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Tender date: 16th September

Development site in Melton Mowbray for 120 residential units

CARTER JONAS are offering for sale BY INFORMAL TENDER a residential development site with a resolution to grant Outline Planning Permission for 120 units. The site - The Former King Edward VII School, Burton Road, Melton Mowbray, Leics. LE13 1DN - extends to approximately 13.98 acres (5.66 hectares). The deadline for receipt of informal tenders is Friday 16th September 2016. For more information, telephone Nick Muncey at Carter Jonas on 01223 326817 or email: nick.muncey@carterjonas.co.uk

Budding cyclists take on “Tour de Bellway”

A TEAM of budding cyclists based at Bellway’s East Midlands office in Leicester took to two wheels to help raise money for charity. The team joined hundreds of other Bellway employees at regional offices across England, Scotland and Wales to take on the “Tour de Bellway”, a marathon cycling challenge to help the Construction Youth Trust, one of the housebuilder’s nominated charities.

A team of staff from Bellway’s East Midlands division took part in the “Tour De Bellway” to raise money for the Construction Youth Trust The Construction Youth Trust works with disadvantaged young people between the ages of 14 and 30 to help them access job opportunities in the construction industry. As well as cycling 80 miles in under 4 hours, Bellway East Midlands staff also

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TMDP LLP acquires Rose & Cooper BELLWAY From page 1 to expand in-house services ARCHITECTURAL design and property consultants TMDP LLP has acquired one of Leicester’s oldest and best known chartered building and quantity surveying firms, Rose and Cooper. Formerly known as The Martin Design Partnership, TMDP LLP has made the move in order to add to the comprehensive range of services already available within the consultancy and also bolster its busy quantity surveying division. The announcement comes after TMDP’s relocation last month to larger premises in Ashby Magna, Lutterworth which has provided the space to expand the consultancy and increase the team by Scott Moore, Managing Director, TMDP LLP with Robert Foster 30% over the next twelve months. former managing director of Rose & Cooper following the Scott Moore, Managing Partner TMDP acquisition. LLP said: “These are exciting times for TMDP and we are delighted that we’ve been able to acquire Rose & Cooper just weeks after moving to our new headquarters. “As an extremely well established practice with a number of high profile clients, Rose & Cooper is the perfect addition to our growing consultancy. By bringing the firm under the TMDP umbrella we are now able to provide chartered building surveying services as part of the comprehensive package of property and construction solutions available to our clients. “TMDP already works with a number of blue chip clients across several industry sectors including food and drink, residential, commercial, civil and industrial and with Rose & Cooper’s extensive experience within education and public sector organisations, we now have the in-house expertise to confidently expand our portfolio further. Former managing director of Rose & Cooper, Robert Foster who will be employed to oversee the smooth transition said: “I am delighted with the acquisition and have no doubt that this is a positive move for Rose & Cooper and its clients. TMDP is one of the fastest growing and most innovative consultancies in the East Midlands and I am convinced that our established client base will be in safe hands.”P

Brexit leaves Britain under-skilled, says built environment recruitment expert WITH THE result of the much discussed EU referendum now revealed, many of us are now looking at the impact Brexit is going to have on the recruitment industry. Chris Ferguson, Team Manager for Built Environment at JAM Recruitment comments on the implications of Britain opting to leave the EU. The implications that will now arise from the UK leaving the European Union are vast and wide ranging, with an impact expected to be seen across a whole host of areas – we’ve all heard of the changes that a break away will have on topics such as the economy and immigration, however the decision to leave could lead to the UK suffering from an even greater skills shortage. The main concerns within the built environment industry are centred on the potential increase in construction costs. London’s largest private housebuilder, Galliard Homes, is warning that construction costs will rise 15% now that the country has voted for Brexit, and how immigration restrictions could inflate the existing industry’s skills shortage. After experiencing first-hand the caution and hesitation from clients to recruit until the outcome of the referendum, we will now see if the well-publicised concerns over rising construction costs, disruption on the import of construction materials, and the increased inability to fill jobs in a skill short industry due to a successful leave result will come to fruition.

Broughton Astley House with Plot A THREEBED detached house in need of modernisation, with approved outline planning for a detached single storey dwelling with separate double garage, is being offered for sale privately. The property is situated at 11a Leicester Road, Broughton Astley, LE9 6QE. The relevant planning application reference is 16/0019/OUT with Harborough District Council. Plans also include an additional double garage to the front of the existing dwelling. The asking price is £499,950. For more information, contact the vendor on 07530 174734.

organised a cake sale, and raised £337.50 in their office alone, placing 6th out of the 17 divisions that took part. Sales Director for Bellway’s East Midlands division, Ben Smith, said the team had made a great effort for a very worthy cause. He said: “The Tour de Bellway was a great event and we’re delighted with our team’s effort in the challenge. While it was all about having some good fun and raising funds for a brilliant cause, there was definitely some friendly rivalry between the teams competing around the country. “The Construction Youth Trust does a fantastic job within the industry to help provide learning experiences and opportunities for young people looking to begin their career in construction. It provides training in traditional trades such as carpentry, plumbing and bricklaying, but also helps young people become environments managers, surveyors and site managers, so it really does provide a lot of options for those looking to break into the industry.” Bellway announced the Construction Youth Trust as one of its officially nominated charities last year and this is its second Tour de Bellway fundraising event for the charity. To learn more about the courses, training and support provided by Construction Youth Trust, visit www.constructionyouth.org.uk. For information about careers with Bellway, visit www.bellway. co.uk.

Deadline: 15th July

Site for 70 dwellings in Overseal HOWKINS & Harrison are inviting offers for approximately 11.61 acres of land with Outline Planning Permission for the construction of up to 70 dwellings. The land is situated at Acresford Road, Overseal, Derbyshire. The planning reference is 9/2015/1063. Price on application. Offers are invited by 12 noon on 15th July 2016. For more information, contact Lesley Bowerman at Howkins & Harrison on 01827 721388 or email: lesley.bowerman-fowl@ howkinsandharrison.co.uk

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ENVIROMATE gives builders a plat form to sell and buy surplus building materials

THE CONSTRUCTION industry is responsible for 32% of the UK’s landfill waste, with some £1.5billion wasted in surplus materials each year. The industry has widely adopted a 3Rs approach to waste, looking to Reduce, Recycle and Reuse, but while progress is being made in the first two elements, businesses are still slow to utilise the huge amount of reusable materials that currently go to waste. An innovative new platform is on a mission to change that and create a more sustainable future by diverting leftover building materials back into new projects. Enviromate is a marketplace that connects tradespeople, construction companies and DIY enthusiasts, enabling users to easily find and trade surplus materials with others in their local area. The progress they are making on their eco-friendly mission has now been recognised by The Guardian, who have shortlisted Enviromate for their prestigious Startup of the Year 2015-16 prize. By cutting down on waste, Enviromate is not only working to make the construction industry less destructive, but it also provides the following benefits for tradespeople: • Save on tip fees: Rather than pay fees to dispose of any excess materials, Enviromate allows you to recoup some of your initial outlay. • Save on storage: Not only does Enviromate reduce the need for garage and warehouse storage, it also provides a platform to clear out and cash in on the unwanted materials left over from previous jobs. • Save on materials: Pick up professional quality materials that other tradesmen no longer need at a fraction of the price. • Save the environment: Reduce your own environmental impact by cutting down on landfill and reducing the overall need for the extraction of more vital raw materials. Founded in 2014, Enviromate is the brainchild of young entrepreneurs Reiss Salustro-Pilson and Nigel van Wassenhoven. After seeing the level of wastage and environmental impact of the construction industry, they set about building a platform that would encourage a more sustainable approach to construction, reducing landfill and moving to support a circular economy. For more information or to list or purchase surplus building materials, see www.enviromate.co.uk

Councillors give green light to 850-home Hinckley development COUNCILLORS have voted to approve plans for up to 850 homes, a new primary school and retail units to be built opposite the Triumph motorcycle factory in Hinckley. An outline planning application by Bloor Homes was yesterday [Tuesday 21st June] approved by Hinckley and Bosworth Council’s planning committee, subject to the signing of a legal agreement which will see the developer provide thousands of pounds in funding for local services and infrastructure. The committee’s decision followed the advice of planning officers who had recommended that planning permission be granted. Bloor’s Normandy Fields development will be Jason Woolliscroft, Regional built on a 44 hectare site to the west of the A47 Managing Director at Bloor Normandy Way around a mile to the west of Homes Midlands Hinckley town centre. The development will comprise a primary school, 500 sq metres of retail space and a range of community facilities, including up to 3.28 hectares of sports pitches, 2.11 hectares of parkland, 0.5 hectares of allotments and up to 0.31 hectares of children’s play areas. An artist’s impression of the A new access road will be Normandy Fields development created from Normandy Way, while 170 of the homes will be provided as affordable housing. Jason Woolliscroft, Regional Managing Director at Bloor Homes Midlands, said: “The Normandy Fields development is an extremely exciting scheme and one we are proud to be delivering. “We have taken great care to design an attractive high quality development which will fit seamlessly into its surroundings and enhance the local area, and we’re pleased that this has been recognised by the planning committee. “We are naturally very pleased with the committee’s decision and we look forward to signing the Section 106 agreement with the council regarding our financial contributions to the local area.”

Development Land & Buildings for sale at Western Park in Leicester LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL is inviting offers for a development and refurbishment opportunity in Leicester. The property comprises two sites - Western Park Former Open Air School & Eco House, Hinckley Road, Leicester LE3 6HX - located approximately 1¾ miles to the west of Leicester City Centre, within Western Park which is next to an established residential area. The site adjacent to Hinckley Road (Site A), which comprises the former Eco House, Constance Jackson Centre and additional buildings (extending to a site area of 2.51 acres) would preferably, subject to any necessary consents, be used for residential purposes. The former open air school (Site B), which is Grade II Listed (extending to an area of 2.88 acres), would, subject to any necessary consents, be suitable for a variety of uses, including Class D1, other leisure or community uses, and residential use may also be acceptable. The freehold interest in the sites will be sold with vacant possession. Consideration will need to be given by prospective purchasers to whether the existing evening and night time access/egress for authorised vehicles to premises within Western Park would be suitable for their needs. The Closing Date for offers is 2.00pm on Friday 5th August 2016. For more information, or to arrange a viewing appointment, contact Greg Pollard at Leicester City Council on 0116 454 2137 or email: Greg.Pollard@leicester.gov.uk

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Redevelopment project in Evington Village READINGS Estate Agents are offering for sale a substantial plot of 0.5 of an acre with Outline Planning Consent (ref: 20151836) for a single detached dwelling within the grounds. The main property - at 193 Evington Lane, Leicester LE5 6DJ - is in need of general updating and modernising, but there may be potential for the demolition of the house and erection of a block of flats, subject to planning consent. The price guide is £650,000. For more information, contact Readings on 0116 222 7575 or email: sales@readingspropertygroup.com

RICS UK Residential Market Survey, May 2016

Short-term drop in UK house prices predicted for the first time since 2012 • • • •

House prices looks set to falter as increasing uncertainty weighs on the market Demand from buyers falls at the fastest rate in eight years Prices across the UK see modest growth, while central London shows a price drop House prices nationally set to dip over the coming months, while rents increase

UK house prices are expected to experience a short-term drop for the first time since 2012, according to the latest Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Residential Market Survey. House prices in central London are already falling, according to the survey with 35 per cent more property professionals reporting that prices had fallen rather than risen over the past month. While prices are continuing to climb modestly across the rest of the UK, this trend looks set to fade, with ten per cent more respondents predicting that prices would fall rather than rise over the coming three months. This is the first time that a fall in prices has been predicted since 2012. London and East Anglia are expected to be worst hit with 43 per cent (net balance) and 33 per cent (net balance) of respondents saying that prices will fall over the next quarter. RICS Chief Economist, Simon Rubinsohn, said: “Sadly, for the many young people looking to enter the property market, it is unlikely that we are seeing the emergence of a more affordable market. Instead, it appears to me that what we are looking at is a short term drop caused by the uncertainty resulting from the forthcoming EU Referendum coupled by a slow-down following the rush to get into the market ahead of the tax change on the purchase of investment properties. Certainly, that’s the story we are hearing from our members. There is not at this point a sense that a fundamental shift is taking place in the market.” Buyer demand fell across the UK for the second consecutive month and at the fastest pace since 2008, with 33 per cent more property professionals saying that demand decreased last month. The survey revealed that in the longer term, while house prices are thought likely to regain momentum, rents look set to outpace them, with UK rents predicted to increase by 4.7 per cent year-on-year for the next five years, compared to house price increases of 4.1 per cent. The number of agreed sales also fell for the second consecutive month with a net balance of 22 per cent of respondents reporting a fall rather than a rise in activity.

Deadline date: 18th July

Midlands Family Business Awards Open for entries THE SEARCH for the top family-run companies in the region has begun, with entries now welcome for the seventh annual Midlands Family Business Awards. The awards are free to enter and the deadline is set for 18 July 2016. The categories for the 2016 ceremony are as follows: • Family Business of the Year – sponsored by Bonnington Plastics • Best Small Family Business – sponsored by Bedrock Tax • Director of the Year – sponsored by RSA • Employer of the Year – sponsored by Royal London • Fastest Growing Family Business – sponsored by PwC • Manufacturing Excellence • Service Excellence There has also been three new categories added for 2016; Entrepreneur of the Year, which is sponsored by Barclays; Best Use of Digital; and Corporate Social Responsibility. Charlotte Perkins, managing director of organiser The Wilson Organisation, said: “The awards are now very well established on the Midlands’ awards calendar, and last year attracted entries from an impressive and diverse range of family run and owned businesses.” Ian Fisher, managing director of Bonnington Plastics, who won the Director of the Year title in 2015, added: “The family and business are proud to be taking a lead role in The Midlands Family Business Awards in 2016, and to helping other family business gain recognition for their achievements.” For more information about how to enter visit http://www. familybusinessawards.co.uk/the-wilson-organisation

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Pochin buys RC Bigwood Construction and in Birmingham property sector failing to build a sufficient retirement pot INDEPENDENT plumbing and heating merchant Pochin has made its third acquisition in the West Midlands, having bought RC Bigwood in Stirchley, Birmingham.

