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Connolly Scaffolding shortlisted for 4 awards
Manchester-based scaffolding firm Connolly Scaffolding has been shortlisted for FOUR industry and business awards.
During October it was announced that Connolly Scaffolding Ltd was shortlisted for an NASC Project of the year award (upto £5m turnover) for its work on the Manchester Terminal 2 project. The firm is also in the running for three Salford Business Awards, Salford Business of Year, The Entrepreneur of the Year and the Inspiring Young People award. A spokesperson for Connolly Scaffolding said: “The rewards of being successful in business are obvious, but to be recognised across the industry and in the local area for the hard work of our team is incredibly rewarding. It’s extremely satisfying to see that when the staff is given the opportunity to shine, they shine so brightly. This year, we have been shortlisted as a finalist for the Project of the Year (up to £5m Turnover). It is an award that we would be delighted to win as it would recognise the hard work, professionalism, and sheer will and determination that our highly skilled team has shown in getting a huge project like the Manchester Airport Terminal 2 redevelopment over the line.” The announcement for Salford Business Awards winners will be on 31st October 2019 at the Lowry Hotel, While the NASC awards will be held on 22nd November at the Celtic Manor Resort.New innovations unveiled at Layher’s open day
Five new products launched at Layher’s Partnership Open Day held in Hertfordshire.
LAYHER the world’s largest system scaffolding manufacturer officially launched a flurry of new products to the UK market on Thursday. The new UK product announcements came as Layher UK showcased its latest developments at its biannual Partnership Open Day held at Layher UK’s Headquarters in Letchworth. Over 190 invited guests consisting of its customers, clients, Layher Germany shareholders and members of the construction media came together for an informative day. The key announcement of the day was the official UK launch of the impressive Aluminium FlexBeam that we originally saw at Bauma in Munich, Germany back in April.
More New Products Launched
Consumer demand for new homes falls by 8%, says FMB
Consumer demand for new homes has fallen by 8% over the last year to its lowest level since 2013.
The news comes after the Federation of Master Builders’ (FMB) published its results of its House Builders’ Survey, – the only annual assessment of small and medium (SME) house builders in England. Brian Berry, Chief Executive of the FMB, said: “Small house builders are starting to see the effects of Brexit uncertainty taking its toll on consumer confidence. Many prospective homeowners are clearly holding off buying until there is more political and economic certainty. Hopefully this is just a short-term pause, and that post-Brexit, demand will pick up once again. If not, and we enter a downturn period, the Government will need to consider how best to support SME house builders to avoid many firms leaving the sector.” Berry continued: “The main barriers facing small house builders have started to ease but they are still present. This is the fifth consecutive year that small house builders have cited lack of access to available and viable land as the number one barrier. Small sites are the bread and butter of SME development, but unfortunately local authorities’ Local Plans are still far too focused on large sites.” Berry concluded: “The increases in planning fees by 20% in January 2018 were supposed to lead to increased speed and delivery of planning services, but only 3% of our members have seen any improvement since the rise. In fact, 38% of small builders have seen the performance of planning departments worsen. Builders are now paying more for an inferior service which needs to be addressed urgently as part of the Government’s proposals to accelerate the planning system.”Tender: Roofing Repair Works (With Provision for Scaffolding)
Industry
- Scaffolding
- Construction
- Location of contract: London
- Value of contract: £2.3m
- Published date: 30 September 2019
- Closing date: 30 October 2019
- Contract start date: 1 February 2020
- Contract end date: 31 January 2022
- Contract is suitable for SMEs?: Yes
- Contract is suitable for VCSEs?: No
Description
The aim of this contract is to support the in-house repairs team to provide an efficient and effective roofing repairs service. The service will apply to residential properties and communal areas. Scaffolding (when required) will be provided and maintained by the contractor, in accordance with legislative requirements. Where scaffolding can not be used, the contractor will arrange access by abseil. Further information is available on the London Tenders Portal.About the buyer
Contact Name: Daniel BrownAddress
7 Newington Barrow Way London N7 7EP United KingdomTelephone
+44 2075278173Godiva Access calls for scaffolding industry to tackle the stigma of Mental Health
The access and scaffolding industry is being called upon to improve awareness and understanding of mental health by Coventry-based Godiva Access and Scaffolding, as part of World Mental Health Day on Thursday 10 October 2019.
One in four people in the UK will have a mental health problem at some point and anxiety and depression are the most common mental health problems. Incidents are often a reaction to a difficult life event, such as bereavement, but can also be caused by work-related issues. Recent surveys suggest that three out of every five employees experience mental health issues because of work. Karl Degroot, managing director at Godiva Access and Scaffolding, said: “Physical health still predominates in our industry. Signs remind workers to wear personal protection equipment and we hold regular safety talks and training courses. We need to strengthen the debate around mental health and its importance. “Scaffolding specialists often experience periods of intense pressure and let’s not forget that suicide kills more men under 45 than falls from height. All employers should have a greater understanding of mental health and take steps to eradicate the stigma associated with it. “It is so important that we recognise the dangers to the wellbeing of all employees and develop strategies to maintain a healthy work/life balance, for themselves and the teams we lead.” Godiva will be holding special drop-in sessions for its employees at its offices in Coventry and Manchester as part of its commitment to raise awareness of a sensitive issue on World Mental Health Day.Palmers Scaffolding reaches 100 years milestone
Scaffolding and special access providers, Palmers Scaffolding UK Ltd has reached an epic milestone in its rich and long-standing heritage – achieving 100 years since it was incorporated as a business brand, back in 1919.
