A £4million investment scheme has begun to rebuild parts of Derby’s electricity network in response to an anticipated surge in demand. The work will involve laying 7km of new underground cable and a complete rebuild of Mackworth’s primary substation. The project is needed to replace ageing equipment – some of
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The development, off Whalley Road, has two distinct new homes collections that include a number of three and four bedroom homes, perfectly suited for family life or young couples sharing. While the Heritage Collection offers traditional Arts and Crafts inspired architecture with period style features, the Harwood range provides streamlined,
BPH Plant Hire, an independently-owned plant hire company based in the South East, has launched a new website to coincide with the recent rebrand, following a commitment to increased investment in the company’s digital presence. The new website highlights for the first time the extensive fleet available to hire. Convenient
Chancerygate has achieved practical completion for its 94,000 sq ft Furlong Business Park scheme in Bishops Cleeve near Cheltenham, with almost a third of the development’s available units already sold. Furlong Business Park is a £10.2m development providing a total of 11 high-quality industrial and warehousing units ranging from 3,988 sq ft
First new design for pylon in nearly 100 years 116 new T-pylons along 57km route from Hinkley to Seabank, which will connect six million homes and businesses to low carbon energy At the end of July 2021 – the first T-pylon on National Grid’s Hinkley Connection is due to be constructed. It
GRAHAM has been awarded a £3.5m contract by CMS to complete the interior fit-out of the international law firm’s new Sheffield office, located at 1 Charter Square. The privately-owned contractor will undertake the CAT A and CAT B development of 47,500 sq ft of space across four floors within the
If you’re managing a construction project, delegation is going to be key to your success. At the end of the day, it’s your role to ensure that everyone knows what they are doing. This includes knowing who’s meant to be doing what, when the work needs to be completed and
A reputable manager’s most valuable asset is their ability to skilfully organise the vast network of tasks and plans spread out before them and assign them to a crew according to their expertise and skills. All of these tasks require close supervision and can not be fulfilled successfully unless one
The internet is the most powerful and important business tool at your disposal. Without it, many firms would cease to exist, struggle to make a profit or even be noticed in a sea of small businesses all vying for their customers’ attention. But what’s even more essential is a good
A £4million investment scheme has begun to rebuild parts of Derby’s electricity network in response to an anticipated surge in demand. The work will involve laying 7km of new underground cable and a complete rebuild of Mackworth’s primary substation. The project is needed to replace ageing equipment – some of which has been in place for more than 50 years – and to meet an expected growth in demand for electricity, as a result of new developments in and around Mackworth. It will benefit around 100,000 customers. The first part of the job will be to lay 3.75km of new cable from Derby to Mackworth. Work is expected to take up to six months and will begin in the city centre, before moving out towards the A38. There will be some road closures as a result of the scheme. Paul Squires, WPD Engineering Specialist based at Derby, said: “This is a huge investment for the people of Derby which will enable us to meet their electricity needs for decades to come. This takes into account the changes to electricity use that will arise from an anticipated switch to electric vehicles and other low carbon technologies. “We have worked closely with the local authority to plan the work and to keep disruption to a minimum. We will also be working 10 hour days and at weekends to complete the work as quickly as possible. We apologise in advance for any inconvenience caused during this essential project.” All WPD staff will be observing strict social distancing and hygiene regulations while working on site, to protect themselves and customers during the coronavirus pandemic. The roads affected will be Sowter Road, St Marys Gate, Cathedral Road, Queens Street, Jury Street ,Willow Row,St Alkmunds Way, Agard Street, Bridge Street, Friargate, Vernon Street, South Street, Uttoxeter Old Road, Stepping Lane, Hanford Street, Stanley Street, Morley Street, Napier Street, Mackenzie Street, Lyttleton Street and Greenwich Drive South. There will be some rolling road closures on Stepping Lane, Handford Street, Stanley St, Napier Street and Mackenzie Street with short diversions in place, along with some temporary parking restrictions. Temporary traffic signals will be used on some of the larger streets.
