19 October 2016 | Herpreet Kaur Grewal Servest Group has won a three-year cleaning contract with a rail operator. Servest will provide comprehensive cleaning services to 102 stations and 150 trains for the Great Western Railway franchise. Around 350 members of staff will be involved in delivering cleaning services to the
In the UK that energy consumption is rising, between 2005 and 2030, energy consumption is believed to increase by 50%. The main reason is with the growing population in the UK and the demand for energy. Together, with supplier of commercial gas, Flogas we take a look at what energy
Independent construction, property and management consultant, Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB) has appointed ex-Amazon logistics industry specialist, Duncan Robertson, as a Commercial Partner to head up the firm’s Industrial Sector in the North. Duncan has over 25 years’ experience in the logistics sector. He has worked for a range of companies
The Government has been investing significantly into the creation of new accommodation for prisoners recently. The Industrial Design Consultancy, or IDC has been working in the same area, focusing on designing a safer seat to be installed in prison cells. The aim of the IDC is to create chairs which
LAR has been celebrating their 20th anniversary recently with a new company brand identity. The leading ambatement specialist maintained a consistent brand image for its first 20 years, and have now released a new, refreshed image that acts as a better reflection of the company’s values and central attributes. LAR
Systemair has announced the launch of Geniox in order to offer a product that can improve the energy efficiency of ventilation systems. Systemair is a leading ventilation company and has launched the new air handling units. It is thought that ventilation accounts for around 40% of a building’s energy consumption,
In August it was announced that GAP had acquired SIG Building Plastics & Windows. Since then, the company has been working tirelessly to welcome all of their new team members and customers. As soon as the acquisition was agreed, the GAP directors got to work straight away to visit all
The Food and Drink Federation is known for being the voice of the UK food and drink industry. The organisation is therefore representative of the largest manufacturing sector in the country. The food and drink industry accounts for around 19% of the total manufacturing sector for turnover and employ. The
Structural steelwork contractor William Hare has struck a supply chain deal with British Steel. Above: The Scalpel currently under construction in London. (Webcam image from propject website.) Below is a CGI of the finished tower. The partnership agreement ensures that steel produced in Scunthorpe will be used to build 100
The company saw pre-tax profit increase by 133 per cent to £96.8m for the year to 31 March 2016, up from £41.5m the year before. But the firm said it had seen “a number of its clients” delay or cancel projects until after the EU referendum. Upcoming changes to the minimum
19 October 2016 | Herpreet Kaur Grewal Servest Group has won a three-year cleaning contract with a rail operator. Servest will provide comprehensive cleaning services to 102 stations and 150 trains for the Great Western Railway franchise. Around 350 members of staff will be involved in delivering cleaning services to the entire network, encompassing station cleaning and train cleaning, across a large geographical spread. This will include turnaround and in-transit cleans, as well as cleaning the trains at the depot overnight ready to go back into service the following day. Great Western Railway operates train services across the west, from Penzance to Paddington and across the South, South-West and Wales. Source link
In the UK that energy consumption is rising, between 2005 and 2030, energy consumption is believed to increase by 50%. The main reason is with the growing population in the UK and the demand for energy. Together, with supplier of commercial gas, Flogas we take a look at what energy sources make up the market and how much we depend on them. Fossil Fuels It still remains that fossil fuels is one of our highest energy sources in the UK. It is made up of natural gas, and coal, it is a reliable form of energy that has supplied both domestic and commercial needs for many years. Coal There have been 3 major coal power stations that have been shut down in the last year which lead to coal electricity generation plummeting from 22.6% to 9.2%, which it’s at its lowest output in 80 years. Natural Gas Natural gas can provide power whenever it is needed, making it a reliable energy source. The existence of gas power stations increased 45% between 2015 and 2016. This may down to the collapse of coal generated energy. In regards to emissions, natural gas emits 45% less carbon dioxide than coal and 30% less than oil. This means that the impact that it brings to the environment is not as extreme as alternate forms of fuel. Gas can provide energy for variety of different reasons because it’s a multi-use energy source. It can be used for domestic purposes such as cooking, heating and drying as well as being able to generate electric power, power vehicles, produce plastics and many more useful purposes. Gas is the most available energy source on a worldwide scale and is extracted by many countries for use, through using a drilling method. Renewable Renewable Energy is an increasing source of energy in the UK and Worldwide. There are many counties that are investing in solar panels and wind farms to