Roma Finance is delighted to announce the appointment of Samantha Williamson to senior relationship manager. Samantha was a senior underwriter before being promoted to bridging & development specialist and now onto senior relationship manager. She has a strong track record across specialist lending and property development and is tasked with
HS2 is celebrating project progress as its London Logistics Hub, located at the Willesden Euro Terminal, has transported one million tonnes of spoil and taken 110,000 lorry movements off roads. The Logistics Hub, managed by HS2’s London Tunnels Contractor, Skanska Costain STRABAG Joint Venture (SCS JV), transports excavated material from
Fujitsu General Air Conditioning UK has supplied climate control equipment to keep the workforce comfortable during construction of the £700million Sunset Waltham Cross Studios in Hertfordshire. The development is intended to attract globally recognised film, TV and media brands to the area, along with an ambition to create 4,800 new
The British Board of Agrément (BBA), the UK’s leading construction products certification body, is pleased to announce the promotion of Tara Deller-Hoy to Chief Operating Officer and Rob McCormack to Performance Director. Since joining the BBA team in March 2021 as Operations Director, Tara Deller-Hoy has led several improvements within the company
Introducing Keyblok Linear: The Revolutionary Concrete Paver that Combines Sustainability and Affordability with Superior Performance. Marshalls PLC, a leading provider of innovative paving solutions, is proud to unveil its latest concrete paving product, Keyblok Linear, a product that sets new standards in sustainability, efficiency, and design versatility. Made in Britain,
Prologis, the UK’s leading owner and developer of logistics property, has announced two changes in its Capital Deployment & Leasing team as it continues to pave the way in an evolving market. Ian Romano steps up to Vice President – Head of Land and Development and will widen his current
Tecklenburg succeeds in the digital transformation from a traditional construction company to an award- and prize-winning BIM specialist with software solutions from the Nemetschek Group. In a construction project put out for tender throughout Europe, Tecklenburg was able to prevail over all competitors thanks to its expertise, and implemented the
A ground-breaking ceremony has been held at a new housing development which will deliver up to 800 homes and a new country park to Stevenage. Bellway North London and Miller Homes will build up to 800 homes at the development, which will also feature a local centre, a primary school,
As predictions suggest that global temperatures are likely to exceed record heights within the next five years, leading roofing components manufacturer Klober are urging specifiers to consider futureproofing against changing weather conditions when choosing roofing products. The World Meteorological Organization has revealed in its latest annual assessment that the temperatures
LEADING regional procurement specialist EN:Procure has announced that it is inviting tenders for its latest installers framework. The procurement arm of social housing consortium Efficiency North has recently opened the bidding for the next iteration of its Installation and Repairs Framework, valued at over £3.2bn. Made up of 37 lots
Roma Finance is delighted to announce the appointment of Samantha Williamson to senior relationship manager. Samantha was a senior underwriter before being promoted to bridging & development specialist and now onto senior relationship manager. She has a strong track record across specialist lending and property development and is tasked with enhancing the ‘borrower first’ experience, sharing her expertise, building long term relationships and supporting property investors in reaching their end goal. Roma is the spirit of #lovetolend, building rapport with partners and borrowers to ensure they receive the best possible outcome and feel fully supported throughout the life of their project. Samantha said, “I am thrilled for this next move. Working with our borrowers and seeing the projects at each stage is a joy. My experience with my own property portfolio and previous roles will be vital in this new challenge and allow Roma to deliver a further improved experience.” Darren Brogden, director for Brytr Properties, commented: Samantha has always been responsive and excellent at building rapport. Approachable and engaging from the first meeting, she is able to empathise with the customer and put them at ease, reassuring them that Roma understands their needs and will help them through their lending journey. Samantha stays in constant contact throughout the application process and takes the time to explain what is required and answer any questions, however mundane. She is a great ambassador for Roma Finance and the company’s values.” Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals
HS2 is celebrating project progress as its London Logistics Hub, located at the Willesden Euro Terminal, has transported one million tonnes of spoil and taken 110,000 lorry movements off roads. The Logistics Hub, managed by HS2’s London Tunnels Contractor, Skanska Costain STRABAG Joint Venture (SCS JV), transports excavated material from the Old Oak Common Station, the Victoria Road Crossover Box in Ealing, and the nearby Atlas Road sites. Over the course of the HS2 project, the Logistics Hub will transfer and transport over 5million tonnes of spoil. At peak, seven trains per day will depart from the London Logistics Hub, with 3 per day departing at present. Each train takes 1,500 tonnes of material – the equivalent of 80 lorry loads. The material from HS2’s work is brought to the site on a network of conveyors, which were switched on in November 2022 by the HS2 Minister, Huw Merriman. The operation at Willesden sees the material being transferred onto rail wagons which are then