The Leicester RC Bigwood vendor Tim Hoare, headquartered left, with Pochin managing company has acquired director David Pochin the business and the property – a trade counter and bathroom showroom – on Pershore Road. The deal follows the 2014 acquisitions of Redditch merchant Jack Hobbs Heating & Plumbing and Stourbridge’s Plumbwares. RC Bigwood first opened for business in the mid-1930s and comes with six full-time and two part-time staff who will join the Pochin group, which now numbers 12 outlets across the East and West Midlands. RC Bigwood’s Adrian Gould will manage the Stirchley branch, which will be rebranded as Pochin over coming months. Overseeing its integration will be Pete Trickett, Pochin’s sales director. The purchase from the retiring Tim Hoare, for an undisclosed sum, continues Pochin’s growth strategy of acquisition and branch openings in the Midlands. Pochin continues to evaluate potential additions to its growing branch network, already boosted in 2016 by the opening of a trade branch at Corby in Northamptonshire. Pochin’s turnover topped £21 million in the year to the end of 2015, with the additional outlets expected to boost the increasing sales through all branches and online towards £24 million in 2016. Managing director David Pochin said: “RC Bigwood and Pochin are an excellent fit. The Birmingham business shares the Pochin ethos of outstanding service and quality products at competitive prices. “RC Bigwood has an excellent reputation, predominantly serving the heating and plumbing installer trade. It also has a bathroom showroom serving consumer demand from its premises at Pershore Road. “We welcome our new colleagues to Pochin and look forward to building on RC Bigwood’s excellent reputation and mutually beneficial relationships with members of the installer trade”. The string of deals follows years of investment in its existing trade counters and branches, including its award winning consumer showroom in Leicester city centre. Pochin added: “We continue to invest in our business and are alive to new opportunities to further increase our geographic reach and market penetration. “We have more opportunities in the pipeline and are looking to grow further in the Midlands. It is a question of identifying the right locations”.

• Only 9% of construction and property workers are on track for retirement • 14% are saving more as a direct result of the pension freedoms • However, engagement and contribution levels trail UK average JUST 9% of people in the construction and property sector are financially on track for the retirement they aspire to have, unchanged from April 2015 and now lagging behind the UK average of 12%, according to new research from Aegon UK*. However, there is evidence that the pension freedoms**, introduced in April 2015, and initiatives like workplace auto-enrolment*** for employees are having the impact the government intended. One in seven (14%) construction and property professionals are saving more into their retirement pot as a direct result of the pension freedoms. Pension savers working in this industry, have also become more realistic about the retirement income they expect to receive. Average annual income expectations within this sector have fallen from £46,000 in April 2015, to £40,200 in the past twelve months. Despite these reasons for optimism, engagement levels remain low. Under a quarter (23%) have checked the performance of their retirement savings within the last six months, while 21% have taken steps to review their plans for retirement, trailing the UK average of 24% and 22%, respectively. These factors all contribute to the construction and property sector having an average readiness score of 54. Steven Cameron, Pensions Director at Aegon UK, comments: “As we enter an era of personal responsibility for retirement saving, it’s heartening to see the pension freedoms are having a positive effect on saving behaviour, with 14% saving more into their pensions in response to the freedoms, but this needs to be a lot higher if we’re to see real change. For people in the construction and property sector the pensions penny is yet to drop, with some of the lowest engagement levels. Workers in this sector need to revisit their retirement plans before it’s too late. “The stark reality is that 91% of workers are falling short of their retirement targets; targets which are themselves very stretching. In this sector there is a job to be done to lay solid foundations on which to build realistic retirement plans.”

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Cabinet to discuss developer contributions LEICESTERSHIRE’S district councils are being urged to ensure developers pay a fair share for county services. The call came after it emerged the county council has not received more than £650,000 which it requested to be paid towards local education. Over the past two years, the county council has secured £36 million in relation to 100 developments, to fund public services. Under a rule called Section 106, developers are usually obliged to contribute towards roads, schools and other public services that may be required due to the construction of new housing and developments. District councils decide most development applications and the amount that developers should pay. Some developers call for Section 106 payments to be reduced or waived, in order to make the development more cost-effective. Leicestershire County Ccouncil is now encouraging districts to do more to ensure county services are paid for, to provide the range of services which new communities need and to reduce the strain on neighbouring communities. The report also recommends that any significant planning decisions made by the districts which don’t reflect the advice of the highways authority on road and transport implications should be relayed back to cabinet.

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Call for Armed Forces to build career with homebuilder A LEADING homebuilder has announced a brand new opportunity for Armed Forces personnel to fast forward to a career in the construction industry in Leicestershire. Barratt Developments PLC, parent company to Barratt and David Wilson Homes, is introducing a new accelerated Trainee Assistant Site Manager Programme for members of the Armed Forces. The programme, which is accredited by the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB), takes 12 months to complete through a combination of classroom-based training and onthe-job experience, leading to an Assistant Site Manager position and beyond. Rob Hutchings, Construction Director at Barratt Homes North Midlands, said: “Our Trainee Assistant Site Manager programme is a fantastic opportunity for exmembers of the Armed Forces looking to transition to civilian life. And from our experience, we’ve found ex-servicemen and women to have a number of transferable skills that help them to become excellent Site Managers.” Following a structured learning programme, those on the programme will learn essential construction skills, people management and self-development in order to build on their existing skills gained during careers in the Army, Navy or RAF. As participants develop over the 12 months, they will be responsible for:

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Following the Armed Forces Community programme, including classroom workshops and on-site construction modules • Supporting the Site Manager in coordinating trades, labour and materials to meet the production programme • Working in conjunction with the sales team to ensure all procedures are adhered to • Deputising for the Site Manager • Supporting the Site Manager in ensuring the onsite construction team is fully resourced and well-directed • Ensuring high standards of customer satisfaction and health and safety on site As well as a comprehensive induction, Trainee Assistant Site Managers have ongoing support from the construction team and will have regular reviews with their coach and mentor.

Ibstock development opportunity: £625k A PARCEL of building land in Chapel Street, Ibstock LE67 6HE is being offered for sale privately. The land has full planning permission for three houses and outline planning permission for up to five houses. It also has permission in principle for a previous application, before amendment, for up to 12 apartments and one detached property. The application references are: 15/00905, 15/00906, 15/00907. The Price Guide is £625,000. For more information, telephone Russell White on 07985 225026, or email: russellwhite17@hotmail.co.uk

Darren Langton, Construction Director at David Wilson Homes East Midlands, said: “The work of an Assistant Site Manager is fast paced and well-suited to Armed Forces personnel looking for a new challenge. We’re looking for someone with strong leadership skills, who has the ability to think outside of the box, problem solve and work under pressure, all whilst maintaining the highest of standards.” Experience of the build environment is desirable, but not essential for candidates who can demonstrate a passion for the business and a clear understanding of how they would like their career to develop. To succeed on this programme, people will: • Thrive on challenge, be resilient and driven to achieve personal and organisational targets • Be confident articulators,

able to communicate and negotiate persuasively to influence others assertively and build rapport with customers • Be commercially astute • Be self-confident, selfdisciplined and have excellent time management skills • Embrace change and explore new ways of working • Be able to remain calm and controlled under pressure • Encourage and support fellow team members • Be able to build relationships across functions, both internally and externally In return Barratt Developments offers a competitive package, including: • £24,000 salary, with review after 12 months • 25 days annual leave, plus Bank Holidays • Staff discount on house purchase • Pension • Employee assistance programme • My Barratt staff shop (including discounts, high street vouchers and cash back schemes) In addition to the above, with the My Barratt Benefits scheme, salary sacrifice is available on benefits such as cycle to work scheme, healthcare, buying and selling holiday, gym membership, life insurance and childcare vouchers. To find out more about the Trainee Assistant Site Manager Programme for Armed Forces and to apply, visit www.barrattcareers. co.uk.

Overseal site for 10 dwellings HOWKINS & Harrison are offering for sale approximately 1.1 acres of land with Outline Planning Permission for the erection of 10 dwellings.

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New lease of life for Haymarket Theatre LEICESTER’S former Haymarket Theatre could re-open as a space for live performance by spring 2017.

City Mayor Peter Soulsby has announced his intention to support Haymarket Consortium Limited’s proposal by investing £2.2million in the building, which will bring it up to the standards required for a modern performance and training venue. Although the scheme will require significant public funds – with potential funding coming from the city’s Economic Action Plan – the City Mayor is pleased that a new use for the landmark building has finally been found. “The Haymarket Theatre has been a drain on resources since it closed in 2007, costing the council around £180,000 each year in service charges and other costs,” he said. building’s service charges by 2020.” “When the council signed a 99Subject to contract, legal year lease for the theatre back in agreements and the approval of 1974, it couldn’t have anticipated the building’s owner, an initial subthat the facility would be made lease of five years will be granted redundant 33 years later and to Haymarket Consortium Ltd, become such a huge burden on who will then be able to approach public funds. external funders to seek further support for their plans. “Doing nothing with the building has already cost the council around The Haymarket Consortium is £1.5million, so it’s time to bite the a group of individuals brought bullet and turn this liability into an together from a variety of asset for the city.” backgrounds to tackle the challenge of bringing the building back into In the last five years, the city use. The consortium comprises council has run two marketing Chris Knight (technical/training), exercises in a bid to find someone Jed Spittle (financial/artistic), who would buy the lease and bring John Jenkins (premises/licensee), the building back into use – but no Ellyn Phillips (training/artistic) and viable proposals were received. Natalie Cheary (PR/marketing). “Our aim was to find a buyer for Jed Spittle, director of the the lease, so I am disappointed that consortium, said: “We’re very that hasn’t been possible,” said the excited about bringing the old City Mayor. theatre back into use. “But I am pleased that we have “There was no ‘off-the shelf ’ been able to find an operator with solution to the unique challenge a plan that appears to offer the the Haymarket Theatre presents, so theatre a sustainable future. Chris Knight and myself decided to “The council’s investment of pull together a new team of experts, £2.2million will create a new from differing fields and with a cultural destination in the city passion for the building, and form centre that will offer opportunities this new consortium. for jobs, training and work “Our original proposal anticipated experience, while freeing the the phased refurbishment of the council of the burden of the

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Building a brighter future with Bloor Homes A LEADING housebuilder is offering young people in the Midlands region an opportunity to lay the foundations for a successful career in the construction industry.

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Bloor Homes is recruiting 34 bricklaying and carpentry apprentices to work on its sites across the country, taking the total number of apprentices working onsite to 89 in September. The successful applicants will combine classroom-based study in college with learning the ropes on site as they work towards a three-year NVQ qualification. Uniquely for building apprentices, they will benefit from one on one mentoring provided by Bloor’s dedicated apprentice masters, many of whom started out as apprentices with the company themselves. And for those who excel, there will be an opportunity to pursue a route into site management and senior roles within the company. Bloor is recruiting four apprentices in the Midlands region, including two bricklayers and two carpenters. They will be mainly based in Shepshed, Bramcote and Kineton, but will have the opportunity to work across the region which extends across Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Warwickshire. Jon King, Construction Director at Bloor Homes Midlands, said: “Our apprenticeship scheme provides a fantastic opportunity for talented, hard-working and enthusiastic young people to learn the skills and qualities they will need to enjoy a successful career in the housebuilding industry. “Last year we recruited 33 apprentices across the country, and we are delighted to be increasing that to 34 in 2016. At Bloor Homes, we believe very strongly in nurturing young talent and supporting our employees to achieve their potential. “Many of our site managers and construction directors began their careers with us as apprentices before climbing up the career ladder, and with the right attitude and a strong work ethic, there is no reason why some of our new intake can’t do the same.” In addition to the new intake of apprentices, Bloor is also recruiting 19 trainees to work at its regional offices across the country, with roles including architects, engineers and surveyors, meaning that by the end of 2016 apprentices and trainees will make up 16 per cent of the total headcount of the company.

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Aylestone development opportunity TAYLORS Property Services are offering for sale a development opportunity at Lansdowne Road, Aylestone, Leicester LE2. The property has planning permission (ref: 20151636) for demolition of the existing property and erection of 5 twostorey, two-bedroom properties with off-road parking space. The asking price is £230,000. For more information, or to arrange a viewing, contact Taylors on 0116 299 6633 or email: systonweb@taylorsps.co.uk

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The Cheque Rule and Insolvency Problem: Unfortunately, the building company that I was the managing director of ceased trading earlier this year and subsequently entered into administration. Shortly before entering into administration, the company received a cheque from a client in relation to an interim payment application that had been made under a building contract for work being carried out for the client. No doubt the client learned that the company had entered into administration shortly after issuing the cheque, and it was stopped. I am now assisting the joint administrators in collecting the debts whilst the company attempts to re-structure itself. I have seen that you have previously written about the cheque rule, but wondered whether this rule applies where a company has entered into administration?

Thomas, Market Harborough

Response: Hello Thomas. The cheque rule is where cross-claims or defences are not permitted when proceedings are brought on a bill of exchange, save in very limited circumstances, for example fraud, and I see no reason that a cross-claim or defence could be successfully raised by the party that issued, but then stopped the cheque, where a company is in administration. There is no authority to support the suggestion that a company in administration would be sufficient to defeat the cheque rule. Further, it would seem that where a company is in administration, there is actually real justification for the cheque rule to apply, as the consequence of administration is to bring about a temporary moratorium on enforcing rights and debts against the company. The intention is to give the administrators the time to formulate and lay proposals before its creditors with a view to reviving the company, as opposed to allowing it to be destroyed, and any form of withholding payment on the basis of the company being in administration goes against that intention. I suggest that a letter is initially drafted to the company that stopped the cheque, and if payment is not forthcoming within a given period, then Part 7 proceedings are issued in the normal way, and an application for summary judgement under the Civil Procedure Rules Part 24 at the appropriate time.

Michael P. Gerard Author background Michael is a Solicitor, Chartered Builder, Registered Construction Adjudicator & Accredited Expert in quantum and planning matters. He is Managing Director of Michael Gerard & Co., and a Partner with Cato Solicitors. Daniel Shaw of Crown Office Chambers is also acknowledged as having made a significant contribution towards the response.

