Services Design Solution (SDS), a Plymouth-based sustainability and building services engineering consultancy, is proud to announce its recent win at the Building Awards in November 2023 for its work on the Plymouth Sound National Marine Park. The design team was honoured with the Delivering Social Value award, a prestigious accolade that acknowledges outstanding commitment to incorporating social responsibility into design and construction projects.
SDS serves the South-West and Wales, boasting several prominent projects in healthcare, residential, and education sectors. As a past recipient of the Queen’s Award for Sustainable Development, SDS has cemented its position as a leader in the field. The company is known for delivering transformative projects that positively impact both communities and the environment.
The Delivering Social Value award, presented by Building magazine, recognises organisations that excel in creating positive social impact through their initiatives. SDS showcased their dedication to social value through several impactful activities in collaboration with local architect, LHC Design, and civil and structural engineer, Airey & Coles.
Mr Shaun Hoppins, Managing Director at SDS, expressed gratitude for the recognition, stating, ‘Receiving the Delivering Social Value award is a tremendous honour for SDS. It reflects our unwavering commitment to creating sustainable spaces and flourishing communities. We believe in the power of design to shape a better future, and this accolade reaffirms our dedication to this vision.
The award would not have been possible without the willingness of the wider design team and our dedicated staff. It demonstrates the brilliance that can be achieved when local businesses work together to improve the communities for those living in them, encapsulating the very essence of our values.’
Activities centred around the Plymouth City Council’s charter commitment to a fairer, greener future. At the design stage, the bid team made pledges against the Plymouth Charter and set targets for local employment, upskilling, spending, community and the environment. Their activities connected community needs with the client’s aspiration to increase engagement with the city’s historic waterfront.
SDS fulfilled their pledges through organising events during the year-long contract, which included monthly data gathering and reporting. Their initiative to create social value inspired other companies on the design team to bolster their efforts, leading them to sign onto plastic reduction charters and make environmental pledges.
The most noteworthy activity was the water safety initiative held at Firestone Bay, an access point to the National Marine Park. This program offered sea safety lessons to over 80 disadvantaged children from the local area. The initiative served as a pilot project, securing two years of government funding to replicate its success. It also engaged the broader community by encouraging donations of unused wetsuits for families less able to afford them. This effort ignited considerable enthusiasm for the project among the client and local residents. All participants expressed a desire to return to the National Marine Park, and 98% of the parents or guardians reported feeling more reassured about allowing their children to enter the sea.
Other activities included sponsoring virtual reality sessions that allowed the elderly to experience the ocean, organising a snorkel safari for staff wellness, constructing seagrass pallets for carbon offsetting, and conducting regular coastal clean-ups. These clean-ups were in collaboration with the
international marine research project, Preventing Plastic Pollution, with the most recent one occurring on World Oceans Day.
Tudor Evans MBE, local Council leader, commented:
‘Social value is about making sure people are at the heart of projects. With something so as all-encompassing as the Plymouth Sound National Marine Park, we want organisations and businesses we work with to share our enthusiasm about helping people to connect to the sea – that’s the theory, so it’s great to see what this means in practice – fun, interesting and inspiring.’
The Building Awards are widely regarded as a benchmark for excellence in the construction industry. This success reinforces the business’ position as a leader in the field, setting a high standard for socially responsible design and construction practices. The project was previously highly commended at the Construction News awards in July, with the judges commenting:
‘Unusually, this was delivered by the design team and in the pre-construction phase.’
All work was funded with grateful thanks to lottery players through a Development Phase grant from the National Lottery Heritage Fund. To find out more, please visit www.sdsolution.co.uk/plymouth-sound-national-marine-park.
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About Services Design Solution:
Services Design Solution (SDS) is a sustainability and building services engineering consultancy serving the South West and Wales with its head office in Plymouth. As previous winners of the Queen’s Award for Sustainable Development, SDS has established itself as a leader in the field, delivering transformative projects that positively impact communities and the environment.
IPA published the 2023 National Infrastructure and Construction Pipeline.
The pipeline reflects the government’s commitment to economic growth and a flourishing economy, with an estimated planned and projected £700-775bn overall investment in infrastructure projects across the country over the next decade. It will open up opportunities for growth, as we estimate the need for approximately 543-600,000 workers per year over the next two years to deliver the profile of investment in the pipeline.
