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Page 1: Gazette Issue 3 2015

A Fresh Perspective on Building

GAzette

August 2015

University of Surrey Institute for Communication Systems

5G Innovation Centre

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GAzette

The first half of the year has seen many positive changes taking place in the company. Since the start of the year, 40 new employees have joined our team. On behalf of the board, I would like to welcome all our new staff - we are very happy that you have joined Gilbert-Ash and hope that you will enjoy working with us. As part of our business development strategy, we have taken new, much larger offices, in London which are now permanently staffed. This is vital as it enables us to better service the increasing number of projects we have in the London area. We have also joined the London Chamber of Commerce and are actively participating in events that they run. It is important that the London office is viewed as a ‘local’ company, and for this reason we are integrating Gilbert-Ash into the wider London business community. In April we won the Aer Lingus Viscount Award for Best Large Business and members of the GA team collected the award at a ceremony in the House of Commons. The Viscount Awards have grown to become one of the most respected events on the business calendar, and reward those organisations that represent the absolute best in their respective fields. Our success is thanks to the dedication of all staff, and your enthusiasm and commitment to constantly delivering high quality projects on behalf of our clients. Thank you. We were also successful in achieving the Business in the Community CORE standard which gives us independent verification of our endeavours in Corporate Responsibility. Thank you to everyone who contributed information and statistics to this process. As a result of achieving CORE, we were also shortlisted for the BITC Responsible Business of the Year Award – while we did not win the award on the night, the very fact that we made the shortlist is testimony to the good work that we are carrying out. We continue to proactively evolve our business model to build a resource efficient and sustainable company for the future. We recognize the value that this will add to our business, our employees, clients, supply chain partners and those communities in which we operate. This is a long-term commitment and we have placed sustainable business improvement at the core of our company strategy. To enable us to report on performance we have established four key areas of focus: Ethical Business

Employees & Workforce

Relationships Through Social Value

Health Safety & Environment You can learn more about each of these on the Corporate Responsibility section of our website. We also have 4 downloadable sustainability performance fact sheets for 2014 on the website. Each one reports on our company performance during 2014, highlighting those areas of corporate responsibility we are particularly strong in, and also the areas where we need to work a little harder. Establishing our baseline performance levels has provided us with an opportunity to improve our overall performance in this area and I look forward to seeing our accomplishments in 2015. In terms of projects, works are well under way at the National Army Museum and The Bartlett School of Architecture at University College London (Wates House). The Bartlett is ranked as the number one university in the UK for the study of architecture, and one of the leading universities worldwide, so this project is extremely high profile and is getting a lot of coverage and discussion on social media. It is one of a number of highly prestigious projects we are currently working on. We have also been appointed preferred bidder at Bristol Old Vic. We are continuing to build on our already strong relationship with Whitbread, with work recently commencing on Premier Inns at Orpington, Farnham and Farnborough. We have also been appointed preferred bidder by King’s College London to deliver a Premier Inn at Borough High Street in London. As the company continues to grow, we need to increase the level of connectivity across our business. Gateway is key to making this happen and I am delighted to see an increase in uptake across all departments. We have recently launched the Gateway Lead initiative to deliver additional system support at departmental level. The Lead initiative will facilitate further development of the system as we continue to embed Gateway across our business. This can be demonstrated with the implementation of the CET and project risk management modules recently added to Gateway. We also aim to introduce additional modules later this year to assist with how we performance manage our supply chain. I encourage you all to engage with your department Leads and learn how Gateway can really help make a positive difference.