Modern Methods of Construction embraced by UK house builders, new research finds THE VAST MAJORITY of house builders have used or have considered using modern methods of construction (MMC) in the last three years, according to new research from the NHBC Foundation. The research found that one of the key attractions to MMC is the perceived ability to build more quickly and there is some evidence that MMC can lead to a reduction in costs. The NHBC Foundation report Modern methods of construction: views from the industry surveys 135 house builders and housing associations and explores attitudes towards MMC. The research captures the degree to which different methods and systems have been adopted and assesses the appetite for more extensive application of specific approaches. Key findings include: • Of the large and mediumsized house builders and housing associations surveyed, only two said they had not used or considered at least one form of MMC in the last 3 years • The most used methods are sub-assemblies and components, installed by

about three-quarters of the house builders and just under half of the housing associations in 2015. Panelised systems, such as timber and steel frame are the next most used MMC type • Few have used full volumetric construction or pods. However, many organisations are considering them for future use • The majority of organisations surveyed consider themselves to be ‘late adopters’ or ‘followers’ of volumetric construction, pod and panelised forms of MMC – rather than ‘market leaders’ One of the key attractions driving the use of MMC is the perceived ability to build more quickly, potentially at lower cost. Despite reservations expressed by some, and the lower enthusiasm

in the bulk of the industry for the more radical and far reaching manifestations of MMC, house builders have still been making extensive use of a variety of innovative approaches. Most of those surveyed expect the role of MMC to grow (45%) or remain static (51%) over the next 3 years. Neil Smith, Head of Research and Innovation at NHBC said: “Attention has focused on modern methods of construction many times since the Second World War as a means of boosting housing output

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UK CONSTRUCTION firms experienced another difficult month overall in May, with output growth easing to its weakest for almost three years and incoming new work declining for the first time since April 2013. Survey respondents noted a general slowdown in market conditions and delays to client decision making ahead of the EU referendum. However, there were signs that construction companies remain relatively upbeat about the growth outlook, with more than half of the survey panel (51%) expecting a rise in output over the next 12 months and only one-in-seven (14%) anticipating a fall. As a result, job creation picked up in May and reached a four-month high. The seasonally adjusted Markit/ CIPS UK Construction Purchasing Managers’ Index® (PMI®) posted 51.2 in May, down from 52.0 in April and only slightly above the critical 50.0 no-change mark. The latest reading signalled the weakest overall rise in business activity for almost three years. All three broad areas of construction activity were stuck in a low gear during May. Residential building work increased at one of the weakest rates seen since early-2013, while

growth of commercial activity was the slowest for nearly three years. Civil engineering stagnated in May, which made it the worst performing sub-category of activity for the second month running. May data signalled an outright reduction in new order volumes for the first time since April 2013. Anecdotal evidence pointed to a general lack of client confidence, driven by heightened uncertainty about the economic outlook. Moreover, a number of firms noted reluctance among clients to place orders and commence contracts until after the EU referendum. According to a special question added to the survey this month, around one-third of respondents have seen a detrimental impact on their business from uncertainty regarding the forthcoming vote. Further details are provided in the research note following A reduced flow of incoming new work contributed to cautious stock policies and input buying at construction firms in May. Reflecting this, the latest survey pointed to stagnation in purchasing activity across the construction sector. However, staff hiring was maintained in May, which marked three years of continuous job creation. The latest increase in payroll numbers was the fastest since January, which construction companies linked to new project starts and high levels of orders-inhand. Meanwhile, construction firms noted a moderate deterioration in supplier performance, continuing the downward trend seen since September 2010. A robust pace of input price inflation was also recorded in May, although the latest rise in average cost burdens was slower than April’s nine-month high.

Looking ahead, UK construction firms are upbeat overall about the year-ahead outlook, with just over half of the survey panel forecasting a rise in output. The degree of optimism was up fractionally since April, but still at one of the lowest levels seen over the past three years. Survey respondents linked this to heightened economic uncertainty and concern that softer market conditions will persist into the second half of 2016 (especially in the housing sector). Tim Moore, Senior Economist at Markit and author of the Markit/CIPS Construction PMI®, said: “Construction companies are facing a challenging second quarter of 2016, with growth headwinds apparent across all three key areas of activity. May data signalled the worst month for commercial building since June 2013, while residential work and civil engineering activity both saw a renewed loss of momentum. “Survey respondents noted that the forthcoming EU referendum has disrupted new order flows and the timing of client decision making in particular. “Heightened uncertainty and subdued general economic conditions in turn contributed to the first outright fall in new work received by construction firms for just over three years. “The main positive aspect was a pick-up in staff hiring to its fastest since the beginning of the year. Positive employment trends not only contrasted with falling new order volumes in May, but the gap between these indices was the largest since the survey began in 1997. “An optimistic interpretation is that construction firms are looking through the second quarter

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weakness and feel that workloads will recover momentum. “However, should this fail to materialise later in 2016, then job creation is likely to come under pressure given its elevated trend relative to current demand patterns.” Commenting on the report, David Noble, Group Chief Executive Officer at the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply, said: “The sector appeared to have taken residence in a waiting room of non-activity, as continuing poor global economic conditions and uncertainty around the EU referendum impacted growth and new orders. “Supplier performance degraded and continued its downwards trend which began in September 2010. Purchasing activity ground to a virtual standstill. “The chink of light appeared to be the industry’s optimism for the future and an indication that that this may be a short-term situation as employment continued to rise to a four-month high and job creation has been continuous for three years. Once again the industry holds its breath to see what the coming months will bring as housing sector growth in particular remains weak.”

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RICS UK Residential Market Survey, May 2016

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House prices look set to falter as increasing uncertainty weighs on the market Demand from buyers falls for the second consecutive month Prices across the region see modest growth, whilst central London shows a price drop House prices set to dip over the coming months, while rents increase

FUTURE political uncertainty is, in part, holding back the East Midlands’ housing market, according to the latest Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Residential Market Survey. Prices, sales and demand all slow across the region in May as respondents cite the EU Referendum as possible cause for changes in the East Midlands market. Last month a net balance of 29% of chartered surveyors reported a decline in new buyer enquiries across the region, with 9% of those more responds also reporting a decline in newly agreed sales. The drop in activity follows the buy-to-let rush witnessed in the first quarter and the 23 June UK referendum vote. Despite the slow-down in activity, 44% of respondents reported a rise in prices during May, with this set to continue over the next few months. RICS Chief Economist, Simon Rubinsohn, said: “Sadly, for the many young people looking to enter the property market, it is unlikely that we are seeing the emergence of a more affordable market. Instead, it appears to me what we are looking at is a short-term drop caused by the uncertainty resulting from the forthcoming EU Referendum coupled by a slow-down following the rush to get into the market ahead of the tax change on the purchase of investment properties. Certainly, that’s the story we are hearing from our members. There is not at this point a sense that a fundamental shift is taking place in the market.” Similar to the rest of the UK, East Midlands’ respondents reported 22% fewer instructions coming onto the market; this leading to 13% of chartered surveyors expecting to see a fall rather than a rise in sales over the coming three months. Chris Charlton FRICS of Savills commented: “The market is slowing after a busy first four months. The changes imposed from 1 April are starting to be seen in the market and the upcoming EU Referendum vote could be seen to be building uncertainty in the market.” While the near term outlook for prices has softened significantly, a net balance of 54% of contributors, nationally, still expect prices to be higher twelve months from now than they are today. In the regional rental market tenant demand continues to rise across all areas with a net balance of 35% of East Midlands’ contributors reporting an increase. Landlord instructions remain steady with a net balance of 12% more surveyors reporting an increase in stock coming onto the market – a potential product of the buy-to-let rush – although demand still outpaces supply. This demand-supply imbalance is driving rental values higher and net balances of 41% of chartered surveyors foresee further growth over the coming three months. Reflecting the lack of stock, rental growth is expected to accelerate to an average of 2.7% per annum (3 month average) over the course of the next five years.

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Work to create over 1,100 new primary places set to begin FINAL plans to create over 1,100 new primary school places are set to be approved by Leicester City Council. The £3.7milllion project will pay for work at existing city primary schools and will create 1,146 new places for pupils. Around 40 schools will have existing rooms converted and remodelled to accommodate more classes. Work will include refurbishment and alteration works to existing rooms in schools, such as library spaces, ICT rooms, community rooms and additional dining and kitchen facilities. Eight schools will have new mobile classrooms installed to provide additional, flexibile classroom space. These include Marriott, Shenton, Spinney Hills, St Matthews, St Mary’s Fields, and Taylor Road primary schools, along with Catherine infant and junior schools and Overdale Infants School. The council needs to create more pupil places due to rising birth rates and an increase in the number of families moving into the city. Work is set to begin in the summer and will be phased over the next two academic years. It will be paid for with cash from the government’s basic need fund which is provided to all local authorities to support provision of extra school places. Over the last four years the city council has already created 4,500 additional primary pupil places as a result of over £30milllion investment at 23 schools. Cllr Sarah Russell, assistant city mayor for children and schools, said: “This work will allow us to quickly and effectively address the pressure we are now seeing for school places in the central area of the city. “We have worked very closely with schools to see where we can expand the number of places available. They have been absolutely fantastic in helping us arrive at a range of solutions which will create a significant number of new places for primary pupils.”

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CONSTRUCTION of new factories, workshops and offices is about to commence at a new Enterprise Village being created adjacent to Crown Business Park at Old Dalby, near Melton Mowbray. Business owners and potential investors who are interested in the potential for acquiring a commercial building plot are invited to ‘open day’ events on 6th and 7th July, to meet with the developers. The Old Dalby Enterprise Village development is a fresh concept for creating a business community for small and micro businesses, by developing the framework, layout, style and infrastructure for the village and then offering freehold plots for sale within the village to businesses, or investors, to design and commission their own individual buildings. This novel approach to creation of a new business community is the idea of Roy Haywood, Chief Executive of Haywood Estates (UK) LLP. Roy explained: “Our team has been involved in developing various types of business parks in the South of England, the Midlands and South Wales over the last 20 years, including Crown Business Park at Old Dalby. Our experience over this period has highlighted the scarcity of commercial building land in this area, available at a size and budget that small businesses can afford. If they do acquire a small parcel of land to build on, then the cost of constructing an access road and commissioning mains services to be connected to their site can be prohibitive”. “Our approach has been to develop a fully serviced site for the Enterprise Village by preparing the land so it is suitable for construction of buildings; create the village access roads and install all of the required infrastructure, including: mains electricity, mains water, sewerage, drainage and telecommunications to building plots of varying sizes; then complete the site with street lighting, signage and landscaping”. Development of the Enterprise Village project has been supported by the Leicester and

Leicestershire Enterprise Partnership (LLEP) through the Growing Places Fund. There are also a number of business support schemes and grants available to small businesses and details of these can be obtained from the Economic Development team at Melton Borough Council. Roy continued: “We adopt a bespoke policy to the sale of freehold plots, so individual business owners can choose the size and location of plot within the village. Having a variety of different sized freehold plots, with good infrastructure, services and access, allows flexibility for small businesses to expand, or contract, as the need develops. Many small business owners would much prefer to invest in their own land and property, rather than pay rent to a landlord over an extensive period, and be able to design a building that will better suit their current and future operational needs. Freehold building plots at the Enterprise Village cost from about £55,000 for a small plot up to about £190,000 for much larger plots. Construction of the first new buildings is due to commence imminently with more following on in the pipeline. Outline planning permission for the Enterprise Village was approved in 2014 and each freehold purchaser will be responsible for submitting their individual building design for detailed planning approval. Anyone interested in attending the ‘open day’ to view the Enterprise Village site and meet the developers is invited to either contact Andrew Coupe at Haywood Estates (UK) LLP in advance on 07530 908703/ andrew@haywoodestates.co.uk to make an appointment, or alternatively turn up at the event on Wednesday 6th July between 10am and 6pm, or Thursday 7th July between 8am and 3pm.

INNES ENGLAND are offering for sale a substantial period office building which is suitable for redevelopment, subject to planning. The 12,569 sq.ft. property - 34/36/38 Friar Lane, Leicester LE1 5RA - is situated within the prime professional area of Leicester within a short walk of the City Centre and the Highcross Shopping Centre. It comprises 3 floors of modern open plan accommodation constructed behind its original period facade. A small enclosed courtyard exists to the rear, accessed from Millstone Lane, providing off-street parking for 5 to 6 cars. The property currently has B1 consent but would be suitable for a variety of uses, subject to obtaining the necessary planning consent. The agents understand that a potential grant may be available under the Greyfriars Heritage Initiative. Details are available on request. The price for the freehold is £875,000 and VAT will not be applicable. For more information, or to arrange a viewing appointment, contact Jenny Clarke at Innes England on 0116 255 5455 or email: jclarke@ innes-england.com

Defluo Ltd is welcomed to Kibworth Business Park COMMERCIAL property agent, Wells McFarlane has completed the letting of another office at Kibworth Business Park, welcoming plumbing and drainage specialists, Defluo Ltd. Situated on the A6, Kibworth Business Park is already home to a wide range of companies including Stones Events, Premier Drums, Fosse Healthcare, Dynamic Wealth and Crouch Recovery. Defluo Ltd, which has its headquarters in the south east, L-R) Scott Fixter, business has taken a recently refurbished ground manager and Judy Causer, floor office on a six year lease and will business development spearhead a Midlands operation from manager for Defluo Ltd with its new base. Michelle Mills, director, Judy Causer, business development Wells McFarlane. manager for Defluo Ltd, will be managing the new office. “Location was an important part of the decisionmaking as the engineers managed out of the office will be covering an area from Northampton to York.” commented Judy. Wells McFarlane has been managing Kibworth Business Park for the past ten years, and in the last three years alone, has completed over ten transactions across both sales and lettings.

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Potential redevelopment site in Hinckley ANDREW & ASHWELL are offering for sale a set of industrial premises with potential for redevelopment, subject to planning. The 76,871 sq.foot property - at Coventry Road, Hinckley, Leics. LE10 0JX - comprises a split-level warehouse/manufacturing industrial premises, located on a site of circa 2.25 acres. The property has frontages to Coventry Road, Marchant and Brick Kiln Street. The Guide Price for the freehold is £1.5 million. For more information, contact Mike Allwood at Andrew & Ashwell on 0116 254 1220 or email: mra@andash.co.uk

Virgin Media and HBF begin partnership to deliver ultrafast broadband to UK homes

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VIRGIN MEDIA and the Home Builders Federation have announced a partnership to increase delivery of ultrafast broadband services to new homes across the UK. The partnership will enable HBF members, who deliver the majority of new build homes in England and Wales, to build homes with the infrastructure in place to provide 200Mbps broadband, more than 230 TV channels and landline services for customers. To help home builders, Virgin Media has launched a dedicated new portal including essential technical guidance and a simple new site request form. As part of the agreement, Virgin Media will carrying out all initial new site assessments free of charge. Virgin Media will also offer exclusive discounts for new build homeowners moving into properties under the scheme. The scheme is part of Virgin Media’s £3bn Project Lightning network expansion that will see its network reach 17 million UK premises by 2019. Stewart Baseley, Executive Chairman of the HBF, said: “The buyers of new homes understandably have very high expectations of the property they move in to, and house builders strive to meet and surpass those expectations. With connectivity now vital to the way we live our lives, being able to equip today’s modern, high quality housing with 21st Century connectivity is a key consideration for builders. “Housing delivery is growing exponentially as we seek to tackle the country’s housing crisis meaning more and more households will be living in new homes. Competition between network builders will help to ensure more homeowners can enjoy all of the benefits of the digital age, helping to make new build even more attractive to homebuyers”. Paul Buttery, Chief Operating Officer at Virgin Media, said: “By partnering with Virgin Media, developers can build 21st Century homes, equipped with the most modern broadband infrastructure delivering the fastest speeds. With our network growing at a faster pace than ever, the more demand we get from developers, the more we can do to support them.” As part of the agreement, Virgin Media will provide developers with all the equipment to connect homes to its network and offer a rebate scheme to cover any costs of the work. The company will also offer a dedicated manager for each site. Virgin Media’s dedicated, ultrafast network delivers the fastest widely available broadband speeds to homes and businesses in the UK. Available to 13 million homes and premises the network is being rapidly expanded to reach 4 million more premises, 25% of which will be connected by Fibre To The Premise technology.