generate electricity in new ways. However, there are many that believe this is a less reliable source of energy and we could never 100% rely on it. Windpower Wind farms provide this energy that depends on the strength of the wind at the time of generation. It was reported in 2016 that windfarms across the UK generated more electricity than coal power plants produced and also produced more power than solar panels. Solar Power Solar Panel is becoming an increasingly used power source worldwide. The UK is leading in Europe with the growth of solar energy produced. With the whole of Europe, solar provides 4% of all electricity demand. The UK government made a decision on cutting incentives for householder to fit solar panel and for solar farms to be built. So, this resulted in amount of solar power installed in 2016 dropping by around 50% compared to the year before. Like wind power, solar energy depends on the availability and intensity of sunlight and is not a fully reliable source. Nuclear Power Nuclear power Is also a large energy source in the UK. It was reporter in June 2017 that is accounted for 23.2% of energy generated in the UK. This energy source is also reliable as it can provider power whenever it is needed. It does give carbon dioxide emissions but can be harmful if there are accidents on site. Based on research, it’s revealed that natural gas is the most reliable, accessible and resilient supply of energy around the globe. Even though renewable energy is on the rise, it is not always able to provide power and this can be problematic in some situations. https://www.gurufocus.com/news/99381/the-worlds-most-reliable-energy-source https://www.edfenergy.com/future-energy/challenges/reliability https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2017/mar/07/solar-power-growth-worldwide-us-china-uk-europe http://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2017/06/07/uk-sets-new-renewable-energy-record-wind-solar-surge/ http://www.brighthubengineering.com/power-plants/114797-pros-and-cons-of-natural-gas-use/ http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/science/aqa_pre_2011/energy/mainselectricityrev7.shtml
Independent construction, property and management consultant, Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB) has appointed ex-Amazon logistics industry specialist, Duncan Robertson, as a Commercial Partner to head up the firm’s Industrial Sector in the North. Duncan has over 25 years’ experience in the logistics sector. He has worked for a range of companies both in the UK and internationally including: Tesco, Sainsbury and Ashton Smith Associates. Most recently he was EU Standards and Programme Manager for Amazon EU where he was responsible for developing standard designs, process and cost for the various Amazon Fulfilment Centres and Logistic Centres across Europe. “The Logistics and Industrial sectors are growing markets for RLB and ones where RLB’s expertise of project management, programme management and cost consultancy have real impact and help manage efficiencies. I am delighted to be joining the team in Manchester at such an exciting time,” says Robertson. Dean Sheehy, Director at RLB, added: “We are very pleased to welcome Duncan to RLB. His extensive experience and knowledge of the logistics market will be a great addition both to our business and our customers across the UK.” RLB is currently working with a range of industrial/ logistics customers including: IM Properties, Verdion, iPort Doncaster, SEGRO, Harworth Estates, Royal Mail, Morrisons, M&S, Amazon and Lidl.
The Government has been investing significantly into the creation of new accommodation for prisoners recently. The Industrial Design Consultancy, or IDC has been working in the same area, focusing on designing a safer seat to be installed in prison cells. The aim of the IDC is to create chairs which are suicide and vandal resistant as well as fire retardant and still cost-effective to produce. On top of all this it is important for the IDC to design a chair that is difficult to hold or throw in order to avoid the furniture being used as a weapon. The IDC is the world’s leading consultants for product development and has been using its creativity, insight, experience and expertise in order to deliver the best possible products while also offering the best possible profits for their clients. The company has ISO compliant processes and facilities in London and Shanghai, and the company has a range of experts in research, design, mechanical and electronics engineering as well as rapid prototyping. The consultants at the IDC are sued in order to create award-winning products that are available on the global market. Thousands of these newly designed chairs have already been installed by HM Prison Service in cells throughout the country, and the design is now available to order from the IDC. It is thought that Prisoner Suicide is the main problem that the prison service face. The prisoners that are deemed to be high-risk have to be housed in specialised cells in order to offer extra security and protection. Because of the challenges faced with prisoner suicide, the chair that has been developed by the IDC is safer than traditional furniture. The design has smoother surfaces and ligature points in order to protect against both suicide and vandalism. The IDC used their depth of knowledge of materials and processes in order to select the right materials that would be able to withstand an impact and abrasive attack while also being able to conform to the strict requirements that are in place for fire, smoke and toxicity.
