The design of a new stadium in North Liverpool has just been unveiled by Everton Football Club. The Premier League club have proposed to build a 52,000 capacity venue at a site on Bramley-Moore Dock, which will take inspiration from both the city’s maritime history and from the club’s rich
Association for Project Management (APM), the chartered body for the project profession, has announced the finalists for its APM Project Management Awards 2019, sponsored by RPC UK Ltd. Recognising the valuable contribution that project professionals make, the Awards showcase the very best individuals, projects and programmes that the profession has
Work is moving forward with a £2 million extension contract at Penistone Grammar School in Barnsley. Following the completion of phase one, which saw internal re-modelling completed at the institution to support 50 additional students, a contract has been awarded for the extension building. “The investment the council has made
A historic hotel building has been successfully restored in Stratford-Upon-Avon, the birthplace of world-famous playwright William Shakespeare. The hotel, which dates back to the early 16th century, has had its internal facilities upgraded whilst preserving the heritage of its historic exterior. Hotel Indigo Stratford-upon-Avon, formerly known as The Falcon Hotel,
Two innovative projects that aim to improve air quality on major UK roads from Amey Consulting have received the support of Highways England. Funding was granted for both projects as part of a £20 million competition from Highways England seeking to unlock ideas that will revolutionise roads and driving. Amey
Damaged furniture, scratched walls and late removal vans are some of the most common ‘fails’ that sleep-deprived Brits face on moving day. A poll of 2,000 people who have moved home has revealed the most common disasters likely to cause them stress and sleepless nights before and after their big
Axis Communications, the market leader in network video technology, has announced the release of its latest whitepaper, Smart Buildings & Smart Cities Security. Authored in association with Virtually Informed and Unified Security, the whitepaper is the third in a series looking at specific aspects of security and provides an in depth review of
Chepstow Construction Equipment has been a Kubota Construction dealer since 2013 and covers South Wales as well as a large part of the West Country, areas that are both steeped in National Hunt Racing history. Both of CCE’s depots (Chepstow and Tiverton) conveniently have race courses located nearby, and the company has a long-running association with the Chepstow Racecourse and has sponsored the Silver Trophy Handicap
James Latham has launched a competition across its social media platforms to celebrate the best projects and examples of design which have been created using their high-quality timber or decorative products. Using the hashtag #LathamsDesign2019, the competition is inviting designers, architects, joiners, furniture makers – indeed anyone who uses their products
The latest design hub by Amey has opened in Cardiff, creating 60 new jobs in the area. The new hub was opened by Welsh Economy and Transport Minister Ken Skates. “The opening of Amey’s new design hub in Cardiff, and the 60 jobs it will create, is part of our
The design of a new stadium in North Liverpool has just been unveiled by Everton Football Club. The Premier League club have proposed to build a 52,000 capacity venue at a site on Bramley-Moore Dock, which will take inspiration from both the city’s maritime history and from the club’s rich heritage and traditions. The design concept has been created by world-renowned architect Dan Meis, involving brick, steel and glass elements. The structure combines the historic and the modern, with the brick base of the stadium incorporating a subtle nod to Goodison Park’s famous Archibald Leitch lattice work while the dynamic roof structure made from steel and glass gives the stadium a modern finish. The stadium will be made up of four distinctive stands including a large steep home stand to the south. The North and South stand lower tiers will also be designed to adopt rail seating, with the club also hoping to offer safe standing should legislation change. Everton’s plans for the new stadium have been described as a “game-changer” for the region, with early indications predicting a £1 billion boost to the city’s economy with the potential for up to 15,000 new jobs generating £34 million of income to local families. The club have urged locals to take part in the ongoing public consultation process to help shape the designs. As well as the development of the new stadium, the club are also looking to redevelop its current ground, Goodison Park, to range of community assets such as homes, health, education and enterprise amenities. “There is still much work to be done to deliver both the stadium and the community-led legacy in Liverpool 4 but we remain on track to deliver these amazing transformational projects,” said Professor Denise Barrett-Baxendale, Everton’s Chief Executive Officer. “I’d like to thank everyone who has supported us so far and especially would like to thank our fans, the residents and businesses around Goodison Park and the people of this city for listening to us, for sharing their ideas with us and for backing us on this journey. It is important that people continue to give us their views during this public consultation, so I would urge everyone to visit the exhibition as it tours the city region or go to the project website to take part.” Two planning applications are expected to be submitted for the new stadium and Goodison Park plans before the end of 2019.