LEICESTERSHIRE based homebuilder David Wilson Homes has appointed three new directors at its East Midlands office in Bardon. All three directors have joined the division from previous positions within Barratt Developments, parent company to David Wilson Homes. Asa Chittock has been promoted to Land Director from his role as Senior Land Manager at Nottingham-based Barratt Homes North Midlands. The 34-year-old began his career with the company straight out of university as a Graduate Land Buyer and has worked his way up over a short span of nine years. He said: “I’m passionate about the company and proud of what we do, so I’ve always stayed loyal and I’ve been fortunate to have been given the opportunities I have over the years. Becoming a director is something I really wanted and I feel valued by the company. Alongside Asa is Steve Bowen, 55, who takes on the title of Technical Director and joins the company from Barratt Northampton, where he was

NEW DIRECTORS: From left: Steve Bowen, Asa Chittock and Jason Hearn at David Wilson Homes’ East Midlands office. employed as Technical Manager. Having worked for a number of other homebuilders over a 27-year career in the industry, Steve has noticed differences since joining Barratt Developments. He said: “Before moving to Barratt Northampton, I had been working as Technical Director at a medium sized housebuilder and was ready for a different direction and new challenge. Jason Hearn, the most recent appointment, is the division’s new Sales Director, having been promoted from his position as a Senior Sales Manager at David Wilson Homes South Midlands. He said: “I’m delighted to have been promoted to Sales Director and to be able to continue my career with the brand in the heartland of where it all began, upholding David Wilson Homes’ undisputable reputation in the East Midlands.

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Leicester City Springview (c/o Agent: Joel Kempsey-Fagg, D5 Architects LLP, 71-77 Coventry Street, Birmingham B5 5NH) – Change of use of part of fourth floor from educational use to 1 bedsit/studio and 7 flats – at Kimberley House, 47 Vaughan Way, Leicester. Trafalgar Global Ltd (c/o Agent: Tim Necklen, Corporate Architecture Ltd, Venari House, 1 Trimbush Way, Market Harborough, Leics. LE16 7XY) – Demolition of building and outline planning application for development of 4 units for B1/B2/B8 use – at Forest Park Business centre, 47 Parker Drive, Leicester. Mrs Patel (c/o Agent: Richard Nowak, Ace Design, 31 Holme Drive, Oadby, Leicester LE2 4HF) – Change of use of ground floor from shop to 2 one-bed flats – at 110 Grace Road, Leicester. Mrs Karen Mills (c/o: Leicester City Council, Estates & Building Services, Phoenix House, King Street, Leicester LE1 6RN) – Single storey classroom building to school – at Catherine Infants School, Ulverscroft Road, Leicester. Mrs Karen Mills (c/o: Leicester City Council, Estates & Building Services, Phoenix House, King Street, Leicester LE1 6RN) – Single storey classroom building to school – at Catherine Junior School, Brandon Street, Leicester. Emma Fraschini (c/o: 34 South Knighton Road, Leicester LE2 3LP) – Change of use of house from storage and living accommodation to 2 flats – at 34 South Knighton Road, Leicester. Mrs Karen Mills (c/o: Leicester City Council, Estates & Building Services, Phoenix House, King Street, Leicester LE1 6RN) – Single storey classroom building to school – at Taylor Road Primary School, 31 Taylor Road, Leicester.

Skills, education and BIM spark winning students’ creativity TOM HAWORTH, of Westminster University, has won the JCT Student Competition 2016, with his entry, “Work Placements For The Student’s Benefit, Not Their Employer’s”. The other winning entrants were Peter Dorrell, of Greenwich University, with his video and essay titled “The United Kingdom’s Construction Skill Shortage” and Samuel Kapasa, of RIBA North West, with his visual essay, “TALK: BIM and the Future of Communication Protocol”. Talking about Tom Haworth’s winning entry, the judging panel commented: “An original idea, set out in a clear and individual turn of voice. Not only creative, but sets out a real-world practical solution, that we hope the candidate has the opportunity to develop and take forward into the industry”. Whether using the written word, video, visual graphics or designs creativity, innovation and providing practical solutions were all hallmarks of winning students’ work in this year’s competition. The 2016 competition ran from 9th September 2015 to 16th March 2016 with judging taking place on Thursday 26 May. Students from over 40 institutions around the UK entered the competition, continuing the high level of interest and value that the competition generates for construction students. This year’s competition asked for creative ideas and solutions to address a range of industry topics and issues, including: skills shortages, sustainability, collaboration, BIM, and technology. In recognition of the different learning requirements of courses and the variety of requirements for different disciplines, the options by which students could enter the competition were broadened. The judging panel for 2016 comprised experts in construction law, education and skills, and the media, and included: Tony Bingham (barrister and arbitrator, 3 Paper Buildings, Temple), Neil Gower (JCT chief executive), Alan Jones (course leader, BSC Building Services Quantity Surveying, University College of Estate Management (UCEM)), Daniel Kemp (features editor, Construction News), and Christine Townley (executive director, Construction Youth Trust). The JCT Student Competition continues to be very successful throughout the industry, and particularly within the education sector. JCT is committed to improving the understanding and learning of construction contracts and the competition is important to provide support to students, who will be future JCT contract users. A prize of £1000 is awarded to the winner, with prizes of £250 going to the runners-up. As the competition has become established, it has also evolved over time, recognising the different ways in which construction students learn and the various industry backgrounds and disciplines from which students are drawn. The winning entries are available to view in full on the JCT website at: http://corporate.jctltd.co.uk/initiatives/education-students/jctstudent-competition/.

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Site for 45 dwellings near Melton Mowbray SAVILLS are offering for sale a site suitable for 45 dwellings at Fair Farm, Melton Mowbray, Leics. LE14 4AJ. Extending to approximately 1.96 hectares (5 acres) this relatively flat site lies to the south of Waltham on the Wolds and is currently a single field compartmentalised with some concrete hard standing and storage areas for agricultural use. The site benefits from a resolution to grant consent under reference ref 15/01011/OUT. The outline planning application proposes development for up to 45 dwellings and associated public open space, landscaping and surface water drainage. Vehicular access to the site is proposed to be taken off Melton Road through the construction of a new T-junction. The existing pedestrian refuge will be relocated to allow for the creation of the new access. Price on application. For more information, contact Ann Taylor at Savills on 0115 934 8174

Mrs Karen Mills (c/o: Leicester City Council, Estates & Building Services, Phoenix House, King Street, Leicester LE1 6RN) – Two storey classroom building to school – at Fosse Primary School, Balfour Street, Leicester. Leicester City Council, Estates & Building Services, Phoenix House, King Street, Leicester LE1 6RN – Single storey classroom building to school – at Inglehurst Junior School, Ingle Street, Leicester.

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Potential development site in Foleshill LOVEITTS Commercial are offering for sale a former nursery school site providing potential for redevelopment, subject to planning permission. The property - at Station Street East, Broad Street & Princess Street, Foleshill, Coventry - comprises a former nursery site with the original 3,660 sq.ft. Paradise Nursery School building still standing. The total site area extends to 0.6 of an acre approx. The site is considered to represent a residential development opportunity, subject to local authority consent. The configuration of the site, which fronts Station Street East, Broad Street and Princess Street, provided flexibility to deliver an imaginative design and flexible phased development. Price on application. For more information, contact Loveitts Commercial on 024 7622 8111 or email: coventry.commercial@loveitts.co.uk

Mr I Alimohamed (c/o Agent: Bernard Taruvinga, Kunstler Designs Architect, 31 Rutland Street, Leicester LE1 1RE) – Change of use from house to 3 self-contained flats, roof extension at rear and dormer to front – at 107 Harewood Street, Leicester. Mr Shah (c/o Agent: Design Studio Architects Ltd, 1B Salisbury Road, Upper New Walk, Leicester, LE1 7QR) – Change of use from house to 2 flats – at 19 Marfitt Street, Leicester. Premier Acquisitions Ltd (c/o Agent: David Harding, DH Design, 14 Piers Road, Glenfield, Leicester LE3 8BN) – Change of use from factory to 9 retail units – at Unit 3, Premier House, 28 Linden Street, Leicester LE5 5EE. Mr Ian Fletcher (c/o Agent: Miss Subrina Fernandes, The Martin Design Partnership, The Factory, 33A Central Avenue, Wigston, Leicester LE18 2AB) – Change of use from offices to 2 flats – at 29A Knighton Lane, Leicester. Hazelton Homes Ltd (c/o Agent: Luke Kenney, Staniforth Architects, The Warehouse, 1A Stamford Street, Leicester LE1 6NL) – Change of use from offices to 4 houses in multiple occupation – at 35-41 Friar Lane, Leicester. Springview Windows (c/o Agent: Joel Kempsey-Fagg, D5 Architects LLP, 71-77 Coventry Street, Birmingham B5 5NH) – Notification of change of use of the first, second and third floors from office to 21 bedsit/studio flats, 15 one-bed flats and 18 two-bed flats – at Kimberley House, 47 Vaughan Way, Leicester.

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Project starts dip on referendum uncertainty • • • •

Starts in the three months to May were 5% down on a year ago Residential starts up sharply on the preceding three months, but have failed to match last year’s levels Higher office project starts have helped offset a weakening in public sector non-residential projects Reversal in civil engineering projects dampened overall starts

THE VALUE of work starting on site* in the three months to May was 5% down on the same period of a year ago, according to the latest Glenigan Index. The decline was largely due to a sharp drop in project starts during May against a year ago. Glenigan IndexCommenting on this month’s figures, Allan Wilén, Glenigan’s Economics Director, said: “The drop in project starts during May is disappointing, even though it had been anticipated. There was a sharp decline in private sector starts during May which dragged down the three month total and suggests that developers are now delaying their commitment to new projects until after the EU referendum. This, combined with a fall in civil engineering project and a continued weakening in public sector starts, contributed to the overall decline in the index. “However in contrast to the current weakening in project starts, the development pipeline remains firm. Overall the value of projects securing detailed planning approval during the first five months of 2016 is 7% up on a year ago. Furthermore the strongest growth has been in areas such as private housing and office developments which have increased 23% and 13% respectively. Whilst investor nervousness is likely to dampen project starts near term, we anticipate that there will be a rise in projects going out to tender over the coming months as clients’ line up work to start on site. “Accordingly, the second half of 2016 could see a sharp rise in activity as private investors press ahead with projects once the issue of EU membership has been resolved.” The regional pattern of project starts has been mixed. The North East, North West, West Midlands and Scotland all saw starts slip back after the positive performance recorded in the previous survey. Project stats in the East of England, South West and Yorkshire & the Humber were up on a year earlier, while starts in the capital were virtually unchanged. *All figures included in this release exclude projects valued at over £100 million, in order to present clearer time-series trends.

LEICESTER

Work to start on Marble Street revamp A MAJOR revamp of the first of five streets in Leicester’s historic Old Town began in June. Work to reconstruct Marble Street got underway on Monday, June 13. High quality porphyry stone is being used to reconstruct the carriageway and footpaths to create a safer and more attractive route for pedestrians. The £245,000 Marble Street scheme is the first phase of a wider project which will see improvements made to four more streets in the Greyfriars conservation area over the next two years. The proposed improvements would complement and extend schemes recently completed on Applegate, Peacock Lane and around Hotel Street. New Street and Wycliffe Street would also be re-laid in porphyry stone. Friars Lane and Millstone Lane would be reconstructed with high-quality block paving and carriageways resurfaced in asphalt. Footpaths would be widened and new trees planted to create a more attractive route through this historic part of the city centre. Final plans for the remaining four streets have yet to be agreed. If given the go-ahead, work would commence in 2017. The city council is also supporting improvements in the Greyfriars conservation area through the Townscape Heritage Initiative. Backed by £1.1milllion from the Heritage Lottery Fund, the fiveyear programme is focussed on improving buildings and public spaces in the area. Property owners can apply for money to repair buildings, restore architectural features such as original windows, fencing and decorative masonry, or to bring empty space back into use. City Mayor Peter Soulsby said: “It is vital that we continue to celebrate Leicester’s rich heritage and realise the huge potential of areas like the city’s Old Town. “The Townscape Heritage Initiative is already having a dramatic impact on buildings in this area. We want to complement that with a programme of street improvements and create a really attractive environment for visitors and pedestrians.” Work is expected to take around six months.

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Davidsons Homes provides Leicestershire with £1.5m boost so far this year DAVIDSONS Homes has pledged approximately £1.5m in benefits to Leicestershire communities in the first months of 2016 alone.

