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Scan Global Logistics shares insights into an effective future supply chain in the documentary 'Innovation & Disruption Leaders’

Scan Global Logistics shares insights into an effective future supply chain in the documentary ‘Innovation & Disruption Leaders’

Scan Global Logistics (SGL), a global full-service logistics provider, is pleased to announce its participation in the documentary ‘Innovation & Disruption Leaders’ hosted by China Daily. The documentary explores various industries in Asia, highlighting innovative and disruptive advancements to stay ahead of the curve. SGL has been selected to participate

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Insight Workplace Health Achieves SEQOHS Accreditation

Insight Workplace Health Achieves SEQOHS

Insight Workplace Health, a provider of occupational health services to the construction sector across the UK, is celebrating achieving SEQOHS accreditation. SEQOHS, or Safe Effective Quality Occupational Health Service, is a set of standards and a process of accreditation that aims to help to raise the overall standard of care

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Commercial property insights: what does a post-build clean involve?

Whether a commercial property has just been constructed or undergone a renovation, it will need a clean up before it is let or employees can return following a refurbishment. A great deal of dust and debris is generated during any construction project or renovation, and as commercial premises are usually

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Scan Global Logistics shares insights into an effective future supply chain in the documentary 'Innovation & Disruption Leaders’

Scan Global Logistics shares insights into an effective future supply chain in the documentary ‘Innovation & Disruption Leaders’

Scan Global Logistics (SGL), a global full-service logistics provider, is pleased to announce its participation in the documentary ‘Innovation & Disruption Leaders’ hosted by China Daily. The documentary explores various industries in Asia, highlighting innovative and disruptive advancements to stay ahead of the curve. SGL has been selected to participate as a leader within the logistics industry for its approach to handling the challenges of the current and future supply chain effectively and innovatively. SGL is known for its customer-first and purpose-driven approach. Its asset-light business model provides customers with flexible, end-to-end, modular logistics and freight forwarding solutions tailored to each customer’s specific needs and requirements. Whether by air, ocean, rail, road, or any combination thereof, applying an entrepreneurial mindset to uncomplicating logistics, its global network and effective infrastructure provide customers with effective and optimised supply chain solutions.  Partnership for the win At the core of SGL’s approach lies partnerships as a pivotal key to success in the logistics industry. Rickard Ingvarsson, CEO Asia, expands: ‘To us, logistics is all about partnership and tailormade solutions. We know that not all customers fit into the same box, so we simply build a box of solutions that fit their needs and requirements. It allows us to create long-lasting relations based on extended customer know-how, which, paired with our local expertise and capabilities, is a recipe for success.’  As a frontrunner, SGL invests significantly in sustainable logistics solutions to support its customers need to reduce CO2 emissions. Customers can benefit from CO2 reduction of up to 100% depending on the mode of transport and logistics setup. Rickard Ingvarsson finishes, excited about SGL’s participation in the documentary: ‘Being chosen to partake in the ‘Innovation and Disruption Leaders’ documentary is something we are proud of. It’s a testament to our innovative approach to finding the right solutions for our customers in an ever-changing and constantly evolving logistics market.’  The episode featuring Scan Global Logistics airs on China Daily on 1st March.  For more about Scan Global Logistics, please visit www.scangl.com Scan Global Logistics has a defined purpose of uncomplicating the world of logistics every day. As a full-service logistics provider offering a broad range of services and end-to-end logistics solutions across air, ocean, rail, road, warehousing or any combination thereof, the company has a global track record to prove it. Anchored in Science Based Targets to help limit global warming to 1.5°C, SGL also offers customers a complete Low Carbon Logistics Solution Catalogue to help them reduce CO2 emissions from transportation. Deeply rooted in the company’s DNA is a ‘can-do-attitude’ to see every challenge as an opportunity to do more, better, and learn. With a global network spanning six continents and over 3500 employees across +160 offices, the company works closely together to offer worldwide customised solutions. While doing so, SGL insists on creating a meaningful workplace rooted in the company’s guiding virtues of Respect, Integrity, Entrepreneurship and Fun. For further information, visit www.scangl.com and LinkedIn Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

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Insight Workplace Health Achieves SEQOHS Accreditation