Association for Project Management (APM), the chartered body for the project profession, has announced the finalists for its APM Project Management Awards 2019, sponsored by RPC UK Ltd. Recognising the valuable contribution that project professionals make, the Awards showcase the very best individuals, projects and programmes that the profession has to offer and acknowledges their incredible achievements. Debbie Dore, chief executive of APM, said: “This year we’ve had a record number of entries submitted – an increase of 12 per cent compared to 2018. It’s a good reflection of the growing profession and positive acknowledgement of project managers’ hard work and focus on high standards.” Allyn Keown, chairman of the APM Awards 2019, commented: “The annual APM Awards highlights the pinnacle of the project management profession. Those who put themselves forward to be judged are the elite of an elite.” The top 10 sectors that entered the 2019 Awards were: Consultancy (18%) Energy (12%) Defence (10%) Transport (10%) Engineering (8%) Technology (8%) Government (7%) Finance (6%) Education (6%) Life Science/Medical (4%) Four of the 19 categories – the Innovation in Projects Award; Award for Contribution to the Profession: Consultancy; Award for Contribution to the Profession: Charity/Third Sector; and Award for Contribution to the Profession: Company – are completely new for the 2019 Awards and look to reward particularly innovative project delivery approaches and achievements. They have been introduced to recognise the contributions organisations are making towards improvements in project management practice and team development. Finalists include the V&A Dundee project, which has been recognised in the Engineering, Construction and Infrastructure Project of the Year category. The project, delivered by Turner & Townsend, demonstrates outstanding innovative design, excellence in delivery and represents the centrepiece of the Dundee Waterfront Regeneration. One of the finalists in the new Contribution to the Profession category: Charity/Not for Profit is the Scout Association, which has spent the past year developing multiple projects within their programmes of work. Another new category, Innovation in Projects, saw a project from the RSPB to install renewable energy initiatives become a finalist. The project included installing a biomass boiler and over 700 solar panels across the RSPB’s nature reserves. Continuing with the sustainability theme, the Social Project of the Year category saw Transport for London’s low emission bus zones project recognised in the list of finalists. The project set out to deliver significant reductions in harmful air pollutants, leading to a reduction of the 9,500 premature deaths caused each year by long-term exposure to air pollution. To reflect the high calibre of the entries in the Young Project Professional of the Year Award category this year, judges wished to recognise an additional two entrants with a Highly Commended certification in addition to the five finalists. All 2019 categories received a significant number of entries. The full list of finalists in each category is as follows (in no particular order): Category Finalist Herbert Walton AwardSponsored by: BAE Systems Dr Simon Addyman – Charles Rymill Ltd. (University College London)Dr David Biggins – Bournemouth University Geoffrey Trimble Award Troy Lancaster – Amey (University of Warwick)Sarah McLean– MOD (Cranfield University)Andrew Campbell – Ryden LLP (University of the West of Scotland)Becky Emly – Mott McDonald (University, London South Bank)Ross McMaster – Wood PLC (University of Manchester) Shell Health, Safety, SecurityEnvironmental (HSSE) AwardSponsored by: Shell Turner & Townsend – MBNL HSQA ProjectArup – Healthy by Design Programme, HS2 Phase2bJacobs – Safely Delivering Risk Reduction in an Extraordinary Environment using Jacobs Beyond Zero® PrinciplesBAE Systems Naval Ships – Safety by Design Mike Nichols Award for InspirationSponsored by: Nichols Group Loraine Martins MBE – Network RailMichèle Dix – Crossrail 2, Transport for LondonProjecting Success & Sir Robert McAlpine Programme of the YearSponsored by: RSM UK Network Rail and PA Consulting – Condor: the £1.5bn Sale of Network Rail Commercial EstateRolls-Royce PLC – Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 Aircraft on Ground Recovery ProgrammeConwy County Borough Council – Conwy Modernisation Programme PMO of