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If you would like a printed copy of ‘Link’ or have any stories that you would like included please contact Sam James - [email protected] Project: Leigh Road, London N5 Client: Islington Council Description: Design and build 13 flats for adults with autism & learning difficulties Value: £2,800,000 This is the first new build housing project that Islington Council have carried out themselves following the change in government legislation. The works comprise the demolition of existing buildings and the construction of a new low rise residential block, covering approximately 1400 square metres of floor space and works include all landscaping, external services and drainage. Project: Phase 1 Externals, Stockwell Park Client: Network Housing Description: Landscaping Works Value: £517,000 This project is a continuation of our commitment at Stockwell Park Estate. The extra care scheme for older people and those with physical and sensory impairment was recently opened together with 46 one and two bedroom flats and provides excellent communal facilities. Our further contract will develop the external areas to complement the scheme. WELCOME Our first new starters of 2013 are James Albone, who joins as a Projects Manager and Royce Cauchi-Lechmere, a new Trainee Site Manager, both will be based at Roman Place. Ian McElligott also joins as Site Manager at Beeches. We would like to welcome you and wish you the very best in your future careers. PROMOTIONS We are pleased to announce that the following members 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 you every success in your new positions. SKY DIVE... DONE! Kevin Bearne has successfully completed a sky dive and exceeded his target by raising £1,325 for Macmillan Nurses - well done Kevin! “My Mum and I would like to say a huge thank you to all of you who kindly donated to this worthwhile charity.” WHO IS STYLISH AT SIXTY? If you have been paying attention to detail in previous ‘Link’ editions you will know that this person is into Reggae music, their favourite book 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 PETER After a dedicated 18 years service to Higgins Construction we say farewell to Peter Crane as he hangs up his safety boots this month. After being interviewed by Benny King in 1994, Peter started as a Site Manager and throughout his career has progressed to a Senior Projects Manager. This position has been one that Peter has enjoyed as he always wanted to be based on site and deliver projects. One project in particular stands out in his mind - The Quadrant - with the biggest concrete frame, what an achievement! He has been a great influence in training many other members of staff, who have now further developed their careers. “I would like to thank all of the Managers who have supported me throughout my career - you know who you are! and I am now looking forward to spending loads of time with my family and playing golf!” We would like to wish Peter all the very best for the future. VACANCY Job title: Secretary - Contracting Department: Construction Contact: Elaine Ward ? “At the staff presentations it was announced that we would be making some structural changes to the company going forward with an emphasis on team structures rather than departments. Sean Robinson and Ian Ramsden, who will be joining us in February, will lead two delivery teams alongside teams led by Gordon Riddock and Murray Maunder. As with all changes this will require some adjustments with individuals moving to their new team environment rather than remaining in their existing locations. This will occur once their current projects 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 this new structure is going to operate then I would ask that you raise them with your Line Manager.” Steve Leakey, Managing Director Higgins Construction Higgins Construction Getting in shape for 2013 Higgins Homes Offer a solution to buying the house of your dreams hassle free! Higgins People Higgins Construction New projects won Occasionally Higgins Homes buys a purchasers existing property in part exchange. 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 may well think that the price you receive is based on a deliberately low valuation on your existing property... NOT with Higgins Homes. They offer the market value based on assessments by 3 local independent estate agents*. So not only can you make the move to your new home quickly, you can free yourself from the worry and stress that selling your house can bring. *Subject to reservation at full asking price and RICS valuation of part exchange property. Part exchange is available on selected developments subject to availability of funds A GREEN START TO 2013 Following 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 thank you to this years winning gossipers, who will enjoy a celebratory lunch. Nathan Fookes, Bob Cockerton, Carole Pridmore, Nick Koster and Ian Byrne We are looking forward to receiving continued ‘gossip’ throughout 2013. UPDATE ON THE FINAL 2012 GOSSIPPING LEAGUE If you wish to email your future tender gossips please send to the following email address [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 initial gossip that converts into a tender • £1000 for each initial gossip that converts into a contract • £500 for the annual top scoring gossip What we want... You to talk to the client, consultants and contacts with whom you work You to identify suitable future business opportunities You to submit details (preferably electronically) of suitable schemes detailing as much information as possible e.g. title, location, brief description, 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
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Page 1: Higgins Link Newsletter Issue 65

If you would like a printed copy of ‘Link’ or have any stories that you would like included please contactSam James - [email protected]

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!

Higgins People

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

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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?

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