This demonstrates the need to invest in new skills and bring fresh talent into what will be an exciting construction sector in the years to come. £64 billion of this investment in the next two years is through modern methods of construction (MMC) – the use of digital approaches and technologies, and improved delivery methods.
By government and industry being aligned in this adoption of the most modern technologies for major projects, it will make public services more efficient, innovative and sustainable. Read the full report below and access the interactive smart map to visualise key details of the projects in the pipeline, and see where infrastructure investment is being made across the UK.
See National Infrastructure and Construction Pipeline 2023 – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Department for Energy Security and Net Zero announce heat pump applications are up by almost 49%
On Friday (26 January), the Department for Energy and Net Zero announced the figures for applications to the Boiler Upgrade Scheme in December. Applications were 49% higher in December 2023 than in December 2022. This comes after the government grant available via the scheme was raised to £7,500.
Environmental Audit Committee releases report calling for better preparedness for hotter temperatures and heat waves
On Wednesday (31 January), the Environmental Audit Committee published a report titled Heat resilience and sustainable cooling. The report calls for the acceleration of heat adaptation measures to prioritise passive cooling so as not to expend extra energy. BRE gave written evidence to the inquiry on the need for a well-funded national retrofit strategy.
Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities provides update on progress in improving social housing quality
On Wednesday (31 January), the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities published details on the work currently underway to improve the standard of social housing. This includes progress of Awaab’s Law, a wider set of reforms to increase tenants’ rights and the weight of their complaints, and the Four Million Homes initiative to provide free advice for social housing residents.
Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities provides an update on changes to the Building Safety Act 2022
On Thursday (1 February), the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities published correspondence outlining building control changes for higher-risk buildings and wider changes to building regulations. These changes include changes in oversight and transitional arrangements of higher-risk buildings, changes to regulator’s notices, dutyholder duties and competence, and fire safety information responsibilities.
Energy Performance Certificates: Enabling the Home Energy Transition report published
On Wednesday, BRE published its new report on the evolution of EPCs. The report makes several calls for how EPCs need to be developed to make them more useful for homeowners, including:
- EPCs to be valid for five years
- Creating a new set of headline ratings, including a stable measure of energy efficiency
- A review and strengthening of the training and continuous professional development requirements for domestic energy assessors
- Official development of a provisional EPC rating for the 40% of homes without one
Boosting Routes into Industry
Boosting Routes into the Industry aims to contribute to the discussions in the construction and built environment industry on how we will be able to maintain and develop a sufficient number of competent and productive people in the workforce, in trades, operational, professional, technical and managerial roles, who can deliver what the UK will need to move to a sustainable and Net Zero economy and society, which complies with the requirements of the Building Safety Act.
A Higher BarThe third and final report from the Competence Steering Group (A Higher Bar) has been published. The report sets out the significant steps being made across the built environment and fire sectors in improving skills, knowledge, and behaviours to drive culture change and improve the safety of buildings. New standards, competence frameworks, accreditation procedures and learning materials have been developed by the CSG’s Working Groups and taken forward by the BSI and other bodies.The report also sets out the next steps for the Group as it looks to accelerate the roll out of the new competence requirements and systems across the built environment workforce. See A Higher Bar – Achieving a…
House of Lords Built Environment Committee – Modern Methods of Construction in Housing
The House of Lords Built Environment Committee have sent a letter to Michael Gove, Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities detailing the outputs of their brief inquiry into Modern Methods of Construction. The report makes interesting reading and we will certainly be digesting it with our Offsite Manufacturing & Technology Group. Letter from Lord Moylan to Rt Hon. Michael Gove MP, Secretary of State, Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, 26 January 2024 (parliament.uk)
Heath and Social Care Committee publishes report calling for immediate action to protect tenants from the impact of poor housing on health
On Friday (19 January), the Health and Social Care Committee released the “Prevention in health and social care: healthy places” report. This calls for immediate steps to be taken by Government to improve public health via improvements to the UK’s housing stock. Included in these recommendations is a clear timetable to be set out on updating the Decent Homes Standard, the introduction of Awaab’s Law for tenants in the social rented sector and extending it to cover the private rented sector, and the consideration of other safeguards for the private rented sector.
