The consultation on the UK Air Quality Plan has been published. Matthew Pencharz has spoken out after the publishing of the Plan by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, or Defra. The former Deputy Mayor of London, Matthew Pencharz has said that the Government needs to do more
The largest 3D master plan model in the UK has been revealed at Barking Riverside which is one of the largest Brownfield sites in Europe. It is thought that the development will be able to offer 10,800 new homes in the East of London. The 3D printed mater plan was
SSM Holding AB have been expanding their presence in the popular suburb of Spånga. The company has recently acquired a new housing project from Nils Johnny Fastighets AB. The housing development is in Spånga Centrum and has a total floor space of 11,400 square meters. It is thought that SSM
The Crossrail project and the planned Elizabeth Line station has led to the increase of housing prices in the areas of Romford and Bedford. A report that has been carried out by Balgores Property Group that the average cost of 2-3 bedroomed semi-detached properties that are located near to the
Global infrastructure services firm AECOM has appointed Roma Agrawal as Associate Director. Roma joins the company’s growing structural engineering team in London and will be responsible for both business development and project delivery work. Roma joins AECOM from Interserve, where she was Design Manager. She was previously Associate Director at
Due to its success and strong reputation, the Management School at the University of Liverpool is attracting increasing numbers of students and has increased its capacity to allow additional students to attend. Architects, Austin-Smith:Lord developed a design to achieve this through reorganising and extending the existing facilities. The new design
Trimo, one of Europe’s leading suppliers in building envelope solutions, has announced its partnership with upcoming architectural event, Vision 2017. Hosted in London at Olympia Central on the 6th and 7th June, Vision attracts professionals from across the built environment including architects, contractors, designers, property developers and more, to gain
Any injury that occurs at work must be recorded and reported by your employer. Working in construction or the industrial industry means being exposed to a large number of potential hazards and dangers. Naturally, the risk of injury is much higher in a construction site than it is in a
The National Law Firm Irwin Mitchell has announced that they have appointed a new partner to their National Real Estate team. It was announced that Robert Stangroom will be joining Irwin Mitchell at their Southampton office from the 8th May. In his new role Robert will be required to assist
Multitech Site Services is the leading temporary electrics specialists in the UK. The company has announced that they are reinforcing their commitment to the next generation. This has been achieved by becoming the first contractor of its type to join the 5% Club. This Club is an industry led initiative
The consultation on the UK Air Quality Plan has been published. Matthew Pencharz has spoken out after the publishing of the Plan by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, or Defra. The former Deputy Mayor of London, Matthew Pencharz has said that the Government needs to do more to encourage local authorities in order to introduce and obtain the necessary powers to enforce environmental regulations on areas such as construction sites in order to promote the use of clean technologies following the Government Air Quality Plan that has been released by Defra. The Government Air Quality Plan that has been published appears to be quite unambitious, considering the construction equipment in London accounts for 7% of the emissions which leads to the high NO2 concentrations that are currently at a level which is unacceptable. These high levels of NO2 are high across the country and action needs to be taken in order to improve the air quality. However, the clean technologies that are available in this sector use batteries. These batteries can be used to supply temporary power for construction sites and events. These batteries are available in the marketplace and would lead to a significant reduction of air pollution if adopted more widely. Off Grid Energy is a company that works to save their customers thousands of pounds in fuel costs by using these clean technologies. These procedures could also reduce the pollution and noise created by construction sites. The former deputy Mayor of London has said that it is disappointing that the Defra Air Quality Plan that has been set out by the Government does not set out the reductions that the UK need to have a significant impact on the air pollution. More could be done to promote the utilization of these cleaner energy technologies that will save money as well as reduce emissions. The Air Quality Plan has previously set out regulations to start cleaning up the construction industry however in the newest publication, there was only mention of new machines being brought in to use in 2019, and no reference to any older and more polluting companies.
The largest 3D master plan model in the UK has been revealed at Barking Riverside which is one of the largest Brownfield sites in Europe. It is thought that the development will be able to offer 10,800 new homes in the East of London. The 3D printed mater plan was created by Hobs Studio, the 3D technology specialists. It is said that the model measures 3.6m x 2.6m x 1m and covers more than 1,000 of the buildings at the scale of 1:750. The sheer size of the project is illustrated by the model, however a third of the model’s surface depicts the River Thames. This 3D model of the Brownfield site in Barking was produced over the course of 4 and a half weeks at Hobs Studio which is in Central London. This model was printed using the UK’s largest SLA 3D printer which is an iPro 9000 XL. This printer has a build size of 1500mm x 750mm x 550mm. It is thought that during the development at Barking Riverside, a focus is being placed on investment in future technology in order to create their vision of the future of the development. The model was created using 35 litres of resin and was printed by using a process which is called stereolithography. After all the pieces were printed, the model took two days to build and it will be available for viewing at the new Experience Suite at the Barking Riverside Project office. 3D printing allows model production to happen much faster as well as allowing more accurate and detailed models to be produced. The detail is added to this process through the 3D photogrammetry data that is used. After the printing, the post production of the model is vital, with a specialised team working to add the finishing touches.
SSM Holding AB have been expanding their presence in the popular suburb of Spånga. The company has recently acquired a new housing project from Nils Johnny Fastighets AB. The housing development is in Spånga Centrum and has a total floor space of 11,400 square meters. It is thought that SSM will develop this recently acquired area in to around 250 cooperative apartments. The site was initially purchased for 65 MSEK and it is thought that there will be additional costs in place as a charge for future exploitation. Work of the development is predicted to start in the first quarter of 2020. If building goes to plan it has suggested that occupation of the site will occur in the final quarter of 2021. The properties will be located in Spånga Centrum where there are a lot of different shopping and restaurant options. Spånga also has a lot of different green areas and a mixture of different athletic facilities close by as well as a number of public transport options which include a commuter rail line and busses. The project to build approximately 250 houses will be run solely by SSM. The housing company focuses on one specific customer group when they are creating their properties. The market that is targeted is tomorrow’s urbanites, so SSM work to deliver functional and efficient housing to prospective buyers that are also in good central locations with easy access to public transport. It is thought that the new development in Spånga match the criteria and will be a valuable addition to the company’s portfolio. The company is also carrying out a development in Spånga Torg, and a project that will offer 80 cooperative apartments. It is thought that the apartments of this project will be complete and being filled for the latter part of 2019.
The Crossrail project and the planned Elizabeth Line station has led to the increase of housing prices in the areas of Romford and Bedford. A report that has been carried out by Balgores Property Group that the average cost of 2-3 bedroomed semi-detached properties that are located near to the train station in Romford has increased by 20% each year. In this area, the average price of property is now £405,000 which means that there has been an increase of £79,250 from the 2016 average price. The report shows that those who are looking to buy a flat will have to pay an average of £262,500. Flats close to the new Crossrail routes have also seen a price increase of 21%, or £57,500since 2016. The property crowdfunding platform Property Partner has also found that 60% of the areas that are around the new Elizabeth line have seen better than average house price increases over the past decade. With the line due to be finished by the end of 2018, the areas around the Crossrail project are about to have their transport links improved which makes the properties more popular. The research that has been carried out was taken from Zoopla. The data shows that property prices I the area have risen by 48.97% over the course of the last five years. In Romford, house prices were £241,027 in 2012; now the average price is £359,058. Brentwood has experienced similar house price increases, with the area benefitting from a 32% average price increase from £387,432 to £512,713 since 2012. The reduction to commuter times are making these boroughs of London more popular with commuters. The Boroughs of Romford and Chelmsford are also undergoing multi-million pound regenerations, making the areas more appealing for those looking to buy in the area and further increasing the property prices.
Global infrastructure services firm AECOM has appointed Roma Agrawal as Associate Director. Roma joins the company’s growing structural engineering team in London and will be responsible for both business development and project delivery work. Roma joins AECOM from Interserve, where she was Design Manager. She was previously Associate Director at WSP and has worked on projects including The Shard at London Bridge, One Nine Elms and Crystal Palace Station. Roma has received multiple awards during her career to date, both for her technical ability and for her contribution to raising awareness of engineering as a career. Last year Roma was included in the Top 50 Women Engineers in the UK list, which was compiled by The Telegraph and Women’s Engineering Society, and in 2014 she was recognised by the Association for Consultancy and Engineering with the Diamond Award for Engineering Excellence. She has appeared in engineering documentaries on the BBC and ITV and has featured in various UK newspapers and magazines to help raise the profile of the profession. Commenting on her new role, Roma said: “I look forward to working on AECOM’s wonderfully diverse range of projects while also continuing to promote engineering as a career to young people, particularly among under-represented groups.” Mike Burton, Director, AECOM, said: “We are delighted that Roma is now part of the Award-Winning AECOM team – bringing her engineering expertise to our projects and her passion for the profession to our people.” Roma is a chartered engineering with both the Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE) and the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) and is a fellow of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). She holds a masters degree in general structural engineering at Imperial College London and a degree in physics from Oxford University.
