A grand total of no less than 25 million pounds are set to be devoted to turning Hackney Wick Overground into a brand new and well-functioning location for commuters and business outlets in the vicinity. The architectural firm Landolt Brown has indicated through various pictures made today that the revolutionary
From time to time, you’ll need to deploy a lick of paint in your business. Whether it’s for aesthetic or practical reasons – or both – a coating of paint is often needed to provide the finishing touch to machinery, buildings, vehicles and a host of other things. Yet, this
Two leading investing companies known as Seedrs and Intebridge have united their support with the 2017 exciting new China Innovation & Entrepreneurship International Competition. Not your ordinary school raffle, this particular competition offers awards to entrants valuing to figures of up to a billion pounds, with 64 cash bursaries in
A brand new material known as “Desmocomp” designed by a German firm known as Covestro Deutschland has been declared the winner of the much sought after prize for the most sustainable material at the JEC Group Awards. This new material was made as a response to concerns about the durability
Deal marks expansion into short term lettings market Grows its total number of properties under management to 2,800 Braemore Sales and Lettings has completed the acquisition of Edinburgh lettings business, Click-Let. The deal secures the property firm’s move into the thriving short term lettings market and grows its existing managed
BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions UK has appointed Ian Corbett as the new Head of Central Credit for its Equipment and Logistics Solutions (ELS) division. A highly experienced credit professional, Corbett has spent 28 years working in financial services for companies such as Aldermore, Investec Asset Finance and ING Lease, and
One of the most prolific businesses for office renovations, design and decoration, currently operating in the Midlands, has recently been handed the brilliant achievement of ‘excellence’ in terms of work area safety measures. The company, known as Rhino Interiors Group (Rhino), has been recognised by Alcumus SafeContractor for its consistent advances
With the impending celebration of innovation by the JEC Group Awards to be scheduled between March 14th-16th in Paris, France, it might be of use to the building enthusiast to know which contestant was awarded the well-regarded construction prize. As announced, the construction prize went to a Spanish company known
One of the most prolific businesses for indoor renovations, design and decoration currently operating in the Midlands has been recently handed the brilliant achievement of “Excellence” in terms of a work area’s safety measures. This company, known as Rhino Interiors Group, has been recognized by Alcumus SafeContractor for its consistent
Amiri Construction have been receiving an extended helping hand from Clarke Willmott LLP on how to restructure themselves for the challenges of 2017 that lie ahead of them. Based exclusively in the Southern regions of this country, Amiri have been in place since 12 years ago and manage lucrative projects
A grand total of no less than 25 million pounds are set to be devoted to turning Hackney Wick Overground into a brand new and well-functioning location for commuters and business outlets in the vicinity. The architectural firm Landolt Brown has indicated through various pictures made today that the revolutionary new changes to the conditions of the station, such as a rebuilt way into the station and a brand new elevators to allow easier access to the various floors, will make it a much easier place to use for all. The ambitious project will also allow for the rebuilding of staircases and elevators to make it a safer and better place for passengers and individuals working in and around the Hackney area in London. By collaborating closely and diligently over the next few months with the councils of Tower Hamlets and Council, who have already invested 1 million pounds towards the initiative, Network Rail has high hopes that with the help of all of these new schemes the project will finally be complete by next year in 2018. Network Rail are also being supported by the LLDC (or the London Legacy Development Corporation) to vastly ameliorate the state of the station and its facilities. Indeed, David Goldstone of LLDC is delighted that the plans to help the station live up to the expectations of its users will coincide with the increased investments in the Hackney community for building better housing and encouraging businesses to set up shop in the area. Through this, the infrastructure of this particular area of North London will be greatly improved, allowing for better property conditions, better employment opportunities and of course better transport conditions for its locals. Mister Jon Fox of Transport for London also put in a word in for the advancement of Hackney Wick Overground, which will improve the conditions of millions of people from all over the capital.