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The development, off Whalley Road, has two distinct new homes collections that include a number of three and four bedroom homes, perfectly suited for family life or young couples sharing. While the Heritage Collection offers traditional Arts and Crafts inspired architecture with period style features, the Harwood range provides streamlined, smart exteriors, finished in stone, for those who prefer a more contemporary look. Both collections offer up to the minute interiors designed for modern lifestyles. Current prices start from £282,995 for a three-bedroom detached Birch, while four-bedroom detached homes start from £329,995. Sian Pitt, sales director at our Lancashire division says: “Buying your first home is a big step so you’ll want to choose one that you will love for years to come. Oak Leigh Gardens has a great selection from both our Heritage Collection and Harwood range. One thing they do have in common is providing plenty of space to grow into, open-plan kitchens, and main bedrooms with their own en-suites, plus private gardens to relax in.” Homebuyers can also use the Government backed Help to Buy to get them moving sooner. Sian explains how it works: “Buyers can secure a house with just a 5% deposit and then the Government will lend up to 20% of the value of the new home through an equity loan, which is interest free for the first five years and can be repaid at any time within 25 years or on the resale of the home, whichever is sooner. Buyers will then need just a 75% mortgage from a bank or building society of choice.” Nestled between Pendle Hill and the Forest of Bowland, in the sought-after Ribble Valley, Oak Leigh Gardens’ rural location has proved to be an attractive selling point for commuters and young families, especially as it’s also so well connected. Situated just off the main A59 Preston Road, the homes are close to the M6; Clitheroe is less than three miles away and places like Blackburn, Burnley, Preston and even Manchester are all easily reached. Closer to home, there’s an Ofsted ‘outstanding’ rated primary school just a short walk away, and two ‘outstanding’ rated senior schools within a couple of miles. To find out more about the homes or help available see www.redrow.co.uk/oakleigh, call 01254 865167 or visit the development and view the fully furnished show homes, which are usually open daily from 10am to 5.30pm.
BPH Plant Hire, an independently-owned plant hire company based in the South East, has launched a new website to coincide with the recent rebrand, following a commitment to increased investment in the company’s digital presence. The new website highlights for the first time the extensive fleet available to hire. Convenient features of the site include the category pages, which have been designed so that users can easily find their desired model by filtering specifications such as tonnage, and whether the equipment is cabbed or wheeled. Users can also compare models from specification tables that show side by side comparisons of each vehicle available. Enquiries about specific models can now be made directly from the results page with ‘get a quote’ forms that autofill the vehicle model, saving time and extra clicks. Commenting on the new site, Managing Director at BPH, Simon Bastable says: “The new website is another step in our mission to continually improve the experience of hiring plant machinery. “We’ve worked hard to ensure that technical specifications are digested into the key pieces of information our customers care about and our product descriptions benefit from our expertise, like where we outline the most suitable applications of each vehicle and attachment. “Early feedback has been really positive and we look forward to continued growth and investment in our digital presence.” BPH Plant hire boasts immediate availability on the hire of excavators, dumpers, dozers. As an arm of BPH UK, which specialises in hydraulic attachments, when you enquire through BPH Plant Hire, you can also arrange any plant hire attachments needed. Visit the new website here: https://bphplanthire.com/
Chancerygate has achieved practical completion for its 94,000 sq ft Furlong Business Park scheme in Bishops Cleeve near Cheltenham, with almost a third of the development’s available units already sold. Furlong Business Park is a £10.2m development providing a total of 11 high-quality industrial and warehousing units ranging from 3,988 sq ft to 25,714 sq ft. Units are available on both a freehold and leasehold basis. Having pre-sold a 3,075 sq ft unit to Chipping Norton-based printing company KopyRite Printers last November, Chancerygate pre-sold a further 4,590 sq ft unit before the scheme’s completion, which was purchased by building specialists, D&G Contracting. A further unit totalling 4,865 sq ft was bought by creative agency Still Moving Media within days of the development’s completion, while a 3,988 sq ft unit is currently under offer. Situated within Cleeve Business Park on the outskirts of Cheltenham, Furlong Business Park is approximately one mile north of Cheltenham racecourse and four miles from Junction 10 of the M5. Nearby occupiers on Cleeve Business Park include GE Aviation, Zurich Insurance and Capita Life & Pensions. Chancerygate is also in the process of developing a second industrial scheme in Cheltenham, which is expected to be available for occupation next autumn. Called Festival Trade Park, the development will offer 14 trade counter, industrial and warehousing units ranging from 3,487 to 34,981 sq ft and is part of a joint venture with international real estate firm Hines. Commenting on the site’s practical completion, Chancerygate development director George Dickens, said: “We’re very pleased to have achieved practical completion at Furlong Business Park with a third of the scheme’s units now sold and the remaining seven units attracting plenty of interest. “Prior to our two active sites in Cheltenham, there had not been a speculative development in the area for more than a decade. Our recent investment in the region shows our commitment to giving prospective occupiers high-quality industrial space to grow their businesses in Gloucestershire.” BNP Paribas Real Estates and Colliers International are joint sales agents for Furlong Business Park.
