration for net-zero in the construction industry.” Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals
Plans to create a version of New York’s High Line park as part of an ambitious regeneration project in a North London borough have been given the green light. Camden council’s planning committee has unanimously approved the first phase of the ‘Camden Highline’ scheme in a move that’s set to transform a 260m section of viaduct between Camden Gardens and the crossroad between Royal College Street and Camden Road into a public park. The ‘Camden Highline’ route will run eight metres above the ground, providing a biodiversity boost for one of London’s most popular tourism centres as it weaves its way through local communities and housing estates, connecting 20,000 people to new green space. Gardens and walkways, seating areas, cafes, arts and crafts stalls, children’s play areas and space for charitable activities are all set to feature in a ground-breaking design, which is inspired by woodlands, meadows, hedgerows and gardens to ‘celebrate and amplify the unique characteristics of the railway viaduct’. Alongside delivering health and social benefits, the developers and architects vPPR are working with urban space reimaginers Street Space to ensure the local community plays a central role in project design and has a voice in decision-making. The mayor of London Sadiq Khan has previously backed the scheme, which he says epitomises London’s creativity and ingenuity. An expected two million people a year could visit and use the Highline, pumping an additional £16m in tourism revenue into the local economy annually. Upwards of 200 jobs could also be delivered during construction operations, while land and property values will see a strong uplift with almost £100m worth of existing and future development anticipated. Planning approval for Phase 1 has been secured by planning and development consultancy Lichfields. Senior director Michael Lowndes and planner Sophie Bisby said the project will revitalise a vitally important part of London. Michael Lowndes added: “Planning approval is great news and will bring benefits to local people and the thousands of visitors who come to the area every year. It reflects a fresh approach to rejuvenating urban public spaces that deliver long term, impactful and sustainable benefits for local communities. We have drawn extensively on our experience and expertise to deliver a solution to secure planning permission. “Camden Highline will undoubtedly have a big impact and contribute to a positive change to this part of North London. The design is intended to celebrate and amplify the unique characteristics of the railway viaduct, dramatising movement and discovery, set within a sequence of woodlands, meadows, and gardens.” Camden Highline, the charity behind the project, is currently focused on fundraising for construction. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals
Funding has been secured through the Levelling Up fund for eco-friendly projects in Oldham; including a learning centre at Northern Roots; a new “Green Shoots” business centre, and an “Oldham Greenway” to link areas together by bike or on foot. The bid, for £20m in funding, was one of only three successful bids from across Greater Manchester. The aim of the funding is to boost opportunities for residents and businesses through better connectivity, sustainability, culture, innovation and job opportunities. Oldham Council Leader Amanda Chadderton said: “Oldham has so much potential and as a Council we continue to do everything in our power to help our communities and our borough thrive. “We welcome the £20 million we’ve secured for our Greener Oldham projects in the borough. This proves Government has confidence in our regeneration plans and the work we are doing throughout our Creating a Better Place programme – creating an town where people want to live, work and visit. “Towns like ours have been hit hardest by austerity, the pandemic and the cost-of-living crisis. But despite this we remain one of the most entrepreneurial towns in the UK. “We have a clear direction for Oldham and have worked with partners to identify exciting projects as part of our Levelling Up bids, which will help us to build a better borough and future. So much work has gone into this successful bid, and it’s great to see that our ambition has been recognised and invested in.” The successful bid was for the Oldham East and Saddleworth constituency and includes three key project areas to help us build back greener. It also backs our Greener Oldham commitment to being carbon neutral as a borough by 2030, as part of Oldham’s Green New Deal. The three projects are: The Levelling Up bids follow Oldham Council’s successful applications to secure Towns Fund and Future High Streets Fund grants of £24.4m and £10.75m respectively. A second bid to the Levelling Up fund for a Creative Improvement District in Oldham West and Royton was unfortunately unsuccessful. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals
Amianto Services, a UK leading asbestos abatement firm, has successfully renewed their three-year asbestos licence with the regulatory board, Health & Safety Executive (HSE). Since their inception, Amianto Services have worked on large and complex projects across both the public and private sectors; from NHS trusts and higher education providers to the housing sector and established commercial businesses. As proud partners of award-winning property and development firm, The Sovini Group, the asbestos specialists offers an ‘outstanding’ asbestos and abatement removal service, in addition to their recent expansion of services which has seen them provide thousands of passive fire protection (FIRAS) systems nationwide. Following a rigorous application process, Amianto Services are proud to have successfully achieved the renewal. Gaining the three-year HSE asbestos license gives clients further confidence that they are working with an established and trusted contractor. The HSE licence is set in place due to the significant risk’s involved in working with asbestos in public environments. Working with asbestos requires a high degree of regulatory control and the purpose of the HSE licensing is to achieve this. Following Amianto Services recent accolade their services will be monitored through regular audits and assessment to examine their quality of work as an official licence-holders. Amianto Services have a strong reputation for quickly and safely removing asbestos, and therefore this recognition demonstrates the company’s commitment to deliver the highest possible standards in all aspects of handling the removal and disposal of asbestos. Tony Loughran, Managing Director, commented, “Through a significant amount of hard work and a collective team effort, we are all looking forward to continuing our rapid and scalable growth. It is testament to everyone’s hard work and commitment to continually deliver highest standards and maximum safety possible.” For more information, or if you have an upcoming project to discuss with Amianto Services friendly and knowledgeable team, call 0151 529 7111, email info@amiantoservices.co.uk or visit www.amiantoservices.co.uk. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals
UniCarriers in the UK have rebranded to Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks. Logisnext UK Ltd is delighted to announce that the brand UniCarriers is now replaced in the UK by Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks. This change is part of the European strategy of the company’s owner, Mitsubishi Logisnext Europe (MLE). Since the acquisition of UniCarriers Corporation Ltd. back in 2017, Mitsubishi Logisnext Group has applied the strategy of ensuring that all wholly owned subsidiaries are taking Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks branded products to market in Europe. This project started in April 2021 and has reached completion with the UK subsidiary (Logisnext UK Ltd) rebranding on the 1st of January 2023. The Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks brand has been available in the UK since the 1970s, supplied by an established dealer network. In January 2023 this supply chain is now enhanced by the introduction of the direct to customer organisation with the re-branding of the UniCarriers business. Since the independent dealer network and the direct sales operation have been serving complementary customer segments, we emphasise that customer communication will largely remain unchanged other than a change in brand. Together, these two routes to market aim to increase the Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks market share by providing tailored customer handling and service solutions. Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks supply materials handling products for logistics and warehousing, designed and manufactured at the group’s production facilities in Sweden, Spain, Finland, PRC and Japan. Consequently, our spread of customers is involved in storage and distribution warehousing as well as manufacturing with interests that include the production of food & beverages, pharmaceuticals, consumer goods, metal & automotive and the building industry. www.mitsubishi-forklift.co.uk Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals
Running a construction business can be one of the promising ways to generate great profits. People are always looking for construction services, whether to construct a new property or renovate a current one. Therefore, there’s a constant demand for construction services, enabling you to connect with many potential customers. You’ll have to make many decisions when starting a new construction company. And one of them is to choose among the various business structures for your firm. One structure that’s most popular among construction businesses is the limited liability company (LLC). What Is An LLC? An LLC is a business structure that combines the characteristics of a sole proprietorship or partnership and a corporation. It provides limited liability to its members like a corporation and offers pass-through taxation to the company, which means that the LLC owners will have to pay their own taxes. Owners of LLCs are referred to as members. The best thing about this business structure is that there are no restrictions on ownership. Anyone, including individuals, and corporations, can be a member of an LLC. Additionally, there’s no minimum or maximum number of members. You can check the state’s requirements for more information about an LLC. Is An LLC A Good Fit For Construction Businesses? Deciding to run your construction business as a Florida LLC has several implications, and you should take the move only after clearly understanding its pros and cons. It’s also advisable to work with experts like corporate lawyers and financial advisors for professional advice to ensure you make the right choice. Pros Of Running A Construction Business As An LLC There are several benefits of having your construction firm as an LLC. They include the following: Starting a business as a sole proprietorship or partnership has fewer legal formalities. This implies that the company’s debts are also your liabilities. Simply put, your personal assets or properties can be used to cover the company’s debts. LLCs have legal personalities in the eyes of the law that is considered independent outside of its owners or founding members. As such, LLCs are responsible for its own debts. Therefore, your personal assets can’t be used to settle business debts and other obligations. Unlike corporations, LLCs don’t pay taxes on their own names. Depending on the number of members, LLCs usually adopt the tax status of partnerships or sole proprietorships. As such, your construction LLC will always enjoy pass-through taxation. The LLC earnings are distributed among owners, who then pay personal income tax. Although corporations also offer limited liabilities to members, they must adhere to some strict legal requirements. For instance, they must hold annual general meetings and make annual reports. In contrast, members of an LLC have more flexibility and may hold meetings only when they deem it necessary. Another great benefit of forming a construction firm as an LLC is because of its perpetual existence. A sole proprietorship comes to an end when its owner dies. A partnership must be dissolved when one or more members retire or dies. In contrast, an LLC has a perpetual existence. The death, withdrawal, or retirement of a member won’t lead to the dissolution of the company. Hence, this makes it the best structure if you want your children and other members to continue running the business when you retire. Cons Of Runnings A Construction Firm As An LLC As you’ve seen above, running a construction firm as an LLC has several benefits, but it also has its disadvantages. Here are some of them. As explained earlier, forming an LLC is the best way to reduce personal liability if the firm is in legal trouble. However, it doesn’t eliminate all the risks since your company can still lose properties and profits in lawsuits. For instance, if an employee gets injured at the construction site, they can file a lawsuit asking for compensation. Depending on the injury’s severity and the court’s decision, the LLC may be required to pay the employee a significant sum of money as compensation, Compared to sole proprietorships and partnerships, LLCs cost more money to form. For instance, you’ll have to pay an initial formation fee to the government. You may also be required to pay ongoing fees from time to time. Furthermore, you may need to apply for registration should you choose to expand your business to another state. Takeaway You may wonder whether an LLC is a good fit for a construction business. While it has many benefits and only a few drawbacks, you must still discuss it with the founding members to determine if it’s the right structure for your construction business. If you agree to form an LLC, ensure you follow the proper steps that comply with federal and state laws. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals
