Funding from Isos Housing has helped save a rural job club from closure. The local housing provider stepped in with a £10,000 grant after hearing that the Haltwhistle Unemployment Support Group in Northumberland was in danger of closing because of a lack of cash. The grant, one of two recently
Manchester Airports Group (MAG) has signed a new multi million pound deal with facilities management (FM) firm Mitie. Building on their existing seven year relationship, the new five year contract will see Mitie consolidate its FM services across three airports into one integrated contract. The firm has provided FM services
RTC North has appointed Andrew Buckley as its new CEO. The former Membership Director at EEF, the manufacturers’ organisation, Buckley has been appointed as Chief Executive of innovation and technology transfer firm, RTC North. Buckley will take over from the founder of RTC North, Gordon Ollivere MBE, as Chief Executive
YourTradeBase, a service-business based software that helps you win more work, saves you hours and delights your customers whilst helping you to avoid the administrative side effects, has conducted a survey on how paperwork is preventing your business from growing, further proving the need for this type of software. The
McLaughlin & Harvey has posted a £11.7 million loss in its latest accounts, despite increasing turnover by 40%. The business said “a small number of construction contracts procured in the depths of the recession” had contributed to an £11.7 million loss before tax for the year to December 31, 2015.
Balgores Property Group, leading estate agents in Essex and Kent, has just launched an innovative new 3D virtual imaging service to enhance online property details. The new technology brings property listings to life, engaging buyers with a 3D virtual showcase that is the most realistic, immersive way to experience a
Browser does not support script. Contact us RIBA North West today announced that it has shortlisted seventeen new and exciting projects which will compete for a coveted RIBA North West Award in April. Over the coming weeks the RIBA judging panel will be visiting a range of high quality buildings
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A 12MW solar farm in Shropshire has become the first solar project in the UK with a contract for difference (CfD) to be connected to the grid. Charity Farm solar park in Shropshire Charity Farm was one of five solar projects to be awarded the subsidy in the
Vacancy – Regional Manager – South West Published: 08 July, 2016 Market leading Pipe Clip, Cover Profile and Fixings manufacturer Talon has a vacancy in the South West of England covering a mature patch that has had representation for many years. The role covers day to day support of Independent
Funding from Isos Housing has helped save a rural job club from closure. The local housing provider stepped in with a £10,000 grant after hearing that the Haltwhistle Unemployment Support Group in Northumberland was in danger of closing because of a lack of cash. The grant, one of two recently awarded by Isos in the South Tyne community, will help to make sure that the group will be able to continue for one more year at least. Based at the town’s swimming and leisure centre, the support group – a Community Action Northumberland project – runs drop-in sessions every week for local unemployed people, helping them to brush up on their job search and interview skills. Group training on finding work is also provided, along with with careers advice and support for people setting up their own businesses, while informal group activities help develop life skills, such as managing money, reducing domestic fuel bills, healthy eating and exercise. Having now secured the new funding, along with cash from the Royal Bank of Scotland Group, the support group is also hoping to extend the services it provides. This could include sessions for young mums who are contemplating a return to work, as well as further volunteering opportunities. Isos community involvement officer, John Temple, commented: “Within the project there is a big focus on volunteering and that points people towards becoming work ready, particularly if someone hasn’t got a lot of practical work experience. “Support groups like this have the potential to make a big difference to someone’s life – not just by helping them secure a job, or training, or a volunteering opportunity, but by building their confidence and self-esteem and helping them become part of the wider community.” A second grant of £5,000 has also been awarded to Haltwhistle’s Young and Sweet youth club, to help pay for a new gardening club for young people aged between nine to 19 years.
