Issue 4 NOVEMBER 2011
Scape names Kier to deliver £1bn framework for public sector projects Scape - the Nottingham based local authority controlled company which brings economy and efficiency to the whole building process through standard designs and strategic procurement arrangements - is delighted to announce Kier as the sole contractor appointed to deliver a range of construction projects throughout the UK. Kier, which has offices in Nottingham and Rushden in Northamptonshire, will be responsible for delivering the Scape National Minor Works framework. This is set to run for four years and is valued between £750m and £1bn. Over that period, it is estimated that Kier will carry out over 2,500 projects valued under £500,000 and over 350 projects
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Auction sells £2.5million worth of local property A mixed bag of property produced £2.5million worth of sales at the latest auction by East Midlands firm Savills.
DELIGHTED: Michael Edwards (left) of Kier with Mark Robinson of Scape
valued between £500,000 and £2m. Projects will include refurbishment and new build works on every public sector building type
including schools, town halls, leisure and community buildings, police and fire stations.
Development site for sale at Bobbers Mill FISHER HARGREAVES PROCTOR Chartered Surveyors are offering for sale a prime development site at Bobbers Mill, Off Alfreton Road, Nottingham NG7 5NL. The 3.97 acre site is situated just off the busy A610 - the main arterial route linking Nottingham City Centre to Junction 26 of the M1 Motorway, and the north section of the ring road. The site is ideal for high quality warehouse/industrial premises development, or other owneroccupier use. The agents believe that the site is unlikely to gain residential planning permission. Unconditional offers in the region of £2 million plus VAT are invited. For more information, contact Tim Gilbertson at Fisher hargreaves proctor on 0115 841 1146 or email: tim@fhp.co.uk
Over thirty properties were offered to a full sale room at Nottingham Racecourse. Star lots included a traditional three bedroom semi-detached period home within Villiers Road, Woodthorpe, which fetched £249,500, to a real bargain at £31,000 for a two bedroom flat in Winchester Court, Sherwood. A number of commercial lots were also on offer in and around the county. Watson Road, Worksop, a mixed residential/ commercial opportunity sold for £75,000, while 30/32 Market Place Huthwaite, a commercial investment, achieved £90,000. The former Lock Keepers home set on the Chesterfield canal at Babworth sold for £70,000. This lot offered a unique opportunity to those seeking an individual period home set on the banks of a working canal and is in need of total renovation. Bob Crocker, Savills Director and Auction co-ordinator comments: “As we now approach our last sale of the year on the 1st December, I am pleased to be able to announce continued interest by both buyers and sellers. Our recent auctions have seen a return to the room of purchasers looking to acquire a home, which has complemented the existing investment/commercial market and encouraged strong bidding.” For further details on Savills forthcoming sale, contact 0115 934 8020 or for catalogue alerts go directly to the Savills website, www.savills.co.uk/auctions
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A Mansfield-based housebuilder is looking to expand its portfolio of new homes available to local homebuyers in the East Midlands by securing new land to develop. Rippon Homes currently has seven developments on offer throughout Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire but is now stepping up its search for new sites, particularly throughout Lincolnshire and South Yorkshire, where the homebuilder has previously successfully completed developments. John Jones, Managing Director at Rippon Homes, comments “We are delighted to announce that we are stepping up our search to secure new sites to develop throughout the East Midlands. “Despite the mixed national picture, we’ve recorded a very strong year to date and have sold out at a number of our developments throughout the region not least our prestigious School Mews scheme in Farnsfield and at Springwood Grove, a development of bungalows, in Mansfield. “We are also launching the final
LOOKING FOR LAND: Managi ng Director at Rippon Homes, John Jones phase at our flagship Kensington Place development in Ilkeston and with the consumer confidence in property returning, now is the ideal time to show our commitment to the local market by securing new sites to develop.” Established in 1946, Rippon Homes has been building new homes for over 60 years and prides itself on the high quality of the properties it offers its customers. John adds “As a company, we are committed to building properties where customers want to live and choosing the right location is the vital first step in ensuring our developments will appeal to homebuyers. “We will consider most plots of land which are at least one acre in size, well located close to amenities and with or without planning permission.” Landowners, agents, introducers and others with land for disposal are invited to contact John Jones directly on 01623 659 000. For more information about Rippon Homes visit the website at www.ripponhomes.co.uk.
The framework can be accessed by any public body – not just those in the East Midlands. As Mark Robinson, Chief Executive Officer at Scape explained: “Scape is at the forefront of driving down public sector building procurement costs, and we have a number of regional and national frameworks in place to achieve this. “The appointment of Kier to what is our first £1bn framework and the only one in the UK to deliver a national offering for projects up to £2m is great news for public sector organisations. It means they can buy in smaller scale construction work contracts without having to go through a costly and time consuming compliant procurement process. “This is beneficial in many ways. It not only means that public bodies can save money at a time when budgets are being squeezed, it also offers value for money for the taxpayer, greater economies of scale and sector expertise in delivery of client expectations.” Kier Strategic Alliances Director Michael Edwards commented: “We are delighted that the benefits of the Kier approach have been recognised. Delivering through our nationwide network of local offices means we can create work for local SMEs who in turn can offer local employment and apprenticeship opportunities. “This, coupled with our national buying power and resources, will ensure that our local authority clients get value for money on all our Scape Minor Works projects, invigorating local economies, benefitting the SME supply chain and the local communities where we work.” Many regional and UK-wide projects, due to start before the end of the year, will be delivered through Kier’s regional businesses which form a strategically placed network of locally based and managed offices throughout the UK.
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The land - at Church Lane, Ordsall, Retford, Nottinghamshire DN22 7TJ - is part of the garden of Ordsall House. The land is being offered by private treaty and offers in the region of £500,000 will be considered. A pack of detailed drawings and correspondence with utilities is available from the agents. Visit the website at www.fishergerman.co.uk for more information, or contact the Retford office of Fisher German on 01777 719148.
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New Chamber president
IAN Greenaway, managing director of Chesterfield firm MTM Products, is the new president of Notts and Derbys Chamber of Commerce. He takes up the role after a successful term from Ian Morgan.
Shortage of quality offices
A LACK of high-quality space in the development pipeline is leading to a supply problem for city centre grade-A offices, according to new research from national commercial property firm Lambert Smith Hampton. Its latest Midlands Office Market Report confirms fears that Nottingham, along with other cities in the Midlands, is starting to face a shortage of grade-A office space as demand outstrips supply.
Debenhams expanding
THE new boss of department store chain Debenhams has announced plans to modernise a further 25 stores and open nine new outlets over the next four years. The expansion drive, which will create 4,050 new jobs, builds on the 20 store refurbishments the retailer announced in June.
Bid to fast-track A453 widening
Rushcliffe Borough Council says it is prepared to pay towards having the A453 widened. Notts County Council has already committed £20 million towards the widening of the road project, which will cost around £164m in total. No decision on national funding is due until 2015. Now, Rushcliffe Borough Council has pledged to put about half a million pounds towards the scheme in order to try to kick-start it.
New bridge planned for canal
A new bridge – which will be made of brick and timber – is part of Notts County Council’s plans to spend £500,000 on Rushcliffe Country Park to attract visitors. The existing concrete bridge doesn’t help wildlife, and it actually restricts the water flow from the Grantham Canal. The canal, which runs through the park, is currently not used by boats, but the new bridge will be arched to allow vessels to pass through in the future.
OFT Consults On Draft Guidance For Estate Agents And Property Developers
The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) has launched a consultation on draft guidance to estate agents and property developers which aims to help them comply with the law when they handle sales of property and land in the UK.
The new guidance focuses on two pieces of law: the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008 (CPRs) and the Business Protection from Misleading Marketing Regulations 2008 (BPRs). It follows the OFT’s Home Buying and Selling Study which found that many estate agents said the industry needed more guidance on the law. The guidance seeks to clarify how the regulations apply to estate agency work. It identifies examples of trading practices that could breach the regulations as well as practical steps that businesses can take to comply with the law when they: • advertise for new business, including through flyers and newspaper adverts, • provide advice to new clients and take new instructions, • market properties, including when property details are put on internet portals, • negotiate and make sales, • deal with complaints. Cavendish Elithorn, Senior Director of the OFT’s Goods and Consumer Group, said: ‘Buying and selling a property is one of the biggest purchases people make and can also be one of the most stressful. Unfair business practices can cause substantial consumer harm and this guidance has been designed to help estate agents and property developers understand what they need to do to comply with the law.’ The consultation closes on 9 December 2011.
Architects will help Arnold Leisure Centre look to the future The improvement and modernisation of Arnold Leisure Centre has moved a step closer after Gedling Borough Council appointed architects to explore the best options for the refurbishment of the existing swimming pool and theatre. Watson Batty Architects will carry out an options appraisal of Arnold Leisure Centre. The architects will investigate, in outline, what is possible on the site, what is a priority and what the costs will be and will report their findings towards the end of the year. In July the Council confirmed that it would be keeping both Arnold Leisure Centre and Bonington Theatre on their current sites, but announced that future options could include expanding the current Arnold Leisure Centre to include the fitness facilities from Redhill Leisure Centre along with the possible introduction of a sauna and steam facilities. Discussions have already taken place with Redhill Academy to identify ways of retaining community use of the current sports hall and synthetic turf pitch for group bookings. Cllr Darrell Pulk, Portfolio Holder for Leisure and Culture at Gedling Borough Council said: “Following on from our announcement in July that we are keeping Arnold Leisure Centre and Bonington Theatre on the same sites, it’s great news that we are bringing in Watson Batty Architects to look at the options for any future development. It will bring us one step closer to knowing what the future holds for these two great community facilities. Over the next couple of months the architects will assess the feasibility of the future options for development. The council will then look at this information, taking a number of issues into account, including investment to meet ongoing maintenance, affordability and the need to ensure we meet current and future customer expectations. We are looking to provide an enhanced service that meets the needs of people in the borough, a service that we can all continue to be proud of. A decision on how to progress the development of Arnold Leisure Centre is expected to be made in the New Year.
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Stanford Hall purchased Stanford Hall near Rempstone has been bought by the Duke of Westminster as part of a major charitable initiative. The Duke is involved in a project to determine whether a Defence and National Rehabilitation Centre could be established in the Midlands. The Hall has been bought to test its suitability to be such a facility. A full planning application will need to be developed and will involve comprehensive community and stakeholder consultation.
West Bridgford Co-Op to get £225k revamp THE Co-operative is investing £225,000 in its food store in West Bridgford. The money will be spent on giving the Hilton Crescent store a new design and layout. It will also provide a new kiosk and more food ranges which will change on a seasonal basis.