From time to time, you’ll need to deploy a lick of paint in your business. Whether it’s for aesthetic or practical reasons – or both – a coating of paint is often needed to provide the finishing touch to machinery, buildings, vehicles and a host of other things. Yet, this isn’t as simple as painting at home. You can’t just pop to the local DIY store and pick up a tin and get cracking. Industrial paint work has to be carefully planned and executed to have the desired effect. Specifically, you need to think about cleaning, preparing your surface, picking the paint that will do the job for you and the method of application. Cleaning A dirty surface is one that is not fit for painting. Dirt, grease, dust or mould cannot just be painted over. This will simply store up a problem that could leave you in trouble down the line. Take the time to have a thorough clean of any surface – with particular attention to grease or mould – or your efforts will be undermined before they begin. Take a look at this video on YouTube to see some industrial grease removal in action and see what the process entails. Surface preparing Cleaning is only the start; a surface also needs thorough preparation. You might well want to remove the previous layer of paint or strip away any rust, for example, to return it to its original state. Such tasks can be carried out in controlled conditions in a blast cabinet. Without this, the paint that you apply might well not grip to the surface. Some paints carry a guarantee with them to last a certain length of time if they are applied after the right level of surface preparation. Choosing the right paint There are lots of factors that need to be considered when it comes to selecting the right paint for your job. First, you need to consider the surface – some paints are more suited to metal, plastic, wood, etc. Then you need to consider the environment that the surface will be exposed to. Specialist paint can handle exposure to the elements when positioned outdoors or the sorts of extreme temperatures that can occur in an industrial setting. Then, it’s time to consider aesthetics. Is your surface customer-facing? Does it need to display your branding? If this is the case then, clearly, the way that it looks matters too. How to apply the paint There’s more than one way to apply your chosen paint. This will depend on the paint and the surface in question, but it’s important to be aware of the different methods and their relative strengths. As this blog demonstrates, there are principally five different ways to get this done: sprays, rollers, dip coating, brushing or airless spraying. Take some time to research which of these is the most appropriate to your circumstances. Once you’re cleaned, prepared, painted and armed with the right paint and method of application you’re good to go.
Two leading investing companies known as Seedrs and Intebridge have united their support with the 2017 exciting new China Innovation & Entrepreneurship International Competition. Not your ordinary school raffle, this particular competition offers awards to entrants valuing to figures of up to a billion pounds, with 64 cash bursaries in the mix for the lucky winners and runner ups. With up to 10 different potential business winners available in the United Kingdom, the ten happy few will be transported by aeroplane to the affluent location of Shenzhen in China for the final stages of the lucrative competition. Hosted by the IEIC in this area of the global superpower, Shenzhen is indeed an ideal location for such awards, due to its proximity to the central business empire of the whole of the Asian continent that is Hong Kong. Indeed, the competition is open to entrants from all over the world and is committed to promoting good global relations between different businesses and enterprises. For the lucky British entrants, the first trials of the competition will take place in London on March 28th this year to eliminate the cocksure entrants who want to test their mettle and have a shot at the big prize. Of these entrants, three will be awarded cash prizes amounting to ten thousand pounds, and the best ten will then be taken to Shenzhen for the penultimate stages of the competition. Mr Jeff Lynn of Seedrs is delighted to play a leading role in the competition’s success, and those interested are urged to apply themselves to the juicy challenges of the competition and submit their applications. Potential entrants are wished good fortune in their quest and are advised to submit by Tuesday the 28th February when the timely barriers of the competition will close so that the competition can begin in London.
A brand new material known as “Desmocomp” designed by a German firm known as Covestro Deutschland has been declared the winner of the much sought after prize for the most sustainable material at the JEC Group Awards. This new material was made as a response to concerns about the durability of materials in front of adverse weather conditions. Most significantly however, this particular product was aimed to tackle the problems faced by materials when exposed on a daily basis to Ultra-Violet rays. The greatest resource of energy in this solar system, the Sun, is also the greatest attacker of materials and can savagely affect their durability. Yet Covestro Deutschland have developed an alternative to this by using a special polymer that provides specialist protection to the material. This would actually therefore saves costs for potential manufacturers who would not have to pay for hand-applied UV protection and would equally help to save time. The special polymer also enables “Desmocomp” to not only be protected of the rays of the sun, but also the sprays of graffiti artists. It is additionally capable of resisting other forces such as high temperatures and even protect itself from various harmful substances or liquid solutions that might be applied to it. To summarize, it is very clear that the product will attract the attention of numerous potential clients as well as the admiration of prospective new entrepreneurs. What is clear is that the product will undoubtedly cause a sensation when the products are put on display in Paris, France. With the development of intelligent polymers in the business sector, JEC’s recognition of such new investments in different materials is a sure sign that the new product’s popularity among businesses is certain, and its clever composition of elements indicate that it will be able to be used in a whole new variety of different manufacturing contexts.
