Investment Fuels Growth
Formed by David Cherry in 1969, Cherry Pipes Limited specialise in the manufacture and distribution of plastic drainage systems and is celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2009. Cherry Pipes Limited is widely recognised as one of the most professional, flexible and reliable companies in the industry.
The British Security Industry Association
Construction industry theft in the UK is thought to produce losses in the region of between £600 million and £1 billion per year*. This may be due to lapses in procedure or the absence of effective security measures. Alex Carmichael, British Security Industry Association (BSIA) technical director, considers some of the risks and discusses the solutions.
When considering site security, most people will firstly measure the potential cost of doing nothing, that is, what they have to lose should a theft take place. In the context of a construction site, this is the replacement cost of material and equipment.
The Most Sustainable Aggregate In The UK
IBAA (Incinerator Bottom Ash Aggregate) is now recognised with many EN and British standards an acceptable alternative to primary and secondary aggregates, as well as the DETR’s Specification for Highways Works.
Ballast Phoenix is the UK’s major producer of this aggregate at their facilities in Teesside, Birmingham, London, Rainham (Essex) and Ridham (Kent). Ballast produces aggregates for a range of applications using a very robust Quality Protocol that includes environmental assessments that are made available to their entire customer base. The company has also achieved ISO 14001.
Striving For Complete Customer Satisfaction
Broadland Windows provide windows and conservatories for both domestic and commercial premises. However, much of its business is refurbishment work on schools, hospitals, distribution facilities, commercial buildings, and other similar sites.
All windows and conservatories are finished to an extremely high standard, making use of both hardwood and aluminium in their construction. Products are finished by hand, ensuring that bespoke trims, inner windows and other important aspects are a perfect match. Environmentally friendly paint and stain is generally used, and customers can choose from an unrivalled selection of handles, colours, glazes and mouldings.
European Standards Challenge UK Industry
ASDMA was established in 1989 when a group of fire door manufacturers came together in order to create a new organisation that would set and monitor new standards within its industry.
There were a number of good reasons for this, not least the fact that members wanted to manufacture tailor-made fire doors for the architectural industry that met all safety, industrial and customer requirements.
Where Quality Is Measured By Client Satisfaction
One of Wales’ largest architectural firms, Boyes Rees Architects led the £11m design of Swansea Central Library as part of the £32m development to the Civic Centre part of the city.
The 2000sqm library is spread over two floors and includes a seafront café and public exhibition area, as well as having 60 computer terminals that allow visitors to surf the net. The scheme comprised of three phases – a Contact Centre / West Glamorgan Archives, phase two was an exhibition area / new foyer and café, while phase three was the actual library development.
New Standards For Sports And Play Construction
Since its formation the central role of the Sports and Play Construction Association (SAPCA) has been to promote high standards of sports and play facilities across the UK. Recognising the need for greater education, the trade body has for some time had the ambition of developing a comprehensive qualifications and training programme for the industry.
Making Business A Pleasure
For a reliable contractor with proven experience, particularly in extensions, renovations and new build housing projects, you can do no better than call V Couzens (Stamford) Limited. For this is a company that has set a new benchmark in the industry, not only for quality workmanship, but also for its approach to customers, suppliers and employees - an approach that fosters loyalty and considerable repeat business.
Established in 1965, V Couzens has grown and diversified over the years, with both the company and the gentleman from whom it takes its name becoming well known and highly respected names in the area. In fact, not too long ago Victor won the Community Award in the Stamford & Rutland Mercury for his insistence on taking on three or more local lads as apprentices every year, despite it now being very unfashionable to do so.
Innovative Solutions, Eco-Friendly Results
SpeedDeck Building Systems, an Eleco plc company,is one of the UK’s foremost manufacturers of metal roofing and wall cladding systems with over 25 years of experience.
Their focus is advanced on and offsite building systems, and they are renowned for introducing a steady flow of exciting new products to the market, complementing this with a level of customer service that makes it stand out from its competitors.
The Value Of Membership
The only trade association representing manufacturers, importers, wholesalers, distributors, contractors, specifiers and end-users of refrigeration plant, equipment and components, The British Refrigeration Association (B.R.A.) was first established in 1940, when it was known as the Commercial Electric Refrigeration Association.
It has worked continuously since that time, as C.E.R.A., B.R.A., B.R.A.C.A., and now again B.R.A., to promote the interests of its members, with membership being open to European registered companies that are wholly or partly engaged in, or associated with, the refrigeration industry.