the Year GCHQ – Transforming and Operating GCHQ’s Enterprise PMO in our Centenary YearNATS PMOBPP Education Group – Doing the Right Projects, Doing Projects RightTurner & Townsend – HMRC Locations Programme Innovation in Projects AwardSponsored by: Provek Proteus – Proteus Learning HubExperian – Experian & Open BankingRSPB – RSPB Renewable Energy Project Contribution to the Profession Award: ConsultancySponsored by: Jacobs ArupGate OneProgram Planning Professionals Ltd. (PCUBED)Turner & Townsend Contribution to the Profession Award: Charity/Not-for-profit Home Group PMOThe Scouts Contribution to the Profession Award: Company Sellafield Ltd.BAE Systems Babcock Young Project Professional of the Year – FinalistsSponsored by: Leidos Jacob Achenbach – Rolls-Royce Crosspointe, LLCGrace Blundell – Gate OneLaura Fenton – Gate OneAimee Tweedie – BAE SystemsEmily Outten – DHL Supply Chain Young Project Professional of the Year – Highly Commended Ben Salmon – Heathrow Airport Ltd.Katerina Leckie – Gate One Project Professional of the YearSponsored by: Ramboll Spencer Hobbs – Network RailLucy Campbell-Gillingham – Hive Centrica LimitedMatt Woof – JacobsDavid Calver – North Highland Technology Project of the YearSponsored by: Hyde Park Solutions Ltd. Ministry of Defence: Royal Air Force, Defence Equipment and Support – Project CENTURIONHeathrow Airport – Integrated Airport Operations Plan and Demand Capacity Balancing toolCavendish Nuclear – The Pile Fuel Cladding Silo ProjectHM Passport Office (Home Office) – HMPO, Digital Customer Services Transformation Project of the YearSponsored by: Hyde Park Solutions Ltd. Rolls-Royce – Product Lifecycle SystemRolls-Royce Submarines Ltd. – Integrated Business Planning and ControlsPCUBED (Program Planning Professionals Ltd.) – Sellafield Ltd. Project Delivery Directorate – Lean Project Delivery improvement projectRoyal Mail Group Ltd. – Supporting Retail in the Digital Age Social Project of the YearSponsored by: Hyde Park Solutions Ltd. HM Revenue & Customs – Soft Drinks Industry LevyNorth Cumbria University Hospitals Trust & Cumbria Partnership NHS Foundation Trust – Maternity Information SystemTransport for London – Low Emission Bus ZonesHome Group – Douglas Bader Park Regeneration Ballot Campaign Engineering, Construction and Infrastructure Project of the YearSponsored by: Hyde Park Solutions Ltd. Arup – The Defence and National Rehabilitation CentreShell International – Shell Appomattox ProjectSellafield Ltd. – Silo Maintenance Facility ProjectTurner & Townsend – V&A Dundee The
Work is moving forward with a £2 million extension contract at Penistone Grammar School in Barnsley. Following the completion of phase one, which saw internal re-modelling completed at the institution to support 50 additional students, a contract has been awarded for the extension building. “The investment the council has made in this project meets our Town Spirit ethos – Achieve it, and reinforces our commitment to provide the right quantity and the very best quality of school places to help every child achieve their potential. The additional places at Penistone Grammar will be a huge benefit to the borough and will add much-needed resource to a well-performing school,” said councillor Tim Cheetham, Cabinet Spokesperson for Regeneration and Culture. Triton Construction has signed on to deliver the building, which will include six new classrooms, two science labs, toilets, staff work spaces and new IT offices. It will be linked to the main school via a walkway. This project forms part of the long-term plan to facilitate an additional intake of 50 new students per year, over five years. “We are pleased to be working with the team at Triton to deliver a fantastic new, state of the art facility for our students and staff. This represents a very exciting time for the school. The school is really going from strength to strength,” Paul Crook, Principal at Penistone Grammar added. “Triton have worked closely with the school to ensure there is minimal disruption to our students learning. In fact, the project will add value to the learning experiences of our young people, specifically those studying technology-based subjects who will engage with Triton for a first-hand experience.” AA Projects will work alongside Triton as Project Manager, Principal Designer and Quantity Surveyor on the project. The Penistone Grammar School extension is expected to be completed in spring 2020.
