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May 2011
Casey Eco Head Office design which is six per cent better than the required green standards for a naturally ventilated building. The low-energy potential of the building is the result of a 'passive' building design combined with energy efficient building systems and services. There is a sedum planted roof which will help save heat in the winter, keep the building cool in the summer, and look in sympathy with the surrounding countryside.
Staff at Casey were delighted to move into their new "deep green" office block at head office in Rochdale. Designs by Taylor Young for the new lowenergy building were approved by Rochdale planners in 2009. The building of a pair of two storey linked office blocks took 12 months, while staff continued to work in the original premises on what is now the carpark. Sustainability has been central to this new
Simon Ramsden, Divisional Director at Hilson Moran in Manchester, the M & E consultants for the project, said, "The analysis and assessment work undertaken by our design teams has played a key role in achieving a building with the potential to significantly cut carbon emissions in use. At the same time, the building services strategy has been successful in delivering the required balance between comfort requirements, fuel cost and plant space."
Casey Win RoSPA Gold Award The Casey Group Ltd has won a Gold award in the prestigious RoSPA Occupational Health and Safety Awards 2011. This is the third consecutive Gold Award for the Casey Group Ltd. The Gold award will be presented at a ceremony at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole Hotel, at the National Exhibition Centre, on WEDNESDAY, MAY 18, 2011. The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA), a safety charity, launched its awards programme 55 years ago. The scheme looks not only at accident records, but also entrants’ overarching health and safety management systems, including important practices such as strong leadership and workforce involvement.
Staff say, "This is a great step up for Casey employees. There is so much more space and it's a much friendlier environment to work in!"
Working Well Together Over the past 12 months we have been holding a series of On the Job Employee Meetings, asking how we can make things better. It was unfortunate that not everyone could attend but there will be opportunities for others to attend future meetings.
We would like to thank everyone for their valuable time and contribution during our Employee Engagement Meetings and if you would like to attend a future meeting or have an idea you think worth sharing please contact your line manager or Debbie Hubbard.
All your ideas have been considered and we are currently adopting many of the suggestions made, which have been confirmed in Feedback provided over the last few months.
In the meantime and on behalf of the Directors we would like to thank everyone for their ongoing efforts and valuable contribution to the security and success of the Company.
Paving the way for women in construction
David Rawlins, RoSPA’s awards manager, said: “RoSPA firmly believes that organisations that have demonstrated their commitment to continuous improvement in accident and ill health prevention deserve recognition. The Casey Group Ltd has shown that it is committed to striving for such continuous improvement and we are delighted to honour it through the presentation of an award.”
Congratulations to Sue Croll, our first female employee to successfully attend and receive the Construction Site Manager’s Safety Training Scheme qualification.
Tony Chell, Group Managing Director said, “This is an excellent achievement and testament to the importance we attach to this part of our business.”
Sue was the only lady on the intensive 5 day course delivered by ACE Training Solutions.
See www.rospa.com/awards for more information about the awards.
To submit articles or information for this newsletter, contact Debbie Hubbard on 07834 867580 or debbie.hubbard@casey.co.uk Thank you for all contributions to this issue
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New Web Site Launched The new Casey website will be launched this month.
It’s been a while since we last published so we offer our apologies to all those who have arrived, moved up, moved on, married or multiplied without a mention. To all of those people:
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The new site has more of a magazine feel to it with regularly updated news items and good quality images. You’ll also see the new tag line:
Welcome, congratulations, good luck! Congratulations to:
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Anthony McCormack, Mike Hyde and Lesley Leah, and Chris Dean who will be tying the knot soon.
This encompasses our teamwork, our collaborative approach and our relationships with our clients, their clients, and each other. We are also forging ahead in this digital media age and have set up a company facebook page. You can find it by searching for The Casey Companies. Be among the first to sign up as fans, and tell our clients and suppliers all about it! It’s a great way to keep up to date with company news in between publications of the newsletter. Make sure you let us know which of your clients have a facebook page too, so that we can become fans of theirs.
Young Talent Group John Walmsley is chairing a discussion group for young graduates within the company, who still have their ear close to the cutting edge of innovation and learning. To be ahead of the game, a company needs to know what’s coming up as well as what’s going on now. It needs to be ready to adopt new technologies and techniques, maybe to move into new disciplines. The Young Talent Group is a Sub-group of the Strategic Management Group and provides a forum for Casey’s emerging talent to contribute to the business through innovation. The motivating factor is the knowledge that this Group has a direct line of communication with
Resident Liaison Best Practise The first meeting of the Resident Liaison Best Practise Forum will be held this month. The purpose of the forum is to provide training for our Resident Liaison Officers, to share best practise, ideas and experiences and to bring issues to the table for discussion.
Contratulations and Well Done to: Linda Dale and Mark Holt who have been with us for 25 years.
A sneak preview of the new website
To keep both the website and facebook page looking fresh and up to date, we need lots of news to put on them. Make sure you contact Debbie Hubbard with news and initiatives from your site so we can let the world, and each other, know how well we are doing. the SMG (and the Main Casey Board) with feedback coming directly down the same chain via the Group’s chair, John Walmsley. By creating a supportive and nurturing environment in which to discuss and develop ideas, this should encourage and motivate members to contribute, with the potential of improving the business both operationally and strategically. The Group will also provide members with management techniques and theory with the aim of increasing self awareness and aiding development to rounded and mature professionals.
BE SUNSMART The weather is getting warmer and the sun is starting to shine. Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the UK and if you work outside you receive 3 to 4 times more exposure to the sun than someone working indoors. Make sure you:
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Cover up—long sleeves and trousers are more effective than sunscreen
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Wear your safety helmet
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Use sunscreen
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Take your breaks in the shade
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Check your skin regularly
More info at www.sunsmart.org.uk
Trainee Quantity Surveyors
For further information, contact John Walmsley. Although each project has it’s own requirements, the aim is that we take a consistent Casey approach to all matters from signage, marketing, and resident communications to open days and community projects. All this while producing the best RLO’s in the business. If you have any input or ideas, please discuss these with your site RLO or Debbie Hubbard.
We are currently recruiting trainee quantity surveyors. Further information about the positions can be found on our website www.casey.co.uk and our facebook page. If you would like to apply, please send your application and cv to: Steve Dunn, Chief Quantity Surveyor, The Casey Group Ltd, Rydings Road, Rochdale, OL12 9PS.
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