Worcestershire-based Victoria PLC, the UK’s largest flooring manufacturer and distributor, has been granted permission for a bespoke 180,121 sq ft unit at Worcester Six Business Park. The planning committee of Wychavon District Council approved plans, submitted by leading developer Stoford, for unit 7, where Victoria PLC will house Alliance Flooring
2-loop fire control panel connects up to 252 devices EN 54-23 compliant alarm devices and dedicated peripherals Time-saving tools such as auto configuration and on-board web server License free programming With the launch of the new version of the fire protection system, Cerberus FIT, Siemens Smart Infrastructure expands its offering
When patients are allowed to recover in a more comfortable environment studies show there is a positive impact on their healing and well-being. Effective building design has been widely used to help patients recover more quickly and hospital staff to work more efficiently. Evidence-based design (EBD), the process of making
With mounting public pressure and increasing legislation placed on large businesses to reduce their carbon footprints Energy Performance Contracting (EPC) is fast gaining traction as a viable financial instrument to fund and fast track large scale energy improvement projects. “Aging buildings in both the public and private sector, either through
A 12-month contract has been agreed between Siemens Gamesa and the ABP Port in Hull to store 37 wind turbine blades destined for the world’s largest offshore windfarm, the Hornsea One Project. A six-acre area located at the Port of Hull’s Eastern Access, on King George Dock, is now being
Abtec Building Technologies (Abtec BT) has recently completed a project to install a connected lighting system at a newly constructed brick factory in the East Midlands. Ibstock Brick, an Ibstock PLC company, has built a new factory capable of producing 100 million bricks a year, helping to address the UK’s housing shortage.
Siemens Building Technologies extends its leadership in smart buildings by acquiring Building Robotics Inc., the creator of Comfy® • Comfy is a leading digital workplace app, creating more personalized and responsive workplaces while providing analytics for efficient building operations • Sold as software-as-a-service, Comfy will extend the cloud portfolio of
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
Worcestershire-based Victoria PLC, the UK’s largest flooring manufacturer and distributor, has been granted permission for a bespoke 180,121 sq ft unit at Worcester Six Business Park. The planning committee of Wychavon District Council approved plans, submitted by leading developer Stoford, for unit 7, where Victoria PLC will house Alliance Flooring Distribution, one of its businesses. Both Stoford and Victoria PLC have committed to a more environmentally friendly approach to the development, with the base build of the unit being net carbon zero in operation. It will also have photovoltaic panels on the roof and there will be extensive electric vehicle charging points. Stoford will also create two new ponds to further improve the green infrastructure on the business park. Edward Peel, Development Manager at Stoford, said it had secured £28.3 million forward funding for the scheme from Frasers Logistics and Commercial Trust (FLCT), a Singapore-based REIT (real estate investment trust). Frasers’ acquisition through a forward funding agreement for the facility builds on its strategy to grow its core logistics and industrial portfolio in existing markets. Stoford aims to start building work in the new year, with an expected completion date of Q4 2022. “We’re pleased to have been given the go-ahead for another major business to join the raft of global names that have already made their home at Worcester Six,” said Edward. “This is a thriving business park that is playing a significant role in helping to boost the local economy, thanks to the jobs the businesses are creating, and Victoria PLC will be no exception as it forges ahead with its growth plans. “We’re looking forward to getting started on delivering the scheme for this historic, local company.” Victoria PLC, a major employer in Kidderminster since 1900, has agreed a 15-year lease for bespoke unit. Philippe Hamers, CEO for Victoria PLC, said: “It’s great news that planning approval has been granted. It means we are one step closer to enjoying an exciting new chapter that will enable us to both future-proof and grow our distribution business. We’re looking forward working with Stoford as our bespoke, environmentally friendly unit is built at Worcester Six.” In the past three years, Worcester Six has welcomed a number of national and global names to the business park, including Zwick Roell, Marmon Food and Beverage Equipment, Siemens, Spire Healthcare, Kimal, Kohler Mira and IONOS. Victoria PLC was advised by Brasier Freeth and Stoford by BNP Paribas and Harris Lamb. For details about the scheme and other units that can be provided, contact the agent: Charles D’Auncey at Harris Lamb – charles.dauncey@harrislamb.com or Ben Wiley at BNP Paribas – ben.wiley@realestate.bnpparibas
2-loop fire control panel connects up to 252 devices EN 54-23 compliant alarm devices and dedicated peripherals Time-saving tools such as auto configuration and on-board web server License free programming With the launch of the new version of the fire protection system, Cerberus FIT, Siemens Smart Infrastructure expands its offering for the small to medium-sized buildings market. Various small to medium-sized buildings can now be covered with a simple and cost-efficient solution. Cerberus FIT maximizes fire safety, thanks to greater functionality and enhanced productivity for those working on protecting the buildings. The intuitive interface as well as the auto configuration tool allow the technician to install, commission and maintain the system in a fast, easy and reliable way. With the delayed alarm function staff will be informed first to identify what an alarm is about in order to assess the situation. This ensures business continuity and reduces disturbances to occupants of smaller buildings such as small-to-medium sized hotels, kindergartens or nursing homes. Safety and business continuity in every situation The Cerberus line offers a broad portfolio of detection and alarming devices including pre-configured Cerberus FIT device to choose from: from fast and reliable fire detectors to configurable alarming devices (including EN 54 compliant sounder and voice sounder beacons) which enables smart evacuation. The newest portfolio member, the updated Cerberus FIT fire protection system now allows for second loop, supporting a maximum number of 252 addressable peripherals and devices, such as detectors as well as alarm devices. Compared to one loop panels with only 126 addressable peripherals, the second loop offers more possibilities to wire devices to the panel. All detectors and peripheral devices have an integrated line separator. In case of an interruption, the loop turns into two stub lines while making sure the system is running. This significantly increases the safety of building occupants and ensures business continuity. Because every device is also powered by the loop, less wiring is needed, enabling the customer to achieve cost-efficiency. Intuitive and easy operation The new version of the Cerberus FIT control panel comes with an intuitive interface, including LED indicators with self-explanatory icons and an easy-to-read display. This avoids extensive training and allows facility staff to perform simple operational tasks on their own, without the help of experts. Thanks to its auto configuration feature, the Cerberus FIT control panel detects and automatically reads-in all connected devices, providing immediate and simple operation. The integrated ‘Panel Configurator’ enables the configuration to be changed quickly and easily on a PC or laptop, without additional software. Cerberus FIT is an EN-compliant fire protection system. It is approved and certified by the independent certification body LPCB and can be used in accordance with the application standard DIN VDE V 0826-2. The new Cerberus FIT version will be available globally, maximizing the fire safety of smaller buildings as well as enhancing the productivity of everyone involved in their protection. For more information on Siemens Smart Infrastructure, see www.siemens.com/smart-infrastructure For further information on Cerberus Fit, please see www.siemens.com/cerberus-fit
When patients are allowed to recover in a more comfortable environment studies show there is a positive impact on their healing and well-being. Effective building design has been widely used to help patients recover more quickly and hospital staff to work more efficiently. Evidence-based design (EBD), the process of making changes to the built environment based on research to improve outcomes, has helped lower the incidences of hospital-acquired infections, medical errors, patient accidents, and staff injuries. “The environment’s influence on a patient’s well-being was first, scientifically, explored by professor Roger Ulrich in his 1980s study that sought to determine whether there was any measurable positive influence in a patient’s recovery when they were given rooms with different views,” commented Gareth Rees, Head of UK Strategic Market – Healthcare Siemens Smart Infrastructure. “The research showed that patients who had views overlooking nature [rather than that of a building] experienced shorter stays, needed fewer pain medication and were more optimistic about their prospects. These findings paved the way to a greater awareness and understanding of how space and hospital architecture can affect our physical condition and state of mind.” Using EBD techniques today architects and designers have been developing solutions for better healing environments. Healthcare facilities often have unique individual requirements with specialised hospital rooms requiring bespoke implementations for patient recovery wards, operating theatres, pressurised rooms and laboratories. Careful design can improve safety and productivity, reduce staff stress levels, lower resource wastage and enhance environmental sustainability. There is a delicate balance between providing the ideal recovery conditions in patient rooms and an optimal work environment for staff to deliver the best possible care. The provision of WiFi and personal control over room conditions are important elements for patient satisfaction. Room automation controlled by a patient’s smartphone or tablet allows the precise control over temperature, ventilation and other functions that affect comfort. Wearable tags can also be deployed to monitor the vital signs of patients to automate control of a recovery environment. Circadian lighting that follows a patient’s natural daily rhythm or sleep/wake cycle reduces tiredness and enhances recovery sleep while audio levels can be improved through the use of sound-absorbent materials installed in ceilings and flooring. Acuity-adaptable spaces lessen the movement of patients reducing stress on both patients and staff. Operating theatres are complex environments that need to be spacious, hygienic and well-lit (with overhead surgical lights). Generally windowless temperature and humidity levels are tightly controlled. Pressurised rooms are designed to isolate a patient with infectious diseases and require air management and filtering systems. Medical or clinical laboratories where approximately 70 percent of treatment decisions are made require stable conditions with exact controls over temperature, humidity and sometimes, pressure. Smart infrastructure and IoT technologies are an expanding area of interest to healthcare planners and allow owners and operators of hospitals to leverage more from their existing assets which are becoming more intelligent- producing and using data to perform better throughout their lifetime. Total Integrated Power and lighting control systems, air, space and asset tracking solutions all improve energy usage, space utilisation and real-time location usage. Concluded Rees: “Hospitals are never going to be places that any of us are going to particularly enjoy visiting but through better physical environments designers can speed up our recovery and alleviate a lot of the stress and fear. Better performing buildings can provide higher comfort levels and well-being for all occupants.”
With mounting public pressure and increasing legislation placed on large businesses to reduce their carbon footprints Energy Performance Contracting (EPC) is fast gaining traction as a viable financial instrument to fund and fast track large scale energy improvement projects. “Aging buildings in both the public and private sector, either through fabric or design, waste significant amounts of money. Typically, 46% of an organisation’s operating costs is spent on energy and utilities with approximately 33% of that expended on wasted energy,” commented Mark McLoughlin, Siemens Industries and Markets. EPCs are appealing as they are sold on the premise of zero-upfront costs and the savings made on energy consumption can be offset by the cost of installing any conservation measures. “Limited access to funds or expertise can often stifle projects at an early stage and any mechanism that unlocks the cash reserves to help organisations’ meet their efficiency, sustainability and infrastructure targets is massively welcome,” continued McLoughlin. McLoughlin: “Energy costs are also forecast to rise over the coming years and anything organisations can do to reduce usage will have a positive impact on finances. EPCs are an efficient capital and cashflow tool; preserving valuable capital for core business assets and other priorities.” A comprehensive audit of an organisation’s power consumption is undertaken to provide the insight to help develop, design, build and, if necessary, finance modernisation projects to cut energy consumption and improve efficiency. Analytics help to develop a robust business case for the EPC outlining the conservation measures, costs and quantifiable savings and energy consumption expected. To date Siemens has helped multiple global organisations reduce their carbon emissions and provided them with the newest technologies and expertise across the entire spectrum of energy management. Improvements include HVAC and lighting management, renewable or storage energy opportunities, retrofit and upgrade/replacement, smart IoT deployments to energy purchasing strategies and water efficiency measures. While mostly found in the public sector i.e. education, healthcare, etc EPCs are also deployed in retail, industrial, commercial building, airports and other sectors. “The UK is already legally bound by the Climate Change Act to reduce emissions 80% by 2050 and large UK businesses bear a responsibility to meet some of that ambition. EPCs will help the environment and deliver world-class sustainable environments built for future generations,” concluded McLoughlin. EPC in action: Hvidovre Hospital in Denmark reduces its heat consumption by 41 percent and electricity usage by 23 percent through an EPC programme. Officially opened in March 1976, Hvidovre Hospital in the Danish city of Hvidovre was built between 1968 and 1979. Comprised four main buildings each three stories high Hvidovre is one of Denmark’s largest hospitals with more than 40,000 patients admitted each year. Siemens conducted a power consumption analysis of the 245,000 m2 hospital and identified measures to reduce its energy consumption and CO2 emissions. With hospitals operational 24/7 there was significant scope for major energy efficiency upgrades. Close cooperation with clinical staff enabled the project to be executed without major disruption to the day-to-day care of patients. The measures implemented at Hvidovre included expanding the photovoltaic system, installing geothermal storage systems and wind turbines, and modernising the building management system. This EPC project is the largest of its kind in Denmark with Siemens financing the costs in advance over a payback period of ten years for the hospital. Improvement measures included: replacement of existing air handling units, installation of 14,770 LED light tubes, replacement of pumps, and migration of the existing building management system to Desigo CC™ building management platform with 4,500 I/O and 409 Total Room Automation (TRA) controllers. The project also included renewable energy from five wind turbines, 1,500 kW of photovoltaics and borehole thermal energy storage (BTES). The hospital has reduced heat consumption by 41 percent and electricity usage by 23 percent with an overall energy saving of 33 percent. The EPC project has helped Hvidovre Hospital make genuine progress towards achieving its environmental goals over a short period of time and has improved a world class healthcare facility. EPC in action: Museums Victoria, Australia achieves a 31.6 percent reduction in utility costs, reduces its water usage by 6 percent and cuts emissions by 35 percent via EPC improvement programme Museums Victoria is the largest public museum organisation to adopt the Victorian Government’s Greener Government Building programme (GGB). It spans six sites: Melbourne Museum, Immigration Museum, Scienceworks Museum, Royal Exhibition Building, Moreland Annexe and the Simcock Avenue storage facilities, each with a unique set of efficiency optimisation requirements. Siemens was selected to undertake a detailed facility study of the museum’s entire real estate pool. The goal was to significantly reduce operating costs and emissions by implementing energy and water efficiency retrofits in government-owned buildings. Siemens’ improvement proposal offered the best outcomes for Museums Victoria in terms of maximising project value and energy savings within the required seven-year simple payback period. HVAC, lighting and water efficiency improvement measures are being implemented over 15 months and financed with Energy Performance Contracting. Efficiency improvements included Desigo CC™ building management platform at Melbourne Museum, Demand Flow™ chilled water system optimisation at Melbourne Museum, lighting upgrades across all six sites, chiller replacement at the Immigration Museum, HVAC control optimisation strategies, water efficiency upgrades across all sites, cogeneration system and subject to approval: the implementation of Navigator – the cloud-based energy and sustainability platform that monitors all buildings. The projected 31.6 percent utility cost reduction exceeded the initial 20 percent target, water usage was down by 6 percent and emissions cut by 35 percent. For further information on the Building Technologies Division, please see https://www.siemens.com/uk/en/home/products/buildingtechnologies.html Siemens AG (Berlin and Munich) is a global technology powerhouse that has stood for engineering excellence, innovation, quality, reliability and internationality for 170 years. The company is active around the globe, focusing on the areas of electrification, automation and digitalization. One of the world’s largest producers of energy-efficient, resource-saving technologies, Siemens is a leading supplier of efficient power generation and power transmission solutions and a pioneer in infrastructure solutions as well as automation, drive and
A 12-month contract has been agreed between Siemens Gamesa and the ABP Port in Hull to store 37 wind turbine blades destined for the world’s largest offshore windfarm, the Hornsea One Project. A six-acre area located at the Port of Hull’s Eastern Access, on King George Dock, is now being leased for the storage of the 75 metre, 30 tonne blades in order to accommodate the expanding business. An operation is underway to transport the fibreglass blades nearly two miles from the current site on Alexandra Dock. “We’re proud to be able to say that we have been an essential link in a major green project such as this, which will eventually see the blades powering one-million homes. It’s also another example of our expertise in handling such large and specialist components. We have worked closely with Siemens Gamesa to offer solutions and to support their business growth, so that together as partners, we can keep Britain trading and provide the nation with environmentally-friendly power,” commented David Morriss, ABP Humber Head of Property. The transportation process requires for a remote-controlled loader to be guided by an operator to carefully transport the wind turbine blades through the port to its new location at 5mph. Each blade takes around 1 hour 15 minutes to move during the early hours of the morning to cause minimal disruption to port traffic. “Siemens Gamesa is delighted to again be working with ABP, continuing a ground-breaking partnership in Humberside. To deliver clean, green energy to millions of UK households is a complex team effort, and ABP is a crucial member of that team,” said Anton Bak, Factory Director, Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy Hull. Hull City Council has also made improvements to the Northern Gateway Roundabout to help facilitate the movement of abnormal loads, as well as create further investment opportunities in the city and port. The council utilised funding from the Green Port Growth Programme to create a route through the centre of the junction and part-time signals to control traffic during the movements.
Abtec Building Technologies (Abtec BT) has recently completed a project to install a connected lighting system at a newly constructed brick factory in the East Midlands. Ibstock Brick, an Ibstock PLC company, has built a new factory capable of producing 100 million bricks a year, helping to address the UK’s housing shortage. With lighting such a fundamental part of any manufacturing facility, the company wanted to install the latest technologies to help save on costs, energy consumption and CO2 emissions. Ibstock Brick is the UK’s market leader in brick manufacture with 20 factories across the country and a total annual capacity in excess of 750 million bricks. In addition, the firm employs almost 1400 people, with a substantial number in the local Ibstock and Ellistown areas in Leicestershire. Despite the impressive output figures, the UK as a whole is suffering from a housing shortage that is not helped by a lack of bricks. To address the shortfall, it is estimated that a further 400 million bricks will be required annually; a demand that is currently met by imports from continental Europe. In response, Ibstock Brick is increasing its output by constructing one of the most modern brick factories in the world. In fact, the company estimates that the new £54 million facility will increase its production capacity by a further 100 million bricks per annum. Total connectivity All modern factories call for connectivity, and this includes services such as lighting, for which the company was keen to ensure the latest technologies were utilised. “We were introduced to the project by Siemens as we are a solutions partner for their building technologies division,” explains Dave Watkins, director of Abtec BT, a specialist in bringing cost-saving intelligence to buildings. “After an initial chat with Ibstock, at which we had the opportunity to put forward our ideas, we were asked to tender formally for the project, which we duly won.” The solution proposed by Abtec BT was based on a number of class-leading technologies, including LED sources, open platform functionality, sustainability and, of course, connectivity. This proposal contrasted notably to the original brief, which was based on fluorescent lighting. “We had to justify the technology and why Ibstock should go for it,” states Mr Watkins. “However, the advantages of the proposal were pretty apparent and the company soon placed the order.” Demonstrating the payback Abtec BT’s alternative to traditional lighting and controls facilitated the potential to build an energy-efficient building management system. Significant payback on the proposed solution was demonstrated, along with CO2 savings to match. In terms of the actual choice of lighting, the nature of the environment within the factory made this task especially challenging. Specialist conditions meant that the system not only had to be energy efficient, but had to be installed to a very specific standard, a factor that called for careful thought in the design of the concept, as well as consideration for future maintenance requirements. “We proposed DALi light fittings, which were rated to a high IP (ingress protection) with no metal exposed,” explains Mr Watkins. “This is important as a combination of brick dust and moisture in the atmosphere can cause incorrectly specified light fittings to corrode. In addition to their suitability for the operating environment, the use of DALi lighting would also provide the control and feedback needed at the management graphics end of the system.” 300 light fittings In total, Abtec BT calculated the need for 300 light fittings above the 295 x 86m factory floor in order to maintain the necessary lux levels. Contamination from the brickmaking process will of course affect lux levels over time, but the nature of the connected lighting solution proposed by Abtec BT means it is possible to account for this eventuality. “At installation, new lights can be dimmed to counter the fact that they will probably emit lux levels that are too high,” says Mr Watkins. “However, as time passes and the lights get contaminated from factory production processes, so we can dim up accordingly. Having a high understanding of issues such as these helped us to secure the Ibstock contract.” The installation undertaken by Abtec of the electrical elements such as the busbar also had to be carefully selected and installed. Due to the challenging height of the building (over 17m), the sensors used and the location required close scrutiny. Effective energy management Abtec BT’s system has all the elements necessary to provide effective energy management, including presence detection from sensors mounted throughout the factory, automated function and duration testing of emergency lighting, constant daylight control and some scene setting. “Constant