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New board member for Nottingham Construction Forum The Board of Nottinghamshire Construction Forum NCF has been strengthened by a new member based in North Notts. Welcoming Teresa Westwood chair of NCF Mervyn Brown commented; “Teresa brings fresh and additional input to NCF in our endeavours to serve the wider Construction Community. She has experience in a wide range of construction offerings ranging from HR through to overall responsibility for business support systems, with FMB member firm Robert Woodhead Ltd she is involved with a company who are regionally active” With multi-million pound contracts for developments - totalling over £1.5 billion - already approved across Nottinghamshire, NCF have ambitious plans to engage with major contractors and developers so that Nottinghamshire specialist sub-contractors share significant value of the work available. Mervyn continued; “Teresa’s interests in continuing to develop links with construction related charitable and youth activities and other involvements in the wider community I’m firmly of the opinion that there is a natural and developable synergy between the aims of NCF and her skills, interests and ambitions” The board of NCF has the fifth Construction Conference planned for 10th November this year at NCN Basford Hall College. This has already attracted more than 120 attendees, the majority being SME contractors, who want to hear how they can Make money from the Green Agenda. Details of the conference, the programme of Breakfast Briefings, Meet the Buyer events and Social events like horse racing and rugby are all to be found at www. nottsconstruction.co.uk
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Wednesday 14th December 2011 - HEB - at Nottingham Gateway Hotel, Nuthall Road, Cinderhill, Nottingham NG8 6AZ - 2.30pm start - tel: 0115 950 6611 - www.heb.co.uk
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5th Annual Nottinghamshire Construction Conference Thursday 10th November 2011- 8am for 8.30am
Making Money from the Green Stuff Speakers and Presentations • Opening by Mich Stevenson OBE DL – Chair of Nottingham Regeneration, founder of Lace Market Heritage Trust and highly regarded successful local entrepreneur – Suggesting Challenges for the present and timely preparations for the future • Award winning architect Professor Julian Marsh – partner in MarshGrochowski will put the spotlight on what designers need to do to meet rather than miss environmental targets – what gets you noticed and helps your ‘sell’ – Potential to win awards and the carbon reduction battle • Hear what you need to know to help your business grow from Chris Ward-Brown – Chair of the National Refurbishment Centre – Real-life case studies of successful Refurbishment • New Business and Skills Reviews that can help your firm make money form the central theme of the presentation by Mick O’Flynn - Delivery manager for Construction Skills [CITB] – Getting ready to make progress new initiatives • With imminent reductions to feed-in-tariff Can there be a better time for Solar is the subject of our presentation from Evo Energy Sales Manager Gary Sucharywcyz – covering returns on investment - how you can benefit from real financial returns – whilst future proofing energy costs. • National Academy for Environmental Technologies Director Rob Wellman – aims to demonstrate support and stimulation for Green Agenda Technology – How to get properly prepared to make money from green technology
• MD of Waste Plan Solutions Lara Ayris will give explicit examples of how you too can Make Money from your Waste – by involving you in a lively exchange she aims to show how to handle your waste • Representing Vinci Facilities - Regional manager Mark Coogan will give an overview of how this major player in construction have sought to address current concerns Attacking the Green Agenda - will provide ideas that you could roll out locally • Charles Meynell – senior advisor with Construction iNet will update us on how construction SMEs can access some of the latest innovation funding of £750K together with availability of a further £750K for Business-Education collaboration – Boost your business with Hard cash for innovation • Marketing guru and business advisor Terry O’Mahoney – Director of Larchwood Construction Marketing will lead an interactive session – Routes to Market – when we hope to share experiences and explore how best to put theory into practice making sustainable profits.
SPECIAL OFFER: Just for Nottinghamshire Builder Magazine readers! The early booking offer of ‘Pre-book at £20 and bring along as many colleagues and contacts as you wish for only £10 each’ is extended until 7th November 2011 To book your places, simply email with the names of your attendees to: ronglen@msn.com or visit www.nottsconstruction.co.uk Then send your cheque, made payable to “Nottinghamshire Construction Forum” to: Ron Glen, RGMS, 85 Hillside Road, Beeston, Nottingham, NG9 3AU. The 5th Annual Nottinghamshire Construction Conference is organised by Nottinghamshire Construction Form and New College Nottingham. Co-hosted by CAGE Greater Nottingham and Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire Chamber of Commerce. Main sponsors: Vinci Construction and Vinci Facilities.
Barratt Homes Coming Soon To Hucknall Homebuyers in Hucknall will soon be able to secure a brand new Barratt home following the launch of the housebuilder’s latest scheme, Papplewick Green, which is due to open in November. Located on Wigwam Lane, Barratt at Papplewick Green is an exclusive collection of one to four bedroom homes that will provide housing solutions for everyone from first time buyers to growing families and downsizers. The first phase of the development will comprise 164 new homes in total in a mix of one and two bedroom apartments and coach houses as well as two, three and four bedroom houses.
In addition to quality new houses, the associated section 106 agreement will also see the housebuilder invest millions of pounds in to the local community with contributions towards a brand new local centre with primary school, playing pitches, village square and play area amongst other facilities. Jan Ruston, Sales Director at Barratt East Midlands, comments “We’re already receiving enquiries from potential purchasers and we anticipate that Papplewick Green will prove a top choice amongst purchasers who are looking to secure a high quality new home in a convenient and popular part of Nottingham.” The development is also ideally located for commuters as Hucknall train and tram station are just a
stone’s throw away and offer quick and easy access in to Nottingham city centre. Barratt East Midlands was given a five star rating in this year’s HBF Customer Satisfaction Survey, in which consumers are asked if they are satisfied with the quality of their new home and whether they would recommend their builder to a friend. For added peace of mind, buyers can also benefit from Barratt’s exclusive five year guarantee on fixtures and fittings in their new home at the time of purchase. Items covered at no extra cost to the buyer will include appliances such as washing machines and refrigerators, kitchen units, wardrobes, the central heating system, fires, doors, windows, drainage, the hot and cold plumbing system and even the driveway.
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New Affordable Housing Scheme in St Ann’s is Officially Opened One of Nottingham’s latest housing developments has not only provided superb new apartments for local people to rent or buy on a shared ownership basis, but the scheme itself has also played a major role in the revitalisation programme of the St Ann’s area of the city. The impressive £3.4m development, named Hibiscus Court, has seen the regeneration of a disused and dilapidated accommodation building to provide 32 two bedroom apartments primarily for the over 55s and is the first project Loughborough-based developer and contractor William Davis Ltd has undertaken in partnership with Tuntum Housing Association. Project partners and residents gathered today (14th October 2011) to celebrate the scheme’s opening and view a show apartment following Cllr. Jon Collins, leader of Nottingham City Council, unveiling a commemorative plaque. Eight of the 32 apartments are available for sale on a shared ownership basis and the remainder offered for rent. The completion of Hibiscus Court complements the adjacent Balisier Court, an existing Tuntum sheltered scheme also for the over 55s. Funding for the scheme has been provided by the Homes and Communities Agency (HCA), Nottingham City Council and Tuntum Housing Association. The scheme achieves a Code for Sustainable Homes Level 3 rating and has been built to Lifetime Homes standards. It utilises Nottingham City’s existing District Heating system, a sustainable heating initiative to provide heating and hot water for the new apartments. This is achieved by burning off domestic and commercial waste to provide green energy to properties across Nottingham. Guy Higgins, managing director, William Davis commented: “This scheme is a fine example of how a well designed building can blend with the existing built environment and greatly enhance an inner city area in need of revitalisation.
empty homes Call for Homesteading Communities minister Andrew Stunell calls for councils to identify areas for “homesteading” a scheme advocated by Empty Homes under which empty homes are brought into use by being renovated by people who have bought them. Stunell cited examples he had heard at Empty Homes conference in May where speakers described successful schemes in the Netherlands, Newcastle and East London.
Welcome to Jack Dromey Welcome to new shadow housing minister Jack Dromey. Jack is a long time supporter of Empty Homes and has supported many schemes for bringing empty homes into use. An early advocate of EDMOs, he has also called for self renovation and changes to VAT and council tax to encourage empty homes to be returned to use.
We are pleased that our first partnership with Tuntum Housing Association has delivered an excellent housing solution in this area of Nottingham.” Steve White, director of operations, TunTum Housing Association said: “We are really proud of Hibiscus Court and already the tenants are starting to turn it into a real community. This project for ‘younger’ older people complements the adjacent sheltered housing scheme and is an impressive contributor to the regeneration to this part of St Ann’s.”
Cllr. Jon Collins, leader, Nottingham City Council added: ““This completes a large regeneration scheme in St Ann’s replacing Marple Square and Cheverton Court. It provides much needed quality houses for retired people linked to Tuntum Housing Association’s sheltered scheme at Balisier Court. We are pleased to have partnered Tuntum Housing Association and William Davis to deliver affordable housing for the local community.” The Homes and Communities Agency is the national housing and regeneration agency for England.
Chris Charlton is appointed new Fine MD Spicerhaart’s upmarket brand Fine has appointed Chris Charlton as its new managing director Chris Charlton (pictured right) will assume overall responsibility for the network of 27 Fine branches. He will also be responsible for the ongoing acquisitions programme as well as the recruitment of additional staff for the agency. He joins the company from Savills, where he worked for over 15 years and was most recently the Head of Northern Region Residential. He brings with him a wealth of experience of the premium estate agency sector.
Call for innovative ideas from Grant Shapps Housing minister Grant Shapps has called on businesses, charities and social enterprises to be innovative in their bids to the government’s new empty homes fund. Speaking to Empty Homes at the Conservative party conference he said he would welcome everybody who is able to bring empty homes into use to feel that they can apply to the fund. He said he would like there to be a diverse and wide range of ideas put forward.
Extra Council tax on Long term Empty Homes Andrew Stunell also announced a consultation on Empty Homes Premium. If introduced the proposal would allow councils to charge extra council tax on homes in their area that have been empty for more than two years and possibly keep the extra revenue for for investment into work to bring empty homes into use.
Empty Homes Top Priority Communities Secretary Eric Pickles announced that “Tackling the 700,000 empty homes across the country is a top priority for my Department”. As he reported that English councils received rewards for bringing 16,000 homes into use through the New Homes Bonus this year.
Workshop - Tuesday 22nd November 2011 - London Councils may be adjusting to big cuts in income, but through the New Homes Bonus they can earn significant rewards for empty homes that are returned to use. By planning their approach councils can maximize these rewards. This new workshop, will be presented by Empty Homes Associate, and former head of private housing at Manchester City Council Dave Stott, with introduction from Empty Homes Chief Executive David Ireland. CPD certificates available. www.emptyhomes.com
The reason most people play golf is to wear clothes they would not be caught dead in otherwise.
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The War Against Thieves Steps Up a Gear
Tracker Launches Battery Powered Stolen Plant Recovery Product Stolen Vehicle Recovery (SVR) expert, TRACKER, has launched a battery powered stolen vehicle tracking device to benefit the owners of plant and construction equipment. Battery Powered TRACKER Retrieve has been developed using TRACKER’s award winning technology, yet does not rely on equipment having its own power source in order to operate. An estimated £50 million to £70 million worth of plant and agricultural machinery is stolen every year, of which just five percent is ever recovered. However, this latest innovation from TRACKER promises to further close the net on thieves by helping police quickly locate a wider range of stolen plant and construction equipment. “Battery Powered TRACKER Retrieve is an important development in our range of SVR solutions. Using its own power source that lasts for five years, the product does not rely on the asset’s battery or indeed the equipment having a battery at all,” says Stephen Doran, Managing Director of TRACKER. “When the customer reports the theft to the police and obtains a Crime Reference Number, TRACKER activates the unit, which emits a unique signal allowing the police to track the stolen equipment, even if it is being transported or hidden in a shipping container.” TRACKER recovers a staggering 68 per cent of stolen plant machinery within 24 hours of the SVR device being activated and 10 per cent of those are recovered within just one hour. Over the past 5 years, TRACKER has recovered more than £15 million worth of plant machinery and equipment. The latest offering from TRACKER is Thatcham approved, which means businesses that invest in having a TRACKER device fitted to plant and construction equipment could benefit from a possible insurance discount. Its launch confirms TRACKER’s ongoing commitment to developing new products and solutions to meet the ever changing needs of the assets it protects such as diggers, trailers, dumpers, excavators, cranes and much more. Battery Powered TRACKER Retrieve retail price: £249 inc. VAT fitted, including the 1st year’s subscription. For more information contact TRACKER Direct Sales on 0500 090909 or visit www.TRACKER.co.uk
FMB Joins The Construction Network The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) is the latest member to join The Construction Network. The Construction Network (tCn) is a construction networking site and forum, set up to encourage the sharing of information, opportunity and best practice within the UK Built Environment. Brian Berry, Director of External Affairs at the FMB, said: “The FMB, as the largest trade association in the construction sector, has joined the tCn – the Construction network, because we understand the value it can bring to our members’ businesses. The platform offers a unique place for anyone wanting to know what is going on across the entire construction sector with additional training and networking opportunities. The FMB is certainly pleased to be a member and is keen to help the network grow. We hope FMB members will see the value of the site and use it as the first port of call for information on construction on the internet.” Ryan Briggs, Founder of tCn, said:“It’s fantastic to see that more and more Industry Bodies realizing the potential social media offers to help connect their members and share information. The tCn platform was created to help those connected to the UK Built Environment view, share and publish industry specific content and opportunity. It’s great to now be collaborating with the FMB and its members helping to promote their news, events, initiatives and research”. He continued, ‘’A unique invitation code will soon be distributed to FMB members giving them free and immediate access to the network. Company profile listings can also be added free of charge as-well as an optimised article introducing the products and services they offer.’’
