Lambert Smith Hampton has revealed that that they have been appointed to work on a 71,000 sq. ft. project. The site is a warehouse located in Oldbury and it will be the responsibility of Lambert Smith Hampton to bring the site to market. The course of action has been announced
Small companies are being put off from house building because of the number of delays and rising costs. But small companies avoiding this sector means that the attempts to meet the housing demand in Britain is being slowed. Research has been carried out by NHBC Foundation which suggests that some
SEGRO has announced three new lettings in Greenford. These lettings are at Metropolitan Park and the tenants are thought to be two supercar businesses and one of the UK’s oldest wine merchants. All of the companies have opted for ten year leases. Belgravia Supercar Rentals, is one of the new
Two new The Counter® Custom Burgers are being opened after their previous success. The LA restaurant brand offers a unique experience, with customers able to build their own burgers. The company has announced that they will be opening two new stores in the UK, and they have plans to expand
Adlington, the specialist luxury retirement and independent living developers, has made three new appointments in order to carry on its support of new talent. The company claims to be dedicated to supporting talent within the construction industry and has appointed two new graduates to their company as well as a
The Construction Products Regulation (CPR) is a mandatory regulatory system that makes it possible to compare the properties of different products. All manufacturers and distributors that supply building products to European Economic Area fall under CPR and its requirements. CPR regulations for ‘reaction to fire requirements’ now also extend to
Cleankill Pest Control has been announced as sponsor for the category of ‘Customer Service’ at the inaugural ARMA ACE Awards. Organised by the Association of Residential Managing Agents (ARMA), these awards recognise excellence and exceptional achievement by the UK’s leading residential managing agents, their suppliers and the work of their
The Waterman Group has been celebrating the completion of the IFC1 building. This building is the first to be completed at the International Finance Centre in Jersey. The IFC 1 building is part of the master plan that will deliver 470,000 sq. ft. of office buildings over six different buildings.
Spiral UK, the Helston based company has been awarded two new contracts. These contracts are to install helical stairs inside The Gherkin and the Salesforce Tower. These two iconic buildings are having new stair constructions designed. The Gherkin was designed by Norman Foster, and the architecturally award winning building stands
Lambert Smith Hampton has revealed that that they have been appointed to work on a 71,000 sq. ft. project. The site is a warehouse located in Oldbury and it will be the responsibility of Lambert Smith Hampton to bring the site to market. The course of action has been announced as businesses are struggling with a lack of industrial and logistics units that are available across the West Midlands. This vacant industrial unit sits in a 6.4-acre site that is located at Parsonage Street. The warehouse unit will be available on a leasehold basis for the new tenant. This project has provided Lambert Smith Hampton with an opportunity to acquire a warehouse site. It is not very common to be able to acquire a warehouse unit that sit in a large yard and also accommodates HGV parking. The Oldbury site also has good road links with excellent connections to the motorway network. It is thought that because of the shortage of industrial and warehousing units in the region that have the right amount of yard space for the occupier means businesses struggle or have to relocate outside of the area. However, this new site will provide a boost for the area, as any future tenants will have an ideal base to operate out of. This unit is 1.5 miles away from Junction 1 and 2 of the M5 Motorway. This location means that the unit has good access to the wider motorway network including the M6, M40 and the M42. The 71,000 sq. ft. site is made up of six loading docks that have eaves height of 8.5 meters. The unit also has a 54,666 sq. ft. warehouse and a 14,621 sq. ft. loading tunnel that has a canopy and 1,759 sq. ft. of office space that is spread over two storeys.