A historic hotel building has been successfully restored in Stratford-Upon-Avon, the birthplace of world-famous playwright William Shakespeare. The hotel, which dates back to the early 16th century, has had its internal facilities upgraded whilst preserving the heritage of its historic exterior. Hotel Indigo Stratford-upon-Avon, formerly known as The Falcon Hotel, is located in the heart of Stratford-Upon-Avon. The £13.2 million restoration scheme was delivered by construction firm Stepnell. “It’s been amazing to work on such an interesting project, helping to preserve a piece of history that can be enjoyed by the public. The work was incredibly specialist from a refurbishment perspective, so we had a real sense of achievement upon completion,” said the firm’s operations manager, Paul Fish. Plans were originally laid out to refurbish the roof, but the job quickly grew in size when it was found to be beyond repair and had to be removed entirely, along with the internal plastering which was reinstated by a specialist company. Measures were also taken to preserve and replace the external beams and timber flooring in a bid to protect to the hotel’s defining features. St James’s Hotel Group partnered with Stepnell’s Rugby office and architect firm Hitchman Stone Partnership to deliver the high-quality refurbishment. Hotel Indigo Stratford-upon-Avon now boasts a traditional timber build complemented by a contemporary interior and lavish decor. It is newly equipped with a state-of-the-art gym, a private dining room, snug lounge, cocktail bar and modern meeting rooms, as well as a luxury dining experience for its guests.
Two innovative projects that aim to improve air quality on major UK roads from Amey Consulting have received the support of Highways England. Funding was granted for both projects as part of a £20 million competition from Highways England seeking to unlock ideas that will revolutionise roads and driving. Amey Consulting competed with over 200 applications to secure funding for the scheme. The first project, ‘Dynamic air quality management’ aims to improve air quality by dynamically changing the speed limit on smart motorways. As part of the project, speed limits can be introduced when poor air quality is predicted, as opposed to pre-defined time periods, allowing motorways to run at the national speed limit for longer. Predictions will be gathered from a dense network of real-time air quality sensors, which will be installed in local communities to monitor for harmful pollutants such as nitrogen dioxide (NO2). The second project, ‘Green Light Optimised Speed Advisory’ was also granted funding and will improve air quality by reducing the number of stop-starts when vehicles leave motorways via inclined off-slips at signalised junctions. Stop-starts of freight vehicles, including hill starts, significantly increase fuel consumption, brake wear and emissions. This project will employ a technique known as Green Light Optimised Speed Advisory (GLOSA), which informs drivers when traffic lights will change, recommending a speed to approach the signals without needing to stop. Mike Wilson, Highways England’s Executive Director for Safety, Engineering and Standards, said: “We are delighted to be able to offer this funding to support ideas around connected vehicles and infrastructure, improved safety, design and construction that reduces cost and delivers more predictable journey times – and to improve air quality. “The competitions opened the door for companies to submit some great entries to us – it was challenging to narrow it down to the final few. We think the competitions have been a great success, which we will consider repeating in the future.”