EMC TILES TEAMS UP WITH WEBER FOR TRADE DEMOS – AND BREAKFAST EMC Tiles, the region’s leading trade supplier of Weber products, has teamed up with the company for a series of major “Weber Wednesday” trade demonstration events – including a free breakfast and entry into super prize draw.
The highly popular “Weber Wednesdays” are attracting dozens of tiling trade professionals for a series of demonstrations on new Weber products at the EMC trade centre in Nottingham. Trade customers from Loughborough are also invited and special transport is being laid on to take them to Nottingham, if required. EMC Tiles managing director, Barry Slawson said: “This is the ideal way to keep our valued trade customers in touch with all the new developments, methods and techniques from Weber. “So far we have had demonstrations on the launch of new products and a comparison of pastes versus powders. “We have two further events on November 2nd and December 7th, when we will be looking at timber versus membrane solutions and PVA primer versus Primer PR360. “Start time is 7-30 for breakfast and the last demonstration will end by midday. “EMC Tiles’ “Weber Wednesdays” are proving to be a very popular educational resource for professional tile fixers to keep right up to date with Weber’s innovations and it has created a valuable opportunity learn new skills. “We have been delighted with the response and each event is proving more popular than the last.”
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Plant Theft Costing UK Construction Industry Over £1.6 Billion A Year Rogue thieves are draining the life out of the UK construction industry, with crime costing businesses £75 million every year. Research carried out by CCTV security specialist, Netwatch, found that crime, when coupled with costs such as plant replacement fees, hire of replacement equipment, loss of business and increased insurance premiums, is setting the construction industry back a staggering £1.6 billion a year. Niall Kelly, Founder and Technical Director of Netwatch, explained: “This is a major problem for the construction business. It is an absolutely astounding amount of money for the industry to be losing each year because of mindless thieves. “You find a lot of raw metals like copper, aluminium and lead on construction sites, and the value of these materials has seen a huge rise over the past 12 months thanks to the fluctuating economy. “With a lot of valuable plant and equipment like this on site at any given time security is an issue – more thieves are targeting sites across the UK and Ireland, particularly those which are in rural areas and far away from the main road. “Even the best security guards can only be in one place at a time making it very difficult to deter thieves and vandals.” Netwatch’s CCTV system alerts its Communications Hub if any activity is detected on a construction site when there should be no one around. A live audio warning is issued immediately, which often results in the would-be thief being scared off. Mr Kelly added: “When the Communications Hub issues a live audio warning, the intruder is taken unawares and the usual response is to immediately leave the site. “We have seen clients go from losing thousands, or even millions ever year, to almost zero losses through theft or damage since having Netwatch’s cameras installed on their site. “We recently had an incident where criminals arrived outside a Netwatch protected site with a specialist stripping machine in the back of their vehicle. Their intention was clearly to remove the wiring from the unoccupied buildings and strip the copper out to sell it. Luckily our communication hub intervened before they could go any further, and the gang was subsequently apprehended by police.”
BSS Industrial appoints new National Sales Manager BSS Industrial has appointed Mick Jeffery as the National Sales Manager for its heating and renewables offering. Mick joined BSS in 2004 as the Account Manager for BSS Industrial’s central region, covering Nottingham, Derby and Northampton. This is the second appointment to push BSS Industrial’s own brand BOSS following the recent promotion of Mike Stone to BOSS Sales Director. In his new position, Mick will work closely with key manufacturers to grow the sales of renewable technologies through BSS as well as working with the product development managers, technical team and sales force to ensure that BSS Industrial’s own brand of BOSS heating products remains at the forefront of quality, design and cost efficiency. Mick Jeffery, said: “The development of the renewable technologies sector is of particular interest to me and being able to combine my interest in sustainability with a new set of challenges is brilliant. In addition to working with market leading renewables manufacturers I am looking forward to working closely with the specialist teams from within BSS Industrial to maximise the many opportunities that the BOSS brand has to offer on heating systems.” Mike Stone, BOSS Sales Director for BSS Industrial, concludes: “We were thrilled when Mick put himself forward for this new role. He has gained a wealth of experience from his current position as an account manager and we are confident that he is the right candidate to drive our heating and renewables sales forward.” For more information on BSS Industrial log on to www.bssindustrial.co.uk or call 0116 262 3232. BSS Industrial is part of The BSS Group Ltd, a market leading distributor to specialist trades.
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Mansfield Council to decide on funding for Queen’s Head redevelopment Mansfield District Council is to consider the funding package for building an exciting and innovative new £2.4m retail and office development on the former Queen’s Head pub site in Mansfield town centre, at its Full Council meeting on Tuesday 1 November. The former Queen’s Head pub was demolished in 2008 and the site is currently in use as a temporary car park. Subject to Council approval on 1 November, construction of the new building could start in spring 2012 and be completed by early 2013, in time for the opening of the new bus station. The proposed new building will be funded by £867,567 of European Regional Development Fund and £1.6m of the Council’s own capital funds. The building will incorporate green technologies, such as solar panels and a green roof, to achieve an “Excellent” BRE Environmental Assessment Method (BREEAM) rating. It will be an iconic gateway to the town centre, enhancing the appearance of the area and complementing the new bus station. The development was granted planning permission in July 2010 and will consist of up to three retail units on the ground floor and up to six office units on the first and second floors. The building would be owned and managed by Mansfield District Council, and would be rented out to commercial and retail businesses. Cllr Kate Allsop, Portfolio Holder for Economic Regeneration, said: “The redevelopment of the former Queen’s Head site is an important part of a bigger plan to revitalise the town centre by bringing business and employment opportunities to Mansfield. This development will compliment the new bus station, due to be completed in spring 2013, by offering visitors an even greater retail experience, as well as bringing more business opportunities.”
When I’m not in a relationship, I shave one leg so it feels like I’m sleeping with a woman. My pal Sid never had a head for business. last year he set up as a loan shark; he gave out £5,000 to four people, then skipped town.
Failure is simply the opportunity to begin again, this time more intelligently.
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Nottingham Site Managers Commended In National Housebuilding Competition Two site managers working at for David Wilson North Midlands at housing developments in Nottinghamshire have been commended in a national competition to find the best-run building sites in Britain. Martin Rose and Paul Hulme are both currently employed by the Nottingham-based developer and have recently been named as recipients of the prestigious annual NHBC (National House-Building Council) Pride in the Job Quality Award. 46 year old Martin Rose has gained official recognition for the excellence of the company’s Fernwood Village development near Balderton. This is Martin’s second consecutive Quality Award at Fernwood Village and his third since joining the company in 2006. Martin, who lives in Chesterfield, comments “To be within the top two per cent of the UK’s site managers in the country is a massive achievement and I just want to keep on wining the Quality Award every single year.
“I really do feel like I’m at the top of my game at the moment and for me, having a keen eye for detail is the key to success. Maintaining a clean and tidy development is also extremely important so that those who work here will respect the site and work to my high standards too.” Paul Hulme has earned a Quality Award for his outstanding workmanship at the company’s Newton Grange development in Colsterworth. This is his first award since joining David Wilson eight years ago. The 35 year old from Mansfield, comments “This is my first NHBC award and so I was obviously delighted when I found out I had won. “Newton Grange is one of the more challenging developments within our portfolio as the houses are not standard and have different treatments and elevations so that makes this award even more special. “It’s all about having a good relationship with the site team and working together to deliver a high quality product where people will want to live.”
Rob Hutchings, Construction Director of David Wilson North Midlands, comments “The official recognition received by Martin and Paul confirms that David Wilson is building some of the best housing developments in Nottinghamshire. “The site manager plays a pivotal role in delivering the high-quality new homes that David Wilson are renowned for building and we are therefore delighted that two of our site managers have been commended in these annual honours.” The Pride in the Job Quality Awards are the most coveted in the housebuilding industry. They are awarded after the construction standard setting body, the NHBC,
Roecliffe Manor is for sale: Offers invited BENTONS ESTATE AGENTS are inviting offers for Roecliffe Manor, Roecliffe Road, Woodhouse Eaves, Loughborough, LE12 8TN. Enjoying an outstanding setting in the very heart of Charnwood Forest within approximately 45 acres of grounds and woods, this is a unique opportunity to acquire a substantial former Cheshire residential care home for which planning consent has been granted to construct an outstanding country house. This spectacular property will offer a superb subterranean leisure complex and extensive separate accommodation for guests or staff within the grounds. Roecliffe Manor represents probably the last opportunity in Charnwood Forest to construct a stunning country house on an impressive scale within magnificent grounds. Over a number of years, plans have been carefully drawn up by specialist Country House architect Janine Stone in order to obtain planning consent to re-develop Roecliffe Manor to create a spectacular country house. With consent now granted, a full set of drawings, artist’s impressions and landscaping proposals have been put together at considerable expense and now provide the discerning purchaser the opportunity to create an outstanding country property which will arguably be one of the finest in The Charnwood Forest. The property is situated within a stunning secluded setting on the edge of Woodhouse Eaves with a sweeping rhododendron-lined approach. The property is elevated thus giving an impressive arrival experience and has an open aspect to the front over a meadow, woods and views beyond over Charnwood Forest. Beyond the rear gardens is a further meadow with the back drop of mature trees and the whole therefore enjoys total seclusion and privacy and the potential to recreate stunning garden grounds with the possibility of a lake to the front to enhance the approach. For more information, contact Bentons on 01664 563892 or visit www.bentons.co.uk
Martin Rose and Paul Hulme have won prestigious NHBC Pride in the Job Quality Awards carries out a series of spot check site inspections to select the bestorganised and best-quality housing developments. Martin and Paul will now go forward to the final round of the competition which will select the best site manager in Britain. David Wilson North Midlands is currently building new homes at selected developments throughout Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire. For more information please call the sales hotline on 0844 811 3388 or log on to the website at www.dwh.co.uk
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Intuit Announces UK Launch Of QuickBooks 2012 Intuit has just announced the UK launch of QuickBooks 2012, the latest release of its popular financial management software for small businesses. QuickBooks simplifies financial management, helping small business owners save time by organising their finances all in one place and making it easy to create invoices, track sales and expenses and automatically calculate and eFile VAT returns directly to HMRC.