Deal marks expansion into short term lettings market Grows its total number of properties under management to 2,800 Braemore Sales and Lettings has completed the acquisition of Edinburgh lettings business, Click-Let. The deal secures the property firm’s move into the thriving short term lettings market and grows its existing managed portfolio across Edinburgh and Fife. The deal, Braemore’s tenth acquisition since 2010, will add a further 400 properties to its lettings portfolio across Edinburgh, East Lothian, West Lothian, and Fife. It will also see all of Click-Let’s staff join Braemore’s existing 75 strong team in Edinburgh. Their strong knowledge and experience of the market and portfolio will be hugely valuable and contribute to what is expected to be a smooth transition and ‘business as usual’ for landlords and tenants. With Edinburgh’s letting market showing the fastest rental growth figures across Scotland over the past 24 months, and significant consumer interest in the short term let market particularly during Festival months, Braemore Chief Executive, Ian Lawson saw a huge opportunity to build on this continued growth in the market. Ian said: “The popularity of short term lets is higher than ever in Edinburgh, throughout the year and during the Festival season in particular. There is huge demand during key periods like Hogmanay, and with 6 Nations Rugby at Murrayfield, so this opportunity is testament to the changing demographics of this market. We saw the acquisition of Click-Let as an opportunity to invest in this trend and incorporate into our existing portfolio.” Another attraction for Braemore is that a significant proportion of Click-Let’s portfolio is held within Leith. Ian added: “Leith, and The Shore specifically, is a thriving local economy within Edinburgh and we’ve been looking to increase our foothold in the area for some time. We look forward to growing our portfolio in Leith, and driving value for landlords and investors as the area is developed further.” Stewart Pitt, Director of Click-Let, said: “For the last 14 years we have enjoyed being part of the growing Edinburgh property market, developing a strong team and brand to serve our customers. The chance to work with Braemore came at the right time. The move will be great for our staff’s progression and their depth of knowledge will help maintain both happy landlords and tenants.”
BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions UK has appointed Ian Corbett as the new Head of Central Credit for its Equipment and Logistics Solutions (ELS) division. A highly experienced credit professional, Corbett has spent 28 years working in financial services for companies such as Aldermore, Investec Asset Finance and ING Lease, and so brings with him substantial expertise, market knowledge and industry connections. Corbett will be working within Leasing Solutions’ ELS division, which specialises in agricultural equipment, construction, materials handling and commercial vehicles. There is a huge opportunity at BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions. “There is a huge opportunity at BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions,” says Corbett. “I’m joining a well-established and successful team and I’m looking forward to building on this success and leveraging my previous experience to support growth and develop new opportunities.” Tristan Watkins, CEO of BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions UK, comments, “We’re thrilled to welcome Ian to the team. Ian has in-depth experience and an impressive network of contacts, both within the leasing sector as well as our core business markets.” “BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions UK lent over £1.25 billion in 2016 to over 100,000 British businesses and Ian will play a key role in continuing to drive our growth in 2017 and beyond.”
One of the most prolific businesses for office renovations, design and decoration, currently operating in the Midlands, has recently been handed the brilliant achievement of ‘excellence’ in terms of work area safety measures. The company, known as Rhino Interiors Group (Rhino), has been recognised by Alcumus SafeContractor for its consistent advances in making a safer workplace for its 20-plus workforce. This is undoubtedly fantastic news for Rhino, which has had contracts with many star-studded enterprises such Aston Martin and Siemens. With such a wide and varied client base, it is clear that Rhino delivers very high standards of output and is consistently able to satisfy its clients again and again. An investigation of Rhino’s health and safety standards was essential as, being such a high-profile company, as explained by SafeContractor Director Gemma Archibald, certain standards have to be met and checked. SafeContractor was eager to ensure that Rhino passed the various tests with flying colours and was pleased that the process had gone smoothly. Mr Adrian Dearnley of Rhino wanted to emphasise that Rhino accepted and welcomed the various tests that needed to be implemented in order to assess Rhino’s methods against risk in the work place that were already in situ. He confirmed that Rhino adopts the rigorous implementation of these regulations so that contractors and employees put their safety first before anything else. Furthermore, the Director of Rhino emphasised how proud he is of the accreditation that defines the West Midlands firm as a bastion of health and safety regulations.