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The Ibstock based builder has launched four sites in its home county so far this year which have all led to considerable sums of money being designated to help improve local infrastructure via Section 106 planning agreements. The financial boosts include nearly £300,000 to Lutterworth where Davidsons Homes is building Royal Park, over £300,000 for Barley Fields in Queniborough, over £151,000 for Sutton Park in Broughton Astley and over £600,000 to Ashby de la Zouch where the Stephanie King, Sales Director housebuilder is creating Tudor for Davidsons Homes Rise. As part of that development, and on top of the financial contributions, Davidsons Homes is also building a new medical centre, a 60-bedroom care home and is providing land for a new primary school. On top of that, Davidsons Homes is one of the developers that’s creating the 4,250 homes at New Lubbesthorpe which will include two new primary schools and a new secondary school, a new supermarket, a new health centre and a business park set to create approximately 2,500 new jobs. Stephanie King, Sales Director for Davidsons Homes, said: “It’s a hugely exciting time for Davidsons Homes as we’ve launched a number of developments that are helping to meet the need for new homes in Leicestershire. “We’re committed to making these developments sustainable and therefore delighted to be able to provide boosts for the communities we are building in via financial contributions. “Education, health, library services and transport infrastructure are among the areas that benefit from Section 106 payments and we’re also delighted to be providing buildings such as the care home in Ashby as part of our developments.” Davidsons Homes has recently scored five stars with the Home Builders’ Federation for the fourth year in a row. For more information visit www.davidsonshomes.co.uk

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Goodfellow Developments (c/o Agent: RG+P Ltd, 130 New Walk, Leicester LE1 7JA) – Basement flat, second floor extension, detached two-storey building containing 5 self-contained flats, plus car park and demolition of garages – at 234 London Road, Leicester. Mr A A Ahmed (c/o Agent: Mohammad Tanvir Malik, Malik Enterprises, 30 Carlton Drive, Wigson, Leicester LE18 1DF) – Change of use of first floor and second floor from storage to 5 self-contained flats, with dormer window at side and staircase at rear – at 123-125 Narborough Road, Leicester. Western Power Distribution (WPD) Property Investments Ltd (c/o Agent: Peter Wilkinson, Landmark mPlanning Ltd, 10 Salisbury Road, Leicester LE1 7QR) – Construction of two-storey industrial building, with access and parking – at 94-98 Scudamore Road, Leicester. Trafalgar Global Ltd (c/o Agent: Tim Necklen, Corporate Architecture Ltd, Venari House, 1 Trimbush Way, Market Harborough, Leics. LE16 7XY) – Demolition of existing building and construction of industrial unit – at 47 Parker Drive, Forest Business Park Centre, Leicester. Thurmaston Educational Trust (c/o Agent: Fayyaz Suleman, Fusin & Consulting Services LLP, 41 Mickleton Drive, Leicester LE5 6GE) – Change of use from car workshop to place of worship and education centre – at 5 Claymill Road, Leicester. Park Portfolio Ltd (c/o Agent: Charles Kennett, Staniforth Architects Ltd, The Warehouse, 1A Stamford Street, Leicester LE1 6NL) – Demolition of building facing Yeoman Street, change of use from offices and construction of single to four storey extension to create 2 ground floor units and 10 flats – at Assurance House, 24 Rutland Street, Leicester.

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♦ Land Purchase ♦ Joint Venture Agreements ♦ Planning Agreements ♦ Contract Disputes ♦ Access / Drainage Rights ♦ Options ♦ Plot Sales ♦ Leases For further information and advice, contact either Andrew Eagle at our Leicester Office or Russell Dowling at our Blaby office

The UK’s top builders Renovation opportunity honoured by NHBC in Greetham, Rutland WINNERS of NHBC’s Pride in the Job 2016 awards have been honoured for their dedication to building homes of outstanding quality in the first round of the competition. NHBC (National House-Building Council), the UK’s leading home warranty and insurance provider, has revealed the names of the Quality Award winners - the UK’s 445 best site managers, placing them at the very top of their profession. Now in its 36th year – Pride in the Job celebrates the exceptional contribution site managers make in creating homes of outstanding quality. As well as undergoing spot checks on the day-to day running of the sites, each site manager is assessed across 37 areas of site management, including their technical knowledge, consistency in the build process and the quality controls they have in place. With more than 16,000 site managers competing for the awards, this year’s Quality Award winners have been hand-picked for their excellent standards on site. Commenting on the Awards, Mike Quinton, Chief Executive of NHBC, said: “Congratulations to all the 2016 Quality Award winners - the strength of this year’s entries coupled with the judges’ long and hard deliberations over selecting 445 winners from 16,000 site managers should give great pride to them all and their teams. “For 36 years, our Pride in the Job Awards have played a pivotal role in NHBC’s work to raise standards across the industry through the celebration and sharing of best practice. “Pride in the Job rewards those site managers who produce the best new homes which are built and finished to the highest possible standard. Most importantly, homeowners who buy a Pride in the Job award-winning home benefit from a high quality product. “It’s no surprise that our data shows Pride in the Job winning sites have higher levels of customer satisfaction as these homes are without doubt among the best the UK has to offer. “On behalf of everyone at NHBC, I would like to congratulate them on this wonderful achievement.” As part of the year-long judging process, the Quality Award winners will now be shortlisted for Seals of Excellence and Regional titles which will be revealed in the autumn. The regional winners will then go forward to compete for the national Supreme Winner title in their category at the Pride in the Job Gala, taking place in London in January. A full list of winners can be found here: http:// www.nhbc.co.uk/NewsandComment/PrideintheJob/ Winnersarchive/PIJAwards2016/2016Firstroundwinners/

GILBERT & THOMAS are offering for sale a renovation opportunity in Rutland. The property - The Old Bakery, Main Street, Greetham, Rutland - is a stone, blue slate and pantile building with full planning permission for conversion into a 3 double-bedroom dwelling. Planning permission - ref: 2015/0831/FUL - was granted on 18th September 2015. The Guide Price is £200,000. For more information, contact Gilbert & Thomas on 01572 770777 or email: enquiries@gilbertandthomas.co.uk

Countesthorpe offices with development potential INNES ENGLAND are offering for sale a set of offices with development potential. The property - Green Lane Workshop, Green Lane, Countesthorpe, Leics. LE8 5QQ - is a Grade II Listed two-storey period detached former dwelling, constructed in the mid-19th Century. The 1,591 sq.ft. property has been converted into office premises with extensive accommodation over ground and first floor. Externally, there is parking for 2 cars with the ability to perhaps fit in another one or two at the side. The asking price is £125,000. For more information, contact Jenny Clarke at Innes England on 0116 255 5455 or email: jclarke@innes-england.com.

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Sami Property (c/o Agent: Ross Hughes, Fisher German LLP, The Estates Office, Normanton Court, Ashby de la Zouch, Leics. LE65 2UZ) – Change of use of first and second floors from offices to 3 flats – at 21 St Martins, Leicester.

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Mr Andrew Mason (c/o Agent: Sam Dearlove, Brian Dearlove Partnership, Unit D, Edward House, Grange Business Park, Enderby Road, Whetstone, Leicester LE8 6EP) – Subdivision of plot and erection of 3 new dwellings with associated parking – at 1 Barton Road, Barlestone, Nuneaton, Warks. CV13 0EP.

Mr N Briddon (c/o Agent: Scott Wilcox, S & S Architecture Ltd, 21 Hackett Close, Ashby de la Zouch, Leics. LE65 2HP) – Demolition of village hall and erection of 2 dwellings – at Barlestone Village Hall, Barton Road, Barlestone, Nuneaton, Warks. CV13 0EP. Mr Madders (c/o Agent: Sam Grant, Big Tree Planning Ltd, 63 Fosse Way, Syston, Leicester LE7 1NF) – Demolition of existing buildings and erection of 6 dwellings – at Yew Tree Farm, Main Street, Barton in the Beans, Nuneaton, Warks. CV13 0DJ. Mr Robert Price (c/o Agent: Scott Moore, The Martin Design Partnership, Bridge Farm, Holt Lane, Ashby Magna, Leics. LE17 5NJ) – Erection of 2 dwellings – at Fern Dale, Rossendale Road, Earl Shilton, Leics. Mr Ron Goodwin (c/o Agent: James Botterill, HSSP Architects Ltd, Pera Business Park, Nottingham Road, Melton Mowbray, Leics. LE13 0PB) – Erection of 2 agricultural buildings – at Nursery Barn, Priory Lane, Far Coton, Market Bosworth, Leics. Mr R Morris (c/o Agent: Hayward Architects Ltd, 19 Station Road, Hinckley, Leics. LE10 1AW) – Conversion of offices to 5 flats including demolition of single storey rear extension, conversion of outbuildings to 1 dwelling including demolition of lean-to roof and wall and erection of 6 new dwellings – at Cedar Lawns, Church Street, Burbage, Leics. LE10 2DE. Unnamed Applicant (c/o Agent: John Robertson, 27 Westway, Cotgrave, Nottingham NG12 3QB) – Erection of 2 detached bungalows with integral garages – at land at Orchard House, Weston Drive, Market Bosworth, Leics. Trustees of Redmoor Academy (c/o Agent: YMD Boon Ltd, York House, Fernie Road, Market Harborough, Leics. LE16 7PH) – New two-storey modular classroom block – at Redmoor High School Academy Trust, Wykin Road, Hinckley, Leics. LE10 0EP.

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APV Leisure (c/o Agent: Kevin Singh, The Space Studio, 15A The Orb, Albion Street, Birmingham B1 3ED) – Demolition of cinema and erection of mixed use development including 29 flats – at Allbar Sports, Trinity Lane, Hinckley, Leics. LE10 0BH.

A FAMILIAR face on the Leicestershire commercial property front has taken up a new challenge with leading East Midlands agent Andrew and Ashwell. Geoff Gibson has joined the expanding team at Andrew and Ashwell, from the Leicester office of Lambert Smith Hampton. His appointment, in a consultancy role, brings a wealth of expertise gained over more than 30 years in which he has been a prime mover on Leicestershire’s commercial property and development landscape. Geoff is also rejoining former colleagues at LSH, Malcolm Grayson and Mike Allwood, who are both now Directors in Andrew and Ashwell. Leicester born and bred, Geoff, who is a Fellow of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors is a former Gateway Grammar School boy and trained for his career at Leicester Polytechnic, now De Montfort University. His first post was in Birmingham, before moving back home to Leicester to work for Leicestershire County Council’s property department. Geoff joined Wilson and Partners in 1986,which soon became Connell Wilson prior to its merger with Lambert Smith Hampton in 1995. Over the years he has gained vast experience across the spectrum of commercial property matters, spanning industrial development, agency, investment and lease advisory work, property management and local authority employment land studies.

Staff at Andrew and Ashwell welcome their new consultant : (l-r) Mike Allwood, Geoff Gibson, John Archer and Malcolm Grayson He has been involved with many of the major industrial and office schemes in Leicestershire over the last 30 years, including Meridian and Grove business parks, Hamilton Industrial Park at Thurmaston and Interlink, Bardon. Latterly he was Director and Head of East Midlands at LSH and has scooped a string of professional accolades, included in The Leicester Mercury’s Most Influential People in Leicestershire lists since 2012 and also clinching Estate Gazette’s Most Active Dealmaker Award for Leicestershire on a couple of occasions. Geoff joins a team of seven chartered surveyors at Andrew and Ashwell, which is currently making substantial investment in new data technology and office refurbishment. “After many years at LSH ,I am looking forward to a new challenge and to working with an excellent team of specialists at Andrew and Ashwell ,a long-established firm with a high regional profile to which I am pleased to add my support.” Mike Allwood added: “We are delighted to welcome Geoff to Andrew and Ashwell and to be working with him again. He brings exceptional expertise to the firm and will be an important asset to us as we continue to develop plans for expansion.”

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Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council (c/o Agent: Kieran McGrath, Pick Everard, Halford House, Charles Street, Leicester LE1 1HA) – Convert 2 dwellings into 4 flats for care home – at 25 Tom Eatough Court, Earl Shilton, Leicester LE9 7BU. Magnum Care Ltd (c/o Agent: DWA Architects, Rievaulx House, 1 St Marys Court, York YO24 1AH) – Demolition of existing factory building and erection of 70-bed care home, associated facilities and revised access – at 40 High Street, Earl Shilton, Leics. LE9 7DG.

Melton Borough Family Housing Ltd (c/o Agent: Patrick Reid, Wilbraham Associates Ltd, 18A Regent Place, Rugby, Warks. CV21 2PN) – Outline application for residential development of up to 55 dwellings – at land adjacent to 2 Queensway, Old Dalby, Leics. Ms M Hourd (c/o Agent: Peter Wilkinson, Landmark Planning Ltd, 10 Salisbury Road, Leicester LE1 7QR) – Outline planning application for a residential development comprising 5 dwellings – at Paddock Land, The Green, Stathern, Leics. Mr E Hanlon (c/o Agent: J Fawces, Chestnut House, East End, Long Clawson, Leics. LE14 4NG) – Erection of 5 houses and 1 cottage, with garages and parking – at 36 Wartnaby Road, Ab Kettleby, Melton Mowbray, Leics. LE14 3JJ. Jelson Limited (c/o Agent: Christopher Woods, BRP Architects, 1 Millers Yard, Roman Way, Market Harborough, Leics. LE16 7PW) – Proposed residential development for 100 units including all matters relating to appearance, layout and scale – at Field Number 0070, Station Lane, Asfordby, Leics.

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Liam celebrates two decades with homebuilder A DEDICATED employee celebrating 20 years with David Wilson Homes has spoken fondly of his achievements during his time with the company.

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Liam Hathaway (38), from Whitwick, joined the leading homebuilder’s East Midlands division in 1995 working in the company’s drawing office. Following four years at college and a spell as an Architectural Technician, he decided to pursue a career change and joined the construction department as an Assistant Site Manager. Having worked his way through the ranks, Liam is now Senior Site Manager, currently based at recently launched development Kingston Banks in East Leake. In an industry that’s constantly evolving Liam has noticed changes in the way the company operates over the years. He said: “Since I began 20 years ago, the way we present sites has changed, different systems have been introduced and the company has become much more customer-focused. There never used to be such a thing as a five-star homebuilder but we now pride ourselves on having that status which gives us an edge. “When David Wilson Homes joined Barratt Developments in 2007, good ideas and best practice were taken from both builders which has allowed the company as a whole to grow.” Over his time with David Wilson Homes, Liam has been awarded three National House Building Council (NHBC) Pride in the Job Quality Awards, as well as a Seal of Excellence Award – highly coveted accolades in the construction industry. On top of this, he was named as East Midlands Site Manager of the Year in 2014.

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Harborough Langton Developments Ltd (c/o Agent: Insight Town Planning Ltd, Harborough Innovation Centre, Leicester Road, Market Harborough, Leics. LE16 7WB) – Erection of 29 dwellings with associated infrastructure, means of access and open space – at land off Dingley Road, Great Bowden, Leics. Mr Richard King (c/o Agent: Staniforth Architects Ltd, The Warehouse, 1A Stamford Street, Leicester LE1 6NL) – Prior approval for change of use from office to 2 dwellings – at Old Barn Farm, Welford Road, Husbands Bosworth, Leics. LE17 6JL. Mr M Lovatt (c/o Agent: Marrons Planning, 1 Meridian South, Meridian Business Park, Leicester LE19 1WY) – Conversion of existing barns to 2 detached dwellings – at Buildings at Colesbarn Farm, Frolesworth Road, Broughton Astley, Leicestershire. Jelson Limited (c/o Agent: BRP Architects, 1 Millers Yard, Roman Way, Market Harborough, Leics. LE16 7PW) – Erection of 202 dwellings (reserved matters of 13/01142/OUT) – at Land east of Broughton Way, Broughton Astley, Leics. Mr M Sandercock (c/o Agent: Andrew Granger & Co, Phoenix House, 52 High Street, Market Harborough, Leics. LE16 7AF) – Outline application for the erection of 25 dwellings including on-site affordable housing provision, open space and infrastructure – at Land opposite Leys Crescent, North Road, South Kilworth, Leics. Mr Akram Hamdan (c/o Agent: ArchiGrace Ltd, 50 Two Mile Drive, Slough, Berkshire SL1 5UH) – Demolition of existing house and erection of 2 dwellings – at 25 Hall Road, Scraptoft, Leicester LE7 9SY. Mr John Symington (c/o Agent: La Ronde Wright Ltd, 74 Bracondale, Norwich NR1 2BE) – Outline application for construction of up to 9 dwellings and associated parking, access and infrastructure (resubmission) – at Land at Dingley Road, Great Bowden, Leicestershire.