Due to its success and strong reputation, the Management School at the University of Liverpool is attracting increasing numbers of students and has increased its capacity to allow additional students to attend. Architects, Austin-Smith:Lord developed a design to achieve this through reorganising and extending the existing facilities. The new design aims to embrace modern methods of teaching in a state of the art facility that encourages collaborative and social learning. The accommodation also includes a case pit for debate and discussion and a trading floor. Lead architect, Adam Sunderland of Austin-Smith:Lord commented: The University of Liverpool has a distinguished architectural history. The best buildings on the campus are confident expressions of their age. The pieces form a coherent whole by respecting the context. The vision for the new extension as the third component in the evolution of the Management School is to modernise, raise the profile and rebrand to meet market expectations.” The new extension, which is a highly sustainable, BREEAM Very Good building, is set back from the street, behind a formal landscaped zone, consistent with the character of the campus. A green wall has been incorporated into the south west corner of the building at ground floor level to create a south facing courtyard. The pavilion extension is linked by a double height glass box to the existing building. The scale and proportions of the cladding module pick up on the grain and verticality of the existing building. The cladding is subdivided vertically into floor zones and accommodation zones. Joints are staggered between the zones and windows are placed as required in the accommodation zone. Larger volumes such as the atrium are expressed by spanning windows across two accommodation zones and the floor zone, which in these areas, is set back from the glazing. This structured and flexible approach enables the fenestration pattern to be determined by the needs of the spaces animating the simple pavilion form.
Trimo, one of Europe’s leading suppliers in building envelope solutions, has announced its partnership with upcoming architectural event, Vision 2017. Hosted in London at Olympia Central on the 6th and 7th June, Vision attracts professionals from across the built environment including architects, contractors, designers, property developers and more, to gain an insight into innovative product and building solutions. Vision 2017 is a free-to-attend CPD Certified event, which brings together some of the best designs and leading professionals across Europe to meet and exchange ideas of innovation. The two-day event promises over 70 hours of international educational content across its five theatres, with a pre-planned Meetings programme to enable visitors to search and connect with exhibitors. There will also be the opportunity to schedule meetings with exhibitors of choice during the event, for a further productive approach. Across the event, Trimo will be showcasing some of its bestselling products including Qbiss One and Trimoterm, presenting their exciting features, installation case studies and live demonstrations. As well as being an event partner alongside the likes of BIM and RIBA, Trimo has provided its unique, high-tech façade surface technology ArtMe, to be used as shell panelling for Vision’s CPD Theatre. The CPD Theatre will be used throughout the event, as a hub for guest speaker seminars, including Trimo representatives. Trimo’s UK and Overseas Marketing Manager, Viviane Williams comments “We are proud to be announced as partners of Vision 2017; an event which is set to unite professionals across the construction industry. As an industry leader, we are excited to not only network with fellow attendees, but to also learn from continental businesses and offer solutions to challenges in the market today.”