LAR has been celebrating their 20th anniversary recently with a new company brand identity. The leading ambatement specialist maintained a consistent brand image for its first 20 years, and have now released a new, refreshed image that acts as a better reflection of the company’s values and central attributes. LAR are committed to delivering high quality service that is trusted and professional to their customer, and wanted to create a more up to date brand image that was an illustration of this. The colours for the company’s branding has remained the same however the logo and marketing materials used by the business have been altered. Over the course of the last ten years, LAR has steadily grown, and is now ten times the size it was 20 years ago. The company has recently consolidated their position and have decided that it was time for the company to receive a fresh new look after two decades of operation. Alongside this new branding in celebration of the company’s milestone, LAR will also be holding several events. These different celebratory events include a charity bike ride that has recently taken place as a part of ARCA charity week as well as a corporate event at York races. A team from the company will also exhibit at the Asbestos: The Truth Conference which takes place in Manchester in November. As well as this momentous milestone, LAR has yet another reason to celebrate, as the business has recently been named awarded the ARCA Gold Training Award, the National Training Award and the ARCA Gold Site Audit Award. These accolades have been given to the company as recognition for the significant efforts that are put in by the LAR team. The company has managed to secure the ARCA Gold Site Audit Award for the fourth year in a row, and is the only contractor in the UK to manage this. The company are keen to continue developing and investing in the business and see that the company continues to deliver high quality service to their customer for the next twenty years.
Systemair has announced the launch of Geniox in order to offer a product that can improve the energy efficiency of ventilation systems. Systemair is a leading ventilation company and has launched the new air handling units. It is thought that ventilation accounts for around 40% of a building’s energy consumption, this means that there is significant potential in this area of construction to improve. The changes that have taken place in the construction industry means that the new buildings are better insulated in order to save the owner or tenant money on heating. This insulation increases the need for ventilation, which is then required to perform at a higher level to achieve the ideal indoor climate. Ventilation has also been highlighted as one of the focus points of the Ecodesign directive which has come from the European Commission. This directive is implemented in three steps. The first step took place on January 1st 2016 and the next are planned for 2018 and 2020. It is important that energy efficiency remains at the forefront of design and development, therefore any ideas that can improve energy consumption are welcomed. The Geniox air handling unit is delivered in modules and can be assembled by installers on the site. Systemair has offered a delivery solution that reduces delivery and improves the product handling and service for customers. The new system has a different casing to the ones designed by the company previously. The casing of this unit is more aesthetically pleasing and thermally insulated panels have been developed and used in construction in order to have high tightness values and therefore reduce thermal bridging. The casing has also been created to comply with the class D1 and airtightness class L2. These classifications are better than previous units launched by Systemair. Systemair has in the past delivered a number of different brands in air handling units. However, this new range has now been spread across the entire company. The widespread use of this system meant that Systemair is able to deliver an excellent level of service to customers no matter where they are located or what industry they are in.
In August it was announced that GAP had acquired SIG Building Plastics & Windows. Since then, the company has been working tirelessly to welcome all of their new team members and customers. As soon as the acquisition was agreed, the GAP directors got to work straight away to visit all 66 of the new depots and team members. The team at GAP prides itself on making sure that all of their staff feel that they are a part of the family and the information that is gained by the Directors’ visit to the site can help to shape the strategy used at GAP to integrate the depots in to the larger GAP company. The Joint Founder of GAP, Simon Bird has so far been incredibly impressed by the knowledge and talent on display in the company’s new team. Working together the acquisition of SIG Plastics & Windows could lead to a unique chance to expand. The quality of the team recently joined to GAP is high and along with the new strategic locations of the new depots means that GAP has the potential to become one of the top manufacturers and distributors of PVC-U building products in terms of quality, service and choice. The planning and preparation for the merge started before the deal was made and extra investments have been made in order to make sure that the logistics and manufacturing new combined network can continue to deliver the service that their wide range of customers require. GAP has a range of customers from smaller traders to national house building companies. The first stage of the integration process involved carrying out small makeovers on the new depots, with new signage and team workwear. The scale of the changes required has been demonstrated through the large workwear order placed by the company for 850 Polo Shirts and T-Shirts, 270 Jackets, 532 Jumpers, 330 Hoodies, 810 Pairs of Trousers and 390 Pairs of Shorts. The stock is also being changed over at teach of the depots in order to ensure that customers will have access to the wide range of colours and styles available as a part of the GAP own brand roofline products, Homeline.