Rutland County Mr John Williams (c/o Agent: James Richardson, 5 Albert Road, Stamford, Lincs. PE9 2EA) – Conversion of 2 existing barns into residential dwellings – at Frith Farm, Ryhall Road, Little Casterton, Stamford, Lincs. PE9 4BJ.

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Warning for employers as new illegal working offences come into force

PROVISIONS of the Immigration Act 2016 will be brought into force on 12 July 2016 which will increase the penalties on employers who employ illegal migrants, allow earnings to be recovered from illegal workers and make it a criminal offence for illegal migrants to undertake employment. Nicola Butterworth, Employment Law expert with Howes Percival comments: “In the financial year 2014/2015 Immigration Enforcement issued 1,974 civil penalties to businesses employing illegal workers. In light of the increased penalties employers should ensure that extra care is taken to ensure that the proper right to work due diligence checks are carried out prior to engaging workers.” This new law will make it harder for people to live and work illegally in the UK. The regulations will also impose tougher penalties and sanctions on employers who exploit illegal migrants for their own gain. The Immigration Act 2016 (Commencement No.1) Regulations 2016 bring certain provisions of the Immigration Act 2016 into force on 12 July 2016 which: •

Create a new offence of illegal working and enable the earnings of illegal workers to be seized under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002. • Extend the existing criminal offence of knowingly employing an illegal migrant to the situation where an employer has a reasonable cause to believe that a person is an illegal worker. Conviction on indictment for this offence will increase from two to five years. • Creates a new post of Director of Labour Market Enforcement. The Director will be tasked with overseeing and co-ordinating enforcement of worker exploitation legislation by the three main bodies responsible and producing an annual labour market enforcement strategy. The following employment provisions of the Immigration Act 2016 are not yet in force and do not have a commencement date: • Giving the Secretary of State of power to introduce an immigration skills charge on certain employers who sponsor skilled workers from outside of the European Economic Area (expected to be introduced in April 2017). • Requiring public authorities to ensure that public workers in customer-facing roles speak fluent English.

RSM appoints new head of construction AUDIT, tax and consulting firm RSM has appointed Kelly Boorman (right) as its head of construction. Kelly, who is based in Nottingham, will be responsible for leading the firm’s 40-strong senior team providing advice and support to the construction sector which accounts for around 10 per cent of RSM’s UK business. Kelly, who has been a partner at RSM since 2012, has 20 years professional practice experience advising the construction sector. A trained accountant, Kelly acts for a large number of main and subcontractors operating both in the UK and internationally and her role involves helping businesses to plan for the future, getting ready for succession and operating in new markets. She also advises many ownermanaged businesses on the challenges that they face around working capital requirements, operational structures and maximising the use of their finance function to support growth. Commenting on her appointment, Kelly said: ‘RSM has recently invested significantly in its construction sector team, bringing in QS, risk advisory, internal audit and bid management talent from across the industry. This has boosted the team, enhanced our service offering and given us fresh insight into the current challenges facing many businesses in this sector. ‘Although the sector has slowed a little in recent months, the longer term outlook is bright with significant social and economic infrastructure projects in the pipeline. Looking ahead, there are real opportunities for construction firms to reduce costs through greater efficiencies, better technology and improving their operational and finance reporting functions. RSM’s construction team sits within the firm’s national real estate and construction sector group led by Howard Freedman which looks to serve all aspects of the sector.

Two barns for conversion FOX Bennett are offering for sale two barns for conversion. The property - at Nethercote Farm, Newton Burgoland, Leicestershire LE67 2SN - comprises a traditional brick/tile barn and a modern metal-framed portal frame barn, each with planning consent for residential conversion. The Guide Price for the barns (known as LOT 1) is £600,000. For more information, contact Richard Newey at Fox Bennett on 0116 281 4931.

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North West Leics. District Unnamed Applicant (c/o Agent: Mrs Rachael Bibby, Planning Prospects Ltd, 4 Mill Pool, Nash lane, Belbroughton DY9 9AF) – Erection of 10 dwellings (Amended scheme) – at Land at Ravenstone Road, Coalville, leics. JCAM Commercial Real Estate Property V Ltd (c/o Agent: Matthew Thomas, Michael Sparks Associates, 11 Plato Place, St Dionis Road, London SW6 4TU) – Erection of industrial building and associated infrastructure – at Land at Coalfield Way, Ashby de la Zouch, Leics. Phil Larter (c/o: Leicestershire County Council, County Hall, Glenfield, Leicester LE3 8RA) – Extension to existing precast concrete manufacturing building to enable the relocation of existing workshop, parts store and staff welfare facilities – at Hepworth Building Products, Whitehill Road, Ellistown, Leics. Mr & Mrs L Shaw (c/o Agent: Housemartin Designs, The Carthouse, Charnells Court, Main Street, Swepstone, Coalville, Leics. LE67 2SG) – Erection of 3 detached dwellings with associated off street parking along with formation of new vehicular access onto Church Lane – at Land adjacent to 368 Church Lane, Whitwick, Coalville, Leics. LE67 5DL. Mr Bannister & Mrs Stewart (c/o Agent: Andrew Large Surveyors, The Estate Office, Staunton Harold Hall, Melbourne Road, Ashby de la Zouch, Leics. LE65 1RT) – Erection of 2 dwellings with associated garages including the creation of a new vehicular access – at Land adjacent to The Cottages, Stoney Lane, Coleorton, Leics. Mr V Richichi (c/o Agent: Andrew Large Surveyors, The Estate Office, Staunton Harold Hall, Melbourne Road, Ashby de la Zouch, Leics. LE65 1RT) – Residential scheme for up to 40 dwellings including a mix of local need starter homes, affordable and market dwellings – at Land at Swepstone Road, Heather, Coalville, Leics. LE67 2RF. Mr & Mrs P Elliott (c/o Agent: Housemartin Designs, The Carthouse, Charnells Court, Main Street, Swepstone, Coalville, Leics. LE67 2SG) – Erection of 3 detached dwellings with ancillary garages and associated works – at Land at Townsend Lane, Donington le Heath, Coalville, Leics.

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Celebrating the Best in East Midland Construction TAKING CENTRE stage at the high profile Celebrating Construction Awards for the East Midlands, were some of the industry’s leading pioneers and most ground-breaking projects. Hosted by BBC Breakfast business presenter, Steph McGovern on Friday 03 June - 300 construction professionals gathered at the Nottingham Belfry to the celebrate the best innovative developments and talented individuals. These regional awards provide one of the most effective platforms for targeting the Midlands’ lucrative construction industry.

The big winners on the night It was an outstanding night for Robert Woodhead who picked up a total of four awards, winning the prestigious Heritage Award, for the restoration of Marble Hall and the highly regarded Innovation Award for the ‘Good to Gold’ project. Success did not end there with the construction company also collecting the Leadership & People Development Award and finally the Value Award, for the Rethinking Housing Delivery Project. Robert Woodhead, a construction company based in Nottinghamshire, operates throughout the East Midlands specialising in the design, construction, refurbishment, conservation and repairs of buildings. Taking away the high-status Project of the Year Award was Willmott Dixon Construction, for the Greestone Centre, which involved refurbishing the Grade II listed building to create a new permanent home for The Lincoln University Technical College. While the Client of the year went to Leicester City Council. Recognising and rewarding emerging talent is crucial to the industry’s future - Mike Reader who currently leads Pick Everard’s strategic development team, collected the Young Achiever of the Year Award.

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BIM Project of the Year: Nottingham City Homes - The Meadows Project Client of the Year: Leicester City Council Health & Safety Award: BAM Morgan Sindall JV - The A14 Kettering Junction 9 to 7 Project (Highly Commended: Lift & Engineering Services) Heritage Award: Robert Woodhead – Marble Hall (Highly Commended: Wates - Dakeyne Street) Innovation Award: Robert Woodhead - Good to Gold (Highly Commended: BAM Morgan Sindall JV - The Mission Room) Integration & Collaborative Working Award: G F Tomlinson Building - Heart of the Campus (HOTC) Development (Highly Commended: Wates Living Space - Nottingham Greener HousiNG2 Initiative & Arcus Consulting - Nottingham Greener HousiNG2 Bentick, Manvers and Kingston Court) Leadership & People Development Award: Robert Woodhead – Good to Gold (Highly Commended: Lift & Engineering Services) Project of the Year: Willmott Dixon Construction – The Greestone Centre (Highly Commended: Keepmoat - Palmer Court) SME of the Year: BE Design Legacy Award for Sustainability: Stepnell - Montague House Value Award: Robert Woodhead - Rethinking Housing Delivery (Highly Commended: Stepnell - Montague House) Young Achiever of the Year: Mike Reader – Pick Everard (Highly Commended: Hayley Millar – Wates)

With over 80 entries, the awards were hailed as a great success by the judges. The winners of the awards have gained a place on the shortlist for this year’s national awards that recognise the very best companies, collaborations and projects sharing best practice and inspiring others to adopt new and better ways of working that deliver outstanding results. There has already been a large amount of attention focused on next year’s awards. If you are interested in sponsorship, get in touch now and receive an early-bird discount! For sponsorship opportunities, please contact Amy Pryce on: 01743 290011 or amy.pryce@builtenvironmenthub.org

Mr J Bordeti (c/o Agent: Housemartin Designs, The Carthouse, Charnells Court, Main Street, Swepstone, Coalville, Leics. LE67 2SG) – Demolition/removal of existing buildings and erection of 3 detached dwellings, a detached double garage and associated works – at Land adjacent to 65 Ashby Road, Measham, Swadlincote, Derby DE12 7JR. Mr & Mrs S Hallam (c/o Agent: Housemartin Design, The Carthouse, Charnells Court, Upperfields Farm, Main Street, Swepstone, Coalville, Leics. LE67 2SG) – Erection of 3 detached dwellings with ancillary garages and associated works – at Land adjacent to 23A Ashby Road, Donisthorpe, Swadlincote, Derby DE12 7QF. Mr Stephen Greaves (c/o Agent: SG Design Studio Ltd, 202 Woodville Road, Hartshorne, Swadlincote, Derby DE11 7EX) – Part change of use of ground floor to micro pub and conversion of first floor and part ground floor to form 3 flats and other associated internal and external works – at 76 Market Street, Ashby de la Zouch, Leics. LE65 1AP. Mr G Jones (c/o Agent: Antony Cresswell-Black, Cresswell Property Surveys Ltd, Sycamore Farm, Main Street, Barsby, Leics. LE7 4RH) – Demolition of existing garages and erection of modular building for use as a community centre – at Land to rear of 17-19 Linford Crescent, Coalville, Leics. LE67 4QX. Mr & Mrs K Waring (c/o Agent: Housemartin Designs, The Carthouse, Charnells Court, Main Street, Swepstone, Coalville, Leics. LE67 2SG) – Erection of up to 7 detached single storey dwellings – at Land adjacent to 30 Ashby Road, Packington, Ashby de la Zouch, Leics. LE65 1TD.

Oadby & Wigston Mr J Fitzpatrick (c/o: 147 Lutterworth Road, Blaby, Leicester LE8 4DX) – Change of upper floor from one flat to 2, a nd a loft conversion to form further flat – at 59 Blaby Road, Wigston, Leicester LE18 4PA. Mr SJP SIPP Regan & Husband (c/o Agent: Sam Dearlove, Brian Dearlove Partnership, Unit D, Edward House, Grange Business Park, Enderby Road, Whetstone, Leicester LE8 6EP) – Change of use from industrial to commercial and warehouse, including internal alterations to form new company offices with a small laboratory and a separate single storey ground floor warehouse – at Oadby Wrought Iron Works, 16 Chapel Street, Oadby, Leicester LE2 5AD.

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Stepnell Nails Major Scheme For Joinery Teaching Block At Leicester College CONSTRUCTION specialist Stepnell has begun work on a £1.6 million scheme to extend and refurbish the carpentry and joinery teaching block at Leicester College creating an advanced learning facility for students. The scheme, designed by Leicester-based Moss Architecture . Interiors Ltd, will significantly transform the existing joinery workshop at the Freemen’s Park campus in Aylestone Road, creating a 900 sq m modern and flexible, open-plan zoned joinery and bench joinery teaching space. The project is going ahead with the help of funding from the Leicester and Construction specialist Stepnell has begun work on a Leicestershire Enterprise Partnership. £1.6 million scheme to extend and refurbish the carpentry Stepnell’s Nottingham construction team will make significant internal alterations to and joinery teaching block at Leicester College creating open up the space, creating a power tool pod in the centre of the room and 19 working an advanced learning facility for students. spaces for students on one side. Paul Hirscher, director of A new silicon glazed curtain Construction at Leicester College, to broaden their skills on the joinery walling extension will be installed students,” adds Stepnell operations says: “The update to the carpentry teaching block scheme, under to provide an extended wood and commercial manager Thomas and joinery teaching block will the supervision of the Stepnell machine room and computer aided Sewell. “As a company dedicated provide a practical work space team. Stepnell recently supported design area. New windows and to helping develop the construction that will enhance the learning the College’s Employability Week curtain walling will be installed professionals of the future develop experience. We are excited that we event, organising visits by Leicester within the existing façade to their skills, it is particularly pleasing can work together with Stepnell College students to a construction maximise natural lighting within the to be working on this project which again to be able to help the site and giving presentations on existing building and enhance the will create an advanced learning next generation of construction construction careers. learning environment. environment where students can workers.” benefit from the latest technology.” The joinery teaching block scheme The team will also replace existing “We’re extremely pleased to be has been awarded to Stepnell dated metal cladding with seared As part of its ongoing partnership continuing our strong working following the company’s successful torch timber cladding; reinforce with the College to help students partnership with Leicester completion last year of a brandthe building’s existing steel frame gain real-life industry experience, College, one of the UK’s largest new £1.7 million motor vehicle and install new lighting and heating Stepnell will provide a number further education colleges, to workshop at the College’s Abbey systems providing improved of work placements enabling deliver these impressive teaching Park campus. ventilation and energy efficiency. construction students at the College facilities for carpentry and joinery

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Mr Lee Hadfield (c/o Agent: Neil McMinn, Ink/Drawn Ltd, 27 Friar Lane, Leicester LE1 5QS) – Conversion of dwelling into 3 selfcontained flats including retention of single-storey rear extension – at 5 Victoria Street, Wigston, Leicester LE18 1AJ.

