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Clifford Devlin transitions to employee ownership
Board appointments and changes to its ownership structure to provide future stability and continuity for the multi discipline contractor.
Shares in demolition and enabling works contractor, Clifford Devlin Limited, are now owned by its employees following an announcement that the London-based company has adopted the employee ownership model.
One hundred per cent of the shares previously owned by the second generation of the family-owned business established (1962) by Peter Clifford and Alphonsus (“Foncie”) Devlin, have been transferred to an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT).
An EOT is a special form of employee benefit trust introduced by the Government in September 2014 in an
New Directors appointed by Clifford Devlin: (from left to right) Liam Hennessy (Operations), Martin Doble (Building Works), Derek Aslett (Commercial) and Ian O’Connor (HSQE)
attempt to encourage more shareholders to set up a corporate structure similar to the John Lewis model. The aim is to facilitate wider employee-ownership, albeit via an indirect holding company.
Managing Director, Tim Clifford, believes that the move to employee ownership will help secure the long-term future of the business:
“The EOT route will enable us to transition the ownership structure without the potential disruption a sale to new owners might involve, thereby maintaining continuity of culture and business process which is what our father would have wanted,” says Tim, “It is also an opportunity for us to recognise and reward the contribution our staff make to the development and continued success of the company”.
As part of this restructuring exercise the company’s existing Management Board have been appointed as full Board members, creating directorships for Liam Hennessy (Operations), Martin Doble (Building Works), Derek Aslett (Commercial) and Ian O’Connor (HSQE).
The current Board believes that this development will also contribute to the seamless continuation of the Clifford Devlin brand and business into the future. www.clifford-devlin.co.uk
COSHH Legislation – Get Compliant with ESL
Are you ensuring that breathing air quality is correctly tested on site before use of the breathing air supply equipment when using mobile compressors for air supply?
COSHH legislation now states that air quality must meet the requirements of BS EN12021, Respiratory Protective Devices and Compressed Air for Breathing Apparatus.
The quality of air supplied to the breathing apparatus should be tested at suitable intervals, depending on the task and the frequency of use.
When the air supply is from mobile compressors, the employer should ensure that, wherever a compressor is located, the quality of air it supplies is not compromised by nearby contaminants.
Compressors which are moved from site to site, such as those used by the emergency services or on construction sites, will require a higher standard of maintenance and should be sited so that the quality of the air they provide is not compromised.
ESL not only provides breathing air supply equipment but also undertakes the critical air quality tests to protect employees life and health, and to protect companies from harmful prosecution.
www.ecoblastsupplies.co.uk
Bradley Environmental Consultants Celebrates its 30th Anniversary
Bradley Environmental Consultants, is one of the country’s most respected providers of accredited asbestos testing, surveying, training and consultancy services.
Starting from humble beginnings in May 1991, from a single room in Dudley in the West Midlands, with just 6 members of staff, the business has grown substantially over the last three decades. Bradley Environmental now operates nationally from 5 self-sufficient offices and 3 satellite locations across the country, employing over 140 staff.
Commercial Director, Chaz Reeves said “Our many years of experience and knowledge has been built on trust, professionalism, strong partnerships with our clients and our dedicated employees. This 30-year anniversary milestone has been achieved despite the Coronavirus Pandemic and we continue to thrive”.
At the start of the pandemic in March 2020, Bradley Environmental significantly invested in providing tight-fitting respiratory protection (RPE) fit testing. This essential service was
Founding Director, Brent Walker (L) and Commercial Director, Chaz Reeves (R).
provided to several NHS Trusts across the country, and to date, they have provided over 12,000 fit tests.
The company’s success comes from their mission to provide the very best possible, bespoke service, which allows them to generate long standing partnerships with their customers.
Bradley Environmental has an enviable reputation within the asbestos industry for supporting, investing and developing their staff to provide a quality and professional service. They have over 30 staff who have been with the business for more than a decade.
Founding company Director Brent Walker said “We are proud to celebrate this milestone, and we look forward to serving our customers for many more years to come.”
www.bradley.enviro.co.uk
First Agency Operative to gain NVQ through ARCA
Recently Dean Walker obtained a Level 2 NVQ Diploma, via the Experienced Candidate Assessment Route (ECAR), which involved undertaking a day with an ARCA assessor, who assessed his knowledge, understanding and practical skills across all the requirements within the Level 2 standard.
“Dean has worked with us for a number of years and has considerable experience in asbestos removal, so I felt we could support him by putting him forward for an NVQ. He jumped at the opportunity,” commented Laura Perry, Director of PB Recruitment Consultants.
PB Recruitment Consultants continue to support the Asbestos Labour Feedback App, ALFA.
The Future of Particulate Encapsulation™
CapSure is the next generation line of products formulated to support the reduction in human and environmental impacts associated with the management of hazardous materials.
CapSure Pure has been formulated to increase its effectiveness on particulate containment when combined with our patented foam delivery system. CapSure Dissolve has been specially formulated to safely and effi ciently remove bitumen adhesives, coatings and residual contaminants without the need of mechanical aid.
Uses
Asbestos fi bre suppressant Dust suppressant during demolition/ site clearance Particulate containment Textured coating removing agent Uses
Bitumen adhesive remover (including asbestos containing) Bitumen coating removal (including asbestos containing) Bitumen contamination remover (including asbestos removal) Plant/equipment decontaminant
