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HORBURY SECURES FIRE SAFETY UPGRADE FOR SHELTERED HOUSING

Horbury Property Services, part of the Horbury Group, has been selected to provide fire safety services for over 55s accommodation managed by Sheffield-based Arches Housing. The contract involves Horbury Property Services providing fire door replacement and fire compartmentation upgrades, which will be completed within a four-week schedule, as part of

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MARK JOINS THE HORBURY PROPERTY SERVICES TEAM

Horbury Property Services, the repairs, maintenance and compliance business that is part of the Horbury Group and based in South Yorkshire, has appointed Mark Jagger as Senior Estimator. Mark previously worked as Design Estimator for a major building and facilities company in Derby and prior to this as Senior Estimator

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Issue 327 : Apr 2025

horbury group

HORBURY SECURES FIRE SAFETY UPGRADE FOR SHELTERED HOUSING

Horbury Property Services, part of the Horbury Group, has been selected to provide fire safety services for over 55s accommodation managed by Sheffield-based Arches Housing. The contract involves Horbury Property Services providing fire door replacement and fire compartmentation upgrades, which will be completed within a four-week schedule, as part of enhancing fire safety for residents. Richard Sutton, General Manager at Horbury Property Services, said: “This is our second major contract with Arches Housing and we are very pleased to be working with them again to enhance fire safety in one of their sheltered housing schemes.  Fire safety is an essential requirement in all buildings, and we aim to ensure that the residents of Arches Housing are offered the best possible fire protection.” Luigi Iantorno, asset compliance & reinvestment officer at Arches Housing, said: “Horbury Property Services secured this contract as a result of a rigorous competitive tender.  The upgrade to fire doors and fire compartmentation is an important part of our planned maintenance works as we aim to ensure our homes are as fire safe as possible.” As well as fire door and fire compartmentation services, Horbury Property Services provides a full range of works, which can form part of planned maintenance programmes.  This includes ceiling and dry wall partitioning inspection, installation, repair and maintenance of fire doors, joinery works, fire stopping, sealing, fire compartmentation, fire alarm and emergency light testing, portable appliance testing, electrical testing and installation work, building fabric repairs as well as external cladding and render repairs. In addition, the wider Horbury Group provides painting and decorating, flooring refurbishment and installation, amongst others. The company has its head office in South Yorkshire, plus regional offices in London and South Wales, ensuring a truly national capability. This regional presence enables its teams to successfully deliver responsive repairs or large planned refurbishment and maintenance programmes. Arches Housing is a community-based social landlord, which was established in 1975 and provides more than 1,200 affordable homes in Sheffield and Rotherham. For more details, visit www.horburypropertyservices.com or call 01709 917555.

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MARK JOINS THE HORBURY PROPERTY SERVICES TEAM

Horbury Property Services, the repairs, maintenance and compliance business that is part of the Horbury Group and based in South Yorkshire, has appointed Mark Jagger as Senior Estimator. Mark previously worked as Design Estimator for a major building and facilities company in Derby and prior to this as Senior Estimator at Interserve Power for 2.5 years, where he headed up projects for power line replacement and maintenance and new high voltage underground connection works.  For both roles, Mark responded to tender enquiries, including providing full pricing for projects. At Horbury Property Services, Mark will track, record and reply in full to all appropriate tender opportunities, which includes completing pre-qualification questionnaires, submitting relevant documentation required by the organisation and estimating costs to carry out projects. Richard Sutton, General Manager at Horbury Property Services, said: “We’re pleased to welcome Mark to the business as we continue to expand our team.  He will play an important role in responding to tenders, both in the public and private sector as we help local authorities and commercial landlords to carry out cost effective planned maintenance, refurbishment and fire safety programmes.” Horbury Property Services provides a full range of services, including inspection, installation, repair and maintenance of fire doors, joinery works, fire stopping, sealing, fire compartmentation, fire alarm and emergency light testing, portable appliance testing, electrical testing and installation work, building fabric repairs as well as external cladding and render repairs. In addition, the wider Horbury Group provides dry wall partitioning, painting and decorating, ceiling and flooring upgrades, de-mountable screens. The company has regional offices in London and South Wales together with a South Yorkshire Head Office ensure a truly national capability enabling its teams to successfully deliver responsive repairs or large planned refurbishment and maintenance programmes.   For more details, visit www.horburypropertyservices.com or call 01709 917555.

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CURTIS RECEIVES APPRENTICE AWARD FROM HORBURY AND THE SHEFFIELD COLLEGE

Curtis Hope has been selected to receive an award run jointly by The Sheffield College and repairs, maintenance and compliance business Horbury Property Services, part of the Horbury Group based in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, for ‘Apprentice of the Term’. Curtis, who is aged 17 and from Doncaster, has been with the company since August 2018 studying for a Construction Building – Wood Occupations (Joinery) Level 2 qualification, which he should complete in September 2020.  He has been selected from over 60 Apprentices at Horbury Group to receive the accolade as Tyrone Hoyland, Head of Academy (Construction) at The Sheffield College explains: “Curtis has excellent attendance and timekeeping.  He often works through his breaks and tries very hard in both practical and theory sessions.  Nothing is ever too much effort for him.  He is a great role model for any learner.”  For his achievement in winning the accolade, Curtis has received a £100 gift voucher and a certificate. Noel Taylor, Training and Development Lead at Horbury Group, said: “We would like to congratulate Curtis on his award.  He has proven that he has a great attitude to both work and college and is a valued member of the team.” Horbury Property Services provides a full range of services, including inspection, installation, repair and maintenance of fire doors, joinery works, fire stopping, sealing, fire compartmentation, fire alarm and emergency light testing, portable appliance testing, electrical testing and installation work, building fabric repairs as well as external cladding and render repairs. Horbury Group provides construction solutions to developers, building owners and main contractors. Within the group there are eight individual companies, each with specialist knowledge and experience, including external facades, drylining partitioning, joinery, suspended ceilings, SFS, full fit outs, refurbishment and maintenance, demountable glazed screens, decoration, structural fire protection and external wall insulation.   The company prides itself on the ability to carry out multi-trade fit outs, using its own staff and skilled tradespeople to ensure the very best quality service. The Horbury Group has a turnover of more than £75m and employs around 1,000 people, with its headquarters in South Yorkshire and regional offices in London and South Wales. For more details, visit www.horburygroup.com or call 01709 515044.

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