Although flyers are a communication tool that exist for some time, even today they are still being successful thanks to their ease of use and the advantages and benefits they offer to a company. Successful flyers only need one thing to work: an attractive design. When it comes to publicizing
15 October 2016 – by Emily Wright “The idea that property never innovates, never adopts and never embraces new tech is entirely false. You want to know the real reason the industry has this reputation? No one has developed technology that really inspires the real estate sector yet. Now that’s
A total of 15 industry-led projects have secured a total of £5m in funding in the latest round of CITB tie-ups. The new list includes four federations made up of a number of firms, from major contractors to small specialist SMEs. In April Construction News revealed the first tranche of
22 July 2016 | Martin Read The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) and the Unite trade union have agreed new hourly rates of pay for operatives working across the sector. The 2 per cent wage increase has been agreed from October this year, and will rise to 2.5 per cent
The number of young people signing up to learn advanced skills on higher apprenticeships have increased, new data has revealed. According to the latest government figures, more than 30,000 youngsters decided to embark on the training schemes between August 2015 and January 2016. Apprenticeships have also seen a rise in
Savills, on behalf of Standard Life Investments, has secured Wallacespace for the entire office space at 15 Artillery Lane, London E1. Wallacespace, the provider of off-site meeting and thinking space, has agreed to a new 15-year lease on 12,000 sq ft (1,114 sq m) situated across the upper floors, paying
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David Lawther has stepped down as chief executive of ISG and been replaced by Paul Cossell.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
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
Although flyers are a communication tool that exist for some time, even today they are still being successful thanks to their ease of use and the advantages and benefits they offer to a company. Successful flyers only need one thing to work: an attractive design. When it comes to publicizing your business or building project, you have to use advertising methods to reach a wider audience. Flyers are a great and relatively cheap tool. Creating an attractive flyer is not always easy, but luckily there are a number of keys you can take into account to make a successful design. A design that, with a single glance, shows the user what you want to transmit. And wakes the curiosity of the client, who then wants to learn more about your company or project. Communicate one message on the flyer Before you start to design your flyer it is important to have a clear idea of the message you want to communicate. Do you want to invite people to the opening of a new building? Do you want them to come to the presentation of a new building project? Or do you have another special occasion you would like to invite them to? Make sure the purpose of your flyer is directly clear and you have a simple message to communicate. The same as when writing or reading a headline for the newspaper, basic questions should be directly answered like, what, why and when. This way, when your audience takes one glance at the flyer, they know directly what you have to offer. How to design an attractive flyer When you start with the design for the flyer you should first choose the measures of it. It doesn´t matter if you want a horizontal or vertical design, just look at what fits your needs. Since hopefully a lot of people will see your flyer, it´s important to choose the right size that suits your message and company. Once you know what shape your flyer will get and you have your message clear, you can start with the design. Don´t overload the flyer with too much information, so the main message isn´t clear any more. The title, in combination with the photo or image you are going to use, can be considered the protagonist in your creation. The title needs to be an attractive phase and the image should be of enough quality that is stays sharp after printing. The colours you use can be seen as a binding method to create a perfect harmony on the flyer between all the elements. And of course, don´t forget to put the specific date on the flyer so people know when the event is happening. Also contact details are essential for people who would like to receive more information. Spend some time on a great design for the flyer and it will tip the balance in your favour in your marketing campaign to communicate your message in an attractive way to a wide target group!
15 October 2016 – by Emily Wright “The idea that property never innovates, never adopts and never embraces new tech is entirely false. You want to know the real reason the industry has this reputation? No one has developed technology that really inspires the real estate sector yet. Now that’s finally changing.” Brandon Weber is everything you might expect of an American tech star in London. Fast-talking, razor-sharp and with an insatiable commitment to all things software – we are talking about a man sporting a pair of cloud computing branded socks. But the 35-year-old chief executive of Hightower, a cloud-based leasing portfolio management company, has no intention of expanding his three-year-old business “facelessly” across the globe. “We are not some bodiless vendor selling technology from somewhere in the US,” says Weber, sitting in his WeWork Soho offices following the Hightower UK launch last month. Subscribe to Estates to read great articles like this every week. See options below. Source link
A total of 15 industry-led projects have secured a total of £5m in funding in the latest round of CITB tie-ups. The new list includes four federations made up of a number of firms, from major contractors to small specialist SMEs. In April Construction News revealed the first tranche of specialist industry partnerships as part of the CITB’s shake-up of its approach to skills funding. That first tranche included more than 22 partnerships, totalling £7.6m. Altogether there is £60m available between 2016 and 2018, with around £20m allocated per year. CITB head of economic analysis Geeta Nathan said: “These high-calibre applicants have the potential to transform the industry and change the lives of many individuals, and we are pleased to be supporting them with industry investment. “It’s inspiring to think of the impact these projects may have not only in the near future but also in years to come.” Successful projects Kier This project, led by Kier, working in partnership with Midas Construction, ISG and their supply