The Food and Drink Federation is known for being the voice of the UK food and drink industry. The organisation is therefore representative of the largest manufacturing sector in the country. The food and drink industry accounts for around 19% of the total manufacturing sector for turnover and employ. The Federation works across the diverse sector, representing global brands as well as small businesses that are thriving. One of the main roles of the Food and Drink Federation is to communicate with their members and then relay the values and concerns held by the market to the Government, regulators, consumers and the media. The Federation expressed their relief with the focus of Labour at their party Conference which took place in Brighton last week. The Opposition party has place emphasis on looking for a new industrial strategy that can be used for boosting the prosperity of the country. Following the announcements made at the Labour conference the Federation is looking forward to carrying on their conversations with the shadow Defra and BEIS teams. The food and Drink manufacturing industry, as the largest manufacturing sector, is in the ideal position to develop skills and increase exports in the sector as well as exploring innovation that will allow the UK food and drink industry to continue to compete in the global market for the foreseeable future. With Brexit on the horizon it is important that the UK manufacturing industry is protected and has the ability to develop and flourish after Brexit. The FDF discussed with the NFU at a joint fringe last Monday that businesses need time to prepare and plan for the new UK and EU relationship. This means that a proper transition period is vital in order to make sure that British consumers will have access to the highest quality, widest choice and best value of food and drink beverages available.
Structural steelwork contractor William Hare has struck a supply chain deal with British Steel. Above: The Scalpel currently under construction in London. (Webcam image from propject website.) Below is a CGI of the finished tower. The partnership agreement ensures that steel produced in Scunthorpe will be used to build 100 Bishopsgate and The Scalpel, on both of which William Hare is working. 100 Bishopsgate is a 40-storey office tower being developed by Brookfield and constructed by Multiplex in the City of London. The building transitions from a parallelogram at its base to a rectangle at its top. British Steel is supplying William Hare with 3,500 tonnes of steel for this project. The Scalpel is a 36-storey office tower being built by Skanska at 52 Lime Street in London under a £200m contract. British Steel is supplying William Hare with 1,000 tonnes of steel for this project. British Steel was launched on 1st June 2016 after it was purchased from Tata Steel by the family investment office Greybull Capital. The steel is made at its Scunthorpe site and the biggest sections are rolled at its Teesside Beam Mill. William Hare chief executive David Hodgkiss said: “We are delighted to have agreed our contract with British Steel, ensuring that we continue to supply market-leading products to our customers. The construction market can be very demanding and William Hare, and in turn our clients, demand all the materials we use meet the highest specifications. “It is also pleasing to be able to support UK manufacturing, however the main reason we are using British Steel is because of the quality of the steel they manufacture.” British Steel commercial director Peter Hogg added: “At British Steel we pride ourselves on delivering the products our customers need, when they need them, and our highly-skilled teams are dedicated to ensuring we not only make world class steel but deliver a world class service. “The sections market is highly competitive so to be working in partnership with William Hare can only be good for both businesses.” Previous William Hare projects in London include structural steelwork for the 36-storey Walkie Talkie (20 Fenchurch Street) and the roof of the transformed London Olympic Stadium. Further Images This article was published on 16 Sep 2016 (last updated on 16 Sep 2016). Source link
The company saw pre-tax profit increase by 133 per cent to £96.8m for the year to 31 March 2016, up from £41.5m the year before. But the firm said it had seen “a number of its clients” delay or cancel projects until after the EU referendum. Upcoming changes to the minimum wage and living wage initiatives could also have an impact on its business, the company said. It added that government initiatives would lead to “significant increases to the cost of employing people, especially people on lower incomes”. “While some clients are able to afford and pass on any increases, many are not able to do so. “In these instances we work with them to identify changes to either the quantity or scope of services that we provide.” Group revenue stood at at £2.23bn, down from the £2.27bn reported in its previous results. Hard FM services accounted for £618.4m (£621.1m: 2015) of total group revenue, and £31.7m (£31.4m:2015) of group operating profit. Key wins for the division included a £100m, five-year M&E contract with NHS Property Services and a new contract to provide hard FM services to Red Bull Racing in Milton Keynes. Mitie said profit in hard FM had been “negatively affected [by] a smaller proportion of revenues generated by higher-margin variable project works”. Overall, the group’s facilities management arm reported an order book of £7.2bn, down by 5.3 per cent, from £7.6bn the year before. Source link