light control means that we monitor natural light levels across the whole factory and adjust the DALi lighting accordingly,” says Mr Watkins. “For instance, if the sun comes out and natural light levels improve we can slowly dim the lights [not noticeable by the naked eye], thus generating savings.” In total, energy savings of around 50% are anticipated in comparison with a traditional lighting install, along with an annual CO2 reduction of 170,041 kg. When coupled with the automated emergency testing, further savings are expected, leading to an estimated project payback of less than two years. Open platform “The system installed is open in its approach to technology; KNX has been used for the field based sensors, BACnet for integration to heating and ventilation, and MODBUS to bring in the metering data,” explains Mr Watkins. Importantly, the entire system links to Abtec’s integrated building energy management system, HYDRA, which allows users to easily navigate and visualise logged events. Built on the latest vector graphics platform (HTML5), HYDRA helps users zoom in to the information they need, whether on a PC, laptop, tablet or smartphone. The HYDRA system, with its supervisor control and data acquisition functions, is a window into the heart of a building, as well as a proactive tool giving information to managers so they can make informed business decisions. HYDRA supports OPC, ModBus and BACnet, and allows integration with third-party systems. Data aggregation
Siemens Building Technologies extends its leadership in smart buildings by acquiring Building Robotics Inc., the creator of Comfy® • Comfy is a leading digital workplace app, creating more personalized and responsive workplaces while providing analytics for efficient building operations • Sold as software-as-a-service, Comfy will extend the cloud portfolio of Siemens Building Technologies • Transaction expected to close in the third quarter of 2018 Siemens Building Technologies Division is setting a further milestone in smart building solutions by acquiring Building Robotics Inc., a market leader in the fast growing digital workplace experience app domain. Headquartered in Oakland, California, the start-up achieved its leadership position by developing a simple-to-use app that enables people to take control of their environment. Building Robotics, Inc. is best known by the name of its core product, Comfy. Building Robotics Inc. will be a wholly-owned subsidiary of Siemens Industry Inc. and continue to operate as a vendor-agnostic platform provider. The two co-founders CEO Andrew Krioukov and CTO Stephen Dawson-Haggerty will remain in their current position in the management team of Building Robotics Inc. Both parties have agreed not to disclose any figures. Closing is expected in the third quarter of 2018. “This move further strengthens our leadership position in smart buildings,” said Matthias Rebellius, CEO of Siemens Building Technologies. “With the Comfy app we will bring a consumer-like experience to commercial buildings that simplifies the interaction with buildings to increase employee productivity and engagement.” Through the Comfy app, Siemens Building Technologies will connect people, places and systems to create amazing workplace experiences – putting people in the center of a building. Comfy directly integrates with existing building automation, IT networks and IoT systems to provide on-demand control and smart automation, all within a single intuitive app. At a time when smart technology is becoming a must-have in the office, employees can use the app to make immediate changes in temperature and lighting, book rooms and desks, and provide feedback on their space. “Comfy has successfully redefined the way people interact with their workplaces,” said Andrew Krioukov, CEO and co-founder of Building Robotics Inc. “By joining Siemens, the global leader in total building solutions, we open up greater opportunities to accelerate the development of new functionalities, grow the open protocol ecosystem, and reach more people around the world.” Founded in 2012, the Comfy team leverages expertise in machine learning, UX design and enterprise service to develop software solutions for building operators and occupants. The start-up has leading enterprise customers in major markets such as the US, Australia, Singapore and India. This press release and further material is available at www.siemens.com/press/building-robotics For further information on the Building Technologies Division, please see www.siemens.com/buildingtechnologies For information on #CreatingPerfectPlaces, please see Landing Page: www.siemens.com/perfect-places and Twitter: www.twitter.com/SiemensBT. For further information on Building Robotics, please see www.comfyapp.com
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.