First new design for pylon in nearly 100 years 116 new T-pylons along 57km route from Hinkley to Seabank, which will connect six million homes and businesses to low carbon energy At the end of July 2021 – the first T-pylon on National Grid’s Hinkley Connection is due to be constructed. It will be one of 116 T-pylons* along the 57km route, which will connect low carbon energy from EDF’s Hinkley Point C power station to six million UK homes and businesses. It will also allow for more capacity on the network for renewable energy from the South West peninsular. Once energised, they will be the UK’s first operational T-pylons and the first new design for a UK electricity pylon for almost a century. The T-pylons have a single pole and T-shaped cross arms which hold the wires in a diamond ‘earring’ shape. They are around 35 metres high; about a third shorter than traditional 400kV lattice pylons, have a smaller footprint and use less land. The new high-voltage 400kV overhead line featuring the new pylons is just one element of the Hinkley Connection which will run from Hinkley to Seabank, near Avonmouth. The full route is made up of 14 interconnected project stages which are set for completion by 2025. It includes modifications to Western Power Distribution’s (WPD) existing network plus 8.5km of underground cables through the Mendip Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, which will leave the area free of pylons for the first time since the 1960s. Construction work started in 2018 and, as a critical infrastructure project, has continued throughout 2020. In that time, highlights include: Start of works to underground 132kV lines and remove pylons that run close to and over homes in Nailsea Completion of the temporary haul road for construction of the Mendip underground cables, including installation of a 90-tonne Callendar Hamilton Bridge – the first to be built in the UK for several decades. The start of trenching and ducting in preparation for the underground cables through the Mendip Hills Construction of 2400m of bat flyways to maintain habitat connectivity for bat roosts Start of construction work on two new substations at Shurton and Sandford Removal of pylons and wires near the M49 at Avonmouth and undergrounding of a short section of cable running north from Avonmouth substation Installation of a tilting weir on moors near Tickenham to adjust water levels to encourage wading birds to nest and breed National Grid is also supporting local communities most impacted by the works through a range of initiatives. So far these include over £354,000 in STEM grants to 538 schools, a total of £332,000 in community grants to 22 local projects plus an adult skills programme that has seen 175 local unemployed people gain a recognised construction qualification and helped 66 back into employment. James Goode, Project Director for National Grid said: “We have already reached some significant milestones on the Hinkley Connection Project, which is a testament to the skills and expertise of the project team and partners. It’s exciting to look forward to this time next year, when Hinkley Connection will see construction of the first new pylon design in nearly 100 years.”