Manchester Airports Group (MAG) has signed a new multi million pound deal with facilities management (FM) firm Mitie. Building on their existing seven year relationship, the new five year contract will see Mitie consolidate its FM services across three airports into one integrated contract. The firm has provided FM services such as cleaning, waste management, gritting and snow clearance at Manchester Airport since 2008. The new contract, estimated to be worth £60 million over its duration, will see Bristol-headquartered Mitie expanding its services at Manchester Airport to include pest control and landscaping. In addition, the company will for the first time offer soft services at MAG’s Stansted and East Midlands airports, as well as hard services such as mechanical and electrical maintenance, fixed wire testing, life safety systems and plumbing. London Stansted Airport CEO, Andrew Cowan, a sponsor of the contract, commented: “We have been working with Mitie for over seven years and it is a great credit to their team that we are developing our long-standing relationship with this new contract. “Mitie was awarded the work after a rigorous and technical tender process.” He continued: “Mitie has extensive experience in the sector, and an ability to provide national 24/7 coverage underpinned by advanced technology.” Mitie MD Phil Holland said: “We are proud to be building upon our relationship with MAG through this new and consolidated contract. “Our long running relationship is a testament to our market leading airport experience and we are confident that our expansive technology-led service capability will assist MAG in providing a world-class experience for its passengers and airline partners.” Last month it was revealed that MAG contributes £6.2 billion to the economy, with the main drivers behind the expanded ‘economic footprint’ of the airports include a higher number of employment opportunities and the associated economic value generated by their operations.
RTC North has appointed Andrew Buckley as its new CEO. The former Membership Director at EEF, the manufacturers’ organisation, Buckley has been appointed as Chief Executive of innovation and technology transfer firm, RTC North. Buckley will take over from the founder of RTC North, Gordon Ollivere MBE, as Chief Executive on November 1, 2016. With a 30 year track record in marketing, sales, business development and general management, Buckley has been appointed to oversee the growth of the business and develop services to firms throughout the Northern Powerhouse. Set up in 1989 in Sunderland, RTC was one of 12 Regional Technology Centres established around the country to help businesses develop new products and services by accessing expertise within regional universities. Now, the company employs 65 members of staff at offices in Sunderland, Leeds and Daresbury (Cheshire) and delivers a mix of technology transfer, innovation and growth programmes for small companies. At present, the firm delivers funded business support schemes including Innovate2Succeed, Designing Better Business, Enterprise Europe Network and NHS Innovations North. RTC also supports the skills agenda and is home to one of a new network of STEM Ambassador Hubs set up to help promote careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths by engaging volunteer ambassadors from industry in school visits. RTC has recently acquired Service Network, the North East’s voice for the professional, creative and technical sectors. In 2016, RTC also launched a series of short course training masterclasses designed to help companies with everything fromBusiness Strategy and Making Innovation Happen to Understanding Your Export Potential. Outgoing CEO, Gordon Ollivere MBE, commented: “Although our services are very diverse, ‘smarter use of technology’ in business and society remains at the heart of everything we do. Of course I will miss the variety and the stimulus of working with such intelligent people but I am confident that Andrew will lead the company forward to achieve even greater success in the future.”
YourTradeBase, a service-business based software that helps you win more work, saves you hours and delights your customers whilst helping you to avoid the administrative side effects, has conducted a survey on how paperwork is preventing your business from growing, further proving the need for this type of software. The survey produced some astounding findings about the time and money spent on paperwork over the time frame of a year from the Trades Industry. Businesses spend on average 2.5 months on paperwork with a spend of approximately £5,657 per year. These figures back up the 51% of small business owners who believe that paperwork is the main reason thwarting their business growth. With this in mind YourTradeBase has managed to try remove the short falls above. Since its official launch in January this year, it has managed to help trades people win a staggering £40 million worth of quotes and estimates in their respective trades industry. The company now assists 27 Service/Trade based businesses, stemming all the way from the Building industry to Computer repair based companies. Adam Austin, the CEO and Co-founder, commented: “Following on from many years of extensive research and trail and error we are absolutely delighted to have helped out so many business and people in the industry, £40 million worth of won work is something we couldn’t have imagined happening for a long, long time.” The company is constantly trying to better itself and is already developing new initiatives that will assist the trades industry win their next £40 million. YourTradeBase has already established some strong partnerships with small business owners and individuals in the trade service business industry. Excitingly the company has just released an easy to use ‘refer a friend’ scheme to help other tradesman reduce their time taken on paperwork too. The scheme gives tools to current users to help out friends and fellow tradespeople in just the click of the button. With the new ‘refer a friend scheme’ there is an opportunity to share the success of the software through email, printed voucher, Facebook or via unique link. With the new refer a friend scheme added onto the back of YourTradeBase’s successful first 10 months, it will further reinforce the company’s position in the service based software industry.