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Families move into new homes on old Killisick Court site
Have your say on Mansfield’s Bellamy Road estate plans People who live and work in the Bellamy Road estate are invited to have their say on major plans to revitalise the area. Mansfield District Council has been working with architects and planners to draw up plans of how to improve some of the areas of the estate. An exhibition display will be available in the YMCA Community Café, from Friday 14 October to Monday 14 November. The initial proposals put forward include: • Developing parts of the playing field adjacent to Adams Way, to provide new homes and a new retail development, whilst retaining an area of open space to include a new play area. • Redevelopment of the central area of the estate by demolishing the existing shops and replacing them with a new village green, enhanced open space, refurbished community facilities and a new play area. • Demolition of the remaining residential flat blocks fronting Bellamy Road East and replacing them with new family housing. • Improve security and privacy to some of the bungalows on Thorpe Road by building boundary walls to the properties, providing private gardens. • New directional signage. Improvements to lighting, parking and the landscape. • A longer term proposal envisages the demolition of all the residential flat blocks which front Bellamy Road West. This will enable the delivery of new family housing. These proposals have been drawn up taking into account comments received from residents in surveys carried out in 2006 and 2009. Residents were asked what they didn’t like about the area and what they wanted to see improved. Cllr Kate Allsop, Portfolio Holder for Economic Regeneration at Mansfield District Council, said: “Residents of the Bellamy Road Estate have made it very clear to us what they think needs improving to make the estate a more pleasant place to live. This Masterplan aims to address these points and sets out what could be done to make improvements to areas across the estate. “I would encourage residents to look at the proposals and let us have their thoughts, as the comments we receive will help shape how the estate will be transformed in future years.”
Ashfield Messrs. Millward, Shaw & Webster (c/o Agent: Ian Baseley Associates) - Outline application for Residential Development for a maximum of 230 dwellings including access and associated development at Gilcroft/St Andrews Street and Vere Avenue, Skegby, Sutton in Ashfield, Notts. Ark Envoy Ltd - Extension of time limit of planning permission V/2008/0609 - Renovation and conversion of existing church into 2 semi-detached dwellings - at 87 Main Road, Kirkby Woodhouse, Notts. Scarcliffe Properties Ltd - Change of use from offices to 9 self-contained flats - at Former Government Buildings, Outram Street, Sutton in Ashfield, Notts. Mr Brown - Erection of single storey building to provide changing and refreshment facilities and storage - at Mansfield Hosiery Mills Sports and Social, Huthwaite Road, Sutton in Ashfield, Notts. Nazran Stores Ltd - (c/o Agent: NJW Design) - Creation of 3 selfcontained flats - at 101 Outram Street, Sutton in Ashfield, Notts.
Bassetlaw Sherwood Manor Properties (c/o Agent: Mr Kitson, Trinity College Farm, Great North Road, Barnby Moor, Retford DN22 8QQ) - Conversion of existing retail unit and flat to 4 one-bed flats - at 20 & 22 London Road, Retford, Notts. Mr A P Levack (c/o Agent: Mr Michael Hampton, 5 Railway Court, Ten Pound Walk, Doncaster DN4 5FB) - Part demolition, repair, alterations and extension to provide 3 ground floor shops and 8 flats - at 26-28 Grove Street, Retford, Notts. Mr A Bryan (c/o Agent: Mr C Moxon, 45 Carlton Road, Worksop, Notts. S80 1TG) - Outline application to erect 2 bungalows - at Former Garage Site, Off Marlowe Gardens, Kilton, Worksop, Notts. Mrs K Jefferson (c/o Agents, Hadleigh House, High Street, Walcott, Lincoln, LN4 3SN) - Convert redundant agricultural buildings to 4 dwellings - at Gringley Grange, Gringley on the Hill, Doncaster DN10 4RJ. Applicant (c/o Agent: David Rixson, Stirling Court, Norton Road, Stevenage, Herts. SG1 2JY) - Demolition of School Building - at Manton Primary School, Kingston Road, Worksop, Notts.
C & A Banks (c/o Agent: Clive Lyons, 1 Barons Drive, Boughton, Newark, Notts. NG22 9GY) - Conversion of first and second floor office space to 2 apartments - at 10 & 12 Eldon Street, Tuxford, Newark, Notts. Ranskill Parish Council (c/o 45 Bolham Lane, Retford, Notts. DN22 6SU) - Erect new village hall and associated parking - at Recreation Ground, Off Station Avenue, Ranskill, Retford, Notts. Clive Lyons - of 1 Barons Drive, Boughton, Newark, Notts. NG22 9GY - Demolish dwelling and erect dwellings with associated access road and drives - at Mount View and land adjacent, Markham Road, Tuxford, Newark, Notts. NG22 0NP. Mrs Moody (c/o Agent: Parker, Mercury House, Willoughton Drive, Foxby Lane Business park, Gainsborough, Lincs. DN21 1DY) - Demolition of storage buildings and erection of 2 pairs of semi-detached dwellings, associated parking and creation of new access - at land off Canal Lane, West Stockwith, Doncaster DN10 4ET. Mr Stack (c/o 74 Friar Gate, Derby DE1 1FN) - Erection of 20 dwellings (Reserved Matters application) - at land off Welbeck Place and Landa Grove, Tuxford, Notts. Mr Riley (c/o Agent, 40 Hamilton Drive, Warsop, Nottinghamshire NG20 0EX) - Outline application for 2 detached dwellings - at Fern Cottage, Cross Hill, Gringley on the Hill, Doncaster DN10 4RE.
Broxtowe Mr D West & Mr M Griffiths (c/o Agent: Mr Keith Reynolds, PO Box 7988, Arnold, NG5 5ZU) - Construct 5 new dwellings - at Land adjacent to The Feathers Inn, 5 Church Street, Stapleford, Notts. NG9 8GA. Mr Lee Griffin - Construct 11 dwellings - at land to the rear of 8599 Kimberley Road, Nuthall, Notts. Godwin Developments Ltd (c/o Agent: Mr John Booth, 30 The Moor, Brinsley, Notts.) - Outline applications for residential development (39 Dwellings) with access and layout considered - at Castle College, Eastwood & Kimberley Community College, Chewton Street, Eastwood, Notts. NG16 3HB. JBA Ltd (c/o Agent: Mr M Brown, 102 Bramcote Drive, Beeston, Nottingham NG9 1DU) - Creation of 3 residential units including retention of external staircase and construct second floor rear dormer window - at 146 Wollaton Road, Beeston, Notts. NG9 2PH.
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I know I’m paranoid, but am I paranoid enough?
Families have already started moving into new homes on the site of the former Killisick Court in Arnold, after the completion of a £1.45m redevelopment. The development includes 12 houses and eight apartments, which have been built on the site by local housing association Derwent Living, who have worked closely with the council to complete the project. The apartment block on the site takes its name, ‘Jacob’s Court’ after the late Dr Brendan Jacobs. He was a very popular doctor whose career as a GP in Arnold ran from 1953 to 1989. It was his listening and genuine interest in patients which endeared him to many local residents. The council provided the land for redevelopment of the site and supported a successful bid for funding to the Homes & Communities Agency. The new homes, which are built to Level 3 of the Code for Sustainable Homes, feature solar thermal panels and other measures to ensure energy efficiency. Killisick Court was previously a scheme for older people which included flats and bedsits. But it had gradually become unpopular mainly due to the size of the accommodation so it was closed down. The new development provides modern energy efficient homes for families in a design that complements its surroundings. The homes will be managed by Derwent Living. Cllr Roy Allan, Portfolio Holder for Economic and Strategic Development at Gedling Borough Council said: “I am delighted to see these new affordable homes for local people. It is a striking development and a dramatic improvement on the previous building which enhances the surrounding area.” Ann Green, Secretary for Arnold and Killisick Residents Association (AKRA) said: “It looks so much better than the previous building. The developers have been mindful of the residents throughout the process and have produced a newsletter to keep residents informed. It looks superb and will be great for families.”
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Plant Theft Costing Uk Construction Industry Over £1.6 Billion A Year Continued from page 13
Ms A Higgins (c/o Agent: Michael Evans Development Planning, 37 Easthorpe, Southwell, Notts. NG25 0HY) - Change of use from offices to 9 assisted living apartments - at Aubergine Print, racecourse Road, Southwell, Nottinghamshire NG25 0FT.
Gedling Mr Maurice Edwards (c/o Agent: Mr Leeven Fleet, Jackson Design Associates, Latimer House, Latimer Way, Sherwood Energy Village, Ollerton, Notts. NG22 9QS) - Proposed 6 supported living bungalows within three single storey buildings - at 21 Ethel Avenue, Mapperley, Notts. NG3 6HD.
Mr Stephen Price (c/o Agent: M & O Architects, Mr Iain orme, Waterloo House, Woodhill Road, Collingham, Notts. NG23 7NR) - Change of use of existing barns to 5 self-catering holiday let cottages - at Grange Farm, Gainsborough Road, Girton, Newark, Notts. NG23 7HX.
Mr Graham Appleby (c/o Agent: Alan Wahlers Architect, Maple Tree Cottage, Southwell Road, Farnsfield, Notts. NG22 8EB) - Demolish existing dwelling and erect 5 detached dwellings and associated works - at 70 Chapel Lane, Ravenshead, Notts. NG15 9DH.
Palmstone Estates Ltd (c/o Agent: Wood Moore & Co, Mr James Moore, Potterdyke House, 31-33 Lombard Street, Newark, Notts. NG24 1XG) - Change of use from offices to 3 onebed flats and 1 two-bed flat - at 23 Castle Gate, Newark on Trent, Notts. NG24 1AZ.
Newark & Sherwood NCC Children, Families & Cultural Services (c/o Agent: NCC Planning, David Marsh, Trent Bridge House, Fox Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham NG2 6BJ) - Erection of 210 pace primary school (in two phases) with associated sports field, outdoor play space, car parking, lighting, sprinkler tank and landscaping - at Field Reference Number 8251, Hollowdyke Lane, Fernwood, Nottinghamshire.
Rushcliffe Mr Thomas (c/o Agent: Mr I Walton, 7 Albemarle Road, Woodthorpe, Nottingham NG5 7SQ) - Extension to form 4 additional flats (12 in total) with associated car parking and outbuildings) - at 51-53 Loughborough Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham NG2 7LA.
Mr M Knight (c/o Agent: Trevor Muir, Chartered Architect, 104 Lambley Lane, Burton Joyce, Nottingham NG14 5BL) - Erection of 2 dwellings with turning area - at Land off Plough Lane, Lowdham, Notts.
Nottingham City NCC Children’s Services (c/o Agent: NCC Development, Mr Paul Inger, Loxley House, Station Street, Nottingham NG2 3NG) - Erection of new foundation unit following demolition of existing family centre, plus erection of toilet extension to main school - at Welbeck Primary School, Kinglake Place and Trent Family Centre, Castlefields, Nottingham.
Mr Kevin Templeman (c/o Agent: Jackson Design Associates, Mr Jason Wright, Latimer House, Latimer Way, Sherwood Energy Village, Ollerton, Nottinghamshire NG22 9QW) Conversion of building to create 18 apartments - at 33 & 35 Northgate, Newark, Notts. NG24 1HD. Mr Brian Haynes (c/o Agent: Savills, Mr.George Machin, 9 Fletcher Gate, Nottingham NG1 1QQ) - Conversion of existing barn to form a residential dwelling, demolition of bungalow and erection of a new dwelling - at Land adjacent to Cromwell Village Hall, Great North Road, Cromwell, Newark on Trent, Notts. NG23 6JE. P.A.Freight - Mr Andrew Morris (c/o Agent: Guy St John Taylor Associates, Mr Keith Rodgers, Top Lock Studio, Navigation Yard, Millgate, Newark, Notts. NG24 4TN) - Redevelopment of site involving demolition of some existing buildings and construction ot 3 new commercial buildings - at P A Freight Services Ltd, International Logistics Centre, Park House, Farndon Road, Newark, Notts. NG24 4SP.