A century ago this month, Palmers Scaffolding founder, Edwin Palmer took the decision to transform the well-known scaffolding and access family business name into a company – formally founding it as the legal business structure it still is today, now under British ownership with CEO, well-known scaffolding man and entrepreneur, Colin Butt at its helm.
Palmers Scaffolding UK Ltd CEO, Colin Butt said: “I am delighted to be involved in this marvelous anniversary and particularly to have returned ownership of this long-established business to British hands.”
Palmers Managing Director, Donald Morrison added: “I wonder what hopes and dreams Edwin Palmer had when Palmers was incorporated 100 years ago; having been trading since 1880?
“Then, as now, I believe we have built a reputation for excellence in the provision of our services, working safely and with a commitment to our clients. Of course, we wouldn’t have been able to achieve this success without our whole team; past and present. We have really excellent staff retention rates as a business and are delighted to say more than 10% of our workers have over 15 year’s service with us. Here’s to the next 100.”
And Ian McFarlane, Palmers Director of Business and Project Development said: “Palmers is a trusted and historic scaffolding brand, whose employees are rightly proud to be associated with. Over the last century and beyond, we have established excellent, pre-qualified working relationships with some of the country’s leading clients & contractors who continually support us by awarding Palmers repeat business.
“And yet despite our rich heritage, at Palmers we are always looking forward to the most modern special access and scaffolding solutions. And we are actively supporting our employees and customers moving the Palmers brand forward by continuing to work to the very highest safety standards on some of the biggest, most important projects in Britain, now and for the foreseeable future.”
Formed in 1880, Palmers Scaffolding UK Limited have become specialists in providing long term infrastructure & industrial service maintenance contracts and fast track construction solutions, specialising in scaffolding and access contracts.
Top section of scaffolding to be removed on Big Ben
The newly restored roof and spire on London’s iconic Elizabeth Tower will be revealed to the world after two years undercover.
Over the course of five weeks from today (Monday 7 October) an expert team of scaffolders from PHD Modular Access will start to take down the top section of scaffolding surrounding the Elizabeth Tower, known as Big Ben.
The scaffold will only be removed from the very top at this stage as conservation work continues to the rest of the tower.
The Elizabeth Tower is undergoing a major restoration project and while safely covered behind the scaffolding, extensive work has now been completed on the roof.
Around 3,433 cast iron roof tiles were meticulously removed and repaired. The towers’s signature metal cross and orb which sits 96 meters above ground level, has also been repaired. While a team of gilders has spent weeks gilding the ornate details to match the original design from 1859.
The project, which is just over halfway through, began in 2017 and is due for completion in 2021.
Charlotte Claughton, Senior Project Leader, said: “Removing the scaffolding in stages is part of our commitment to make sure as much as possible of this iconic landmark is visible to the public.
We share the world’s love of the Tower and the Clock and I know the whole team feel so privileged to be part of this project. And now we get to show everyone a bit more of what we have been working on.”
UK Parliament has said ‘It’s a significant moment in the Elizabeth Tower conservation project’, it’s the most extensive programme of works ever carried out to the Tower.
“The first section of scaffolding coming down is a key moment in the project,” said Adam Watrobski, Principal Architect on the project.
“It means that we are getting nearer the end and that people can again enjoy this symbol of our nation and of democracy. A lot of hard work and ingenuity has brought us to this point and while there is much work still to be done, it is worth pausing to appreciate how far we have come.”
Red Hot Charity Calendar Set For Launch Day
A highly anticipated hot new 2020 Crossway Scaffolding Charity Calendar is finally available to be purchased by the public.
Released to coincide with World Mental Health Day on 10th October, this latest creative offering has been carefully constructed to both bring delight and raise much-needed funds for Andy’s Man Club.
“A spokesperson told ScaffMag: “This calendar was the brilliant idea of one of our long-serving scaffolders Andy Butterworth and has been eight months in the planning. Special thanks to the fourteen amazing Crossway employees, Andy, Ben, Dave, Simon, Jack, Brandon, Ian, John, Sean, Matt, Kevin, Peter, Lee and Joshua who volunteered to bare all, in order to raise mental health and well-being awareness and monies for Andy’s Man Club.”
This invaluable club is run exclusively by unpaid volunteers each day from central Halifax in West Yorkshire. Born from Social media it enables people to get together, able to talk with like-minded souls about mental health and the day to day problems it can bring.
Every penny donated to Andy’s Man Club goes directly into the movement helping create new groups. It’s now a registered charity and growing nationally and internationally all the while.
The calendar follows on from what was a successful fashion show organised back in May with the result, £2,500 was raised. It carries a theme this year of ‘suicide prevention’, with the aim of gently spreading the message, we need to do much more about the problems of mental health.
Its official launch of the calendar will take place on World Mental Health Day – a day for global mental health education, awareness and advocacy against social stigma. It was first celebrated in 1992 at the initiative of the World Federation for Mental Health, a global mental health organization with members and contacts in more than 150 countries. Thousands of supporters come to celebrate this annual awareness program to bring attention to mental illness and its major effects on peoples’ life worldwide.
The calendar is set to prove extremely popular, so the advice is get your order in as quickly as possible.
To pre-order or purchase calendars, please contact Crossway Scaffolding on 01422 370033 or email [email protected]
Infiniti Scaffolding safe as houses with ISO 45001 landmark