Miss Charlotte Allen (c/o Agent: Neil McMinn, Ink/Drawn Ltd, 27 Friar Lane, Leicester LE1 5QS) 0 Retention of single storey extension to rear of dwelling, conversion of dwelling into 3 self-contained flats, 2 one-bed apartments and 1 two-bed apartment – at 3 Victoria Street, Wigston, Leicester LE18 1AJ.

Blaby District Jelson Ltd (c/o Agent: Ben Williams, Bilfinger GVA, 3 Brindley Place, Birmingham B1 2JB) – Outline application for residential development (max. 200 dwellings) and associated infrastructure – at Land off Croft Road, Cosby, Leicestershire. Eric Hall (Builders) Ltd (c/o Agent: Paul Cleaver Architect, 5 Wellington Street, Leicester LE1 6HH) – Erection of a commercial building – at land adjacent to Blacksmith’s Bank, Stamford Street, Glenfield, Leicester LE3 8DL. Canmoor (c/o Agent: Rapleys LLP, 1st Floor, Pall Mall Court, 61-67 King Street, Manchester M2 4PD) – Environmental Impact Assessment Screening Opinion for re-development to provide up to 79 dwellings with associated access, parking, open space and landscaping – at Land at Whittle Estate, Cambridge Road, Whetstone, Leicester. Canmoor (c/o Agent: Rapleys LLP, 1st Floor, Pall Mall Court, 61-67 King Street, Manchester M2 4PD) – Environmental Impact Assessment Screening Opinion for re-development to provide up to 82 dwellings with associated access, parking, open space and landscaping – at Land opposite Whittle Estate, Cambridge Road, Whetstone, Leicester. Canmoor (c/o Agent: Rapleys LLP, 1st Floor, Pall Mall Court, 61-67 King Street, Manchester M2 4PD) – Environmental Impact Assessment Screening Opinion for demolition of office buildings and re-development to provide 6,960 sq.m. of Class B1c, Class B2 and Class B8 with associated access, parking, open space and landscaping – at Land at Whittle Estate, Cambridge Road, Whetstone, Leicester.

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Building plot in Ab Kettleby: £100k+ BENTONS are inviting offers over £100,000 for a single parcel of building land with Outline Planning Permission for a three-bed detached property. The plot - at Belvoir Avenue, Ab Kettleby, Melton Mowbray, Leics. LE14 3HP - currently forms a side plot to the adjacent property. Outline planning permission (ref: 15/00397/ OUT) was granted on 18th May 2015. For more information, contact Bentons on 01664 563892 or email: sales@ bentons.co.uk

NASC launches new £30,000 qualifying the workforce programme THE NATIONAL Access & Scaffolding Confederation (NASC) has launched a ‘Qualifying the Workforce’ in-house programme offering member companies funding from a £30,000 central pot for up to 240 training placement payments. The NASC scheme has been introduced to reward members for their commitment to CISRS training and maintaining the high level of qualified staff required to retain NASC membership. NASC member companies will be able to apply for a payment of £125 for any of their employees who they have qualified to CISRS Scaffolder, Advanced Scaffolder or Scaffolding Supervisor, since 1st January 2016. Operatives will need to have completed all requisite training and be in possession of a current valid CISRS card for the grade for which they are applying in order to be eligible. In addition to the scaffolder training funds, there will also be a chance to claim for CISRS Operative Training Courses (COTS) training. Included within the 240 total placements, NASC will make up to a maximum of 50 payments of £125 to employers who have put their operative through the COTS course and have obtained a CISRS Labourer or CISRS New Entrant Trainee card via this process. NASC Training Manager, Dave Mosley said: “This new Qualifying the Workforce programme is all about supporting NASC members who are investing in their staff through CISRS training. We have run similar initiatives in previous years with the aid of additional CITB funding which have proved very successful and popular with the membership. With this type of CITB funding no longer available NASC Council has agreed to set aside £30K to fund a programme for 2016” Payments will be made on a first come first served basis, and it is envisaged that these payments are likely to be claimed very quickly so members are requested to respond ASAP.” QTW claims must be made online using the correct application form via the online members’ area of www.nasc.org.uk, under the training section (in the ‘Information’ menu). And applicants must include all relevant information for each candidate (correct individual details, card number etc). Only qualifications achieved after 1st January 2016 will be accepted. Applications will take up to four weeks to process. NASC MD Robin James said: “We are thrilled to be able to offer this substantial training incentive and we would encourage members to act fast if they want to benefit from it.” NASC is the national trade body for access and scaffolding in the UK – producing industry guidance for scaffolding contractors, their operatives and their clients.

Mr A Nixon (c/o Agent: AJS Architectural Services, 41 Braunstone Avenue, Leicester LE3 0JH) – Erection of a detached building comprising 2 flats – at land adjacent to 56 Sonning Way, Glen Parva, Leicester.

Mr Brian Miller (c/o Agent: Malcolm A Goodall, The Drawing Room (Architects) Ltd, 130 Moat Street, Wigston, Leicester LE18 2GE) – Change of use of ground floor from retail to 3 two-bed flats – at 215217 Leicester Road, Enderby, Leicester LE19 2BG. Mr B Sutton (c/o: Fosse Field Farm, Broughton Road, Stoney Stanton, Leics. LE9 4JA) – Erection of a building for use as furniture manufacturing – at Fosse Field Farm, Broughton Road, Stoney Stanton, Leics. LE9 4JA. Wilson Bowden Developments Ltd (c/o Agent: Stephen George & Partners, 170 London Road, Leicester LE2 1ND) – Erection of Class B2 general industrial unit for manufacture of bakery products and associated plant, machinery, parking, access road and retaining walls; plus erection of an Enterprise Centre comprising 7 B1, B2 & B8 industrial/ warehouse units and associated parking, servicing and landscaping – at Plot 30, Optimus Point, Kirby Road, Glenfield, Leicester.

Charnwood Borough Vulpes Ltd (c/o Agent: Reed Holland Associates Ltd) – Erection of 42 dwellings (Reserved matters) – at land at Linkfield Farm, Loughborough Road, Rothley, Leicester LE7 7LS. Black Hawk Ltd – Erection of 8 dwellings – at Wishbone Lane, Mountsorrel, Leics. Charles Church North Midlands – Substitution of 23 plots and erection of 13 dwellings – at land off Cross Lane, Mountsorrel, Leics.

Nuneaton & Bedworth Borough Mr D Burchell (c/o Agent: M J Chapman, Mount Pleasant Farm, West Haddon Road, Crick NN6 7XY) – Erection of 3 detached houses – at Whitehouse Farm, Higham Lane, Nuneaton, Warks. CV11 6BD.

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Mr Shaun Suffolk (c/o Agent: Andrew Taylor, 7 Greenway, Nuneaton, Warks. CV11 6NL) – Erection of 4 semi-detached dwellings with associated access, car parking and drainage – at Site 62C007, land rear of 92-98 Donnithorne Avenue, Nuneaton. Mr Jacques (c/o Agent: Mrs Rebecca Walker, Chapman Design LLP, Lelleford House, Coventry Road, Long Lawford, Rugby, Warks. CV23 9DT) – Prior notification for the conversion of existing office to creat 18 individual flats – at 9 Bulkington Road, Bedworth, Warks. CV12 9DG.

Rugby Borough Mr Paul McDonnell (c/o Agent: RAG Architects Ltd, 54 Randall Road, Kenilworth, Warks. CV8 1JY) – Redevelopment of site including demolition of existing buildings and the erection of 3 new dwellings – at at Wolvey Fields Farm, Main Street, Withybrook, Coventry CV7 9LX. Mr H Birah (c/o Agent: Smith Jenkins Ltd, 30a High Street, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire MK11 1AF) – Demolition of existing buildings and erection of 14 residential flats and one 12-bedroom house of multiple occupation – at Former Imperial Hotel, 165 Oxford Street, Rugby, Warks. CV21 3LY. Mr O’Brian (c/o Agent: Chapman Design, Lelleford House, Coventry Road, Long Lawford, Rugby, Warks. CV23 9DT) – Erection of 6 flats – at G G Batchelor & Sons, 61 Lower Hillmorton Road, Rugby, Warks. CV21 3TD. Hillmorton Wharf Ltd (c/o Agent: JJR Leisure Consulting Ltd, Moulton Park Business centre, redhouse Road, Northampton NN3 6AQ) – Use of land for siting of 23 mobile timber holiday lodges, with associated works – at Hillmorton Wharf Limited, Hillmorton Wharf, Crick Road, Hillmorton, Rugby, Warks. CV21 4PW.

Leicester-Burton line: Government funding unlikely REINTRODUCING Leicester-Burton passenger trains would cost up to £175 million, plus up to £4 million per year to run, a county council report says. Leicestershire County Council says it would be unable to attract Government funding for the line, as it is poor value for money under Department for Transport criteria - and there’s no realistic prospect that Network Rail or HS2 would fund it. The report says revamping the 45 mph freight line to take passenger trains would cost up to £175 million, depending on the speed, frequency and number of stations. It would also need either annual subsidy of up to £4 million, or major housebuilding, to generate sufficient numbers of passengers. According to the report, the route also cannot be justified in economic terms, generating £340,000 of economic benefit per year for an investment in excess of £100million. The report, commissioned by the county council and North West Leicestershire District Council, says: • The current 45 mph freight line, which has some 20 mph sections, would cost up to £175 million to revamp to passenger train standards, depending on the number of stations, whether there was an hourly or half-hourly service and whether the speed limit was 45 mph or 75 mph. • To attract enough passengers to operate the service without subsidy, the 60,000 households along the line would have to increase by up to an additional 206,000 houses, depending on the level of service. At present, there are no proposals for this level of house building along the route. • Under the Department for Transport’s business case terms, all the options tested would represent very poor value for money and therefore unable to attract Government funding. The report recommends that the county council carries out no further investigatory work on the scheme.

Castle Donington plot: £150K NEWTON FALLOWELL are inviting offers in the region of £150,000 for a building plot with planning permission for one four-bedroom dwelling. The plot - at 90 Stonehill, Castle Donington, Leics. DE74 2LZ - has an edge-of-village location within a private cul de sac. The plot size is 2,177 sq.feet. For more information, contact Newton Fallowell on 01332 865686 or email: melbourne@newtonfallowell.co.uk

Simon Merchant (c/o Agent: MPC, 58 Spon Lane, Grendon, Near Atherstone, Warks. CV9 2PD) – Demolition of existing building including the erection of 2 new dwellings – at Ashurst farm, Wood Lane, Coventry CV7 9LA.

Ashby de la Zouch plot: £260k

Bain Developments (c/o Agent: Chapman Design, 10 David Road, Rugby, Warks. CV22 7PX) – Erection of 6 flats – at 26 Lawford Lane, Bilton, Rugby, Warks. CV22 7JP.

JOHN GERMAN are asking £260,000 for a flat, level building plot with Outline Planning Consent for 2 detached, singlestorey dwellings.

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The plot - at Burton Road, Ashby de la Zouch, Leics. LE65 2LG - is formerly the garden to the rear of 95 Burton Road, and measures 0.23 of an acre. For more information, contact John German on 01530 412824 or email: ashbysales@johngerman.co.uk

Corby Borough Mr Daniel Barnes (c/o Agent: Mark Preston, RDC LLC, Unit 5A, Twigden Barns, Creaton, Northampton NN6 8NN) – Residential development of 37 new homes together with roads, sewers and ancillary works – at land at Corby Road, Weldon, Northants. Mr Jonathan Miller (c/o Agent: Malcolm Howdle, MM Howdle, 5 Police Houses, Cliff Road, Stamford, Lincs. PE9 1AB.) – 8,800 square foot extension to existing industrial unit – at JMJ Bulk Packaging Ltd, 16 Earlstrees Road, Earlstrees Industrial Estate, Corby, Northants. NN17 4AZ. Mr Tommy Buggins (c/o Agent: David Tranter, Geoff Perry Associates Ltd, The Shrubbery, 28 Erdington Road, Aldridge WS9 8UH) – Erection of up to 131 dwellings, provision of open space and works – at Kingswood School, Gainsborough Road, Corby, Northants. NN18 9NS.

Rushcliffe Borough William Hughes and Newton Nottingham LLP (c/o Agent: Adam White, Hunter Page Planning, Thornbury House, 18 High Street, Cheltenham GL50 1DZ) – Conversion of RAF Newton control tower to single dwelling plus change of use of old fire station and workshop to domestic use – at Former Control Tower, RAF Newton, Wellington Avenue, Newton, Nottinghamshire. Mr C Brown (c/o Agent: David Manning, Landyke Ltd, Mawbrook Lodge, Scalford, Leics. LE14 4SS) – Replacement of farm barns with 2 new dwellings – at The Elms Farm, Leake Road, Costock, Notts. LE12 6XA. Mrs Hannah Guy (c/o: Persimmon Homes, Davidson House, Meridian Business Park, Meridian East, Leicester) – Reserved matters for the construction of 78 dwellings and associated infrastructure – at land east of Kirk Ley Road, East Leake, Nottinghamshire. Mr Adrian Hutson (c/o Agent: Satnam Flora, Stephen George & Partners LLP, 170 London Road, Leicester LE2 1ND) – Reserved matters application for 15 industrial/ warehouse units contained within three blocks including ancillary facilities, service yard, car and cycle parking, landscaping, service yard and other infrastructure works – at site of former Cotgrave Colliery, Stragglethrope Road, Stragglethorpe, Nottinghamshire.

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Bloor Homes completes demolition of former Bramcote Hospital A NEW HOUSING development is beginning to take shape on the site of the former Bramcote Hospital. Bloor Homes is building 28 homes at its Bramcote Manor site off Lutterworth Road, Nuneaton where the first properties are about to be released for sale. Demolition work on the derelict hospital buildings has now been completed, and construction work has commenced on around half of the plots. The sales office has been completed and has now opened to the public, while the first homes are due to be completed by August. Bloor was granted planning permission to develop the disused 1.4 hectare site and transform it into a luxury housing development in September last year. The site had been vacant since 2011 when the hospital was closed after being deemed surplus to requirements. A number of separate hospital buildings have been demolished to make way for the houses, but Ashby House, which is located to the south of the site, is being retained by the NHS. As part of the development, Bloor will contribute £37,999 towards improvements to open space and play facilities in the surrounding area, £70,122 for additional teaching spaces at Wolvey Primary School, and £200,000 for the provision of affordable housing elsewhere in Nuneaton and Bedworth borough. Harry Bramwell, site manager for Bloor Homes at Bramcote Manor, said: “Construction work is progressing well and we are delighted to be welcoming visitors to the site.” “Bramcote Manor will completely rejuvenate a derelict brownfield site in the Warwickshire countryside by delivering a range of high quality family homes, and it’s great to see the development beginning to take shape.” Bramcote Manor will comprise a variety of four and five-bedroom detached houses. A range of four-bedroom homes is currently available, priced between £314,950 and £399,950.