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GATEWAY At its core, Gateway is a knowledge sharing system and through improved management of our knowledge the more efficient we will be in coordinating our contracts and all their supporting activities. With work becoming increasingly international the ability to manage the flow of information is vital and there have been some exciting developments over the past few months including ., Requisition Forms & Site Diary As I discovered during my recent visits to site - the key to Gateway’s success at site level is ease and quickness of use. With so much happening at such a quick pace, Gateway needs to capture information in simple steps so that usage can be encouraged and embedded . Requisition forms and site diaries are the first step of this process. Both forms are generated through the “template” function in Gateway, this results in less time completing paper work and increased quality of filing. Use of Electronic Tablets on site The project team on I.E.T and Windsor Walk in London are currently trialling a snagging tool which is linked to Gateway. Modernising our snagging process is a step in the right direction and will help further manage our supply chain. If the trial is successful tablets will be provided to all sites for snagging purposes. The Sub-Contract Tendering (SCT) Module The SCT is moving from strength to strength and provides us with a centralised and efficient tendering tool. Not all processes that run through Gateway necessarily save time but the SCT is proving exactly that. It is also strengthening the bridge between our estimating and surveying departments as all the vital information (e.g. documents sent out and to whom) are available in one central location. Gateway Leads Gateway Leads are being introduced to enable an even spread of Gateway related knowledge throughout the Company and will ultimately allow us to develop a better system for all. The Gateway Leads are your first point of contact for Gateway related questions and feedback and they will be instrumental in providing input to further shape the system in the future. They will also assist in identifying training requirements so that those who need additional help will receive it. The Leads are; Buying: Susanne Schwinger Contracts Team: Warren Copeland Surveying: Simon McCausland Site Management: Dominic Emanuel Estimating: Michelle Fitzgerald Design: Simon Gibson Planning: Derrick Love Plant: Carol Gregg Pre-Qual: Kim Alexander Fit-Out: Gerald Lennon IMS: Suzanne Brown Human Resources: Ruaidhri Murray Thank you to everyone who has taken a positive (albeit tentative) approach to Gateway, I hope this will continue as we usher in future developments together.

Document Lifecycle Manager (DLM): A new document controlling process.

Contract Administration: Initially will be supporting a modernised RFI process but will develop into supporting CVI, COI, DAR, EWN, CEN and other contractual forms.

Pre-Qual Entities: Each Pre-Qualification will soon have its own record in Gateway.

Performance Management: This module will be introduced to allow for greater

management of our Supply Chain.

Risk Register: This tool will be introduced to help monitor and the development

and mitigation of risks per contract or enquiry.

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5G Innovation Centre, University of Surrey

The project was successfully completed and handed over to the University of Surrey on 13th March 2015. Since then the University has moved in gradually, occupying each of the 4 floors in stages. They have now fully occupied the building and are using the seminar rooms regularly in the lower ground floor for lectures and functions. As part of the handover process Gilbert-Ash provided a soft landings team for a 6 week period to assist the University with their move.

Institute of Engineering and Technology– IET Works at the IET have now progressed to the fit-out stage with approximately 150 operatives on site. The new structure

has been completed for the roof terrace which will provide spectacular views over the London skyline and the restoration

of the existing facades and replacement windows has also been completed. The new ceiling and lighting gantry has been

completed in the Main Lecture Theatre and the raised floor structure is progressing in the Watson Watt Theatre. Fit-out

is also progressing to the Theatre Control Rooms, Catering areas, the Library, Exhibition spaces and the WC’s. The

building is heavily serviced with Data and AV and the integration of these services with the high quality finishes is

currently the most challenging task facing the GA Team. The Project is scheduled to be completed in October 2015.

“This is when the fun starts with daily progress being critical to ensuring completion on time”

- Ciaran Begley, Contracts Manager

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Premier Inn Hotels

Farnham project is the demolition of various buildings to make way for a 61 bed Premier Inn hotel and Beefeater restaurant. The site will have ground improvement works carried out through vibro compaction, suspended floor slab, timber frame construction with a brickwork facade. The project commenced Mid-July 2015 and will be completed in Spring 2016.

The project comprises the design and construction of a 60 bedroom Premier Inn hotel including a small food and beverage area at ground floor. This may include alterations to the public realm and access areas. Other ground floor areas will be type A3 and type A1 retail units finished to shell and core only. The project will be completed Spring 2016

PREMIER INN, HITCHEN

Finished Project Progress photo of Premier Inn Hitchin.

The mixed Premier Inn, retail and 11 apartment development at Hitchin is completed and new works have begun on a further 13 apartments on the adjoining site.

Premier Inn Walnuts, Orpington

Premier Inn, Farnham

The design, construction and completion of a ground floor restaurant, bar, and a 5 storey, 80 bed premier inn hotel above, together with associated external works and services. The project began May 2015 and will be completed Spring 2016.