Mr S Dobson (c/o Agent: Rayner Davies Architects Ltd, Mr S Rayner, 2 St Peters Gate, Nottingham NG1 2JG) - Change of use from day care centre to residential dwelling - at 16 Claremont Road, Nottingham NG5 1BH. H H Soresby Ltd (c/o Agent: Marsh Grochowski Architects, Mrs S Hunt, 16 Commerce Square, Lace Market, Nottingham NG1 1HS) - Erection of 8 three-bed dwelling houses, 2 retail units with 4 two-bed apartments above, associated car parking and landscaping following demolition of existing buildings (Renewal of planning permission) - at 170-184 Carlton Road, Nottingham.
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Rogue thieves are draining the life out of the UK construction industry, with crime costing businesses £75 million every year. Research carried out by CCTV security specialist, Netwatch, found that crime, when coupled with costs such as plant replacement fees, hire of replacement equipment, loss of business and increased insurance premiums, is setting the construction industry back a staggering £1.6 billion a year. Niall Kelly, Founder and Technical Director of Netwatch, explained: “This is a major problem for the construction business. It is an absolutely astounding amount of money for the industry to be losing each year because of mindless thieves. “You find a lot of raw metals like copper, aluminium and lead on construction sites, and the value of these materials has seen a huge rise over the past 12 months thanks to the fluctuating economy. “With a lot of valuable plant and equipment like this on site at any given time security is an issue – more thieves are targeting sites across the UK and Ireland, particularly those which are in rural areas and far away from the main road. “Even the best security guards can only be in one place at a time making it very difficult to deter thieves and vandals.” Netwatch’s CCTV system alerts its Communications Hub if any activity is detected on a construction site when there should be no one around. A live audio warning is issued immediately, which often results in the would-be thief being scared off. Mr Kelly added: “When the Communications Hub issues a live audio warning, the intruder is taken unawares and the usual response is to immediately leave the site. “We have seen clients go from losing thousands, or even millions ever year, to almost zero losses through theft or damage since having Netwatch’s cameras installed on their site. “We recently had an incident where criminals arrived outside a Netwatch protected site with a specialist stripping machine in the back of their vehicle. Their intention was clearly to remove the wiring from the unoccupied buildings and strip the copper out to sell it. Luckily our communication hub intervened before they could go any further, and the gang was subsequently apprehended by police.”
Former church premises for sale by auction GRAHAM PENNY Estate Agents are offering for sale BY AUCTION a highly individual former church premises. The property - Former Methodist Church School Hall and premises, George Street, Burton on Trent DE14 1DP - is believed to date from the early 1800s with some later additions. It is understodd that it is not a listed building under planning law, but is located within a conservation area. Features include a striking brick elevation, stone quoins, decorative stone columns, stained glass arched windows and a three-storey bell tower. The accommodation, which is principally arranged on two floors but with a central full height hall incorporating stage, is well suited to a variety of other purposes and offers very extensive accommodation part of which is currently residential. For sale BY AUCTION on Thursday 1st December 2011 at Pride Park Stadium, Derby - auction starts at 11.30am. Guide price: £120,000+. For more information, contact Graham Penny on 01332 242880. SEE ALSO - adjoining church premises for sale - page 20.
If you can’t learn to do it well, learn to enjoy doing it badly.
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Finalists for 2011 LABC Awards Are Announced
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Building Contract Claims, 5th Edition David Chappell ISBN: 978-0-470-65738-6 Hardcover • 544 pages August 2011 £87.50
LABC is pleased to announce the finalists for the 2011 LABC National Building Excellence Awards to be held in November 2011 at The Brewery in London. Barn conversions, theatres, libraries, university buildings, and even a lifeguard facility are all in the running to win a coveted LABC award. The 11 categories showcase the outstanding work that has been carried out across all sectors and nominated by local authority building control departments in England and Wales. There is also a Supreme Award given to the most outstanding project. LABC Chief Executive Paul Everall commented on the awards scheme: “Our awards have become well known throughout the building industry. This is because they are unique. They recognise the excellent work of the customers of local authority building control and the often unnoticed work of the authority surveyors themselves. The feedback we give on a project during the design stage is invaluable to customers and goes a long way in helping to achieve Building Regulation compliance. This early form of guidance, sometimes referred to as ‘pre-contravention interventions’ or ‘compliance actions’ leads to a better working relationship with customers, which in turn, results in the impressive work featured at our regional and national awards.” A variety of guests, including senior Government and building control officials, along with contractors, engineers and architects are expected to attend the awards. This year’s sponsors are: Exova Warringtonfire and Warrington Certification, LABC Acoustics, LABC Warranty and Roger Bullivant. Further information about the regional and national awards can be found at www.labcbuildingexcellenceawards.uk.com Category
Project / Innovation / Partnership Name - EAST MIDLANDS REGION
Best Domestic Extension or Conversion
Hill Top Cottage, Southwell Road, Thurgarton Road, Newark
Best Housing - Small
East Row, South Somercotes, Lincolnshire
Best Housing - Large
Dysart Grange, Long Bennington
Best Social / Affordable Housing
Dennis Street, Hugglescote
Best Community Building
Hinckley Club for Young People
Best Education Building
The Samworth Church Academy
Best Commercial Building - Small
Escabeche
Best Commercial Building - Large
Percy Gee Building, University of Leicester
Best Sustainable Project
9 Hoddins Way, CaNeBuZo, Long Sutton
Best Technical Innovation
Dairy Farm, Asterby End, Asterby
Best Partnership
Peveril Homes and Amber Valley BC
CHECKING A TRADESMAN’S ID TrustMark, the Government endorsed quality mark for tradesmen, welcomes NICEIC’s new A.S.K campaign and wholeheartedly supports the initiative urging homeowners to check the ID of any tradesmen entering their home. TrustMark provides a signpost to local firms who are registered and inspected through scheme operators, including NICEIC, which has more than 2,000 TrustMark registered firms to carry out domestic electrical work. NICEIC research suggests that more than a third of UK homeowners do not check for ID when letting tradesmen into their home. The ASK campaign is telling homeowners to check the ID of anyone employed to carry out work in their home and to make sure the person is who they say they are. NICEIC maintains a register of all its approved electricians on its website at www.niceic.com. Liz Male, Chairman of TrustMark said: “This is a great campaign and a critically important message to drive home, particularly among younger property owners who may be new to these things. But as well as checking a tradesman’s ID, you need to check exactly which trades a firm is registered for and is capable of delivering. “For example, don’t expect a great electrician to be a great plasterer or builder, and never assume TrustMark or any other badge gives blanket approval for all trades. The old saying is probably true: a Jack of all trades is Master of none, and that can spell trouble for unwary homeowners. We agree with the NICEIC – ASK every time. She adds: “There are some simple steps homeowners can take to check they are dealing with a genuine tradesman. Be wary of ‘customer feedback’ websites for finding your tradesmen as the reviews can often be false or inaccurate. But do check websites like NICEIC and TrustMark, which name and shame the companies which abuse logos and try to deceive the customer. Organisations like ours are here to signpost you to the trustworthy and reliable firms.” NICEIC is the electrical contracting industry’s leading independent voluntary regulatory body for electrical installation safety matters throughout the UK. It has been a TrustMark scheme operator since TrustMark was set up six years ago. For more information about the A.S.K campaign, go to http://www.niceic.com/about-us/media-and-campaigns/askcampaign For further information about TrustMark, go to www.trustmark.org.uk
Many building projects are the subject of claims – the assertion of a right, usually by the contractor, to an extension of the contract period or an additional payment under the terms of the building contract. Many of these claims are unsound or ill-founded, often because the basic principles are misunderstood. This highly regarded book examines the legal basis of claims for extensions of time and additional payment, and what can and cannot be claimed under the main forms of contract. It includes chapters dealing with direct loss and expense, liquidated damages, extension of time, concurrency problems, acceleration, time at large, common law and contractual claims, global claims, and heads of claim and their substantiation. With the publication of the fifth edition, Building Contract Claims has been thoroughly revised to ensure it is fully up to date with the latest contracts, court judgments and building practice. Changes include: •Coverage of over 60 additional relevant court cases •Coverage of the 2005 JCT contracts suite •Coverage of changes to the NEC contract •Coverage of additional contracts such as Constructing Excellence; Measured Term Contract and the ACA PPC2000 contract together with the 2005 relevant JCT subcontracts •Important changes to liquidated damages and to extensions of time, and the giving of notices •Appendix 1 has been substantially revised Like its predecessors, the fifth edition of Building Contract Claims will be essential reading for architects, contract administrators, project managers and quantity surveyors, as well as contractors, contracts consultants and construction lawyers.
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Getting Nottingham’s young people into construction Youth charity The Prince’s Trust and Nottingham’s Local Education Partnership is giving young people the chance to get into the construction industry. Continued from page 1 The Co-Operative Group (c/o Agent: Reveal Building Design Ltd, Mr Mick Rymer, Lyndsay House, 15-17 Springfield way, Anlaby, East Yorkshire HU10 6RJ) - Erection of extension to petrol station kiosk with alterations to site entrance - at Co-op Superstore, Strelley Road, Nottingham NG8 3AP.
The Governors of Nottingham High School (c/o Agent: RDA Consultant Architects LLP, Mr J McGuinness, 2 St peters gate, Nottingham NG1 2JG) - Conversion of existing building to part ground floor retail and 12 self-contained apartments - at 1-2 St Peters Church Walk, Nottingham.
Ideal Care Homes/Skelton Developments (Nottingham) Ltd (c/o Agent: LNT Construction Ltd, Miss T Kay, Unit 2, Helios, 47 Isabella Road, Garforth, Leeds LS25 2DY) Erection of care home for the elderly - at Site of former Laird House, Oak Street, Nottingham.
Shalis Limited (c/o Agent: Maber Architects, Mr Nick Keightley, 17 Barker Gate, The Lace Market, Nottingham NG1 1JU) - Part demolition of existing buildings to facilitate conversion and erection of new apartments - at 30 Mapperley Road, Nottingham NG3 5AN.
Mr G Golar (c/o Agent: Midland Building Design Practice, Mr W Goodall, Stanhope House, Leopold Street, Long Eaton, Nottingham NG10 4QE) - Conversion of ground floor retail to one bed flat and erection of single storey front extensionfollowing demolition of shop bay window, plus erection of first floor rear extension to existing first floor flat - at 157 Colwick Road, Nottingham NG2 4AP.
Kier and Hall (c/o Agent: CBP Architects, Mr S Birch, 44 The Ropewalk, Nottingham NG1 5DW) - Demolition of existing building and construction of new student residential scheme with retail units on the ground floor - at 95 Talbot Street, Nottingham NG1 5GN.
To frack or not to frack? With recent news that councillors in the Vale of Glamorgan have rejected an application to test drill for shale gas in the county, does this spell the end for this ‘unconventional’ technology?
