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Project: Leigh Road, London N5Client: Islington CouncilDescription: Design and build 13 flats foradults with autism & learning difficultiesValue: £2,800,000This is the first new build housing projectthat Islington Council have carried outthemselves following the change ingovernment legislation. The workscomprise the demolition of existingbuildings and the construction of a newlow rise residential block, coveringapproximately 1400 square metres of floorspace and works include all landscaping,external services and drainage.
Project: Phase 1 Externals, Stockwell ParkClient: Network HousingDescription: Landscaping WorksValue: £517,000This project is a continuation of ourcommitment at Stockwell Park Estate. Theextra care scheme for older people andthose with physical and sensoryimpairment was recently opened togetherwith 46 one and two bedroom flats andprovides excellent communal facilities.Our further contract will develop theexternal areas to complement the scheme.
WELCOMEOur first new starters of 2013 are JamesAlbone, who joins as a Projects Manager andRoyce Cauchi-Lechmere, a new Trainee SiteManager, both will be based at Roman Place.Ian McElligott also joins as Site Manager atBeeches. We would like to welcome you andwish you the very best in your future careers.
PROMOTIONSWe are pleased to announce that the followingmembers of staff have been promoted.
Name Promoted to...
Sean Robinson Operations Director
Alex Miller Technical Manager
Claire Smith-Gierlowski Senior Coordinator
Cole Sutton Site Manager
Congratulation to you all and we wish youevery success in your new positions.
SKY DIVE... DONE!Kevin Bearne has successfully completed a sky diveand exceeded his target by raising £1,325 forMacmillan Nurses - well done Kevin!
“My Mum and I would like to say a huge thank youto all of you who kindly donated to this worthwhile charity.”
WHO IS STYLISH AT SIXTY?If you have been paying attentionto detail in previous ‘Link’ editionsyou will know that this person isinto Reggae music, their favouritebook is ‘The power of the dog’,favourite building is the Chrysler Building,NYC and they have a great sense of humour... can you guess?
FOND FAREWELL TO PETERAfter a dedicated 18 years serviceto Higgins Construction we sayfarewell to Peter Crane as hehangs up his safety boots thismonth. After being interviewed byBenny King in 1994, Peter started as a SiteManager and throughout his career hasprogressed to a Senior Projects Manager. Thisposition has been one that Peter has enjoyedas he always wanted to be based on site anddeliver projects. One project in particularstands out in his mind - The Quadrant - withthe biggest concrete frame, what anachievement! He has been a great influencein training many other members of staff, whohave now further developed their careers.
“I would like to thank all of the Managerswho have supported me throughout mycareer - you know who you are! and I amnow looking forward to spending loads oftime with my family and playing golf!”
We would like to wish Peter all the very bestfor the future.
VACANCYJob title: Secretary - ContractingDepartment: ConstructionContact: Elaine Ward
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“At the staff presentations it was announced that wewould be making some structural changes to thecompany going forward with an emphasis on teamstructures rather than departments. Sean Robinsonand Ian Ramsden, who will be joining us in February,will lead two delivery teams alongside teams led byGordon Riddock and Murray Maunder.
As with all changes this will require someadjustments with individuals moving to their newteam environment rather than remaining in theirexisting locations. This will occur once their currentprojects have been successfully completed.
These changes have been discussed with those who will be directly affected by the office moves,however, should you have any queries as to how thisnew structure is going to operate then I would askthat you raise them with your Line Manager.”
Steve Leakey, Managing Director Higgins Construction
Higgins ConstructionGetting in shape for 2013
Higgins Homes Offer a solution to buyingthe house of your dreams hassle free!
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Higgins ConstructionNew projects won
Occasionally Higgins Homes buys a purchasers existing property in partexchange. The benefits are:� Guaranteed cash sale� No chain� Peace of mind� No Estate Agents fees� Secure your preferred plot quickly
When you think of Part-Exchange you maywell think that the price you receive isbased on a deliberately low valuation onyour existing property... NOT with HigginsHomes.
They offer the market value based onassessments by 3 local independent estateagents*. So not only can you make the moveto your new home quickly, you can freeyourself from the worry and stress thatselling your house can bring.
*Subject to reservation at full asking priceand RICS valuation of part exchange property.Part exchange is available on selecteddevelopments subject to availability of funds
A GREENSTART TO 2013Following our commitment to deliver sustainable
services we would like to welcome you to the
first electronic version of ‘Link’.link
AND THE WINNERS ARE...We would like to say well done and thankyou to this years winning gossipers, whowill enjoy a celebratory lunch. NathanFookes, Bob Cockerton, CarolePridmore, Nick Koster and Ian Byrne We are looking forward to receivingcontinued ‘gossip’ throughout 2013.
UPDATE ON THE FINAL 2012GOSSIPPING LEAGUEIf you wish to email your future tendergossips please send to the following [email protected]
Department Target Tot
Pre Con Cost Mgmt 30 2
Pre Con Design Mgmt 64 20
CSR 12 16
Contracts Mgmt 32 12
Surveying 40 0
Procurement 16 0
Site Mgmt 36 0
Support 4 16
Total 234 66
Tender gossip re-launch
What’s in it for you...• Your next job!
• £100 for each initialgossip that convertsinto a tender
• £1000 for each initialgossip that convertsinto a contract
• £500 for the annualtop scoring gossip
What we want...• You to talk to the client, consultants and
contacts with whom you work
• You to identify suitable future businessopportunities
• You to submit details (preferablyelectronically) of suitable schemesdetailing as much information aspossible e.g. title, location, briefdescription, value, consultants etc.
What we don’t want...• OJEU alerts
• Planning applications
• Gossip outside of our market spectrum
• Gossip outside of our operational area
• Adverts from trade press
Our market spectrum• Residential
refurbishment
• Social housing new build
• Community construction
• Education
This month sees the re-launch of the Tender Gossip initiative. This is now based on 'individual' outcomes, rather than 'departments',so make sure you get out there gossiping with your industry contacts to receive your reward!
January 2013 issue 65
link THIS ISSUE: Starting the New Year getting into shape, howcan you earn extra cash?, hassle free moving, who has beenpromoted? who has said farewell? who is stylish at sixty?and who has been the biggest gossiper?
January 2013 issue 65CLICK HERE