Premier Inn, Farnborough

Work Continues with Premier Inns

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Bartlett School of Architecture, Wates House—London

Wates House is an existing 6 storey building constructed in 1975 and located in central London.

The project involves the structural alterations of the external facade, additional two storey steel extension

above and a new 7 storey finished reinforced concrete extension—all of which is to provide increased student

accommodation in a state of the art facility.

The building housed the Bartlett School of Architecture until last year when they decanted to enable Gilbert-Ash

to undertake the works.

The main construction elements of the project include:

Demolitions Structural alterations Installation of feature staircase Lift installations Facade works inc glazing & roofing M&E services installations Internal fit-out

Progress to date includes:

Demolition of the existing facade Structural altercations including a new reinforced concrete plinth around the building perimeter Groundwork’s including piling for the foundations for the new reinforced concrete extension

Feb 2015

June 2015

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Gilbert-Ash Fitout The British High Commission, Colombo, Sri Lanka

Work continues at the British High Commission complex in Sri Lanka. This is a single storey building, finished in 2007 with a nominal internal area of c.3000sq. m. This reinforced concrete building, clad with traditional stonework occupying a prime location to the south of the area traditionally identified as the Centre of Colombo. The embassy complex fronts main roads and two side roads with a club area and tennis courts on a further side. Aside from a mezzanine floor area in the east side of the building with all building functions and services conducted on a single storey. The Works are being completed in two distinct packages, Project 1 and Project 2:

Project 1 This section sees GA fitout undertaking remedial works to the entire High Commission footprint. In addition, Phase A will involve the fit-out and re-modelling of the High Commission building to provide new open-plan offices for the FCO, with a partition wall erected to split the building in two. Project 1 is therefore split into two distinct phases- A and B. The High Commission building will be occupied throughout the works with a decant of staff required following completion of Project 1A.

Project 2 Once the remedial works in Project 1B are completed, the fitout team will commence remodelling on project 2. Project 2 is the re-modelling and fitout for the European External Action Services (EEAS) lease area, in the section of the High Commission separated off and not addressed in Project 1. The specific elements of the works are similar to the scope to those encountered previously the main additional consideration, being the requirement to eradicate Termites. A major area of works, is the removal of the stone cladding on the external face of the building and also the internal face of the boundary wall. This will be subsequently replaced with a suitable coloured render. Where possible, we would like to utilise the local labour force. Materials will be shipped from Northern Ireland and some specialist elements be dispatched from the Manufacturers in England, although we are investigating the possibility of purchasing “bulk” materials from Sri Lanka.

Some views from the complex at Colombo.

Garden View

Courtyard

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GA Spirit Level SAFETY

Dermatitis Contact hazards to skin Mineral oils, including oils and mould oils, can give you bad skin conditions, oil acne or even cancer. Skin contact with oily rags in overall pockets can cause testicular cancer. Chemicals, including alkalis, acids and chromates can penetrate the skin causing ulcers and dermatitis. Cement can cause chronic dermatitis. Wet cement becomes more alkaline and more harmful to the skin.

Did you know?... Dermatitis accounts for over half of all working days lost through industrial illness. Some types of dermatitis, if not treated, can lead to cancer. Gilbert-Ash encourage a Glove and Cover up procedure. This is communicated through our Toolbox Talk,026: Skin Protection.

Facts Reporting by GPs during 2010-2012 suggests there could be over 35 000 new cases of work-related skin disease per year Most occupational skin disease cases are contact dermatitis and similar numbers of these are caused by exposures to allergens and irritants Reports of more severe cases of occupational dermatitis from specialist doctors suggest that the number of new cases per year is now lower than it was a decade ago, but that there has been little change since about 2005 and cases due to certain specific causes may still be increasing

Working with wet hands, and contact with soaps and cleaning materials continue to be the most common causes of occupational contact dermatitis.

Useful Links: www.hse.gov.uk/Statistics/causdis/

dermatitis/index.htm www.nhs.uk/Conditions

www.buildhealth.org

Skin Protection In the Workplace

Contact dermatitis is inflammation of the skin that occurs when you come into contact with a particular substance.

Contact dermatitis is a type of eczema that can cause red, itchy and scaly skin, and sometimes burning and stinging. It leads to your skin becoming blistered, dry and cracked. It can affect any part of the body but most commonly affects the hands.