Between 24 October and 4 November, Nottingham’s Local Education Partnership (LEP), through its construction delivery partner Carillion Building and Training Services provider, is hosting a Prince’s Trust Get into Construction course at Ellis Guilford School in Old Basford which is currently being refurbished following a £12 million investment. The Prince’s Trust Get into Construction course offers tuition in bricklaying, joinery, paving and other construction operations and the young people will find out more about the construction industry through site tours and presentations. More than three in four young people supported by The Prince’s Trust move into work, training or education. Nottingham’s LEP continues to support the young people after they have completed the course by providing two-week work experience placements on Carillion Building projects in Nottingham and is working hard to identify routes into permanent employment. The Prince’s Trust Get into... programme aims to give people aged 16 to 25, who are unemployed, the chance to train and get work experience in a variety of industries including construction. Mark Harding, General Manager of Nottingham’s LEP, said: “We are delighted to be supporting the The Prince’s Trust by giving Nottingham‟s young people the opportunity to gain knowledge of the construction industry and learn new skills which will hopefully boost their job prospects in these tough times. To date we have hosted seven courses which have benefited 89 young people, giving them the skills and confidence to find work.” The Get into... programme is just one way in which Nottingham’s LEP is supporting training and skill development opportunities for people in the city, with more than 130 apprenticeships and 45 work experience placements, supported to date. John O’Reilly, Prince’s Trust East Midlands regional director, said: “The Get into Construction course gives young people intensive training and experience of the construction industry to help them into a job. We work with young people who lack the relevant skills to get into work and this programme gives them the confidence and motivation they need to find employment.”
News from Glenigan
Infrastructure Underpins Construction Growth
Andrew Bridge of Fisher German Pipeline & Utilities writes ...
Latest data from analyst Glenigan shows 4% growth in construction projects starting on site for the three months to September compared to the same period a year ago.
The basis for the decision is believed to have been centred around the potential risk of pollution to ground water supplies, however it is understood that Coast Oil and Gas Limited are likely to appeal. Hydraulic fracture as a technology has been used in the US since the 1940s and is centred on large volumes of predominantly water being pumped into oil and gas bearing formations which leads to the reservoir rock fracturing and releasing oil and gas. The process is assisted by chemicals being added to the water, partly to assist with dissolving rock and then to aid flow of fluid. Concern exists regarding the fracking liquid that remains in the strata, impacting on underground water supplies. Gas drilling in parts of Lancashire was suspended, after two earth tremors in April and May of last year took place near Blackpool, investigations are ongoing but the tremors could possibly be linked to fracking operations. France have banned fracking, whilst the Department of Energy and Climate Control (DECC) remain broadly supportive of gas shale exploration. Advocates remain resilient in advising that the technology is tested and has been used in the oil and gas industry for decades, whilst the counter argument points toward pollution and a possible distraction from the renewable energy drive that has gripped the UK. The discussion is likely to rumble on with an increasing reliance on imported gas, energy security and affordability, however caution would seem the overriding driver until such time as the multiple concerns have been addressed and comfort provided that there are no adverse repercussions. Contact Andrew on andrew.bridge@fishergerman.co.uk
The increase is the result of 34% and 7% growth in the infrastructure and non-residential sectors respectively and a 14% decline in residential project starts. Infrastructure growth was driven by large investments in road and rail station projects in the South West and South East of England. Growth in the value of utilities projects was less pronounced, but the sector still benefitted from projects including the decommissioning of a nuclear power plant and a £75m wind farm in Lancashire. In addition to the growth in the underlying value (under £100m) of infrastructure starts was the start of £160m Woolwich Station development as part of Crossrail. Office and industrial construction increased significantly, with project starts including a £35m Distribution Centre in Lancashire and (above the £100m underlying value threshold) the £150m Trinity Square development in Gateshead. The 14% fall in residential reflects 2% and 25% falls in private housing and social housing project starts respectively. “Whilst further retrenchment in social housing construction is forecast for the near future, private housing starts are expected to stabilise over the coming months” commented James Abraham, economist, Glenigan. London, the South East and South West of England saw most growth in the flow of new work while the East Midlands and Wales saw annual growth of over 10%. By contrast, over the three months to September the underlying value of project starts in Scotland and Northern Ireland fell by more than a fifth together with stagnant performance in Wales, the North East and North West of England.
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Consultation Starts On Future Planning Policy
4.2 acres in established residential location
Potential development site in Ripley
Local people can have their say on how land in Newark and Sherwood should be allocated for housing, employment and retail developments. A six-week consultation period opened on Monday October 3 on the Allocations and Development Management Options report. The report sets out which areas of land throughout Newark and Sherwood can be used for what purpose. Public consultation ends on Monday November 14, 2011. Anyone who wants to have a look at the proposed allocations and their purpose can attend a consultation event, view the documents online, at Kelham Hall or at one of the district’s libraries. Comment forms will be available. Consultation events are being held in various locations across the district: The Allocations and Development Management Options report is part of the Local Development Framework (LDF) which sets out how the district will develop in coming years. The LDF replaces the Local Plan. There needs to be a supply of land for housing, employment and retail development in Newark and Sherwood to meet the anticipated needs of the district and its people. To ensure new planning developments are consistent and properly planned, the district council must also provide a framework, or criteria, against which planning applications are assessed. To do this, the council has created plans of areas where allocations are proposed, highlighted possible alternative sites and set policies about how that land can develop in the future – through the LDF. Once the most appropriate sites have been allocated, communities are provided with a degree of certainty over the location and scale of major development that will take place within their area and developers can approach sites with a degree of certainty of their suitability for particular uses. Allocating sites for major development does not stop development taking place elsewhere; sites will come forward over time. However, a robust set of planning polices, together with national guidance, will help the council decide whether these sites are appropriate for development and if so, the issues that should be taken into account in deciding planning applications on them. The first stage in developing the LDF was completed by the adoption of the Core Strategy Development Plan Document (DPD) in March of this year. This document sets out the higher level strategic policies and proposals which will guide development and investment within the district over the next 15 years.
ROBERT CLARKE Chartered Surveyors are offering for sale a potential development site at 210 Peasehill Road, Ripley, Derbyshire DE5 3JQ. The site, which measures 4.2 acres, is situated in an established residential location on the edge of Ripley. The property incorporates a steel portal frame storage warehouse which is clad externally in corrugated metal sheeting. In addition to this there are a number of further agricultural outbuildings together with a two-storey residential dwelling. The buildings themselves are accessed directly from Peasehill Road. The selling agents have been verbally advised that the site has current planning consent for part industrial use. The site may be suitable for alternative uses subject to planning. (For more information about planning matters, contact Amber Valley Borough Council on 01773 841571.) The site is available freehold with vacant possession with offers being invited on both a conditional or unconditional basis. The asking price is £850,000 exclusive of VAT. For more information, or to arrange a viewing, contact Matthew Wade or Sam Ricket at Robert Clarke Chartered Surveyors on 0115 947 6236 (email mjw@robertclarke.co.uk or samrickett@robertclarke.co.uk)
Craftsmen & Women invited to apply for the 2012 William Morris Craft Fellowship “Quite an adventure” - according to carpenter Dave Davies, a Fellow in 2009, who says: “The Fellowship really changed the way I look at buildings. It also gave me the opportunity to meet some fabulous building professionals and tradesmen and tap into their wealth of knowledge. Ultimately, the experience proved to be inspiring, informative, thought provoking.” Applications are invited now from committed young craftsmen and women interested in SPAB’s (The Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings) 2012 William Morris Craft Fellowship. Up to four successful candidates will form a small band next year, travelling together throughout the country to learn more about traditional building crafts from masters of the trades. This is a unique and potentially life-changing opportunity. The Fellowship is an advanced training scheme, devised to encourage and nurture young people from any trade employed in the repair of historic buildings. National concern at the lack of people with the skills needed to care for Britain’s historic buildings and structures, both now and into the future, means that this unique training opportunity is becoming increasingly relevant. Since 1986 SPAB has organised and administered the Fellowship to promote and develop the specialised skills required for the repair and maintenance of historic buildings and to promote understanding of the importance of conservative repair. Former Fellows have included carpenters, masons, thatchers, plasterers and glaziers. Following the tradition of the medieval ‘journeyman craftsman’ – skilled workers who travelled from town to town to ply their trade - SPAB’s successful Fellowship applicants travel the length and breadth of the country together to learn about the widest possible variety of traditional building skills and repair techniques from established experts. It is the only training scheme of this kind. The closing date is 1st Jan 2012. For further information or to obtain an application form please write to the Education Officer, SPAB, 37 Spital Square, London E1 6DY or email: education@spab.org.uk
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Nightingale Conant CD Set of the Month
Future You by Mark Young
Fresh William Hill Building Contractors appoint new approach to housing Managing Director growth Owners Andrew Hill and David Stone, have appointed Paul Martin as the Company Managing Director of Colwick based construction company William Hill Building Contractors.
The Best Way to Predict the Future Is to Create It Yourself! The FBI, the CIA, and the Department of Homeland Security – along with countless top corporations – use a proven scientific methodology known as ‘predictive modeling’ to assess, predict, and prevent activities, with a 90% success rate. Now, for the first time, these same methods are available to you. In Future You, author, lecturer, and futurist Mark Young presents a straightforward, step-by-step system that will enable you to accurately predict your own future … design the future you want based on these predictions … and live that future now. You will discover how to: • See first hand how historical events form the basis of predictive modeling • Plot an x/y graph “snapshot” of your life five years from now in five key areas with 90% or greater accuracy • Prepare for any “wildcards” that may come your way • Gather critical data using the most cutting-edge and up-to-date techniques • Eliminate opinion and emotion from your decision making • Create the specific future outcomes you want starting now • And much more! Mark Young has used these surefire methods in his personal and professional life for over a decade, with great success. He predicted the dot-com collapse in 2000, the recent fall in housing values, and the 2008 stock market crash. Each time, he escaped financial disaster while refining his prediction technique, revealed publicly for the first time in this groundbreaking program. We live in a time of tremendous turmoil and uncertainty. Confidently set yourself and your family apart using the proven methods in Future You to create a future that is healthy, happy, prosperous, and secure. CD Version – 6 CDs, Bonus CD & PDF Workbook Price: £40.83 www.nightingaleconant.co.uk
Mr. Paul Martin (48) from the Vale of Belvoir has worked with the firm since 2007 as Contracts Manager then General Manager and in his new role will oversee the company’s continuing expansion in Nottingham, the East Midlands and the Home Counties. His early career included project management in conservation for English Heritage and commercial contracts with blue chip clients such as BT and National Tyres. After 25 years in the industry he is especially keen to pursue his interest in the use of green technology in construction and the design process, working closely with Clients and their Architects. Commenting on his new role, Paul says: “I will continue to base the company’s performance on delivering high quality design coupled with quality workmanship to individual projects, whether it is a ‘Grand Design high spec’ new home project, a Church rectory, a listed stately home or the refurbishment of a much loved community facility. Our reputation for delivering exceptional work in partnership with our customers underpins our commercial success and I will build on this along with enhancing our reputation.” William Hill Builders is now one of the oldest, if not the oldest, building and construction company in Nottingham. Founded in 1875, the company maintained its strong commitment to the employment and training of local tradesmen despite the depression, upheavals of two World Wars, recessions and fierce competition from much larger competitors. Encouraging a new generation of skilled joiners, bricklayers and decorators is central to William Hill’s ethos and commitment to local apprenticeships. Fourth-generation family member and Chairman Andrew Hill, along with Co-Director David Stone, are now passing the hands-on management and, with their support, the future development of this family firm to Paul Martin. Andy Hill said: “Paul knows the business very well and is highly respected by our clients as well as industry professionals, including architects who work closely with us. In a challenging market, where providing quality service and value for money remain vital, and is often the difference between success or failure, I know Paul will ably lead our company for everyone’s benefit and will allow the name of William Hill to continue for a long time to come. This Managing Directorship is in due recognition of Paul’s successful achievements with us. David and I wish him well.”