McLaughlin & Harvey has posted a £11.7 million loss in its latest accounts, despite increasing turnover by 40%. The business said “a small number of construction contracts procured in the depths of the recession” had contributed to an £11.7 million loss before tax for the year to December 31, 2015. The firm also posted a pre-tax loss of £3.6 million the year before, however it added that all of its legacy contracts would be complete by the end of this year. Turnover at the company increased to £273.8 million, up 40% from £195.8 million the previous year. Its construction business, which accounts for most of the firm’s turnover (£253.1 million), racked up a loss of £12.8 million before tax, while its wholesale distribution arm – with a turnover of £20.7 million – was profitable, posting a profit of £1.1 million before tax. Contract wins for the company in the last year included a £51 million contract to redevelop and expand London Luton Airport’s terminal. The company has also recently completed a £45 million redevelopment of Bristol City’s Ashton Gate stadium, and is understood to be bidding for Transport for Greater Manchester’s £33 million Tameside Interchange project. Over the course of the year, the company has added nine employees to its payroll, with its workforce now standing at 436. McLaughlin & Harvey purchased Barr Construction in 2007, which took on the M&H brand name early last year. Last month, McLaughlin & Harvey was appointment by Peterhead Port Authority to help carry out the strengthening and deepening of the north east port. Alongside joint venture partner Boskalis Westminster, the Peterhead Scheme 2 project also entails land reclamation with revetment, widening of the harbour entrance, demolition works and improved services throughout. The harbour will also benefit from significantly improved realignment to the existing quay walls and increased draft which will facilitate larger vessels.
Balgores Property Group, leading estate agents in Essex and Kent, has just launched an innovative new 3D virtual imaging service to enhance online property details. The new technology brings property listings to life, engaging buyers with a 3D virtual showcase that is the most realistic, immersive way to experience a property online. Viewers can see a photographic floorplan view, then see the property from a completely unique, 3D view, giving them a complete understanding of the layout and internal condition. Martin Gibbon, a Fellow of the National Association of Estate Agents and Group Director of Balgores Property Group comments: “We are delighted to be launching this innovative new technology, as part of the service we offer sellers. The new 3D virtual showcase is the most engaging way to show a property online and it gives potential buyers a great experience, saving wasted time and unnecessary viewings. “We are able to offer this fresh and exciting advanced technology to all our clients. It enables people to experience a property online before travelling to view it either in Essex or Kent. This is a great advantage for properties that may attract overseas buyers, or those relocating from somewhere else in the UK. “Traditional photography or a flat floorplan can’t give viewers a virtual experience of the property. The dollhouse view and ability to ‘walk’ through the home is the ultimate way to experience a property. “We have embraced this technology as we see it very much as the future. This 3D virtual imaging is to our knowledge unique in Essex and Kent via Balgores and customers should contact their local branch for more information.” Balgores Property Group has ten offices in Basildon, Brentwood, Chelmsford, Hornchurch, Romford, Upminster, South Woodham Ferrers, Ongar and Gravesend. Balgores Property Group is an independent, family-owned business specialising in property sales, lettings, mortgages and financial services.