Insight Workplace Health Achieves SEQOHS

Insight Workplace Health, a provider of occupational health services to the construction sector across the UK, is celebrating achieving SEQOHS accreditation. SEQOHS, or Safe Effective Quality Occupational Health Service, is a set of standards and a process of accreditation that aims to help to raise the overall standard of care provided by occupational health services. Insight’s feedback from the assessment described it as having a team who are “clearly well motivated, enthusiastic and supportive of each other and the wider business”. It went on to say: “The assessors were impressed with the commitment and positive attitude of the occupational health team. The team are customer focused and work hard to obtain regular feedback from managers and staff.” Founded in 2009 by twins Liz Terry and Ellie Taylor, Insight has grown in the last 11 years from just two staff (Liz and Ellie) to over 30 employees. It now has bases in Llandarcy, Swansea; Newport, Gwent; and Ruthin, Denbighshire and serves clients across the whole of the UK with its mobile fleet. Key milestones have included its move into larger offices in Llandarcy in 2016 and the launch of its secure occupational health portal in 2015. In 2016 the company opened its purpose-built clinic in Imperial Park, Newport and in 2020 Insight Workplace Health was named as one Wales’ top 50 fastest growing companies on the Fast Growth 50 list. In the past year the company has taken on major contracts with the Welsh Government and Welsh Water and opened its new office in North Wales to facilitate the delivery of these. The company continues to expand in North Wales, most recently winning a contract to provide occupational health services for Conwy Council. “We’re delighted to have achieved this accreditation. Everybody within the company was very involved in the process. Having SEQOHS accreditation assures our customers that we’ve got good clinical governance, our nurses and doctors are engaged in continuous professional development and our clinical standards are as high as they can be. It gives important, independent and impartial recognition that we have demonstrated our competence,” said Insight Workplace Health co-founder Liz Terry. “This accreditation opens new avenues for us, because it means we can work with customers who only choose SEQOHS-accredited providers. It will also help us when we are hiring physicians, enabling us to attract the very best people to our team.”

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Commercial property insights: what does a post-build clean involve?

Whether a commercial property has just been constructed or undergone a renovation, it will need a clean up before it is let or employees can return following a refurbishment. A great deal of dust and debris is generated during any construction project or renovation, and as commercial premises are usually quite large, the post-build clean is generally a pretty big operation. Dust and mess can be extremely hazardous, so it is important during office refurbishments that employees are briefed about where they can go as there is a chance they could breathe in harmful dust or chemicals. See tips on how to maintain safety during your office refurbishment here. Let’s take a look at what the post-build clean of a commercial property involves. There are generally two stages to a post-build clean: The initial rough clean An in-depth clean The initial rough clean The first stage involves getting rid of any rubbish, debris and excess concrete dust left by the builders. Some of this will be done before the build or renovation is completed, such as cleaning dust prior to carpet or floor tiling installation, or before fitting kitchen and sanitary facilities. The external windows, frames and cladding may also be cleaned before internal work is finished up. Who does a post-build clean? Most commercial property developers hire a professional cleaning company to do this work, often tendering the contract to a selection of cleaning businesses before choosing the best deal (who incidentally may not necessarily be the cheapest). Some builders will do a rough clean and remove rubbish and debris before contracting out the in-depth post-build cleaning to save money, while others may leave a lot of the construction debris on site for the cleaning company to deal with. What about health and safety? Health and safety for cleaners on a post-build site is paramount. There are many risks associated with an almost constructed or newly constructed buildings. Common risks include trip hazards and improper supervision. Post-build cleaning operatives should have sufficient health and safety training. A risk assessment is also an important step required to protect workers. Supreme Cleaning are one of many commercial cleaning companies who send cleaning operatives on Site Safety courses and provide them with CSCS cards (CSCS is the Construction Skills Certification Scheme). Cleaning operatives are required to understand site-specific method statements and risk assessment requirements before they are assigned to a particular job. Where cherry pickers or scissor lifts are required for cleaning work at height, operatives should be IPAF qualified (this is a bit like a driving license for mobile elevating working platforms). What does the in-depth clean involve? The specification for a post-build clean will obviously vary according to the type and size of the commercial property and the scale of the build or renovation, but can include: The removal of stickers, paint splashes, render and protection from internal and external windows and frames The removal of protection from floors, doors, radiators and other areas Thorough cleaning to remove builders’ dust from all surfaces, including inside cupboards – this can involve some cleaning at height Cleaning of light switches and electrical points, radiators and fire extinguishers Removal of dust and finger marks from ceiling panels Cleaning of all doors, woodwork, ledges, shelving and skirting boards, as well as door handles and hinges Floor scrubbing and buffing and any carpets or matts vacuumed Thorough cleaning and sanitising of all kitchens and bathrooms, including the removal of stickers, paint spots and plaster, and the polishing/wiping of tiles and chrome to leave it free of smears Removal of grout haze from tiles and paint spots from flooring Cleaning of glass entrance doors (inside and out) and the reception desk Cleaning of all staircases and lift cars, including lift doors, balustrades and handrails Ventilation duct cleaning Most cleaning companies operating a large post-build commercial clean will allocate an on-site project manager to liaise with the commercial property manager or the business conducting the renovations. The cleaning project manager is responsible for checking the quality and progress of the clean. How to choose a post-build cleaning company Regular domestic cleaning companies aren’t suitable for the post-build cleaning of commercial properties. Be sure to choose a reputable cleaning company with construction cleaning experience. It’s a good idea to check out testimonials. It could be worth contacting a previous client of your preferred cleaning company for a reference. If the cleaning company is as good as they say they are, they won’t mind you doing that. Above all, before hiring a cleaning contractor, be clear about budgets, what is included in the clean and time-frames.

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