In September 2010 Rushcliffe Council took the decision to review the Regional Strategy housing target that has been imposed on Rushcliffe. Consequently, over the last year the Council has been working to identify how much new housing will be needed in Rushcliffe over the next 15 years and where it should be located. A great deal of consultation about potential housing sites has been carried out over the last 2-3 years and this is still very relevant. During the summer of this year the council also undertook some in depth consultation in East Leake, Keyworth, Radcliffe on Trent and Ruddington. The results of all this work are now being brought together and in October a working group of Councillors met to help finalise the report that will go to the Cabinet in November. The Cabinet report will be published in the next few weeks and will include a number of recommendations as well as lots of supporting information. If the Cabinet supports the recommendations, they will then be debated by the whole Council in December. If approved, the proposals will then form the basis of the Council’s Local Plan which will be tested at a public inquiry to be held sometime next year.
Results of the latest heb auction At the October heb property auction 14 of the 18 lots available were sold representing a 78% success rate. For a full list a the results and the prices achieved please visit the website, www.heb.co.uk There are still 4 lots available: The White Hind, Carter Gate, Newark NG24 1UB Pub and retail unit, both let producing £25,500. Planning consent to bring first floor into use. Centrally positioned in the town centre. Available at £200,000 over 12% yield. 32 Asfordby Road, Melton Mowbray LE13 0UL Vacant surgery on arterial route, close to town centre. Large
Victorian semi, with outbuildings and garages, plus ample onsite parking. Selling on behalf of retired dentist. Potential for alternative use/ redevelopment subject to planning. Was on market with Leicester agent 2 months ago for £275,000, now available at £175,000. 32 Holden Street, Nottingham NG7 3JN 2 Bed house let on AST at £4,719 pa, plus large vacant garage. Close to city centre just off the A610 and
Make someone happy today - mind your own business.
approximately 600m to Nottingham Trent University. Available at £70,000. 2 Foxhall Road, Forest Fields, Nottingham NG7 6NA Vehicle repair garage, electric roller shutter and inspection pit. Available at £115,000
The next heb auction will be on 14th December – entries being taken now.
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New Ellis Guilford School starts to take shape
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The makeover of Ellis Guilford School has begun as the steel frame for the new building went up in October. An investment of over £12 million will see Ellis Guilford School and Sports College transformed into a state of the art school for secondary aged children in Old Basford. The existing temporary accommodation at the school will be replaced and a number of other inadequate buildings, including the Guilford building, will be demolished and completely rebuilt. The construction work is being carried out by Nottingham’s Local Education Partnership (LEP) which is a public private partnership between the Council and inspiredspaces. This is the twelfth school that the LEP has rebuilt or remodelled in Nottingham. Through this project, Nottingham’s LEP will continue to boost the city’s economy by creating jobs and training opportunities in the construction industry and supporting local businesses. The aim is for a third of the labour force to be made up of citizens who live in areas with an NG postcode (Nottingham City and Nottinghamshire) and to spend over a third of the total construction budget with companies that have an NG postcode. Over the life of the project, the LEP also hopes to provide placements for up to 15 apprentices and will offer placements for homeless individuals through the Business Action on Homelessness programme. Councillor Jon Collins, Leader of Nottingham City Council, said: “I’m delighted to see work starting on the remodelling of Ellis Guilford School. This investment will enable us to provide 21st century learning environments and an ICT service that engages and inspires young people and their teachers. “This scheme is also another great example of how the Council’s innovative major projects are having a significant positive impact on the city’s economy. Local people are set to benefit directly from real jobs and hands-on training opportunities, a vital tool for energising communities.” Construction work is due to be completed in Autumn 2012.
FMB Backs Government Planning Reforms The Government needs to stick to its guns and carry out its intended reforms to the planning system, says the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) in its response to the Government’s consultation on the draft National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF). Brian Berry, Director of External Affairs at the FMB, said: “The Government’s planning reform proposals strike the right balance between economic growth and environmental protection. The presumption in favour of sustainable development is certainly needed if Britain is to have the homes and infrastructure that it requires. It has been unfortunate that the planning proposals have been subject to scaremongering and misinformation which has not been helpful.” Berry continued: “Environmental protection is essential to everyone’s quality of life, but it must also be accepted that jobs and housing are too, and that the planning system has to deliver the conditions to support all three. We urge the Government not to give into pressure from the anti-development lobby and to continue its reforms of the planning system.” Berry concluded: “Planning may not be the main factor holding back house building at the moment but it certainly was in the decade leading up to the credit crunch and it will be again when credit flows return to normal unless we act now to get reforms in place. More detail is still required to understand how the balance between development and environmental protection will work in practice and this will require constructive input from all sides.”
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Builders’ Problems SOLVED
We’ve priced a job but want to pull out Problem: I part-own and manage a very successful bricklaying sub-contractor. The company was established some 40 years ago by my father and during that time we have built up a strong client base. I took the day-to-day running of the company over from my father a few years back and despite the downturn in the construction industry, our order book has not looked better! A couple of months ago we were invited by a client-contractor to price a new build project in Hertfordshire. We submitted the price and a few weeks later a purchase order was issued, which included reference to an additional discount of 2½% and incorporated their standard printed Terms and Conditions of Sub-contract. They are now chasing us to start, but I am reluctant to do so and wish to pull out. The reason for my reluctance is that we have carried out a couple of other projects for this contractor, and each time we have had contractual issues and problems in getting paid. We have plenty of work on and all of our current clients are very good payers, so it is not as if we need work from a client that we know will be problematic. Can my company simply refuse the work having already priced it? Thanks. Chris, Knighton, Leicester
Response: Hello Chris. Before you ‘walk away’ from the project, it is imperative you ensure you
have not entered into a binding contract. That is because if you have entered into a contract but fail to perform your obligations, this will be a fundamental breach of contract which would allow the contractor to claim damages against you. To determine whether a contract exist, you will need to look at the offer you made (the price that you submitted), and the purchase order. If your offer was capable of being accepted, whilst the purchase order simply confirmed acceptance of your offer, then there is a binding contract. If however the purchase order was forwarded with previously unseen or new terms, then this would be deemed a counter-offer, which would ‘destroy’ your initial offer and thus no binding contract would come into existence. Although you will need to check that the accompanying Terms and Conditions of Sub-contract was not included with the initial enquiry
(and notwithstanding previous usage), from the outline you have given, the additional 2½% discount would be enough to render the purchase order as being a counteroffer. If the purchase order was deemed to be a counter-offer, for a contract to come into existence you would have to unconditionally accept the purchase order, and this could be done in a number of ways. You could write back and confirm your acceptance or simply pick up the telephone and verbally confirm acceptance. You could also commence with the work, acceptance of which would be by conduct. © Michael P. Gerard MSc, PGDipLaw, PGDipBar, FCIOB, MCIArb, MAE The advice provided is intended to be of a general guide only and should not be viewed as providing a definitive legal analysis.
Author background Michael is a Barrister, Chartered Builder, Registered Adjudicator & Accredited Expert in quantum and planning matters. He is Managing Director of Michael Gerard & Co www.michael-gerard.co.uk a company of chartered building consultants and quantity surveyors who provide a specialised service in the areas of construction law, quantum, programming, business recovery and insolvency support to the construction industry.
Former church premises for sale by auction
GRAHAM PENNY Estate Agents are offering for sale BY AUCTION a highly individual former church premises. The property - Former Trinity Methodist Church, George Street, Burton on Trent DE14 1DP - comprises mainly the church with a very fine horseshoe gallery, together with three anterooms, toilets, organ loft and cellar. The adjoining school room premises, which have an even larger floor area, are being offered simultaneously, but as a separate Lot (see details on page 17). Enquiries have not been made of the planning authority but it is considered that the building, subject to some adaptation, is suitable to a variety of other uses. In its present format, however, it would make an ideal property for another faith group, theatre or community group. For sale BY AUCTION on Thursday 1st December 2011 at Pride Park Stadium, Derby - auction starts at 11.30am. Guide price: £80,000+. For more information, contact Graham Penny on 01332 242880.
Ibstock Brick Selector has been updated
Following the overwhelming success of its popular ‘Brick Selector’ guides, Ibstock has released a new issue of this comprehensive, inspirational and easy to follow guide to brick matching and brick selection from the UK’s widest range of clay facing bricks.
Now in its fourth edition, Ibstock’s new ‘Brick Selector’ is full of more awe inspiring and creative ideas to help professional builders, self builders and the general public get inventive with brick. A key focus for the latest instalment of the company’s flagship brochure is Ibstock’s new ‘Manor Range’ – the most recent extension to the company’s industry leading collection of bricks. A striking range of bricks specifically designed to replicate traditional finishes from the past, the new Manor Range is manufactured using specially developed manufacturing equipment to give a unique finish. The range consists of five new products, four red and one buff, enabling architects and housebuilders to create fascinating streetscape for any development, helping buildings to seamlessly sit perfectly within their environment. For further information or to order a copy of Ibstock’s Brick Selector, call 0844 800 4875. Alternatively visit www.ibstock.com for all the latest news.
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The 2.177 acre site - at Sturgeon Avenue, Clifton, Nottingham NG11 8HE - is generally level and the pre-existing buildings have recently been demolished and cleared. Detailed planning consent was granted subject to conditions for the development of the site with 77 elderly persons apartments. The permission was dated 22nd June 2007 under ref. no. 07/00449/PFUL3 but it has now expired. The selling agents consider that the site would be well suited for residential purposes , student accommodation or a variety of institutional uses. Prospective purchasers are recommended to direct any enquiries about the site’s suitability for any particular use to: City Planning, Nottingham City Council, Loxley House, Station Street, Nottingham NG5 3NG - tel: 0115 915 5555. Offers in the region of £900,000 are invited for the freehold. For more information, contact Victor Ktori at Savills on 0115 934 8171 (email: vktori@savills.com) or Ray Valenti at NG Chartered Surveyors on 0115 989 7098 (email: ray@ng-cs.com)
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New Sales Manager Appointed at Barratt East Midlands
Industry support for levy continues
CITB-ConstructionSkills will continue to use the statutory levy/grant system to support skills and training development after the industry returned a positive vote on its consensus consultation – outlining that the Industry Training Board has an “We will important role to play as continue firms continue to struggle to provide with economic uncertainty.
training grants for federation members to assist skills development in different parts of the industry. By investing in training now, the industry will be ready to meet future skills needs for the upturn.” Mark Farrar
Thirteen consensus federations pledged their continued support for the levy and grant system with levypaying employers giving the current system a 69% approval rating, a level that has remained unchanged since 2007. The positive vote came after extensive consultation with employers and industry federations around levy, grants and funding issues. CITB-ConstructionSkills has committed to step up engagement with industry around key issues to understand the concerns of the industry and adopt solutions to support the development of skills and training for economic growth, both nationally and locally. Mark Farrar, Chief Executive, CITB-ConstructionSkills, said: “We are delighted to have received the support of the industry for its Levy/ Grant system. We’ve put employers at the heart of our work, listened to their views and shaped our strategies to make sure we support industry at this difficult time, but we recognise that there is still much to be done. “Economic uncertainty is still a cause for concern, and we know that next year will be tough – that’s why it’s important for us to work closely with employers and trade bodies to provide quality information, advice and guidance to increase productivity, develop the right products and services to meet current challenges and work to recruit the best and brightest talent into industry – so that we have a sustainable skills base once we emerge from the recession. “We will continue to provide training grants for federation members to assist skills development in different parts of the industry. By investing in training now, the industry will be ready to meet future skills needs for the upturn.” Alasdair Reisner, Head of Industry Affairs at the Civil Engineering Contractors Association (CECA) said: “CECA is in full support of CITBConstructionSkills and the renewal of the statutory Levy Order that will enable it to carry on supporting the development of skills and training. “The last few years have certainly been challenging for the UK industry. However, we believe that CITB-ConstructionSkills’ work is as important now as it has ever been. To ensure the industry moves forward into the future, we need to give CITB-ConstructionSkills our continued support.” The Levy Order will pass through Parliament for approval in early 2012. For more information of CITB-ConstructionSkills’ three year Levy Order and the work being undertaken to deliver the right skills and knowledge for the construction industry, visit www.cskills.org.