Government makes amendments following its consultation on Biodiversity Net Gain regulations and implementation
Following a consultation by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, the Government has introduced four sets of Biodiversity Net Gain regulations, with the changes coming into law on 12 February. These are:
- The Biodiversity Gain (Town and Country Planning) (Modifications and Amendments) (England) Regulations 2024
- Biodiversity Gain Site Register Regulations 2024
- Biodiversity Gain Requirements (Exemptions) Regulations 2024
- Biodiversity Gain Requirements (Irreplaceable Habitat) Regulations 2024
Levelling Up Housing and Communities Committee hears oral evidence on the finances and sustainability of the social housing sector
On Monday (22 January), the Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Committee heard evidence from the Regulator for Social Housing, Homes England, and the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities. Included in discussion was a need for a better discount for social housing to make it competitive with other areas of the construction sector and the importance of decarbonising the sector in order to make it cheaper for residents in the long-term.
Department for Energy Security and Net Zero announces four new Green Heat Network projects using sewer power
On Thursday (25 January), the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero announced £80.6 million has been allocated to support four Green Heat Network schemes. These heat networks will supply heat to nearly 2,000 homes and businesses with excess heat from a sewer. As part of the funding, £8 million will also be used for efficiency upgrades for existing heat networks.
Building Safety Update From CLC
See the latest updates on Building Safety including Commencement of Part 4 Regime for Occupied Higher-Risk Buildings, Non Determination Applications for Higher Risk Buildings Procedures, Building Safety Levy and BS 9792 Fire Risk Assessment – Housing – Code of Practice Building Safety Update – Construction Leadership Council
IN THE NEWS
Building the Future Commission
On Wednesday we were fortunate to be joined by Chloe McCulloch, Assemble Media Group, to share the Building the Future Commission Report, the result of a year long initiative looking at radical and challenging ideas that could help transform the built environment. This report sets out key recommendations for government and industry to support construction to reach its full potential. Read the report here.
Chloe also launched the Building the Future Think Tank which intends to continue the work from the Building the Future Commission, aiming to produce in-depth research throughout 2024 and beyond on behalf of the industry.
Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Committee hears oral evidence from the Housing Minister on fire safety
On Wednesday (17 January), Lee Rowley MP (Housing Minister) and Chandru Dissanayeke (Director of Regulatory Reform for Safer Greener Buildings at the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities) gave evidence to the Committee for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities on the topic of fire safety. While unable to give specifics at the time, they assured there would be a government response to the Independent (Morrell) Review into Construction Products Standards for testing and promised to come up with solutions to conflicts of interest that arise from companies not wanting to share results of testing on faulty products. They also gave vague details on a regime for testing systems of products and explored the phase out of recognition of CE marking but again could not give a timeframe for this.
Department for Energy Security and Net Zero launch trial energy efficiency projects
On Thursday (18 January), the Department of Energy Security and Net Zero launched 12 projects which will receive a share of £16 million from the Green Home Finance Accelerator. These projects aim to help families improve their home’s energy efficiency with initiatives including a solar panel subscription and “green mortgages” to fund bill-cutting modifications.
Department for Energy Security and Net Zero publishes new statistics on the Great British Insulation Scheme
On Thursday (18 January), the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero published statistics on the Great British Insulation Scheme, launched in March 2023 to help households with the costs of installing insulation. The stats show the scheme had a fairly slow uptake but began to rise sharply in the autumn, with a peak of 1,000 measures installed in November. In total, 2,979 households had insulation measures installed by the end of December 2023.
Department for Energy Security and Net Zero appeals for low-income households to claim their Warm Home Discount
On Wednesday (17 January), the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero released a statement urging people to check if they are eligible for the £150 Warm Home Discount to help them heat their homes. This help is available to over 3 million households across Great Britain who are most at risk of fuel poverty. The deadline for claiming the Warm Home Discount is 29 February.