Contact dermatitis can be caused by:

an irritant (a substance that damages the skin physically), or

an allergen (a substance that causes the immune system to respond in a way that affects the skin)

Contact dermatitis caused by irritants is more common, causing up to 8 out of 10 cases.

Answer on back page.

Skin Safe

Can you find all of the above words?

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Health Quiz

GA Health and Wellbeing Steering

Health at Work

All businesses must have 1st aids kits that are available to?

1. 1. Health and Safety Officer only 2. 2. All Staff 3. All persons over the age of 18 4. A qualified 1st aider only

When lifting heavy objects you should: 1. Keep your arms extended so the object is far away from your body at all times 2. Keep one hand free at all times 3. Keep your back slightly bent at all times 4. Make sure that your leg muscles, not your back muscles, do the lifting

What does COSHH stand for? 1. Control of Substance Hazardous to Health 2. Careful of Substance Harmful to Health 3. Control of Spillages Hazardous to Health 4. Control of Substances Hurtful to Health

Health at home

Fruits are good but... 1. We eat too many of them 2. We should avoid drinking too much Fruit Juice 3. They make our breath smell 4. They give us constipation is we eat too much

Your daily intake of water should be

1. 8 eight-ounce-glasses (2 Litres) 2. 5 Litres 3. Whenever you’re thirsty

Meditation is good because? 1. It helps you focus better 2. Your health improves 3. You can ease yourself of mental stressed 4. All of the above benefits

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Russian Vine

A climbing perennial scrambling for many metres over other vegetation and structures, such as trees, fencing and buildings. Its vine-like stems grow to be thick and woody at the base becoming thinner and twining further up the plant. The woody stem and clusters of small white flowers readily distinguish this creeper from others found in the wild in the UK. Introduced into gardens in the UK towards the end of the 19th Century. It was first recorded in the wild in 1936 and is increasing due to its continued use in gardens and for landscaping, e.g. screening, and from the discarding of surplus garden material onto roadsides and rubbish tips. It is rarely naturalised away from habitation. This plant is very fast growing and can spread quickly. It can cover native trees and shrubs and reduce biodiversity by shading out other species.

GA Spirit Level ENVIRONMENT

Himalayan Balsam

A tall, attractive, annual herb with explosive seed heads. Although easy to identify as a mature plant with its pink-purple flowers, fleshy stem and characteristic leaves, the seedlings and last year’s dead stems of this annual are more difficult to spot. Introduced as a garden plant in the early 19th century and first recorded in the wild in 1855. Often favoured by the general public for its aesthetic appeal and is still deliberately planted on occasion. Now widespread in the UK, especially along urban rivers. Spreads solely by seeds, which are small and easily carried by wind or water. Out-competes native species in ecologically sensitive areas, particularly river banks. Where it grows in dense stands along river banks it can impede flow at times of high rainfall, increasing the likelihood of flooding. Die back of extensive stands over winter can leave river banks bare and exposed to erosion. Himalayan balsam is listed under Schedule 9 to the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 with respect to England and Wales. As such, it is an offence to plant or otherwise allow this species to grow in the wild.

Raising Awareness Of Plant Invasive Species

GA have been selected as Finalist in the Environmental Sustainability and Exporting categories for 2015 CEF/ Specify Construction Excellence Award. The winners will be announced at the Awards Event on the 8th October 2015.

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Gilbert-Ash—ADSUM Foundation

GA Spirit Level COMMUNITY

The community at Andavabato, Madagascar now have clean and safe water for the first time, thanks to the funds raised from the Maracycle Team at Gilbert-Ash. On Thursday 21 May in the presence of Madame Celestine, the local Member of Parliament, (National Assembly) the Mayor, the Village Head. Nicole and a large group of villagers accompanied by a local band of drums and flutes (made ingeniously from lengths of grey, plastic plumbing pipe) processed through the streets . In his speech the Village Head expressed his grateful thanks to Gilbert Ash and Adsum for bringing clean water to his village. For generations, he said, the villagers had been drinking polluted water collected from far-distant rice fields, and suffered the consequences. Now that safe, clean water was readily available, the population were not only healthier but cleaner. A local resident, Mr Martin, a retired teacher at the Technical College in Antananarivo, said that Gilbert-Ash and Adsum had brought a vital resource to Antaninandrobe. As a child he had struggled up steep slippery paths several times a day, with heavy buckets and jerry cans, to provide water for his family’s use. Having a source of safe, clean water right next to his house was little more than a miracle. He thanked all those who had played a part in making a dream become reality.