NOTTINGHAM-based housebuilder, Barratt East Midlands, has appointed a new sales manager to oversee a selection of the new housing developments within its growing portfolio. Andrew Handslip, 31 from Derby, has been tasked with managing five of the division’s schemes including The Fairways in Chilwell, one of three new developments that the company is launching over the next few months. Andrew joined the division at the start of September and is relishing the new challenges he is facing. He comments “It’s been 100 miles per hour since I started with Barratt but I’m really enjoying the role so far and I really thrive in this fast paced, busy, working environment.” This is Andrew’s first sales manager role but he is no stranger to sales or to the housing industry. Most recently he has worked as a national account manager for a removals company whilst prior to that he spent five years employed as a sales executive for another developer. He adds “It was always my ambition to become a sales manager and I’m delighted that Jan and the team at Barratt have given me the opportunity to embark on my dream job. “I’ve been very impressed with the division so far, it builds a good range of quality houses and the company philosophy is very similar to my own personal values and so the two match very well. “Plus, I’m working alongside a very experienced team and I’m already learning a lot from my fellow sales managers Adrian, Paul and Rob. “I think I’ve been given a great patch to work with, the East Midlands housing market is outperforming some other regions and I’m really looking forward to knuckling down and learning as much as I can whilst progressing my sales team and developing my sites.” Jan Ruston, Sales Director at Barratt East Midlands, comments “Andrew is a very bubbly character and a welcome addition to the sales team here at Barratt East Midlands. “This may be his first sales manager role but has a lot of experience in the industry and he has already demonstrated a fresh approach to the business bringing lots of new and exciting ideas to the table.” Barratt East Midlands is currently building a selection of properties throughout the region, from Kibworth in the south to North Hykeham in the north. To find out more call the sales hotline on 0844 811 3377 or log on to www.barratthomes.co.uk Barratt East Midlands was given a five star rating in this year’s HBF Customer Satisfaction Survey, in which consumers are asked if they are satisfied with the quality of their new home and whether they would recommend their builder to a friend.
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Local School Children Enjoy A Lesson In Site Safety With David Wilson SCHOOL children from Leen Mills Primary School in Hucknall have enjoyed a lesson in site safety after visiting David Wilson East Midlands’ Papplewick Green development on Papplewick Lane. 60 pupils took part in the educational tour which aimed to promote staying safe on building sites and contracts manager, Daryl Marshall, along with site managers, David Dearden and Zoe Rawlings, were on hand to lead the tour and to answer any questions the budding brickies had about working building sites. The youngsters, who were aged between nine and 11, also got an insight into the house building process as a whole and were shown how each of the new homes at the development was constructed. Darren Langton, Construction Director at David Wilson, comments “A lot of our developments are located near schools as the majority of our developments are family orientated, so we regularly carry out site safety visits as the safety of the children living in the surrounding area is of utmost importance to us. “As a working building site, children could be forgiven for looking at the machinery and equipment and seeing it as a fun and exciting playground but that is certainly not the case and these visits are a great way of teaching them all about the dangers of playing on building sites, whilst promoting the importance of staying safe at all times. “Whilst we endeavour to keep these visits as informative as possible, we do like the children to have some fun too so we gave them their very own David Wilson high-viz waist coats and hard hats, so they could feel a part of the team.” John White, Head Teacher at Leen Mills Primary School, comments “The children who visited Papplewick Green thoroughly enjoyed the tour and it appears to have been a very valuable learning experience, especially as they were given the chance to look around and witness a working building site first. “I’d like to thank David Wilson for inviting the school to take part and hopefully the children will keep what they have learnt in mind if they are ever playing near working building sites.” The school children who took part in the tour have now been invited to put their learning into practise by designing a poster promoting site safety. David Wilson will chose one winner from the entries and that design will be made into an actual poster and displayed all around the development promoting safety to others. The winner is due to be announced within the next few weeks. Papplewick Green is located off Papplewick Lane on the northern edge of Hucknall and currently offers an extensive range of new homes that suit every lifestyle and budget.
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‘No Room At The Inn’ For East Midlands Pet Owners Who Rent How far would you go to find somewhere to rent with your pet? Would you move to a different town away from friends and family or live in a caravan for up to a year? Research conducted by Dogs Trust for its ‘Lets with Pets’ campaign shows that this is the dilemma facing many people who struggle to find pet friendly rented accommodation, as 1 in 3 East Midlands pet owners could not find a suitable property. And while non pet owners spend an average of 50 days looking for a rental property, half of people with pets in the region searched for two months to over a year. Lets with Pets was set up by Dogs Trust in 2009 to help owners find rented accommodation with their pets, working with lettings agents and private landlords to encourage them to consider pets in their properties. This research was conducted to gauge how people go about finding pet friendly rental properties and discover more about their experiences of doing so. In the past five years Dogs Trust, has seen a 56% rise in the number of people handing in dogs to its 17 rehoming centres across the UK due to housing problems. With steep property prices forcing more people into rented accommodation, and prospective tenants facing stiff competition for pet friendly properties, Dogs Trust is concerned that more people may be forced to face the agonising decision to give up their pet altogether, or even have them put to sleep. Clare Kivlehan, who runs the Lets with Pets campaign at Dogs Trust, explains: “Since we launched Lets with Pets we’ve seen a marked increase in the number of people contacting us for advice. We have signed up over 100 lettings agencies across the UK as campaign supporters, but our research shows that the majority are still not giving pet owners the chance they deserve. We’re campaigning for lettings agents and landlords to take a ‘Pets Considered’ approach rather than rejecting all pets. We’d like people to be able to search easily on property websites for suitable options rather than having to make individual enquiries and we’re keen to hear from any agencies interested in becoming campaign supporters.” It seems owners are often forced to keep pets secret, go to extreme lengths to stay living with their pets or compromise on the property they rent. Most face a huge struggle to find somewhere suitable where they can keep their pet. Almost half of UK households own a pet, but this Lets with Pets research indicates that 44% of East Midlands pet owners who searched for a suitable property through a lettings agency found them to be unhelpful. Of those who chose not to use a lettings agency, 30% said that this was because they felt that they would be unable to help due to their pets. www.letswithpets.org.uk
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CALLING YOUNG ARCHITECTURAL & BUILDING PROFESSIONALS
Could you be a SPAB Scholar in 2012? The search is on for four young professionals from the world of architecture and building to benefit from the SPAB (Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings) Scholarship 2012. This is a training opportunity that has no equivalent. Former SPAB scholars are today among the UK’s leading conservation experts, caring for many of the most significant buildings in Britain – some are cathedral architects, some look after palaces, National Trust houses and English Heritage sites. Successful applicants will set off together next early year on a journey of architectural discovery. The group will travel the length and breadth of Britain via some of the country’s most fascinating built heritage projects to deepen their knowledge of historic buildings and the issues and challenges surrounding their conservation. The Scholarship, which is organised and administered by SPAB, is open to young architects, building surveyors or structural engineers who have some post-qualification experience and who can demonstrate their enthusiasm for historic building conservation. The aim is to give outstanding young building professionals first-hand experience of conservation, visiting and working on site and in craftsmen workshops and studios throughout the UK. Former scholar Andy Faulkner (2010) talks about the experience in this audio visual http://bit.ly/oFy2LS Alongside professional qualifications, potential SPAB Scholars need to be good team members, sociable, lively, practical and committed. During the nine-month programme they travel together as a group, living, learning and working in a range of locations from stately homes to building sites. After spending the first six months as a close-knit band, the scholars take individual paths for the last three months of the scheme, developing and exploring their own specific areas of interest in a project related to the English country house Former scholars include Marianne Suhr and Ptolemy Dean, who co-present the BBC’s popular Restoration series, and Nick Cox who has just been appointed as architect at Winchester Cathedral. He has similar roles at Blenheim Palace, Wells Cathedral, Woburn Abbey and many National Trust properties. Building surveyor, Marianne says: “Quite simply the Scholarship is very special and inspirational. I would urge anyone who is serious about developing a career in conservation to apply.” The Scholarship is open to young architects, building surveyors and structural engineers who have completed the college-based part of their courses (eg RIBA Parts I & II for architects), ideally with two or three years work experience. If shortlisted, all candidates must be willing to attend an interview in London at their own expense. Commitment to the Scholarship is full time, including some weekends, and it is impossible to combine it with any other form of study or employment. Candidates should to be aware that there will be long periods when they are away from home. The programme runs from mid-March to Christmas. There are no course fees as training and administrative costs are borne by the SPAB. Successful candidates will each receive a bursary toward their basic travel and living costs.
How to apply
For full details and an application form please write to: Rachel Bower, Education Officer, SPAB, 37 Spital Square, London E1 6DY Tel: 0207 4560911 or email: education@spab.org.uk. The closing date for applications is 1st January each year and interviews are held in London at the end of January.
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Multi-tasking construction firm owners taking on too many roles in the office
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Construction owners and managers are well aware that wearing a range of different hats is par for the course, but according to the research by invoice finance specialist Bibby Financial Services, many are regularly being forced into taking on other duties in addition to traditional roles such as recruitment, securing finance and marketing. The survey found almost seven in ten (69 per cent) are being drawn into purchasing office supplies, almost a half (48 per cent) are regularly collecting and making deliveries and 57 per cent are undertaking the marketing and PR of their firm. And, while 60 per cent continue in the pursuit of new business opportunities and 87 per cent deal with their clients, the amount of time devoted to these so-called ‘day-to-day’ business functions is being eaten in to due to having to chase payments from customers (60 per cent) and deal with recruitment and HR issues (63 per cent). At a time when owners and managers should be focused on identifying areas for growth as well as maintaining a healthy cash flow, increasing orders and boosting sales figures, the findings by Bibby Financial Services suggest the owner of today’s construction firm is actually an extreme multitasker. But is their willingness to take on extra roles putting their business at risk, due to being too immersed in other necessary, but time consuming matters? Jason Heath, construction finance specialist at Bibby Financial Services says: “The research really highlights just how demanding running a business is and that some MDs may be taking on too much. It is a particular concern that many business owners in the construction sector are spending so much time chasing customer payments, dealing with suppliers and securing funding, in addition to their many duties. “We have supported construction firms before, during and after the recession and understand the pressures facing many businesses in the industry as work has decreased and budgets have become tighter.” But while business owners cannot always avoid the many roles they must play within the firm, Jason believes there are some simple steps they can take to manage pressures. He adds: “For many small and medium-sized enterprises cash really is king and ensuring finances and cash flow are in order has to be a priority. Outsourcing tasks to specialist organisations such as invoice financiers, which can offer comprehensive credit control services and flexible funding solutions, can really help free up business owners time, allowing them to get on with the important job of running of their business.”
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Building land being offered for sale by John Sankey The following properties are currently available with John Sankey: Development Land at The Hollies, Rainworth • • • • •
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Price: £102,000 Building Plot, Rectory Rd, Old C/warsop, Land • • • •
BUILDING PLOT IN SUPERB LOCATION Consent for 2 Bed Detached Bungalow Area 279 sq metres - Frontage 18.4 m A good level plot convenient for amenities
Building Plot, Windsor Road, Mansfield BUILDING PLOT. CONSENT FOR DETACHED DWELLING Frontage 15.3 m - site area approx 260 sq m Excellent residential area - open to the rear Opportunity for developer or self builder
Price: £65,000 For more information, contact John Sankey on 01623 627247 or visit the website at www.johnsankey.com
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