GRAHAM has been awarded a £3.5m contract by CMS to complete the interior fit-out of the international law firm’s new Sheffield office, located at 1 Charter Square. The privately-owned contractor will undertake the CAT A and CAT B development of 47,500 sq ft of space across four floors within the landmark building, which is situated in Phase 1 of Sheffield City Council’s Heart of the City II regeneration project. Since March 2020, GRAHAM has worked collaboratively with CMS to develop the design to Stage 4 to ensure the dynamic new space meets the modern expectations of approximately 350 people, with the in-built flexibility to accommodate future growth in line with the firm’s strategy in the north of England. The construction programme began in August 2020 and is scheduled for completion in early December 2020. Discussing the detail of the fit-out project Sue Blanche, GRAHAM Development Director, said: “We are delighted to have been awarded this prestigious contract with internationally renowned law firm, CMS. As part of a Pre-Construction Services Agreement, we have been working closely with CMS and its professional team to fine-tune the design so that it includes first-class facilities that promote a collaborative environment to enable CMS to continue to deliver exceptional services to its clients. “Some of the notable aspects of the complex fit-out include glazed and moveable partitions, state-of-the-art AV/IT systems, feature reception areas, bespoke joinery as well as wall and floor finishes throughout. It’s an exciting project, and we are confident that, once complete, 1 Charter House will perfectly represent CMS’s reputation as a global leader.” CMS has signed a 20-year lease for the new premises, with the relocation coinciding with the firm’s 30-year anniversary in Sheffield. Expertise GRAHAM continues to expand its interior fit-out presence across the north of England, and has recently completed projects for Apart Hotel (Liverpool) and (Leeds). Currently, it is delivering Leeds Building Society’s new headquarters in Leeds city centre, and has recently been selected to deliver a £10m interior fit-out development at Citylabs 2.0 – a world-leading precision medicine campus in Manchester. Notably, GRAHAM has built a strong reputation as a trusted partner for a range of leading corporate firms, counting KPMG and Grant Thornton among its prestigious clients.
If you’re managing a construction project, delegation is going to be key to your success. At the end of the day, it’s your role to ensure that everyone knows what they are doing. This includes knowing who’s meant to be doing what, when the work needs to be completed and any other necessary information that will ensure the project is completed to perfection. However, so many project managers tend to shy away from delegation. Instead of putting trust in their team, they’ll try to take on the bulk of the work themselves and oversee as much as possible directly. THis is senseless. If you weren’t sure that the team you are using is capable of doing the work to a good standard, you wouldn’t have hired them in the first place. For success to ensue, it’s absolutely essential that you take a step back, pass the right projects on to the right people and trust them to meet your requirements and expectations! At the end of the day, one person or team focusing on one or two specific tasks will prove a lot more effective and efficient than one person pandering over everything. Here are a few different steps that you can take to delegate jobs properly for the best results! 1. Know your team First and foremost you must know your team and exactly what each individual member plays. This can be in-house team members, agencies or third party services. It could be architects, plumbers, plasterers, electricians, bricklayers or anyone else. If you need work to be carried out by anyone you need to know what they can provide and determine whether they’re the right fit for what you need. This will allow you to delegate tasks to the right people. 2. Set realistic deadlines If you’re going to delegate tasks, you need to account for sufficient time for the task to be done properly and to a good standard. Placing unrealistic deadlines on people will just lead to rushed and shoddy work, which will reflect badly on you. Make sure that tasks are delegated to individuals who do not have any other commitments that could impact the deadline being met – for example, other projects that you may have delegated to them alongside this new project. 3. Provide in-depth information When briefing people on what you’re expecting of them, it’s better to be overly informative and detailed than to give a vague or wishy washy brief. If specific needs or points are important, place emphasis on them. 4. Be available for questions or clarification Sure, you should avoid overly interfering once tasks have been delegated. But you should still make sure that you’re available to answer any questions or provide any clarification. It’s much better to give precise answers to any doubts or queries than to leave people to guess for themselves – potentially making the wrong choice. As you can see, delegation really is essential if you’re going to manage any construction projects properly. The four steps outlined above should help the process to go as smoothly as possible!