Small companies are being put off from house building because of the number of delays and rising costs. But small companies avoiding this sector means that the attempts to meet the housing demand in Britain is being slowed. Research has been carried out by NHBC Foundation which suggests that some smaller builders are having to go through what is described as “deeply frustrating” delays on house building projects. The research uncovered that some builders are waiting more than a year just on local authority planning approval. These types of delays aren’t really sustainable for some small companies, so it could be easier to not venture in to that sector in future. The research has also revealed that almost 80% of small builders were having to contend with a significant increase in the fees that are related to planning over the course of the last two years. The NHBC Foundation has published their data in a report in which the experiences of nearly 500 small companies that are usually involved in the construction of less than 10 homes each year. This report emphasizes that the number of small companies that are involved in house building is still declining. The data showed that 12% of the market share are small companies in 2015. In 2008, the figures stood higher at 28% of the market share. The Government made a pledge earlier this year that there would be radical and lasting reforms to tackle Britain’s housing shortage. These reforms include speeding up the planning system and making it more accessible as well as increasing the level of support for smaller and more innovative companies. The research that has been produced by the NHBC is important for highlighting the problems faced in the production of houses. Although the planning process is necessary to make sure that houses are built in a considerate and safe way, however the increasing cost and complexity of a vital process means that companies are steering clear of the market.
SEGRO has announced three new lettings in Greenford. These lettings are at Metropolitan Park and the tenants are thought to be two supercar businesses and one of the UK’s oldest wine merchants. All of the companies have opted for ten year leases. Belgravia Supercar Rentals, is one of the new tenants at the Metropolitan Park. The business will be renting 5,500 sq. ft. of space that will be used to store their supercars as part of their rental business. The other supercar tenant is R.A.N Supercar Clinic Limited, which is a newly incorporated business that will be renting over 6,000 sq. ft. of space from SEGRO. This company will be using the newly acquired space for detailing and wrapping Supercars with a paint protection film. Charlié Richards is an Artisan Wine and Spirit wholesaler that are renting more than 12,000 sq. ft. in order to store and distribute their products. The three new tenants will join a number of others at Metropolitan Park. This industrial park is one of the most diverse urban warehouses owned by SEGRO as the tenants at the park are from a wide range of industries. Metropolitan Park has good transport links and is also located close to Central London. The industrial Park is situated adjacent to the A40 which allows easy access from the Park to central London and vice versa. There are also excellent public transport links to the warehouses from Greenford underground and overground routes. After this trio of lettings, the Park is nearly fully let. Available for rent at the Metropolitan Park is 2 warehousing units that have a combined total of 24,000 sq. ft. of space. These using are not expected to be available for much longer, with the demand for the urban warehousing space seeing all other space snapped up. The high demand for industrial space illustrates the lack of urban warehousing and logistical space around or near to London.
Two new The Counter® Custom Burgers are being opened after their previous success. The LA restaurant brand offers a unique experience, with customers able to build their own burgers. The company has announced that they will be opening two new stores in the UK, and they have plans to expand even more over the course of the next five years. These franchised owned stores are expected to open in the early summer. The Counter® will be opening in Glasgow and Built®, which is said to be more of a fast and casual version of the restaurant that will open in Ilford, London. The business has plans to invest around £20 million over the next five years in order to expand. The Custom Burger company will be opening more new sites and it is thought that the new ventures will be managed by Daniel Johns. Daniel acquired the franchise rights that have allowed him to open different Built® and The Counter® restaurants across England and Scotland. The Counter® Custom Burgers brings to the market a new approach to creating the perfect burger. The restaurants provide their customers with a menu that acts as a checklist on a clipboard, for the diners to select their burger combination. On the menu is more than a million different combinations meaning there is quite possibly something for everyone. Built® was launched in 2013 in Ls Angeles and offers diners a fast and casual alternative to other The Counter restaurants. Built® offers their consumers a more convenient and quick experience with the addition of being able to watch while their build as you go burger is created. The Counter® was opened 14 years ago in order to alter the way that people think of burgers. Since opening in Los Angeles in 2003, the company has boomed, now having more than 40 locations dotted around the US and the world.