When a man says ‘fine’ he means the battle is over. When a woman says ‘fine’ the war is just beginning.

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Engineers Could Demand Footballer Level Salaries If Skills Shortage Continues GAS, WATER and electricity workers could demand Premier League-level salaries in future if the skills shortage in the utilities sector isn’t dealt with by the government and employers. The warning comes from Develop Training Limited (DTL), the UK’s leading accredited provider of compliance, technical and safety training in the utility sector. Chris Wood, CEO, said: “Most people will be unaware of a looming catastrophe, one that threatens to literally turn Britain’s lights out. The chronic skills shortage in the utilities, energy and construction industries means companies are fishing from the same small pool of talent, which is

inevitably pushing up salaries. “If the skills shortage isn’t tackled head on, those few who do have the skills and experience will become more and more valuable, as companies struggle to maintain the level of service consumers are currently receiving, and we’ll eventually see wage inflation to unsustainable levels, maybe even rivalling Premiership footballers.” The warning is equally ominous for business leaders and consumers alike, with rising wage bills set to be passed on to the consumer via a hike in service prices. Since the start of the year, DTL has been hosting a series of industry round table events to share best practice, generate ideas and tangible action plans to tackle the crisis. The events have been well received, with representatives

from Balfour Beatty, Skanska UK, Siemens, tRIIO, SGN, City & Guilds, Energy & Utility Skills, Servelec Controls and Mentor Training Solutions among those taking an active role in discussions. Chris Wood said: “We desperately need to attract and train young people to take the places of the ageing workforce in these vital industries. If we can turn this situation around, we can have confidence that the lights will stay on, our heating will continue to warm our houses, and our taps will continue to provide running water. Otherwise, the day is fast approaching when there will simply not be enough workers available to perform these vital jobs. We are already seeing wage inflation as employers compete for a dwindling workforce, and that trend will continue until there is an upturn in

the number of new recruits.” “School leavers and young people, as well as those currently unemployed, need to be made aware of the benefits of apprenticeships and the opportunities available in the utility sector,” he said. “We also need to overcome prejudice against work that is seen as manual labour rather than vital, skilled work. “In order to make this happen, the education system needs to engage school students early on, just as they used to, before universities were seen as the most accepted route of further education. “Let’s all work together to ensure apprenticeships are efficiently marketed to everyone as a respected first choice alongside academic routes and not a second best option.”

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Leicestershire BUILDER Magazine • JULY 2016 • Tel: 01530 244069

Mr Adrian Hutson (c/o Agent: Satnam Flora, Stephen George & Partners LLP, 170 London Road, Leicester LE2 1ND) – Redevelopment of site for up to 470 dwellings, employment uses, open space, landscaping, footbridge crossing the canal, associated works including roads, cycleways, footpaths and car parking (Revised scheme) – at site of former Cotgrave Colliery, Stragglethrope Road, Stragglethorpe, Nottinghamshire. Mr Harry Warren (c/o: 1 Ennismore Mews, West Bridgford, Nottingham NG2 7TD) – Extension to existing building to accommodate 5 additional apartments on a new floor and in new roof space – at Ludlow House, 19 Ludlow Hill Road, West Bridgford, Nottinghamshire NG2 6HF.

Construction sector networking event held in Nottingham THREE companies working across the development and construction sector joined forces to stage a networking event in Nottingham. Civil and structural engineering firm BSP Consulting, planning consultancy DLP Planning and Roythornes Solicitors came together to host the event for 50 guests at the Riverbank Bar & Kitchen, near Trent Bridge. The BBQ and networking evening provided the chance for professionals in the sector to catch up on the latest trends and news for the development and construction industry, and to chat about existing and upcoming projects and opportunities in the East Midlands. “It’s good to get together with others who work in development, in an informal environment, and everyone seemed to enjoy renewing acquaintances and making new contacts,” said BSP Consulting business development director Jef Todd. “It’s an exciting time in the sector, with lots of key schemes underway in the region and others in the pipeline.”

Residential Scheme In Beeston Expected To Be Snapped Up Quickly

A RESIDENTIAL scheme offering excellent redevelopment potential as letting accommodation, has come on to the market with leading Nottinghambased property consultants Bruton Knowles. Originally built as sheltered housing, Neville Sadler Court in Beeston comprises 28 self-contained one bedroom apartments and is conveniently located close to the University of Nottingham campus. Associate Sam Spencer at Bruton Knowles’ Nottingham office said: “This scheme is conveniently situated in the sought-after suburb of Beeston, close to the university’s main campus, and also benefits from great road and tram links. “It is also an easy commute to Nottingham Science Park, the Boots campus, Queen’s Medical Centre and the city centre as well as the attractive Beeston centre with its range of shops and other amenities. “As it already features one-bedroom apartments, the building lends itself extremely well to conversion into key-worker or student housing.” Bruton Knowles was instructed by Nottingham City Council to sell the property. It was originally acquired by the council during the tram construction work because part of the site was on the line of the proposed route. Steve Tough, team leader of NET at Nottingham City Council said: “We formed a strong relationship with Bruton Knowles through the tram development, during which the firm carried out a number of land related activities on our behalf. “As a result, we approached Bruton Knowles again to help us sell a number of properties in Beeston. “We were sorry that Neville Sadler Court had to close, but the site represents a great investment, refurbishment or redevelopment opportunity and we expect that given its location, close proximity to the tram system and great potential, this scheme will generate a lot of interest.” Situated at the eastern end of Fletcher Road where it becomes Lower Road, Neville Sadler Court is close to two NET tram stop, is three miles west of Nottingham city centre and close to the ring road and A52. Freehold interest in the property is on the market for offers in excess of £800,000. Bruton Knowles is also currently working with NET to sell two houses, and a development site for two retail units and four flats in Beeston, which were also bought during the tram expansion. For more information, please visit www.brutonknowles.co.uk or call 0115 988 1160.

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Gypsumtools sole UK distributor for Full Circle Brand ONE OF the UK’s leading distributors of plastering tools and equipment has been granted sole product distribution rights by yet another leading name. After a long selection process, Leicester-based Gypsumtools was announced sole UK distributor for the Full Circle brand, which provides top of the range sanding products that are used the world over. The owners of the US Company, which is based in Garfield, Minnesota, pride themselves on the high quality results that come from their products. As such, they were looking for a distributor that could bring the name to the UK market, while keeping up the high standards that they’ve become famous for. For UK retailers, professional plasterers and people looking for sanding products from Full Circle, Gypsumtools is now the only place they will be available from. A BIT ABOUT FULL CIRCLE The ethos of the Full Circle organisation rings true with the standards that Gypsumtools maintains. On their company website, they say: “Productivity and speed don’t mean anything without quality results. On the other hand spending too much time achieving an exceptional finish can cut into your profits.” It’s because of this that they promote the need to develop products designed by sanding professionals who value the importance of good results and cost effectiveness, as well as speed. And as a result, in the last few years, Full Circle has been proud to claim that it has changed the way that professionals sand, paint and drywall. PROUD TO HAVE BEEN SELECTED As a company whose levels of quality are recognised the world over, the team at Full Circle were by no means hasty in their decision on who should distribute their popular tools. In fact, they considered many UK plastering product retailers, before deciding that it was Gypsumtools which totally met their strict criteria. The Gypsumtools Operations Director, Callum Wilson, said: “We are extremely pleased and proud to be given the opportunity to be the only distributors of this excellent brand in the UK. When Full Circle claim to be the future of sanding, it’s not said lightly. This company really does strive to offer the best in sanding products, which is exactly what we aim to give our customers in general - the very best.”

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Unprecedented Growth Prompts TMDP Group’s Relocation FOLLOWING two years of unprecedented growth, Leicester-based property consultants TMDP Group has announced its relocation to new and larger premises on the outskirts of Lutterworth, Leicestershire, paving the way for future expansion. TMDP Group, which incorporates architectural design and property management consultancy TMDP LLP and construction and project management company TMDP Special Projects, has doubled the size of its headquarters in order to allow all divisions of the business to function from one location. The move will provide scope to TMDP Group’s new and larger premises (L-R) Andrew McFarlane-Holt, build on the Group’s rapid increase in contracts and portfolio of works and Director, Wells McFarlane with Scott Moore, Managing Partner TMDP Group and Consultancy Partner Nikki Bryan. also allow for a 30% increase in staff, which is planned in the next twelve months. Facilitated by Lutterworth-based chartered surveyors and commercial property agents Wells McFarlane, the move to the new premises at Bridge Farm in Ashby Magna has provided in excess of 1,500sq ft of office and ancillary space and is ideally placed to service the Group’s growing client base across the UK. Scott Moore, Group Managing Partner TMDP said: “We are very excited about our new premises. “We have seen a phenomenal increase in business in the past two years and in order to sustain that growth and indeed build on it, we need to position the business accordingly. The move from our current home in Wigston to a more rural setting, will allow us the space to expand our teams in both TMDP LLP and TMDP Special Projects, implement our business growth strategy and of course, it makes perfect sense to house all of TMDP Group of companies under one roof. Andrew McFarlane Holt, Director at Wells McFarlane commented: “Bridge Farm is a well-located rural business park with modern facilities, on-site parking and is easily accessible from Lutterworth, Leicester or the motorway network. It is an ideal premises for an ambitious firm like TMDP Group and we wish them every success with their expansion.”

Exceptional building plot for sale in Rothley BENTONS are offering for sale a substantial building plot situated amongst a row of multi-million pound properties in Leicestershire’s premier residential address. The 0.65 acre plot - at The Ridgeway, Rothley, Leicester - has planning permission for an architect-designed 7-bedroom luxury home, offering accommodation over three floors. Offers over £800,000 are invited for the plot. For more information, contact Bentons on 01664 563892 or email: sales@bentons.co.uk

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Terex Construction Appoints New Head of Engineering

GLOBAL equipment solutions provider, Terex Construction, has named Satpal Sokhi as the new Head of Engineering for its UK manufacturing facility in Coventry. Sokhi, who has worked within the Terex Group for more than 13 years, began his new role in March. Over the coming months, Sokhi will oversee a number of corporate initiatives to reshape the company’s engineering department and implement a new product strategy for the Coventry site. This will include a focus on improving quality while reducing costs, alongside introducing a number of new innovations across the site dumper and backhoe loader product portfolios.

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NOTTINGHAM OFFICE BUILDING UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT REFURBISHED office space in the heart of Nottingham’s business quarter is under new management following the appointment of Innes England’s expert property asset management team.

Board convenes to start house building skills revolution

“More quality people will deliver more quality homes” THE BOARD of the Home Building Skills Partnership (HBP) has met for the first time to start work in earnest on plans to attract and train tens of thousands of new workers. It is led by Redrow Homes CEO John Tutte and comprises a very strong group of leaders from across the home building sector.

Formerly owner-occupied by professional services firm PKF Cooper Parry, 14 Park Row has been comprehensively refurbished and returned to an open plan layout with services also reconfigured to allow for lettings on a floor by floor basis. As well as acting as project managers during the refurbishment programme through its building consultancy team, Innes England also handles the marketing of vacant space within the building – and this latest appointment will see bespoke property management delivered by the firm. Head of property asset management at the firm, Gary Woodward said: “We are very pleased to have secured the property management contract for Park Row – it is a building with which we are familiar having worked with PKF Cooper Parry for many years as well as marketing the available space there. The firm is currently marketing the remaining three floors of office accommodation which offer approximately 4,500 sq ft each over the first, third and fourth floors of the building and are available for occupation now. Innes England’s property asset management team works with more than 150 clients across the East Midlands, managing some 1,500 tenants.

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The HBP aims to develop, grow and sustain a programme to provide the workforce the industry requires to deliver the further increases in housing supply the country desperately needs. It will focus on attracting new entrants into the industry, and on providing focussed training to develop the qualified workforce needed to construct today’s high quality new homes. The Board, made up of representatives from house builders, warranty providers, training and trade bodies will guide and direct the Partnership and define its operational parameters and priorities. It will also oversee the recruitment of a dedicated team that, in collaboration with the wider supply chain, will drive forward the initiatives on a day-to-day basis. Over its first four years it is hoped that HSP programmes will engage with over 3,500 companies, more than 40,000 workers and some 180 Colleges and Training Providers. Speaking recently, HSP Board Chairman John Tutte said; “The house building industry is totally committed to increasing output and meeting the housing needs of the country. The Partnership will help us attract and train the people we need to deliver more, high quality homes in the coming years. The broad experience of the Board we have recruited will help us put in place the building blocks we need to succeed. Over the coming years the Partnership will help secure tens of thousands of skilled employees for house builders and the wider industry who will help us solve the housing crisis we now face. More quality people will enable us to deliver more quality homes.”

New housing development to deliver £250,000 boost for Shepshed A NEW HOUSING development in Shepshed will deliver an investment of more than £250,000 in local services. The funding will be provided by Bloor Homes as part of its Charnwood Grange development which is currently being built on land off Iveshead Road. The developer will make a series of contributions under a Section 106 agreement with Charnwood Borough Council. They include £49,700 for bus passes for new residents, £13,292 for bus stops, £33,432 towards healthcare, £5,417 for local library services, and £27,291 for policing. Bloor will also provide £43,356 towards the maintenance of an Michele Rose, Regional Sales Director area of public open space on the development, £49,500 for the at Bloor Homes Midlands improvement of off-site public open space, and £20,850 for a Director at Bloor Homes Midlands, which are being gifted by Bloor to sustainable urban drainage system. said: “We’re delighted to be making the local authority. There will also be funding of a vital investment in local services The development will feature a £2,500 for a traffic signal control as part of our Charnwood Grange green open space at the centre of system, £6,000 for a travel plan for development, as well as gifting the site, including a children’s play the development and £3,752 for a number of plots to the local area and balancing pond. travel packs for new residents. authority for affordable housing. Work began on the site in October A total of 75 homes are being built “Construction work is progressing last year and the development at Charnwood Grange, comprising well on site, and the development is due to be completed by next a mix of two, three and fourhas already proved popular with summer. bedroom properties. buyers, who have been attracted Almost a third of the homes have by the superb countryside setting Five of the homes are being already been reserved. and convenient location close to provided as affordable housing, the M1.” Michele Rose, Regional Sales all of them two-bedroom houses

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