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5 August, 2019

A-one+ Area 12 Wellbeing, Improvement, Safety, Health and Environment Strategy (WISHES)

The current asset support contract (ASC) with A-one+ in Area 12 started in June 2016. Before that it was a managing agent contract (MAC) also delivered by A-one+. Towards the end of the MAC we reached a significant landmark achievement of over 1,000 days and more than 4 million working hours without a reportable accident, … Continue reading “A-one+ Area 12 Wellbeing, Improvement, Safety, Health and Environment Strategy (WISHES)”

5 August, 2019

Springwell Leeds SEMH Schools

As a city Leeds is thriving and has seen a significant growth in its population. This includes an increase in the number of children and young people needing support, particularly in the most disadvantaged groups. The authority was experiencing increasing challenges and considerable change surrounding social, emotional and mental health provision (SEMH). Through early engagement … Continue reading “Springwell Leeds SEMH Schools”

2 August, 2019

BIM-UK Limited

Circumstances BIM-UK began trading in February 2016, predicated on our central belief in BIM philosophy. We conceived the idea to combine specialist BIM expertise with traditional commercial consultancy services to create a new innovative offering to the market place that could be applied to both individual projects and major programmes of work. From a standing … Continue reading “BIM-UK Limited”

2 August, 2019

Runswick Bay Coastal Defence Scheme

The BIM compliant coastal defence scheme consisted of seawall repairs and the placement of c.9,500 tonnes of Norwegian high density granite armour-stone in front of an existing concrete seawall to create a rock revetment defence in a National Park. The historic concrete seawall had reached the end of its serviceable life with a predicted failure/loss … Continue reading “Runswick Bay Coastal Defence Scheme”

2 August, 2019

ENGIE (Learning and Development)

At ENGIE we face the same skills gap challenges as the wider construction industry, we understand we need to recruit for the future to meet the targets of Construction 2025. In 2018 we developed a thorough recruitment process which targets not only traditional entrants to the industry but also the hard to reach groups. These … Continue reading “ENGIE (Learning and Development)”

2 August, 2019

Andrew Brier – employed by ENGIE UK

Andrew works as a Design & Build Coordinator, working on various projects at Engie which has enabled him to gain experience on a wide range of different construction types and experience in general. He has been seen as a future leader from early on in his career, consistently working outside his comfort zone. Andrew currently … Continue reading “Andrew Brier – employed by ENGIE UK”

2 August, 2019

Brynglas Tunnels Refurbishment

The refurbishment of the Brynglas Tunnels required extensive works to three Major Structures along the M4 near Newport in South Wales. At a location which is a vital transportation link for South Wales used by tens of thousands of vehicles every day; The River Usk Bridge, a multi-span river bridge carrying the M4 over the … Continue reading “Brynglas Tunnels Refurbishment”

2 August, 2019

Central Square Cardiff BBC Headquarters (Plot 3)

The new BBC Cymru Wales Headquarters is an outstanding new office space which unites studio, administration and support facilities for BBC staff, providing a highly flexible and inspiring workspace. Located within the newly created pedestrianised piazza in Central Square, opposite the bustling Cardiff Central Station, it sits on the site of the former bus station. … Continue reading “Central Square Cardiff BBC Headquarters (Plot 3)”

2 August, 2019

A465 Heads of the Valleys Section 2

The Project was awarded by the Welsh Government to Costain in June 2011. This marked the commencement of the ECI phase. Key successes to note are the completion of the preliminary design leading up to the publication of draft Orders in October 2013 and a successful Public Local Inquiry in March/April 2014. Lying within the … Continue reading “A465 Heads of the Valleys Section 2”

2 August, 2019

Glan Hafren Bridge – Canal and River Trust

When the Montgomeryshire Canal was extended to Newtown in the early 1800s, Glan Hafren Bridge was built to carry the entrance driveway to Glan Hafren Hall over the new waterway. Under the Act of Parliament for the construction of the canal, property owners could “construct for themselves bridges of a more elaborate nature than would … Continue reading “Glan Hafren Bridge – Canal and River Trust”