Damaged furniture, scratched walls and late removal vans are some of the most common ‘fails’ that sleep-deprived Brits face on moving day. A poll of 2,000 people who have moved home has revealed the most common disasters likely to cause them stress and sleepless nights before and after their big move. Half of homeowners have experienced a ‘fail’ on moving day, according to the study. Thirty-one per cent have proudly brought a piece of furniture to their new front door – only to find it wouldn’t fit through it. One in 10 have even lost the keys to their new property before they arrived at their new home. As a result of the worry, one in eight prospective movers suffered a sleepless night ahead of their move. Half of movers grab fewer than five hours of kip in preparation. Joy Richards,spokesperson for Happy Beds, which commissioned the research as part of its Moving Home campaign, said: “Moving home can be an incredibly exciting time – but it’s also extremely stressful. It’s clear that this stress is affecting peoples’ sleep. “There are countless things that can go wrong, and it can feel as if you’re spinning plates trying to make sure everything goes to plan. “It’s really important, before moving, to plan ahead well in advance and get a great night’s sleep before the big day to put yourself in the best frame of mind.” Sleeping woes persist once the chaos of moving day is over. One in 10 believe trying to nod off in their new, unfamiliar home is the most stressful part of the entire moving process. And it will take an average of four nights before new homeowners get a proper restful night’s kip in their new digs. The moving disasters continue, with a third of respondents finding pieces of furniture broken in transit once they reach the other side. Twenty-four per cent also discovered too late that the previous owners of their home hadn’t totally finished moving out. Packing up the old house was revealed as the single-worst part of moving home, followed by the stress leading up to moving day itself. One in three also can’t stand the admin involved with changing addresses on forms and setting up new bills. Unsurprisingly, wardrobes were nominated the single worst item to move from one house to another, followed by sofas and delicate items like vases or mirrors. The average Brit has moved home five times in their life so far, according to the OnePoll.com research. Joy Richards, a spokesperson for Happy Beds, added: “Having professional help when moving can be really good for peace of mind. “As discovered in our research, many Brits will be sleep-deprived and completely stressed out by the time that first box is loaded into the van, so finding ways to take the pressure off and reduce the possibility of catastrophe are vital. “However, occasionally accidents do happen – so even if a beloved heirloom gets smashed, try not to lose too much sleep over it.” Mick Fallon, Director and Conveyancing Solicitor at Howells Solicitors, said that delegating tasks to supportive friends and family is an effective way of helping moves go smoothly. “The secret to minimising stress when moving home is to make the process as simple and straightforward as possible, from beginning to end. “Having the support of people you can rely on can really make the difference – taking the worry out of this exciting period of your life.” “If you can relax in the knowledge that the exchange and completion is in safe hands and will go through without a hitch, that is one less concern off your plate and you can concentrate on packing and unpacking again. TOP 20 MOST COMMON MOVING FAILS Damaged furniture Scratched walls Not being able to fit an item through the door Not being able to manoeuvre furniture up/down the stairs Not being able to manoeuvre furniture around a corner Boxes breaking and the contents spilling out everywhere The previous residents hadn’t totally moved out or left things behind The house wasn’t ready Not having everything packed up in time Delicate possessions breaking Removal van showing up late Lost boxes Feeling ill on the big day Friends who were meant to help cancelled last minute Losing keys Car/van breaking down Problems picking up a rental van Removal van getting completely lost Keys breaking in the door I got lost and couldn’t find the house