chains and supported by South Devon College in Plymouth, will develop and deliver a comprehensive programme intended to promote the construction sector to career changers and under-represented groups. Total value: £298,000CITB contribution: £208,000 Mitie Property Services A bespoke training and work experience programme designed, supported and delivered for workers with autism. Total value: £800,000Funds: £482,000 Civil Engineering Contractors Association Design specialist infrastructure training provision, creating a structure framework for core infrastructure skills Total value: £1.6mCITB contribution: £1.1m Roofing Industry Alliance Roofing Industry Alliance is bringing together the main roofing industry stakeholders, 12 regional training groups and 11 major roofing trade association to collectively come up with a skills plan. Total value: £2.6mCITB contribution: £1.8m Neighbourhood Services Company A project to improve the knowledge and capacity of school teachers and post-16 tutors in built environment subjects and building information modelling. Total value: £640,000CITB contribution: £454,000 Matthews & Leigh Civil Engineering Ltd A project to increase the uptake of training at the firm through incentives to help workers engage in an in-house training facility, and to set up an apprenticeship programme for 10 new apprentices. Total value: £50,000CITB contribution: £35,000 Telford Homes A mentor-led trainee scheme at the housebuilder that supports and complements degree education and study in the workplace. Total value: £81,605CITB contribution: £50,000 Utilities Contractors Group This application is for the development of high-quality training resource focusing on working conditions, safety and risk assessment while excavating. Total value: £127,000CITB contribution: £66,000 Willmott Dixon 4 Life Academy A programme to assess and to train more than 900 engineers nationwide. Total value: £102,000CITB contribution: £50,000 Dry Lining & Plastering Training Forum The project will focus on and engage 100 plastering companies to access training grants, more than 25 per cent of which will be hard-to-reach companies that have not received CITB grant funding in the last three years. Total value: £327,000CITB contribution: £180,000 GMG Contractors The project will see the development of a bespoke skills academy at GMG’s base in east Glasgow. Total value: £229,000CITB contribution: £67,000 Source link
22 July 2016 | Martin Read The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) and the Unite trade union have agreed new hourly rates of pay for operatives working across the sector. The 2 per cent wage increase has been agreed from October this year, and will rise to 2.5 per cent from October 2017. Further negotiations are planned to take place later this year to agree wage levels that will apply for the two years from September 2018 under the terms of the BESA National Agreement for operatives in building engineering services trades. Unite had initially requested a four-year agreement from October 2016 as well as significant increases to wages and benefits, but BESA argued that a two-stage agreement and a stepped increase were more appropriate “in the current economic climate”. “We enjoyed our usual robust but constructive negotiations with Unite this year,” said Peter Rimmer, BESA director of employment and skills. “Needless to say, the union argued hard for a considerably higher hourly rate, but accepted that the compromise reached was fair and in the long-term interests of both employers and operatives. “As we enter a period of economic uncertainty following the EU referendum, it is important that businesses can plan for the future safe in the knowledge that labour costs will be maintained at a sustainable level, while also providing operatives with a fair return for the vital skills they provide to the industry and its clients.” Source link
The number of young people signing up to learn advanced skills on higher apprenticeships have increased, new data has revealed. According to the latest government figures, more than 30,000 youngsters decided to embark on the training schemes between August 2015 and January 2016. Apprenticeships have also seen a rise in popularity, the statistics show, with over 84,000 starts by people under the age of 19 over the same period. These findings mean that since May 2010, some 2.7 million apprenticeships of all levels have been started up and down the country, helping workers to boost their careers. In addition, between August 2015 and January 2016, there were 12,400 starts in traineeships, which prepare young people for jobs and further training. Launched in 2015, higher apprenticeships allow participants to learn vital skills on the job at the same time as studying for qualifications such as a Foundation Degree or BTEC. The programmes give learners the opportunity to develop the high-tech expertise that employers in a range of sectors need, including construction. They can also bring a range of benefits to businesses of all sizes, improving productivity and boosting levels of staff retention as loyalty increases. In the building sector, higher apprenticeships can help firms to train up their employees for top-level jobs, such as construction operations managers. They can also prepare workers for positions in architecture, surveying, planning, maintenance, building maintenance and civil engineering, among others. It is hoped the schemes will play a significant role in helping to plug the skills gap currently affecting the construction industry. Figures from the CITB show that 232,000 jobs are set to be created over the next five years on the back of an annual average growth rate of 2.5%. Source link
Savills, on behalf of Standard Life Investments, has secured Wallacespace for the entire office space at 15 Artillery Lane, London E1. Wallacespace, the provider of off-site meeting and thinking space, has agreed to a new 15-year lease on 12,000 sq ft (1,114 sq m) situated across the upper floors, paying £67 per sq ft (£721 per sq m). The ground floor is occupied by restauranter Manicomio Group. James Gillett, director in the Central London team at Savills, comments: “The recently-refurbished 15 Artillery Lane offers new Grade A accommodation in a strong location. The top floor has the benefit of several roof terraces with views across Spitalfields and the City skyline, and the property has excellent transport connections with Liverpool Street Station and Shoreditch High Street Station within a few minutes walk.” The self contained property totals 12,767 sq ft (1,186 sq m) over four floors, with a manned reception and bicycle storage. Wallacespace was advised by Hanlon Bennett. Source link
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
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.