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Building a workforce of the future as nine new apprentices come on board

The foundations for a solid career have been set, as building and roofing specialist, Hodgson Sayers, welcomes nine new apprentices to its team.

The Stanley-based company is committed to developing the next generation of its team and to making apprentices 10% of its workforce. The company has more than achieved this with a total of 16 apprentices making up the 100 headcount.

Newcastle’s Swing Bridge undergoes specialist make over

There may have been fog on the Tyne when building and roofing specialist, Hodgson Sayers, undertook work on Newcastle landmark, the Swing Bridge, but the project was music to the ears of the team involved.

Standing impressively over the River Tyne, the bridge first carried road traffic in 1876 before it was opened for river vessels the following year.

DMBR - a one stop shop restoration company covering the south of England

With a combined experience of over 200 years between the four senior, hands on consultants, the newly named restoration specialists, DMBR, offer a range of experience and skills in every aspect of restoration building.

With a range of fine examples of completed projects and testimonials from satisfied customers, the Hampshire based company offers their expertise in all aspects of restoration building work.

Roofing for listed buildings - Windsor firm holds the key to success

Through years of experience in the roofing industry, Windsor-based Keay Roofing has earned it’s reputation as a trusted roofing contractor for many homes and businesses across the Thames Valley.

As specialists in working with listed buildings and in conservation areas, they hold an in-depth knowledge on using traditional roofing materials such as lead, copper and slate.

Securing a future for the past

Manchester based, specialist contractor, Aura Conservation Ltd has secured the 18 month contract worth £1.5million to restore the intricately detailed terracotta facades and complex roof domes of the flamboyant and beautiful, luxury retail shopping arcade, Victoria Quarter, Briggate in Leeds.

Disabled Access in church and listed building restoration. The cost of defective design.

Good design is important regardless of the property, the product or the people using it. The additional factor when designing to accommodate access for disabled people is that you may face the costs of fixing any errors – and of any dealing with any discrimination claims which may result.

That can leave you facing a triple whammy of paying for improved design, loss of business and customer compensation, and it underlines the importance of getting the design right at the outset.

Ecclesiastical and heritage venues come together for Disabled Access Day

The first Disabled Access Day - a new initiative aimed at encouraging disabled people, their friends and families to access a visitor attraction - took place on 17 January. Over 200 companies and venues across the UK gave their support to the initiative, including VisitEngland, VisitScotland, Visit Wales, Standard Life, BT and the Museums Association.

Dernier & Hamlyn calls time on outdated lighting design

JD Wetherspoon’s latest pub to open is The Twelve Tellers in Preston named because the site was formerly a bank back in the 1930s. KD Paine & Associates was responsible for the building’s redesign and refurbishment and, while they were keen to make it a contemporary environment, they wanted to give due regard to the building’s history. When it came to the lighting they used historic photography of the building’s former incarnation to influence the styling of the pub’s chandeliers and wall lights and called on Dernier & Hamlyn to design and manufacture lighting to suit their interior design.

Lead Sheet Association Manual – updated 2015 edition available now

The LSA’s Rolled Lead Sheet Manual sets the technical standards for the industry and is the essential reference point for leadworkers, architects and specifiers.

The newly updated version of both the e-Book and hard copy are now available to purchase.

UK Roofing Awards 2015 shortlist

The call for entries for the 10th UK Roofing Awards went out in September 2014 and closed in January of this year and, at the end of February, a panel of judges whittled down entries from across the UK to 48 finalists across 12 categories.

Holy roof intact again thanks to Martin-Brooks

Heritage experts at Sheffield roofing specialists, Martin-Brooks, are putting the finishing touches to the latest renovation project to enhance their home city’s skyline.

The firm is breathing new life into a tired roof at the grade II listed Saint Mary’s Church in Walkley, to improve conditions for all who gather there.

Claude N Smith shortlisted for the NFRC Roofing Awards for 12th century Round Church

Most churches in Western Europe are cross-shaped in their floor plan and in England there are only four other round churches like this one.

Buying the right folding chairs for your church

When buying folding chairs for your church, there are one or two things you need to take into account to ensure you make the best decision. After all, there are hundreds of options out there, and limitless uses to which the chairs can be put.

Length of Use

For example, there’s a marked difference between a chair that might be used for short meetings or coffee mornings, and one that is used for the duration of a church service. Length of use should be considered alongside the chair’s comfort and strength.

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