Axis Communications, the market leader in network video technology, has announced the release of its latest whitepaper, Smart Buildings & Smart Cities Security. Authored in association with Virtually Informed and Unified Security, the whitepaper is the third in a series looking at specific aspects of security and provides an in depth review of the topic, addresses key questions and, importantly, provides recommendations that must be considered if the smart promise is to become a reality. Against the global backdrop of population growth, the strain on limited resources and climate change, there is a growing demand for businesses and governments around the world to deliver significant improvements in the way our cities and the buildings within them are managed. The promise of future cities and buildings built around a smart vision to reduce waste, drive efficiencies and optimise resources is a prodigious one with many inherent challenges, not least, security. Smart technology enables the collection and analysis of data to create actionable and automated events that will streamline operations. To deliver this at far greater scale means bringing together a large number of very different systems and empowering them to communicate freely with access to important and often sensitive data. Device interoperability will be a crucial component of its success but to have full confidence in the way that these diverse ecosystems operate together, and to ultimately cede important decision-making to them, stakeholders must be fully confident in the security of the systems. The proliferation of IoT devices has witnessed in parallel an exponential increase in the number of threat exposures and attack vectors, that put in jeopardy the systems that our smart cities and buildings will rely on. With an ever-increasing number of cyber breaches and a common acknowledgment that ‘you are only as strong as your weakest link’, it is important that cybersecurity is considered and evaluated throughout the whole supply chain to protect data, maintain privacy and keep risk associated with cyber threats to a minimum. This process should always start by looking at device security and the vendors’ cyber maturity. Managing cybersecurity in environments of this scale involves drawing up thorough risk assessments that go right back through the supply chain. Identifying vulnerabilities and mitigating the potential for damage that they could cause. Axis’Smart Buildings & Smart Cities Security whitepaper topics include: Smart cities and why we need them – Smart cities are increasingly playing a significant role in meeting today’s resource and population challenges Smart and intelligent technology – Smart devices, systems, buildings and cities defined – questions and issues around existing definitions are addressed Roles and responsibilities – Review stakeholder roles and security risk management to better understand the security issues associated with smart building systems Security challenges – Threat vectors are vast and varied with increasing levels of sophistication; understand the vulnerabilities, technologies and standards to be applied Recommendations – Getting started; security standards and frameworks; product strategy, system and solution security; supply and purchasing; and converged operations. The associated disruption as a result of a cybersecurity breach of a smart system could be catastrophic. At a minimum, it would cause system downtime and impact its ability to operate. The loss of personal data or IP may also damage reputation, impact a company’s share price or even cause actual physical harm. Ensuring that converged security becomes a vital component of this rapidly changing paradigm is of critical importance; safety and security must be at the heart of the shared ambitions for a smarter environment. Steven Kenny, Industry Liaison, Architecture and Engineering at Axis Communications commented:“At Axis we are passionate about using technology to help create a smarter and safer world. We also believe that technology should be used in an ethical and responsible way. You might say that this whitepaper reflects the very values of our business in that, used responsibly and with security front and centre, smart technology will help us address the big challenges of our time. Increasing efficiencies is vital in meeting carbon reduction targets and avoiding climate catastrophe. The smart vision provides a strong basis for economic growth and improved quality of life. We greatly admire the work that Virtually Informed and Unified Security are doing to help ensure that the worlds of physical and cyber security are aligned and working together to achieve a common goal of increased safety and security for all.” The whitepaper’s two authors have impressive credentials. James Willison is the founder of Unified Security Ltd and one of IFSEC Global’s top 20 Security thought leaders in the world. Sarb Sembhi is the CTO and CISO at Virtually Informed and has contributed on security projects for the likes of the London Chamber of Commerce and the Internet of Things Security Foundation. Mr. Sembhi also sits on the editorial board of SC magazine.