Adlington, the specialist luxury retirement and independent living developers, has made three new appointments in order to carry on its support of new talent. The company claims to be dedicated to supporting talent within the construction industry and has appointed two new graduates to their company as well as a more experienced Development Engineer. These new appointments will be working to contribute to Adlington’s seven new developments that have been planned for the North West and Salford. It is thought that these new projects will take place over the coming year. It is thought that there are 182,000 construction jobs across a number of different sectors that will need filling by 2018. In order to pay their part, Adlington is recruiting people from the millennial workforce in order to increase their team and continue to develop those who may be at the start of their career. Adlington work to encourage new talent in the industry and because of this, the graduates Glynn Fort and Laurence Chipperton have been selected to join the company as Junior Architectural Technologist and Land Buyer. Glynn started his career as an apprentice bricklayer, before continuing his career and training and graduating from the University of Central Lancashire with a degree in Architectural Technology. Laurence on the other hand is a post graduate in Planning and Development from Nottingham and has joined Adlington after being a Graduate Surveyor at Harrow Estates. The other appointment to the team at Adlington is Hunter Lyden. Hunter is joining the company from a Senior Structural Engineer at Arup. In his new role, Hunter will be the Development Engineer and it is thought that this position will include managing the technical aspects of the company’s future developments like land and building structures. Hunter has nearly 10 years’ experience in managing the structural design of both commercial and residential buildings.
The Construction Products Regulation (CPR) is a mandatory regulatory system that makes it possible to compare the properties of different products. All manufacturers and distributors that supply building products to European Economic Area fall under CPR and its requirements. CPR regulations for ‘reaction to fire requirements’ now also extend to cabling products. Each EU member state has to define the minimum fire class required for the different applications, which means requirements can differ significantly throughout Europe. Several organizations have published recommendations of their own. In some cases, these are significantly higher than the legal minimum requirement. A one-year transition period ends on July 1, 2017 and from then on cables installed permanently in construction works must meet European Standard EN 50575:2014. All cabling products must be tested and labeled to indicate their fire behavior. Manufacturers must have their cables tested and certified by a Notified Body accredited by the EC. This includes pre-assembled cabling links intended to remain in the building permanently. Mandatory compliance The aim is to unify products’ fire protection levels to better protect people in buildings from the effects of a fire in an emergency. Only products which have been awarded European Classification under the new standard can be sold in the EU. Contractors and installers, consultants, architects, building owners, specifiers and other parties need to include the new regulations in their tender books and specifications. Fire behavior of cables: classification Main criterion: Flame propagation and heat release (EN 60332-1, EN 50399) Additional criteria: Smoke production (EN 50399, EN 61034-2), corrosivity (EN 50267-2-3) and flaming droplets (EN 50399) EN 13501-6 defines the combinations in which the above test criteria may occur. The harmonized standard EN 50575 ultimately defines how the CPR is to be implemented for cabling and specifies the new fire protection classes. Declaration of Performance Once cables have been assessed and approved according to these systems, manufacturers may draw up a Declaration of Performance (DoP) indicating CPR compliance. This mandatory document is made publicly available. The DoP has to contain a unique reference number and cable type description, its Euroclass and s/a/d classifications according to EN 50575 and the ID number of the Notified Body responsible for testing. This information and the CE mark need to be visible on the drum or box containing the cable. It is also permitted, although not mandatory, to include CPR information on the cable sheath. Cables currently in stock that were produced before these regulations came into force may still be sold. There is no change to products with existing part numbers. It is advisable to ask suppliers whether their entire range meets European and international regulations for safety, fire and health. When it doubt, do not hesitate to consult an expert.