The Company continues its support of the ADSUM Foundation with its commitment to a further school and water project in Madagascar—Tsimialonjafy school and water project. The Tsimialonjafy project includes a new school building of three cyclone proof classrooms, a new latrine block for boys and girls, school benches and teacher desks, a renovated and extended water system which will supply clean and safe water to 2800 in the community, and maintenance provision for the first two years of the project.

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GA Spirit Level HEALTH AND WELLBEING– Stay Active

The company’s Ride To Work Scheme is well established in the company with many employees fitter and healthier as a result. Have you considered taking the hassle out of driving into work in congested roads—help clear your head and allow yourself to arrive in work full of endorphins... Bursting to get stuck into whatever the day has in store. If you are interested in hearing more about the scheme contact the H.R. Department. Did you know by cycling for only 3 hours per week you can reduce your risk of heart disease and stroke by 50%. Pictures show Stephen Farrell and Ian Weir recently flying the GA colours.

Ride to Work Scheme

Stephen Farrell in action at the All Ireland Karate Championships in Sligo. Stephen managed two bronze medals in Kumite and team Kumite (free fighting). Following this he took his first step to the International Championship held in Milan this year. Although not attaining silverware he finished 8 out of 50 in individual Kumite and 6 in the team category! Well done Stephen, onwards and upwards!

Kumite Maestro Our Own Chuck Norris

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GA Spirit Level HEALTH AND WELLBEING– Fundraising

Gilbert-Ash Brews Up A Storm with ‘Fund Raising Coffee Mornings’!

Parkinson Awareness Week 11th-15th May

We would like to thank Stephen Farrell for inviting his friend Paul McCourt along to this coffee morning (Paul is coping with Parkinsons disease in his life) Paul came along to chat to us over coffee, to raise awareness of his illness and to help the charity raise much needed funds for research into the disease. Paul discovered his talent for art shortly after his diagnoses and he has turned it into a fund raising scheme. We were very impressed with his creative skills but more so his tenacity and outlook on life. We wish him continued strength and health in his efforts to raise awareness and funds for Parkinsons research.

£180 was raised, thank you to all those who came along

Healthy Heart

Thank you to those who participated in the GA coffee morning and 5K step challenge in aid of the British Heart Foundation earlier this year. We continue support and work with the British Heart Foundation and encourage all to keep and active healthy heart. To date we have raised over £230! More information and other great ideas to keep your health in check can be found on the BHF we site. https://www.bhf.org.uk/

Chest Heart and Stroke Project Frank Nolan recently recalled the night he suffered a cardiac arrest whilst at home. Thankfully, due to the quick thinking on that particular night of his wife and to the expert care he received in Daisy Hill, The Royal Victoria and Craigavon Area Hospitals, he is still here to tell the story and has raised some

much needed funds for Northern Ireland Chest Heart & Stroke

NI Chest, Heart and Stroke promotes the prevention of, and alleviation of suffering resulting from chest heart or stroke related illnesses. We do this through support programmes, research in local Universities and hospitals, health promotion, lobbying, financial support and advice.

https://www.justgiving.com/Frank-Nolan/ If you would like to make a donation please use link—

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GA Spirit Level HEALTH AND WELLBEING

A very special coffee morning was held on the 27th May to raise funds for MacMillan Cancer. This was organised by Áine McGreevy in memory of our friend and work college Paula Toan. £545 was raised on the day, the Company added to the fund and a cheque for £1000 was recently given to the charity. Thank you to all who gave so generously.

Condolences

Paula joined GA in 1979 at the young age of 16 in the Company’s offices on the King’s Road, Belfast. She was among the movers to the Company’s new premises in Boucher Road and as Receptionist, she was the welcoming face many of us met when we came into the office. Paula was a warm, fun loving, straight talking lady and she became a ‘friend’ to many who came through the doors over the years. It was with great sadness that we learned of Paula’s death on March 18th, 2015. We extend our sincere sympathy to Paula’s family and friends.