A reputable manager’s most valuable asset is their ability to skilfully organise the vast network of tasks and plans spread out before them and assign them to a crew according to their expertise and skills. All of these tasks require close supervision and can not be fulfilled successfully unless one dedicated all their time to close surveillance. However thanks to digital softwares and apps, now these tasks have become considerably easier and can be regulated using only the screen of your laptop. Further highlighting the solution we have compiled here an excellent software guide for field managers to profit from. WorkForce: This is an all-in-on solution for go-getters. WorkForce is the silver lining you need for your work. This is a simple but innovative software that is based on cloud technology. Comprising of many components, it offers a wide variety of digital and visual tools for assistance in almost all areas concerned with management. WorkForce is specialised for field service management owing to its unique set of functions that aid with: Communication: Whether you have a small team or a large crew, this software is optimised to make communication easier and quicker. Your office staff can easily stay connected with field staff and give prompt instructions. WorkForce also allows you to see their live locations and assign jobs using their drag-&-drop feature. Collaborate effortlessly using WorkForce’s quick and responsive functions. It eliminates wasted time and increases productivity by a large margin. The best part is you can even attach notes and plans while you assign a job to make the project easier to understand and get your idea conveyed. Productivity: WorkForce boosts sales and productivity by converting wasted time into work. This app eliminates all paperwork and excel spreadsheets and has digitalised everything from quoting, invoicing to project agreements and payments. All under your fingertips! Receive quick job notifications and progress updates in one touch and save photographs, pdfs and documents in one click for future references. You can even send updated job reports and follow-ups for unpaid invoices and incomplete projects. WorkForce is definitely a game-changer when it comes to management work and will make ease in your work by a large magnitude. 2. Eye On Task: This software makes co-ordination a walk in the part with its new and innovative concepts. Not only can you communicate with your team effectively and quickly but also form and dissolve teams as well. This app gives you autonomy to choose whatever option suits you best and is optimal for your work. Eye on task truly does keep a keen eye on your projects and will act as your virtual assistant by filing all your tasks, projects and jobs neatly for future references. 3. OptimoRoute : This is the optimum route for all field service managers. OptimoRoute is an extremely professional app that lets your formulate and send plans on the go. Not only can you mark and make editions to your plans but also make them better using their innovative functions. It creates ease for field workers as well as it allows you to send them routes with proper GPS directions and also allow you to track your workers and their orders. You can even request analytics for future projects! 4. FreshDesk: This software is specifically designed to fit the needs of field managers as it prioritises communication and coordination. It offers excellent customer engagement options so you can build trust and solid relationships with your customers. FreshDesk also reduces wasted time and offers handy solutions to resolve most of your problems. It even used no-code boys to simplify difficult workflows. 5. Field Motion: As the name suggests this app puts into motion all your tasks and projects and allows you to track them efficiently. Not only does it offer easy communication between your office and field staff but also makes job assignment a walk in the park. Field Motion is optimum for managers who prefer an easy to use, simple interface with complex and innovative tools. Conclusion: These softwares will not only track all your productivity progress but also increase it considerably so invest efficiently in the proper software for more fruitful results.
The internet is the most powerful and important business tool at your disposal. Without it, many firms would cease to exist, struggle to make a profit or even be noticed in a sea of small businesses all vying for their customers’ attention. But what’s even more essential is a good broadband connection and high speeds. Failure to have these established and you may struggle with the simple day to day running of your business. From cloud access services, file transfers, screen sharing, communication between clients and employees and more, without a good speed your business will be left floundering. The costs of poor broadband aren’t just felt in your business’ success, you may also feel them in your pocket. Getting the best deal for your broadband is essential for any business owner who is conscious of that bottom line and their expenses. You can check out the latest broadband deals here. Here we’ll outline why good broadband is essential for your business. Tech! Technological advances are happening every day and the best way your business can keep up is to invest in high-speed broadband. Most devices now require a certain broadband speed or bandwidth for them to work efficiently. Companies and clients alike will want to use the latest in technology to connect with you and make their working life easier, from smartphones and tablets to video conferencing, online payments and e-commerce. Ensuring you have high-speed broadband will allow you to cope with high volumes of traffic and requests both in your office and from your customers. Remote working Due to Covid-19, more of us are working from home than ever before. This means you need to provide a network that is flexible and easily accessed by those who work remotely. From data back up requirements to sharing projects, online meetings, chats and so on, your workforce needs to know that they can log onto a secure network that won’t hinder their productivity and their ability to do their job. Fast broadband will allow them to do this. Better customer service Providing outstanding customer service is essential for any business. You can provide your staff with excellent training and incentives and only hire those with good levels of experience in customer service. However, all of this means very little if your staff cannot implement their skills due to poor connectivity issues. If you can’t connect with clients online efficiently, then your customer retention numbers will start to suffer. Data back up Preserving your files, customer data and other online files safely are only possible with superfast broadband. Imagine losing all your customer data, your product information, vendor information and financial data for everyone you do business with. Automated cloud backups and confidence comes with high-speed broadband. And finally, increase those profit margins The better your broadband speed, the better for your budget. Not only could you potentially save money on your energy bills but with improved customer engagement and staff productivity, your profit margins will increase in no time.