Government publishes roadmap for biggest expansion of nuclear power for 70 years
Today (11 January), the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero published plans for the biggest expansion of nuclear power for 70 years with the aim of reducing electricity bills, support the creation of thousands of jobs and improve the UK’s energy security – including exploring building a “major new power station” and investing in advanced nuclear fuel production. The Civil Nuclear Roadmap is intended to give industry certainty of the future direction of the UK’s nuclear programme, in addition to the government’s historic commitment to Sizewell C and plans to further develop small modular reactor technology (SMR). The Government also announced it will invest £300 million in UK production of the fuel required to power high-tech new nuclear reactors, known as HALEU, currently only commercially produced in Russia.
Michael Gove releases a statement launching a consultation on improving the standard of social housing
On Tuesday (9 January), the Secretary of Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities released a statement referencing the death of Awaab Ishak in 20 and announcing the launch of a Government consultation on how the proposed law to improve the quality of private rented social housing should operate.
Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities publishes plans to remove barriers to energy efficiency measures in historic homes
Last Wednesday (3 January), the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities published plans to help rollout retrofit measures to pre-1919 builds without making the protected housing “ugly or inappropriate”. This category of housing stock is some of the least energy efficient in the UK, with households paying on average £428 more on energy per year.
Construction output decreased by 0.2% in volume terms in November 2023
Monthly construction update for November 2023
- Construction output saw a decrease of 0.6% in the three months to November 2023; this came solely from a decrease in new work (3.6% fall), as repair and maintenance increased by 3.8%.
- Monthly construction output is estimated to have decreased 0.2% in volume terms in November 2023; this follows an upwardly revised decrease of 0.4% in October 2023, with the monthly value in level terms in November 2023 at £15,571 million.
- The decrease in monthly output came solely from a decrease in new work (2.0% fall), as repair and maintenance increased by (2.1%).
- At the sector level, three out of the nine sectors saw a fall in November 2023, with the main contributors to the monthly decrease seen in private new housing and infrastructure new work, which decreased 3.9% and 2.0%, respectively.
- Anecdotal evidence suggested effects of adverse weather, including heavy rainfall and strong winds in November 2023, led to delays in planned work.
Read the full report here.
Download the ONS Construction update here.
Cladding Safety Scheme
The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) has published updated guidance in relation to the Cladding Safety Scheme (CSS).
The CSS is for buildings that are 11m+ outside London and 11-18m inside London. The Scheme provides funding for the remediation or mitigation of the fire safety risks linked to unsafe external wall systems on residential or mixed-use buildings where the responsible developer cannot be identified.
It is a requirement of the CSS that applications be supported by a Fire Risk Appraisal of External Wall construction (FRAEW) undertaken by an approved fire risk assessor. If you do not already have a FRAEW, when you apply, you will be provided with a contact list.
More information can be found here.
National Planning Policy Framework (20 December)
The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) has published an update to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF).
The NPPF was revised in response to the Levelling-up and Regeneration Bill: reforms to national planning policy consultation on 19 December 2023 and sets out the government’s planning policies for England and how these are expected to be applied.
This revised framework replaces the previous NPPF published in March 2012, revised in July 2018, updated in February 2019, revised in July 2021 and updated in September 2023.
The revised National Planning Policy Framework and planning practice guidance to support the framework are available online.
Further information can be found here.
Construction Excellence South West (CESW) is set to host its Annual Review and Luncheon, offering industry professionals a platform to discuss key developments, strategies, and future plans. The event, scheduled for March 6th, will take place at the Somerset County Cricket Club and promises to be a day filled with valuable insights, networking opportunities, and the official launch of CESW’s new website. CLICK HERE to book a place.
Agenda Highlights:
09:30 – Arrival – Coffee – The day kicks off with a networking session over coffee, providing attendees with the opportunity to connect and engage with fellow professionals in a relaxed setting.
10:00 – Welcome – Kevin Harris – CESW CEO, Kevin Harris will extend a warm welcome to all participants, setting the tone for the day ahead.
10:10 – Financial Overview – Michelle Thompson – CESW Treasurer Michelle Thompson, CESW Treasurer, will delve into the financial standing of the organization, providing attendees with a comprehensive overview.
10:20 – 2023-2024 Overview / Annual Report – Dan Macey – CESW Chair Dan Macey, CESW Chair, will present the organization’s annual report, highlighting key achievements and outlining plans for the future.