Cleankill Pest Control has been announced as sponsor for the category of ‘Customer Service’ at the inaugural ARMA ACE Awards. Organised by the Association of Residential Managing Agents (ARMA), these awards recognise excellence and exceptional achievement by the UK’s leading residential managing agents, their suppliers and the work of their people in improving the lives of thousands of leaseholders across the country. For these awards, ARMA has introduced a number of categories not normally covered by traditional industry awards. These include ‘Service Charge Accountants’, ‘Apprentice of the Year’ and ‘Newcomer of the Year.’ As a supplier of pest control services to leasehold management agents throughout the South-east, Cleankill Pest Control understand what it takes to be a successful service provider to this sector of the property market. Commenting on the awards, Managing Director Paul Bates said: “It is an honour to sponsor the category of ‘Customer Service’ at the 2017 ARMA ACE Awards. We work with many ARMA members throughout the South-east and recognise the importance of providing good, efficient service to your customers. At Cleankill, we always like to go a bit further than our competitors and pride ourselves on providing first class service.” The award winners will be announced at a special ceremony on the 7th July 2017, in the stunning surroundings of the Tobacco Dock in London E1. The evening will incorporate a sumptuous meal, the award ceremony and exciting entertainment, including a live band, model racing cars, casino tables, graffiti wall and vodka luge. To learn more about the ARMA ACE Awards, click here. Based in Croydon, Surrey, and Seaford, East Sussex, Cleankill Pest Control has been providing pest control services to London and the South East since 1995. Set up by former Rentokil employees, Cleankill was founded upon the desire to create a company that placed customer service, respect for the environment, care for the community and staff development on an equal footing with profitability. Cleankill Pest Control deals with ‘distress’ pests such as wasps and fleas, as well as preventative maintenance against public health pests such as mice, rats, cockroaches and birds. The company prides itself on fast and efficient service delivery and aims to be recognised as a market leader for innovation, ‘green’ and new pest control techniques. For further information go to www.cleankill.co.uk or call 0800 056 5477.
The Waterman Group has been celebrating the completion of the IFC1 building. This building is the first to be completed at the International Finance Centre in Jersey. The IFC 1 building is part of the master plan that will deliver 470,000 sq. ft. of office buildings over six different buildings. The project will also deliver private car parking spaces that are situated below the buildings, and 520 public car parking spaces that will be spread across three levels and situated below a public park created on the site. The IFC Jersey project will become a new extension on the existing central business district. It is thought that the new development will create a distinct identity for the premier industry on the island. The new extension should also see the connection between the historic town centre and the waterfront strengthened. Waterman was selected to provide the buildings services to the project as well as work on the environmental, sustainability and structural engineering design of the development. The company selected their team of sustainability experts that gave advice on the project to make sue the building had the optimum levels of glazing and to lessen the impact of solar shading in the design of the front of the building. It is thought that the IFC 1 building will be the first building in the Channel Island to be awarded with the BREEAM Excellence rating. The performance of the building will be 19% better than the minimum requirement as well as the 20% reduction of energy which is achieved by the low and zero carbon technologies. The technology that is part of the design to make the building more sustainable includes air source heat pump and low energy LED lighting that includes daylight dimming control. The majority of the IFC1 building has already been let out to companies including UBS and BNP Paribas. As for the construction, the rest of the buildings planned will be split into different phases and will be completed on a building by building basis according to demand for the space.
Spiral UK, the Helston based company has been awarded two new contracts. These contracts are to install helical stairs inside The Gherkin and the Salesforce Tower. These two iconic buildings are having new stair constructions designed. The Gherkin was designed by Norman Foster, and the architecturally award winning building stands at 180m tall. The building is thought to be one of the most widely recognised pieces of contemporary architecture in London and is also ranks amongst Britain’s most expensive office buildings after being bought in 2014 for £700 million. The work on the new stairs at the Gherkin is expected to be completed during the Summer this year. The new staircase will be made from stainless steel and glass. The new piece is being installed on the 19th floor on behalf of one of the most elite law firms in the world, Kirkland & Ellis. Further down Bishopgate the Salesforce Tower can be located. 110 Bishopgate is the home to the biggest CRM company in the world, Salesforce. The building is 230m tall and has the title of the tallest building in London. Spiral UK are working to install a new staircase on the 31st floor. The new staircase will consist of a stainless steel framework with Oak treads and a balustrade that is made from glass. Most of the work on these two projects is being carried out at night in order to reduce the level of disruption that is caused to the workers in the building and in the surrounding area. Spiral UK had to fight of a great deal of competition in order to win these contracts and their success is a reflection of the company’s focus on quality and professionalism. These two new contracts are really good news for the company, and is a really good start to the year. Hopefully their success continues for the rest of the year.