Any injury that occurs at work must be recorded and reported by your employer. Working in construction or the industrial industry means being exposed to a large number of potential hazards and dangers. Naturally, the risk of injury is much higher in a construction site than it is in a regular office. High scaffoldings, heavy loads and dangerous machinery are just a few of the possible health and safety hazards that industrial employees face each time they go to work. If an accident occurs, you may be eligible to receive workers’ compensation benefits. These costs are in place to pay for any medical expenses related to the accident that occurred whilst you were at work. However, many people are unsure about how to approach claiming compensation and most don’t even know if they qualify for it. Here is all of the information you need to know regarding your rights and claiming compensation: What Steps Should You Take? If an accident occurs in the workplace, there are certain steps you and your employer should take. Your employer must report the incident, especially if it is serious. It is also their duty to ensure that you are aware of the health and safety issues that concern you as an employee. Industrial accidents can be very serious. There are lots of different types of heavy machinery and potential health hazards right, left and centre. If your employer failed to make you aware of these hazards, you may be able to claim as a result of their negligence. Accidents that must be reported include: Chemical related injuries (chemical burns for example) Major injuries such as broken limbs Accidents that occurred due to things like gas or scaffolding that has collapsed. Disease or death If your work-related injury required you to take off more than three days, that injury must be reported by your employer. Who is to Blame for your Accident? As previously mentioned, your employer is responsible for your safety in the workplace. Working in the industrial industry requires that you be equipped with the right tools for the job. However, these tools must also include things like hard hats and gloves for your safety. For example, if a chemical related accident took place and you were not wearing a pair of high-quality vinyl gloves to protect yourself, you could suffer serious chemical burns and will be eligible to claim compensation. Can you Claim Compensation? Sustaining a personal injury that was not your fault leaves you open to the possibility of claiming compensation. Of course, you will have to prove your injury was a result of a third party’s negligence and that you are not to blame. According to www.citizensadvice.org.uk, the court will decide how much you are owed in compensation. The general damages paid are to cover the pain of the injury whilst special damages are paid for the financial loss that the injury has had on your life from the moment the accident occurred, right up until the date of the court hearing.
The National Law Firm Irwin Mitchell has announced that they have appointed a new partner to their National Real Estate team. It was announced that Robert Stangroom will be joining Irwin Mitchell at their Southampton office from the 8th May. In his new role Robert will be required to assist the Partner David Fanchi and work with the other nine members of the Southampton-based real estate team. The role will involve concentrating on the more general commercial real estate aspects of the work involved. Irwin Mitchell is a company that is more than 100 years old and is classed as one of the largest law firms in the UK. The firm offers both Personal and Business Legal Services to their clients. In 2015 Irwin Mitchell merged with Thomas Eggar LL, which meant that the company expanded its presence in London and in the South Est of the UK. The Law firm has also acquired MPH Solicitors which was a specialised Personal Injury specialist, and the private wealth firm Berkeley Law over the course of the past few years. Robert Stangroom is joining Irwin Mitchell from Wannops LLP. In his previous role, Robert was a partner and before this position he worked at Shoosmiths. In the Past Robert Stangroom has worked with David Fanchi at Thomas Eggar. Hopefully their previous working relationship will lead to a successful transition and flourishing relationship going forward. The Irwin Mitchell real estate practice now has more than 40 partners spread across the UK and 81 other real estate lawyers. These figure are continuing to expand as the Law firm does. There are a number of real estate teams and they are located at Irwin Mitchell’s 9 BLS offices. It is hoped that Robert will be a useful new addition as Real Estate Partner in the Southampton based office and will boost the Southampton office and their coverage across the Southern markets.
Multitech Site Services is the leading temporary electrics specialists in the UK. The company has announced that they are reinforcing their commitment to the next generation. This has been achieved by becoming the first contractor of its type to join the 5% Club. This Club is an industry led initiative which is focused on increasing the momentum to recruit trainees in order to change the fortunes of the young people in the UK. Multitech, winners of the Business Excellence Award have been employing trainees since the company started operating in 1998. The company’s aim of hiring young people was to enable them to become more qualified and allow them to start building a long-term career path in the construction industry as an electrician. It has been estimated that 10% of the workforce at Multitech at the moment are trainees. This figure is twice what is required in order to join the 5% Club. The business is the first temporary site services contractor to join the club which is great news for the business and might push more in the sector to look in to hiring more trainees. The 5% Club initiative is great for setting a target for businesses. The initiative shares values and ethos with Multitech and it works to spread awareness of the value in trainees. The campaign for 5% Club scheme was initiated by QinetiQ, the defence technology company. The technology business aimed to get the public and private companies around the UK to commit to increasing the number of apprentices, sponsored students and graduates they allow on to formal programmes. The target is to make up 5% of the business workforce with trainees within five years. It is thought that this campaign will tackle the chronic skills shortage experienced in the industry as well as reducing the youth unemployment in Britain. These improvements should then keep the UK at the forefront of innovation. Members of the scheme are required to publish their progress in an Annual Report.