Chepstow Construction Equipment has been a Kubota Construction dealer since 2013 and covers South Wales as well as a large part of the West Country, areas that are both steeped in National Hunt Racing history. Both of CCE’s depots (Chepstow and Tiverton) conveniently have race courses located nearby, and the company has a long-running association with the Chepstow Racecourse and has sponsored the Silver Trophy Handicap Hurdle for the past two years. CCE has 25 years’ experience in the plant industry and supply a range of Kubota machines, including the market-leading mini excavators, tracked dumpers and RTVs, to a variety of different customers such as plant hire firms, contractors and builders. Since becoming a Kubota dealer, CCE has supported Chepstow Racecourse and used the superb facilities for charity events and hospitality functions for suppliers, customers and employees. Most recently, the firm supplied a Reggae-style U48-4GL machine for its Caribbean-themed race night which is currently being raffled. CCE’s goal is to develop strong working relationships with construction and plant hire across the area it serves, and be the leading provider of compact construction equipment and mini excavators in particular. Therefore, Kubota has been the perfect partner with which to do so, and both companies have shared values of putting customers at the forefront of everything they do. The reliability of the Kubota product has helped to save customers a considerable amount of potential downtime and lost productivity on sites, as well as time in administrating machine problems and breakdowns. But they also save the CCE team huge amounts of time, both in terms of engineering and administration work on breakdown and warranty claims. Instead, this time can be much better spent on providing customers with a swifter reaction time to an issue, or to provide advice or training, for instance. As a result, CCE’s market share has grown by some margin over the last five years with three times the amount of Kubota machines being sold now than in 2012, and the company has been able to expand its service area into Devon to better serve customers in the West Country. Customer retention is above 90%, even during a very volatile and competitive period for the market. There are many likenesses between the thoroughbreds that race on the tracks at Chepstow and the Kubota mini excavators that are sold by CCE – both are top of their class. Hard working, reliable and with an impeccable pedigree but perhaps not quite as fast (!), Kubota’s mini excavators work just as well in soft ground as well as on good to firm, and always deliver a winning result.
James Latham has launched a competition across its social media platforms to celebrate the best projects and examples of design which have been created using their high-quality timber or decorative products. Using the hashtag #LathamsDesign2019, the competition is inviting designers, architects, joiners, furniture makers – indeed anyone who uses their products – to share their images. The competition, which runs throughout the UK and Ireland, launched in early July and will continue through until September 30. Selected images will be showcased across Latham’s various social media platforms and the winning entry will receive a £500 voucher for Artist Residence, the eccentric boutique hotel group, with venues situated in Brighton, London, Oxfordshire, Penzance and Bristol. “We are constantly amazed by the high-quality, end-products created by our customers who are designers, joiners, woodworkers, landscape designers, architects, and much more. We know there are some world-class design and craft skills out there, but too often, we don’t get to see where our products and materials end up and what they turn into,” said Group Head of Marketing Stuart Devoil. “We really want to encourage people to share more pictures of their work which showcase their skills, so creating a summer photo competition was the perfect opportunity to do this.” Using the hashtag #LathamsDesign2019 and tagging Latham’s, anyone wishing to enter can post images on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook using @lathamsltd or via LinkedIn using @james-latham.
The latest design hub by Amey has opened in Cardiff, creating 60 new jobs in the area. The new hub was opened by Welsh Economy and Transport Minister Ken Skates. “The opening of Amey’s new design hub in Cardiff, and the 60 jobs it will create, is part of our wider £5bn investment in the Wales and Borders Rail franchise and of our determination to transfer this investment into economic growth and job creation,” said Mr Skates. “I know that Amey plans to draw on the pool of engineering talent in the South Wales area, and I welcome the company’s commitment to creating high quality jobs in the heart of our capital city. This is the beginning of an exciting venture and I look forward to the future successes our pioneering partnership approach will bring.” This new hub comes on the back of Amey winning a new 15-year contract to operate the Wales and Borders rail service and South Wales Metro together with train operator Keolis – Transport for Wales Rail Services. It will form the base where Amey will look to draw on the pool of engineering talent in the South Wales area and pursue new opportunities throughout Wales and its English border counties. Located on Callaghan Square, the hub will house a team of civil engineers and designers working on a range of projects from road and rail design to data analysis and asset management. The new recruits will join the existing Cardiff Valley Lines Transformation team and employees from Transport for Wales and ECI contractors, providing an environment for increased collaboration and co-working. Amey’s new hub is the latest in a network of consultancy hubs which the business operates in the UK, including sites in Belfast, Birmingham, Crawley, Edinburgh, Manchester, Motherwell and Sheffield.