With the impending celebration of innovation by the JEC Group Awards to be scheduled between March 14th-16th in Paris, France, it might be of use to the building enthusiast to know which contestant was awarded the well-regarded construction prize. As announced, the construction prize went to a Spanish company known as Acciona for developing all new materials different to the ones ordinarily used in rail tunnel building. The product itself was developed following a potentially disastrous amount of water seeping into the Pajares tunnel and covering approximately a total of 30 per cent of the length of the structure. With a problem as great as this to be solved, Acciona were going to need to turn to more inventive solutions than the standard procedure normally used to dealing with problems encountered along tunnel railways. In order to circumnavigate the structural and chemical problems inherent, Acciona developed some new panels that were able to be bent in order to match the shape of the tunnel itself. At 9.2 meters in length, it was imperative that each of these panels would be pliable enough to be fitted easily into the Pajares tunnel. There was then however another problem that the designers of these panels needed to contend with: how would they be able to produce the 1,500 needed within a foreseeable schedule and at a reduced cost? The ingenious resolution to this was to increase the panel production regularity through the implementation of various cheap anti-flammable resin into the material. With this method in place, Acciona were able to make as many one individual panel every half an hour. Ultimately, the installation of 15,000 panels across an area of 200,000 square meters was greatly facilitated by the panels’ lightness. The combination of cost effectiveness, the various advantageous properties of the new material itself and its relatively simple methods of implementation ensured that the tunnel was repaired and at not too great a cost either, making Acciona the deserving winner of the JEC award dedicated to construction.
One of the most prolific businesses for indoor renovations, design and decoration currently operating in the Midlands has been recently handed the brilliant achievement of “Excellence” in terms of a work area’s safety measures. This company, known as Rhino Interiors Group, has been recognized by Alcumus SafeContractor for its consistent advances in making the working space for its 20-plus workforce a safer and better place. This is undoubtedly fantastic news for Rhino, who have had contracts with as many star-studded enterprises as diverse as Aston Martin and Siemens. With clients as wide and varied as that, it is clear that Rhino deliver very high standards of output and are consistently able to satisfy their famous clients again and again. Yet an investigation of Rhino’s health and safety standards was however essential as, being such a high-profile company, as explained by SafeContractor Director Gemma Archibald, certain standards had to be met and checked. It is clear that SafeContractor were also eager to ensure that Rhino Interiors Group passed the various tests with flying colors, and were pleased that the process had gone smoothly. Mister Adrian Dearnley of RIG was eager to emphasize that Rhino accepted and welcomed the various tests that needed to be implemented in order to assess the methods against risks in the work place that were already in place. Mister Dearnley seems eager for the rigorous implementation of these regulations so that the contractors and employees of RIG put their safety first before anything else. Furthermore, the Director of RIG emphasizes his pride that the award finally defines the West Midlands firm as a bastion of health and safety regulation. It is hoped that the rewards of this will result in attracting an even wider spectrum of clientele to knock at the doors of Rhino Interiors Group and to use the services of a company that they know is concerned for the wellbeing of its staff.
Amiri Construction have been receiving an extended helping hand from Clarke Willmott LLP on how to restructure themselves for the challenges of 2017 that lie ahead of them. Based exclusively in the Southern regions of this country, Amiri have been in place since 12 years ago and manage lucrative projects through fields as diverse as commerce and the relaxation industries. With working on projects as expensive as 10 million pounds, it was imperative that their transition of shareholding went as in organized a fashion as possible so that they would be able to maintain their strong expertise in exceptional client satisfaction. The office-based company Clarke Willmott, which has a base in Southampton, was a key component in bringing a new series of shareholders to deal with the company’s management base. Mister Richard Swain was instrumental in collaborating with Clarke Willmott to ensure that the transition to new managerial shareholders at Amiri went smoothly and that they felt welcomed in their new working environment. Messrs. Lyster, Corry, Moore and Tidby were able to secure themselves, with the aid of Clarke Willmott, a smooth transition and movement to the high echelons of Amiri which will ensure that the company is in good stead to operate into the 21st Century. It was however a very good idea that they dispensed of the services of an experienced firm like Clarke Willmott so that they were able to ensure such a smooth transition. Mister Grahaeme Pettit and Kevin Lendon, the creative forces behind Amiri Construction, have expressed their delight in welcoming the new participants to their company and seem pleased with the service Clarke Willmott provided. And why shouldn’t they be? Indeed, Clarke Willmott LLP is a very well-respected firm with bases all over the country ranging from areas in Wales to Birmingham in the Midlands. And today the Southampton branch can be proud that they have continued Clarke Willmott’s excellence in giving legal advice to clients.