Browser does not support script. Contact us RIBA North West today announced that it has shortlisted seventeen new and exciting projects which will compete for a coveted RIBA North West Award in April. Over the coming weeks the RIBA judging panel will be visiting a range of high quality buildings right across the North West region; from a private house in Cheshire by local practice GA Studio, to the building at the cultural heart of one of Manchester’s largest areas of development, HOME by Mecanoo. As well as the prestigious Building of the Year Award, which The Whitworth and architects MUMA collected in 2015, the shortlist will also produce a Small Project of the Year Award for a project costing less than £500,000. The jury panel will also be on the lookout for Project Architect of the Year, which is awarded to the architect who stands out as having significantly contributed to an award-winning project. The winners will be announced at an evening event at The Bluecoat in Liverpool on Wednesday 20 April 2016. Further information and the opportunity to purchase tickets will be available soon. ENDS Notes to editors: 1. For further press information and access to high res images of each project please contact RIBA North West on 0151 703 0107. 2. RIBA North West Awards shortlist in full: 60 Carrwood, Cheshire by Stephenson Studio Alder Hey Children’s Hospital, Liverpool by BDP HOME, Manchester by Mecanoo Library Walk Link Building, Manchester by Simpson Haugh + Partners Littlewoods Bunker, Liverpool by shedkm Liverpool Philharmonic, Liverpool by Caruso St John Manchester Central Library, Manchester by Ryder Architecture Mellor Primary School, Stockport by Sarah Wigglesworth Architects Motel One, Manchester by Hodder + Partners National Graphene Institute, Manchester by Jestico + Whiles Private House, Cumbria by Bennetts Associates Private House 1109, Cheshire by GA Studio Architects Sevendale House, Manchester by Stephenson Studio Southern Street, Manchester by Cartwright Pickard Architects Waitrose, Chester by Broadway Malyan Wirral Metropolitan College, Birkenhead by Glenn Howells Architects Withington Girls’ School, Manchester by Levitt Bernstein 3. The RIBA Awards have been running continuously since 1966 and are judged and presented locally. No matter the shape, size, budget or location, RIBA award-winning schemes set the standard for great architecture all across the country. RIBA awards are for buildings in the UK by RIBA Chartered Architects and International Fellows. 4. The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) champions better buildings, communities and the environment through architecture and our members. www.architecture.com. 5. The RIBA Awards 2016 are kindly sponsored by Posted on Thursday 3rd March 2016 Source link
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A 12MW solar farm in Shropshire has become the first solar project in the UK with a contract for difference (CfD) to be connected to the grid. Charity Farm solar park in Shropshire Charity Farm was one of five solar projects to be awarded the subsidy in the first auction in 2015; two of the four others have since been scrapped. The farm won the contract with a strike price of £79.23 per megawatt hour (2012 prices). Supplier Axpo UK will buy all of the electricity generated by the farm for seven years in a deal worth £7.5 million. The project will provide enough power for more than 4,000 homes – it was constructed in just over two months. Chief executive of developer Lightsource Renewable Energy, Nick Boyle, said: “A truly competitive system is fair to all concerned, but there has been no new round of auctions announced for solar as yet and, if the UK is serious about the future of its energy security, it is important that this is addressed. Great strides have been made in the industry and we firmly believe that solar has a significant role to play in the overall UK energy mix.” Three further contracts for difference auctions are scheduled to take place during the current parliament. The first is due by this year – only less-established ‘Pot 2’ technologies such as offshore wind will be eligible. It’s not yet clear when the other two auctions will take place, or what technologies will be eligible to bid in them. Source link
Vacancy – Regional Manager – South West Published: 08 July, 2016 Market leading Pipe Clip, Cover Profile and Fixings manufacturer Talon has a vacancy in the South West of England covering a mature patch that has had representation for many years. The role covers day to day support of Independent and National Merchant accounts along with interaction between Contractors and Specifiers. This is a business development position but also includes support and development of the existing customer base. Applicants should ideally be from the plumbing/heating or building services markets with experience of similar associated products. A competitive remuneration package is on offer with usual benefits expected from this type of position – car – laptop – phone etc. Send your CV to sales@talon.co.uk Please note that you will be contacted within 7 days of receipt of your email if you are to be called for an interview Source link