taken to sites in Kent, Rugby and Cambridgeshire, where the material be used for beneficial re-use projects, including a nature reserve for birds. The enormous logistics operation is managed inside the site’s state of the art control room. The team can see how much spoil is on site, can monitor the loading into the wagons, and can ensure that the operation meets the railway timetable. SCS JV worked collaboratively with Sheffield based company, 3Squared, to develop the software being used for rail logistics. The millionth tonne of material was despatched to Cliffe in Kent on 23 June 2023. Celebrating the progress, Malcolm Codling, Project Client at HS2 Ltd, said: “The London Logistics Hub is at the beating heart of the HS2 operation in the capital, keeping the project on track to deliver Britain’s new low-carbon high speed railway in the most sustainable way. Transporting one million tonnes of spoil at this one site is no mean feat and has been achieved through effective collaboration and planning.” James Richardson, Skanska Costain STRABAG Joint Venture said: “For a project of the scale, size and complexity of HS2 London Tunnels, we have built a logistics operation to meet these challenges. We are justly proud of our technology-enabled operation, our conveyor network and our rail freight partnership which has enabled us to move a million tonnes of material safely, efficiently, and sustainably. “Every tonne of material is tracked by our state-of-the-art Logistics Hub, from the moment the material goes onto our 1.7mile-long conveyor towards our rail terminal and then onto the existing rail freight network to their final destinations in the UK. While our geographic footprint stretches across London to Kent, Rugby and Cambridgeshire, we have achieved as low a carbon footprint as possible at each stage of our logistics operation.” The Logistics Hub not only manages materials leaving HS2 sites but will also begin managing the delivery of 100,000 tunnel segments rings which STRABAG are due to begin producing at their new facility in Hartlepool. Like the spoil, the segments will be transported using rail, rather than local roads. Combined with the removal of spoil, it is estimated that the London Logistics Hub operations will remove the need for 1 million lorry journeys over the duration of the HS2 project. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals
Fujitsu General Air Conditioning UK has supplied climate control equipment to keep the workforce comfortable during construction of the £700million Sunset Waltham Cross Studios in Hertfordshire. The development is intended to attract globally recognised film, TV and media brands to the area, along with an ambition to create 4,800 new jobs. The complex is due for completion in 2026 and will feature 21 sound stages with ancillary workshops, offices and amenities. The project represents Blackstone and Hudson Pacific’s first venture outside of the US for its jointly-owned Sunset Studios. Located on a 91-acre site close to junction 25 of the M25, it is aiming for LEED Gold certification and a BREEAM Excellent rating. To date, 82 split air conditioning systems have been sized by Cool Designs Limited (CDL) and installed by London-based Citipost Power in site offices for the contracts teams. The wall-mounted units, with capacities ranging from 2.5-7.1kW, operate on low GWP R32 refrigerant and offer indoor noise levels as low as 22 dB(A). A further 20 split systems will be required for additional site offices as the project grows. Stephen Hodges, Director at Citipost Power, said: “It’s great to be involved with such a prestigious project and we are looking forward to seeing its completion. Sometimes taking care of the workforce on site is overlooked but this project means that the environment in the cabins will be comfortable all year round.” Lloyd Grimes of CDL added: “ We have worked with Fujitsu for a long time and we know that the products provide a hassle-free solution that operate in the most gruelling environments. The equipment is easy to specify, install and operate with no complications for the end user.” To discover more about the extensive Fujitsu product range, visit https://www.fujitsu-general.com/uk/ or email sales@fgac.fujitsu-general.com Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals
The British Board of Agrément (BBA), the UK’s leading construction products certification body, is pleased to announce the promotion of Tara Deller-Hoy to Chief Operating Officer and Rob McCormack to Performance Director. Since joining the BBA team in March 2021 as Operations Director, Tara Deller-Hoy has led several improvements within the company from which clients and colleagues have benefitted. Tara has played a key role in the digitisation of the BBA, ensuring a compliance-based approach to delivering the Agrément product certification services to market. In addition to her responsibilities for the Operations and Assurance teams, Tara has also been leading the Client Engagement team, which was developed as part of the BBA’s approach to deliver more effective client engagements and stronger client relationships. As well as being promoted to COO, Tara will also join the BBA board. Rob McCormack joined the BBA in August 2017, leading a dedicated transformation team. Over the past four years he has driven a number of transformation projects across the company as part of the BBA’s journey of continuous improvement. This includes the expansion of BBA’s offices with the opening of its Liverpool branch in 2020 along with the recruitment of 25 colleagues. Following this, Rob led internal project teams aimed to design and roll out BBA’s improved ways of working to deliver first-class client experience. Rob is currently heading up the digitisation of this operation, establishing a compliance-based approach to product certification. Rob has also been promoted to become a member of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), reporting to the CEO. BBA’s CEO Hardy Giesler comments; “As the BBA’s journey of change continues, we are thrilled to announce these two promotions for key members of our senior leadership team. Both Tara and Rob have been instrumental in driving real change and have made an enormous contribution to our business, ensuring the BBA is setting, maintaining and driving high quality standards in construction.” For more information on the BBA, visit www.bbacerts.co.uk/ For accompanying imagery please click here: https://we.tl/t-PxFWbJnIZz Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals
Introducing Keyblok Linear: The Revolutionary Concrete Paver that Combines Sustainability and Affordability with Superior Performance. Marshalls PLC, a leading provider of innovative paving solutions, is proud to unveil its latest concrete paving product, Keyblok Linear, a product that sets new standards in sustainability, efficiency, and design versatility. Made in Britain, Keyblok Linear offers a sustainable alternative to traditional clay pavers, as this product isn’t fired like clay, it produces 54% less carbon than clay paver alternatives, making it an environmentally conscious choice for landscape architects and designers. The interlocking grooves and nib detailing of Keyblok Linear facilitate swift installation, saving valuable time and resources. And with its better tolerances compared to clay pavers, Keyblok Linear has a reduced risk of chipping, ensuring a pristine finish that will withstand heavy pedestrian and vehicle traffic with ease. Available in four stunning colours, Keyblok Linear provides an extensive palette to suit any design vision. Whether the project calls for a classic or contemporary aesthetic, this high-impact paver delivers unmatched visual appeal, effortlessly enhancing the surrounding environment. For further information and details, view here: https://www.marshalls.co.uk/commercial/range/keyblok-linear Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals
Prologis, the UK’s leading owner and developer of logistics property, has announced two changes in its Capital Deployment & Leasing team as it continues to pave the way in an evolving market. Ian Romano steps up to Vice President – Head of Land and Development and will widen his current remit to encompass regions outside the Midlands (excluding London) and will lead on land acquisition and development activities. Ian will act as a key partner to Prologis’ Development Management team, ensuring the business is aligned on delivering the next generation of Prologis Parks. As Vice President – Head of Leasing, Sally Duggleby will be responsible for all leasing activity across Prologis’ UK estate, including speculative, second generation and lease renewals. Sally will also act as a key partner to Prologis’ customer facing teams to ensure a customer-centric view throughout commercial negotiations. Both Sally and Ian will continue to report to Robin Woodbridge, Head of Capital Deployment & Leasing UK, who will also maintain direct responsibility for the London team whilst remaining strongly embedded in all activity at Daventry International Rail Freight Terminal (DIRFT); the business’ largest UK asset. Paul Weston, Regional Head, Prologis UK, said: “In addition to our strengths in the ‘big box’ market, Prologis UK’s position has evolved significantly over the past five years, with our portfolio now featuring urban logistics, data centres, and life sciences, with further development on the horizon. “These changes to the Capital Deployment & Leasing team will ensure we have the right people focused on two of our core activities of development and leasing, both of which are becoming increasingly challenging to navigate. “Sally and Ian have both made significant contributions to the business’ strategic development so far, and I am confident they will continue to do so in their new positions.” Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals
Tecklenburg succeeds in the digital transformation from a traditional construction company to an award- and prize-winning BIM specialist with software solutions from the Nemetschek Group. In a construction project put out for tender throughout Europe, Tecklenburg was able to prevail over all competitors thanks to its expertise, and implemented the project on time and within budget. Tecklenburg is a sixth-generation building contractor, successful since its inception in 1878. Its fields of activity include public building projects such as police buildings or daycare centers, neighborhood developments, food markets, and private and terraced houses. The Tecklenburg Group acts as investor, project developer, and general contractor in construction projects. In addition to Managing Director Hermann Tecklenburg, Martina Voss-Tecklenburg, coach of the national women’s soccer team, is also a shareholder of the Tecklenburg Group. As Managing Director, Hermann Tecklenburg has always been innovative and willing to permanently develop the company. That is why he decided to introduce Building Information Modeling (BIM) three years ago. The goals were to accelerate planning phases, to be able to identify and correct errors in advance, and to work more efficiently. In addition, model-based working is a mandatory prerequisite for participating in tenders for public buildings. Ultimately, BIM makes a construction company more competitive. One important decision was to specify the BIM tools to be used by external planners, architects, and construction companies. Those who want to be subcontracted by Tecklenburg must, for example, work with the Nemetschek brands Solibri and Allplan. However, the connection to other software solutions is possible thanks to OPEN BIM. 60 percent of the entire planning completed in Allplan The advantages of using BIM solutions from Nemetschek became apparent immediately in the first major BIM-supported construction project: the construction of the district police building in the Rhine-Erft district in North Rhine-Westphalia. Tecklenburg used BIM applications in all project sections and departments: architecture, building physics, structural design, precast plants, building services, costing, construction, and facility management. 