At Macmillan, we know how a cancer diagnosis can affect everything and we’re here to support you through. From help with money worries and advice about work, to someone who’ll listen if you just want to talk, we’ll be there. We’ll help you make the choices you need to take back control, so you can start to feel like yourself again. No one should face cancer alone. We want to reach and improve the lives of everyone of those people. Macmillan Cancer Support is registered as a charity with the charity Commission and are governed by our Articles of Association [PDF] Call 020 7840 7840 or write to Macmillan Cancer Support, 89 Albert Embankment, London, SE1 7UQ

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GA Spirit Level HEALTH AND WELLBEING– Stay Active

Westfield Health

How it works. As an employee, your health cash plan means you can claim cash back for a range of everyday healthcare treatments. Things like dental check-ups and treatment, eye tests and prescription glasses. So if you’re paying for any of these but not claiming your cash back – start claiming now. Westfield Health is an extra benefit the Company offers to employees. It helps you look after your health by paying towards your everyday healthcare costs and it’s easy to claim. After you’ve had an appointment or a treatment, simply send off a claim form with the receipt and you will be refunded within 5 working days. (Call the helpline if you need a claim form.) Don’t miss out on what you’re owed. Next time you visit the dentist or optician, claim your cash.

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Developing Careers

Gilbert-Ash continues to assist with career events. Thanks to Suzanne Brown, Gail Patterson, Derrick Love and Alex Trainor among others who regularly assist with school events and work placement.

GA CONTINUES TO SPONSOR SKILLBUILD NI

The best local construction apprentices from across Northern Ireland tested their skills in 11 different construction trades at Skillbuild NI 2015, held at Belfast Metropolitan College’s Castlereagh campus on 29 & 30 April.Skillbuild NI, run by CITB NI and sponsored by local construction companies, (including Gilbert-Ash) is held annually each spring with the top local construction apprentices competing to win coveted titles in skills areas ranging from brickwork to wall and floor tiling. The winners may then go on to represent Northern Ireland in the Skills Show UK and potentially at WorldSkills

This years competition has seen four Apprentices from Northern Ireland progress through to the World Skills Competition in Brazil. Gilbert-Ash are proud to be at the source of Skillbuild in Northern Ireland with our sponsorship supporting local competition that opens a vast array of possibilities for young apprentices to demonstrate their skills on a world stage! Employment and Learning Minister Dr Stephen Farry welcomed back to Northern Ireland the WorldSkills competitors. The WorldSkills competition that took place in São Paulo, Brazil saw the Northern Irish competitors win gold, two silver and one bronze medal and a medallion for excellence as part of Team UK.

The competition is supported by the Department for Employment and Learning, Construction Employers Federation, Haldane Fisher, City and Guilds, Colleges NI and the Health and Safety Executive, along with local construction employers who sponsor each competition category, including Gilbert-Ash who sponsored the Brickwork category. “Skillbuild NI couldn’t happen without the support of the local sponsors and we thank the local employers for investing in the future of the construction industry. “ - Maurice Johnston, Chairman CITB NI

Gilbert-Ash together with CITBNI and IKEA delivered another successful ‘Have A Go’ event at Nutts Corner Training Centre. This year around 15 schools from East and West Belfast participated. Pictures show the finished flat pack item which is donated to the school to use and one of the taster sessions involving flooring. Other tasters sessions included wallpapering, painting, tiling and joinery.

Have A Go

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Liverpool Philharmonic

Sarah Iromaka from St Louise’s Comprehensive College, and Gary McCloskey from De La Salle College, Belfast were recently introduced to the world of work at Gilbert-Ash. Both Sarah and Gary spent a week in Head Office with staff in various departments. They returned to school with a much broader knowledge of the career opportunities in construction. Thank you to all those who gave their valuable time, it was much appreciated.

Students on Work Experience Week

This project involves the refurbishment of the existing Auditorium and front of house area. Alex Trainor (GA Site Management Team) escorts a group of students from Build Environment Liverpool John Moore University around the Liverpool Philharmonic Hall.

Sarah learning programming in planning with Derrick and Ian.

Training for the Future

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