10:45 – Headline Speaker – Bank Of England – Jamie Barber A major highlight of the event will be a financial overview by Jamie Barber from the Bank of England. Having joined the South West Agency in 2020, Jamie brings a wealth of experience in financial policy development and international representation.
11:30 – G4C New Strategy for G4C in Location – Lizzy Painter – G4C Chair Lizzy Painter, G4C Chair, will unveil the new strategy for G4C, providing insights into the organization’s future plans in the construction industry.
11:50 – CESW New Website Launch – Kevin Harris & Lines Group Kevin Harris, along with representatives from Lines Group, will officially launch CESW’s new website, showcasing a modern and user-friendly platform.
12:00 – The Official Chair Handover – Dan Macey – Kingsley Clarke The event will witness the official handover of the CESW Chair position from Dan Macey to Kingsley Clarke, marking a significant moment in the organization’s leadership.
12:05 – CESW the Next 12 Months – Kingsley Clarke Kingsley will outline CESW’s vision and strategic goals for the next 12 months, providing attendees with a roadmap for the future.
12:30 – Networking Luncheon A networking luncheon will provide a relaxed atmosphere for participants to discuss the day’s proceedings, connect with industry peers, and forge new partnerships.
14:00 – Close
Headline Speaker: Jamie Barber, Bank of England
Jamie Barber, the Headline Speaker from the Bank of England, joined the South West Agency in 2020. With a background in financial sector policy development and international representation, Jamie is set to provide a unique perspective on the current financial landscape.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to be part of CESW’s Annual Review and Luncheon. Join industry leaders, network with professionals, and gain valuable insights into the future of the construction sector. Register now to secure your spot at this premier event.
Sponsorship Opportunities: CESW offers sponsorship opportunities for businesses looking to position themselves as key players in the industry. A budget-friendly Headline Sponsorship at £500 is available, providing sponsors with the chance to align their brands with this memorable and well-attended occasion.
Building Design and Construction magazine: https://bdcmagazine.com/2024/01/south-west-summit-addresses-key-topics-in-housing-construction/
Building products Magazine: https://www.buildingproducts.co.uk/south-west-summit-addresses-key-topics-in-the-housing-and-construction-industry/
Green Skills – Introduction to Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) Fully Funded courses at Weymouth College – Empowering the housing sector with tools to support challenges facing the construction industry (LSIF)
As a country we are continuing to fail to meet build targets, leaving many families living in temporary accommodation, unfit or unsuitable accommodation. Much of this delay is considered to be driven by build cost inflation, planning delays, nutrient neutrality and other factors.
Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) is regularly raised as an opportunity for the residential sector to learn from lessons of modern methods of construction that excel in the retail, health and education sector. So why has MMC not provided the same benefits in the housing sector.
Keen to delve into how MMC could benefit the housing sector, Weymouth College will be offering a two-day, fully-funded course for housing sector clients and stakeholders to gain a better understanding of the MMC approach, learning from those who have been delivering MMC homes for social housing providers and helping to develop a greater awareness of MMC for the residential sector.
The construction sector can benefit significantly from being informed about Modern Methods of Construction (MMC). There are several reasons why knowledge of MMC is important for housing providers and construction stakeholders and this short course will provide an overview of the below key benefits:
The construction sector can benefit significantly from being informed about Modern Methods of Construction (MMC). There are several reasons why knowledge of MMC is important for housing providers and construction stakeholders and this short course will provide an overview of the below key benefits:
- Efficiency and Speed
- Quality and Consistency
- Sustainability
- Flexibility in Design
- Meeting Housing Demand
- Technology Adoption
- Risk Mitigation
In summary, awareness and adoption of Modern Methods of Construction can empower housing providers with tools to address challenges in the construction industry, improve efficiency, reduce costs, and deliver high-quality, sustainable homes to meet the demands of the modern housing market.
This course is fully funded for all learners who meet the entry requirements.
Register here: https://lnkd.in/eArXpJNj
This month Martyn Jones focuses on just one of the key drivers of change we will see this year – the Building Safety Act (BSA) – and muses on its impact and whether we’ve been here before.
Let’s face it, we’ve had a stream of initiatives over many years aimed at transforming our industry and, either explicitly or implicitly, exhorting us to change our culture and behaviours. There are far too many such initiatives and reports to list all of them here, but most notably they include the Simon Report way back in the 1940s, and more recently the Latham, Egan, and Farmer reports in the 1990s and 2000s.
We are once again being exhorted to embrace fundamental reform but this time in atonement for past mistakes, brought into stark light by the Grenfell tragedy, and in response to the passing of ensuing legislation, the BSA. Its key provisions came into force on 1 October 2023 and this year we will see the new rules for duty holders fully take effect, making it what many people are saying is the biggest change in building safety for a generation.
Under the BSA we now have a Building Safety Regulator (BSR), part of the Health & Safety Executive, as the new building control authority for all higher-risk buildings (HRBs) in England. Building work cannot start until they approve a building control approval application. They must be satisfied that the design meets the functional requirements of the building regulations.
The Regulator’s three-year strategic plan spans 2023 to 2026 and details a focus on: delivering consistent standards within the building control profession; overseeing improvements across the built environment; regulating planning, design, and construction of new HRBs; and ensuring those responsible for HRBs manage risk.
But beyond regulating HRBs and raising the safety standards of all buildings, they also intend (as attempted with some success by previous reports into the state of our industry and their prescriptions for improvement) to inspire and lead a much-needed change in our culture and behaviours right across the industry and the whole built environment.
The Regulator’s vision is of an industry where everyone is competent and takes responsibility to ensure buildings are of high quality and safe. They will introduce a new approach to building control in England by creating a regulated building control profession that is more accountable to all citizens and will see buildings consistently meeting building standards.
And there’s more. They intend to increase our knowledge of the built environment and will use this to drive improvements and support those working in the built environment to take responsibility for
driving a sustained and meaningful culture change, incentivising continuous improvement and, when necessary, addressing non-compliance.
The case for reform has been well rehearsed in previous improvement initiatives and reports into the state of the industry and repeated in part by the BSR in the foreword to their strategic plan. They identify a sector in need of fundamental reform having “a regulatory system that allowed egregious behaviour to go unchecked; homes clad in combustible materials that should never have been used; building owners failing to take responsibility; and regulators without the power or the capacity to enforce vital standards. These failures put at risk the lives of far too many.”
And this is just the initial phase of the legislation’s implementation. Further changes, including the reform of the building control system, are set to be implemented later this year. For example, on 6 April 2024, approved inspectors will need to apply to register with the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) to continue working as a Registered Building Control Approver (RBCA).
This date is also a critical month for in-scope buildings whose construction began before 1 October 2023. In cases like these, transitional agreements apply to individual construction projects to be completed under the current procedural rules and the existing approved inspector, provided they meet certain conditions, such as that work must be “sufficiently progressed” before 6 April 2024.
The BSR’s recipe for change is to create an environment where everyone – industry, residents, freeholders, leaseholders and more – is active in their responsibility for ensuring not only the safety, but also the quality of our buildings. Will we miss this opportunity to reform? Déjà vu all over again? Not really as we now have a Regulator whose task is to provide the clarion call for transformation and insist that we change our culture and behaviour.
February – The third and final month of Winter, Hurrah! February is the only month that can go without a full moon, it’s the most misspelt month in the calendar, host’s Valentine’s Day and is LGBT History month. However, I thought on would concentrate on where and why February got it’s name. It’s from the Latin word, Februum, meaning “Purification”. The romans held a cleaning festival to get ready for Spring.
This is pretty apt for most of us with February being the perfect time to clear the decks, refresh our plans made at the beginning of the year and get back to doing the simple things really well. We can often over complicate things in business and things quickly get messy so actually taking time to clarify and cleanse our strategy, systems and goals should offer renewed energy and regeneration to hit Quarter 2 with a real spring in our steps!
Talking about Quarter 2 and looking to the future, CESW and the local clubs have been busy planning a great range of events which are starting to fill the calendar from Technology in Construction to Collaborative Working, the Annual Luncheon is booked for March 6th and it’s not long until the CESW Awards entry deadline (April 3rd) is upon us. We are going to need an energy boost with all that in the diary!
I wish you all a productive and energising month, I’m now off to clean my desk – tidy desk, tidy mind!
Tanya