60 percent of the entire planning could be done in the planning tool Allplan alone, including the necessary costing and billing. This has led to a shorter planning phase with significantly fewer working hours. Without BIM, three times the time and effort would have been required to design the building. A major advantage of BIM for the entire company is transparency and cross-departmental exchange. This allows sales and costing to see how costs develop over the course of the project and to adjust and optimize their costing for further projects. 7,800 collisions found in advance with Solibri and resolved semi-automatically Tecklenburg relies on Solibri for identifying errors, checking compatibility, and detecting collisions. These quality assurance measures lead to significant cost savings because they avoid changes, construction delays, and the unnecessary consumption of resources. As a result, Tecklenburg was able to find and resolve 7,800 collisions during the planning phase – before they led to costly delays on the construction site. The collision checks don’t even have to be created, because Solibri Office already comes with a library and predefined check rules that can be combined and parameterized as desired. A ticket system is connected to Solibri in order to digitally manage and process quality improvements. In addition, Solibri was also used to compare different design versions and for extensive data analyses. Completion in the middle of the third quarter of 2023 The complete digital planning and control of the construction project could be realized without delays thanks to the corresponding BIM tools in close coordination with the police. As contractually agreed, the building will be handed over in the middle of the third quarter of 2023. The costs also remained within the specified framework – which is typically not a matter of course for public projects. “Thanks to the strategically and conceptually mature approach and the use of Nemetschek’s professional BIM tools, we can hand over the newly constructed building to the district police authority on time. Our client very much appreciated the fact that he was always transparently informed about the status and the next steps,” says BIM manager Manjunath Ambli-Suresh, summarizing the project. Detlef Schneider, CEO of ALLPLAN said: “The use of various BIM tools along the building life cycle of Tecklenburg shows how construction companies can gain security, save costs, and work much more efficiently. In particular, thinking in workflows – instead of silos – significantly increases transparency, collaboration, and thereby efficiency,” Ville Kyytsönen, CEO of Solibri, adds, “It’s great to see how a traditional company like Tecklenburg serves as a pioneer for the digital transformation of the industry.” Hermann Tecklenburg confirms: “For us, introducing BIM right from the start of a major construction project was a gamble, which has been completely worthwhile. As a group of companies, we benefit enormously from the new digital possibilities and are thus able to win new, large construction projects and implement them without delays.” Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals
A ground-breaking ceremony has been held at a new housing development which will deliver up to 800 homes and a new country park to Stevenage. Bellway North London and Miller Homes will build up to 800 homes at the development, which will also feature a local centre, a primary school, country park and public open space. Work has now started on the first phase of new homes, for which detailed planning consent was granted by Stevenage Borough Council earlier this year. Bellway is to build 400 homes overall – with 105 homes on the first phase, featuring 75 two, three and four-bedroom properties for private sale and 30 affordable homes available for local people through low-cost rent or shared ownership. Miller Homes is delivering 396 new homes at Forster Park, including 43 for private sale and 41 affordable homes on the first phase. The North Road development will feature a range of energy efficient two to five-bedroom homes and is anticipated to launch later this year. Ali Maruf, Managing Director of Bellway North London, said: “A significant milestone for Bellway, the ground-breaking at Forster Park celebrates our joint project with Miller Homes which has local community, heritage and sustainability at its core. “To mark the start of construction, we gathered together on the land near Rooks Nest House, where the renowned English writer EM Forster grew up, and which inspired his novel Howard’s End. This is truly a beautiful part of the world, and we have named our development Forster Park in his honour. “We are committed to an overarching focus on sustainability, which complements the site’s natural surroundings, as well as Bellway’s ethos. Existing trees and shrubs will be retained wherever possible, alongside the addition of generous new planting. Green open spaces and ponds will be thoughtfully designed and implemented to help support local wildlife, as well as bird and bat boxes being installed.“This first phase will see us not only deliver new homes – which will all have electric vehicle charging points – but also a new local centre with commercial space which could be used to house a convenience store.” Detailed applications for a further 115 homes within phase one and the 93-acre country park are to be considered by the council at a later date. Ali added: “With regard to the wider scheme, we are proud to be teaming up with Miller Homes to create a brand-new neighbourhood that will bring huge investment to improve local infrastructure and services.”Gavin Jones, regional operations director at Miller Homes South Midlands, commented: “We are excited to announce that our work has now begun on Miller Homes’ new Stevenage development, Forster Park.“Energy efficiency and environmental considerations are at the forefront of these designs; EV charging points will ensure homes are futureproofed for the new community we are creating at Forster Park, while boxes for birds and bats will encourage wildlife to thrive in green open spaces. “Together, we will also be making contributions of over £1.1 million to the local community, including support for healthcare, schools, transport and infrastructure, and sports facilities. “The development is conveniently situated in an excellent location for commuters, with easy access to the A1M and Stevenage town centre for the train station for easy connections to London.” Both Bellway and Miller Homes expect to officially launch later on this year, with show homes to follow in spring 2024. For more information about the Bellway Forster Park development, visit https://www.bellway.co.uk/new-homes/north-london/forster-park. For more information on Miller Homes’ Forster Park development visit https://www.millerhomes.co.uk/new-homes/south-east/forster-park-stevenage.aspx. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals
As predictions suggest that global temperatures are likely to exceed record heights within the next five years, leading roofing components manufacturer Klober are urging specifiers to consider futureproofing against changing weather conditions when choosing roofing products. The World Meteorological Organization has revealed in its latest annual assessment that the temperatures will likely exceed 1.5C above pre-industrial levels for the first time in human history. Its probability has increased with time to a 66% chance at current, up from the 48% likelihood predicted last year and near zero percent chance in 2015.[1] High temperatures are the most common direct effect of global warming, but climate change can also influence weather patterns. The probability of more intense wind events is indirectly heightened as a result for example 2022’s Storm Eunice demonstrated 122mph wind speeds[2]. Such events can subject roofing to significant wind uplift forces and so preventative solutions must be considered in preparation. Nick King, Portfolio Manager at Klober, comments: “While many may not initially think of heightened wind speeds when they hear global warming, it’s something to consider and prepare for as weather patterns are predicted to change. Wind uplift can cause considerable damage, such as tile or roof membrane damage that can lead to additional problems like leaks and associated damage. Specifiers should make sure their membrane of choice is durable, suitably wind resistant and water resistant to help prevent such damage occurring and save the homeowner money and down time in the process.” Roof membranes such as Klober’s Permo Forte, offer protection against heightened weather as they are built up of multiple layers and contain a reinforced, built-in mesh safety grid for added durability. This composition allows for them to withstand movements and shifts during high winds without losing their integrity, ensuring they cannot come into contact with, and potentially dislodge the tile or outer covering. “Taking it one step further, the use of self-adhesive tape can create a strong air and watertight seal, providing durable protection against winds. Like many of our products this membrane is BBA approved and breathable to help it continue to protect against the build-up of mould and condensation.” To find out more about British Standards for membranes, click here. Or for further information about Klober’s Permo Forte membrane, please visit klober.co.uk/membranes/roof-membranes/p/forte-145 Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals
LEADING regional procurement specialist EN:Procure has announced that it is inviting tenders for its latest installers framework. The procurement arm of social housing consortium Efficiency North has recently opened the bidding for the next iteration of its Installation and Repairs Framework, valued at over £3.2bn. Made up of 37 lots covering a wide range of installations and repairs including electrical, heating, roofing and brickwork, the framework will be available for social housing projects across Yorkshire and Humber, the East Midlands and the north west. The current version of the framework has delivered more than £272m of repairs, maintenance and installation since it was launched in 2019, and £2m was gifted to members to fund social value initiatives, with £1.5m being gifted through EN:Able Communities since 2015. The framework will be procured under EN:Procure’s latest Gen-4 generation of tenders, incorporating the FAC-1 Framework Agreement and dynamic models for ESG delivery, reflecting many of the themes in the government’s Constructing the Gold Standard report. Lee Parkinson, chief executive at EN:Procure, said: “Following on from the success of the current version of the framework over the past four years, we’re looking forward to welcoming bids to tender for this upcoming iteration, especially with it being one of the first to be procured with our latest generation of framework agreements. “As well as delivering a great service for those that use the framework to procure installation and repairs works, the successful applicants will also need to match Efficiency North’s commitment to training and skill development, including the use of apprenticeships.” EN:Procure has supported social housing landlord members to deliver nearly £1bn of works through its frameworks and DPSs since 2014. Prequalification questionnaires need to be returned by 1 September 2023. For more information or to register an interest, click here . To find out more information about EN:Procure visit: https://www.efficiencynorth.org/procure Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals