evolve ISSUE 11 GROWING PARTNERSHIPS Learning about the successes of the Partnerships Division: p18 COMMUNITY LINKS The long-awaited Kingskerswell Bypass hits the road: p24 QUESTION TIME Win £50 of Amazon vouchers in our competition: p31 A COOL PERFORMANCE The British Antarctic Survey talks about the newly launched Halley VI Research Station: p23 PERFORMING ON TRACK Analysing the Group's results for the half year to 31 December 2012: p06 RISING STARS Showcasing the talent of our people: p21 02 | contents Page 28: schoolchildren learn all about our industry. contents Feature news inside our business people 04 COMPANY & PROJECT NEWS Major Group news, contract wins, industry recognitions and project updates 18 GROWING PARTNERSHIPS F Stuart Gibbons outlines the success of the Partnerships Division and future opportunities 26 TRAINEE, COMMUNITY AND CHARITY HIGHLIGHTS Trainee success stories, community activities and fundraising efforts 06 FINANCIAL RESULTS F Analysing the Group’s performance for the half year to 31 December 2012 21 RISING STARS F Showing-off our employee award wins 28 SCHOOL'S OUT F Providing schoolchildren and college students with lessons in construction 08 ON A WINNING STREAK F Celebrating awards success 12 THE LINDEN WAY F Evolve learns more about Housebuilding's focus on customer experience 22 CUTTING CARBON F The new brand campaign that will support us in delivering a 15 per cent reduction in carbon emissions 23 CLIENT TALK F The British Antarctic Survey talks about the successes of Halley VI Research Station 24 COMMUNITY LINKS F The long-awaited Kingskerwell bypass gets underway 31 QUESTION TIME F Your chance to win £50 of Amazon vouchers STOP PRESS! FURTHER AWARDS FOR LINDEN HOMES Just as Evolve goes to press, Linden Homes has scooped two national accolades at the Ideal Home Show’s Blue Ribbon Awards 2013. The business was named “Housebuilder of the Year” and won “Refurbishment of the Year” for Kingston Mills. evolve Page 12: enhancing customer service through The Linden Way. editor’s letter WELCOME TO EVOLVE, your employee magazine where we cover major news stories from across the Galliford Try Group. Following another triumphant awards season, we celebrate our wins in a number of categories, claiming the title of "Best Large Housebuilder of the Year" from What House? magazine and "Major Contractor of the Year" from Builder & Engineer in addition to several other sought-after titles. We also celebrate the personal achievements of our rising stars on page 21. Page 22: our commitment to carbon reduction takes a new form. We gain project updates from across the Group in the news section and on page 12 we find out how The Linden Way will enhance our customer journey in Housebuilding, further strengthening our position as a top five housebuilder. The Partnerships Division continues to win flagship projects and on page 18 Stuart Gibbons, Managing Director of the business, talks about Divisional highlights from the past year. front cover images On page 23 Karl Tuplin from the British Antarctic Survey tells us more about the challenges involved in delivering the world's first fully re-locatable research stations in one of the world's least hospitable evolve ISSUE 11 GROWING PARTNERSHIPS Learning about the successes of the Partnerships Division: p18 COMMUNITY LINKS The long-awaited Kingskerswell Bypass hits the road: p24 QUESTION TIME Win £50 of Amazon vouchers in our competition: p31 environments. We also learn more about the Group's commitment to cutting carbon on page 22 and find out how the project to build the A COOL PERFORMANCE The British Antarctic Survey talks about the newly launched Halley VI Research Station: p23 Kingskerswell bypass is involving the whole community on page 24. As always, we take a look at your community and charity stories in 1 our "People" section and invite you to take part in Question Time for your chance to win £50 of Amazon vouchers. Thank you for all your contributions to Evolve; keep sending your PERFORMING ON TRACK Analysing the Group's results for the half year to 31 December 2012: p06 2 RISING STARS stories and feedback to us at: evolve@gallifordtry.co.uk. Showcasing the talent of our people: p21 3 Louise Mantio, Editor. 1. Halley VI Research Station, Antarctica by Galliford Try International. Photo by Karl Tuplin. evolve’s commitment 2. Folders Meadow, West Sussex by Linden Homes Guildford. OUR GROUP VISION is "to be 3. Project Manager Paul Mills from Galliford Try Partnerships South East at the Builder & Engineer Awards. sustainable future". Evolve is therefore printed using biodegradable leaders in the construction of a vegetable based inks, on paper which complies with internationally recognised forestry management standards. 04 | news A visualisation of the £100m Brunswick regeneration scheme. £180m OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND REGENERATION SCHEMES WON Seven contracts totalling more than £180m have been secured by the Group: BRUNSWICK REGENERATION S4B, the Equitix-led partnership that includes Galliford Try and Contour CANNOCK EXTRA CARE SCHEME In the Midlands, Partnerships has been appointed preferred bidder Homes, has been appointed as preferred bidder for the £100m for the delivery of a further Extra Care scheme in Cannock for Brunswick regeneration scheme. Staffordshire County Council. The £12m project will feature 64 Extra The regeneration programme will transform the Brunswick area of Care apartments, a learning disability respite unit and community hub. east Manchester, providing 522 new homes as well as new community A further 14 homes for social housing will be created for The Wrekin facilities, including an Extra Care centre and retail units. Housing Trust. Additionally, extensive infrastructure works and remodelling will be carried out by Galliford Try Infrastructure. TARRAN BULGALOWS North East Derbyshire District Council and housing management 765 FINCHLEY ROAD organisation Rykneld Homes have appointed Partnerships as Housing association Affinity Sutton has named Partnerships as preferred bidder for a £10m contract to rebuild the Tarran bungalows preferred bidder for the 765 Finchley Road project in north London, in Eckington and Killamarsh. A total of 129 new two-bed homes will which will see the creation of 80 mixed tenure homes and commercial be built to replace the pre-fabricated bungalows that were part of the units under a £15.6m contract. post-war emergency building programme. KITEWOOD ESTATES STONE ROAD Partnerships has also been selected as preferred bidder by both Galliford Try Partnerships has reached financial close on a £20m developer Kitewood Estates and registered provider Gallions Housing contract to construct a new Extra Care facility in Stone Road, Stafford to build 137 homes and commercial units in a £15.5m deal at Blackwall on behalf of Staffordshire County Council and The Wrekin Housing Lane in east London. Trust. NEPTUNE WHARF of the Partnerships Division said: "These awards are a further Partnerships will provide a further 54 affordable homes for Gallions demonstration of our strength in affordable housing and regeneration Housing having been appointed preferred bidder by MacDonald Egan and our ability to successfully partner with local councils across the for the £8.1m Neptune Wharf project, also in east London. country to deliver the high quality sustainable communities." Commenting on the awards, Stuart Gibbons, Managing Director TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE PARTNERSHIPS DIVISION AND ITS SUCCESSES, TURN TO PAGE 18. | 05 SECURING £38m OF CONSTRUCTION WORK THE CONSTRUCTION DIVISION has been appointed to three new APPOINTMENTS & PROMOTIONS contracts worth £38m. Firstly, St Hugh’s College, part of the University of Oxford, has KEN GILLESPIE has been appointed to the position selected the Northern Home Counties business of Galliford Try of Construction Division Chief Executive and as Building South to build the £16.7m Dickson Poon China Centre. The an executive director of Galliford Try plc. Ken will new building will house an interdisciplinary research centre focused continue to report to the Chief Executive Greg on all aspects of Chinese culture, including teaching facilities, a Fitzgerald. library, catering facilities and 62 study bedrooms for students. Secondly, Galliford Try Building South West has been awarded GRAHAM PROTHERO has joined the Board as the £16.3m contract to build the new five-star Gainsborough Hotel Group Finance Director. He was most recently in Bath by developers YTL. The hotel, situated in a grade two listed Finance Director for Development Securities building, will feature 99 bedrooms and includes a health spa and plc, and brings to the Group significant conference facilities. experience gained in the UK listed property and Finally, Gloucestershire County Cricket Club has instructed housebuilding sectors. Galliford Try Building South West to carry out major improvements to the international cricket ground at Nevil Road in Bristol. Works TOM NICHOLSON has been appointed Divisional Managing include a new media centre as well as conference and banqueting Director of the newly created Eastern Division of facilities in a contract worth £5m. As part of the overall project 147 Housebuilding. The Division builds on the strength new homes will also be created on the site for Linden Homes. of the Linden Homes Eastern Business Unit, which was originally established through Galliford Try Partnerships and has achieved substantial success in delivering speculative developments. ADRIAN BOHR has been promoted to Director & General Manager of Linden Homes Eastern. Over the last two and a half years, Adrian has contributed significantly to the success and growth of the region as Land Director, securing excellent developments within London and key regional centres. CHIEF EXECUTIVE'S FIFTH ROADSHOW SEAN BOWLES has been promoted to Managing Director of the Galliford Try Building Central business which has been reorganised to meet the needs of the market. The Business Unit has adapted its focus from a FOR THE FIFTH YEAR RUNNING, Chief Executive Greg Fitzgerald North/South split to an East and West focus, with undertook a series of roadshow presentations across the Sean assuming responsibility for the combined country to outline to employees the Group’s progress, market team. position, business strategy, plans for the future and employee matters. Accompanied by members of the Executive Board, he STUART BRODIE has been appointed as Managing Director of Galliford Try Partnerships South East. also took part in a question and answer session. Greg's Stuart has been with the business for 12 years, presentation will soon be made available on the intranet along the last four as Operations Director. He replaces with a summary of the question and answer sessions. Mick Laws who was recently appointed Managing Director of the Building Division. PAUL MCGIRK has joined the board of Galliford Try Investments to lead the company’s interests in the Hub programme in Scotland. With investments in two of the five Hub companies across Scotland, Galliford T has access to a funding, development and maintenance pipeline of almost £700m over the next five years. 06 | news F GROUP REVENUE* £678.3m PROFIT BEFORE TAX £32.3m EARNINGS PER SHARE 31.3p DIVIDEND PER SHARE CONTINUING STRONG PERFORMANCE 12.0p * "Group revenue" excludes share of joint ventures of £47 million (H1 2012: £38.1 million). "Revenue" where stated throughout the half year report includes share of joint ventures. Chief Executive Greg Fitzgerald comments on the Group's financial results for the half year to 31 December 2012. “IN A STABLE MARKET we are performance since the start of the seeing continued momentum in calendar year and are confident of housebuilding particularly in the meeting the Board's expectations for geographic regions where we operate. the full year. Reflecting our strong Underlying growth is strong given first half performance and future that last year's results included a confidence we have increased the contribution of £6.9m from one interim dividend by 33 per cent. significant land sale. In line with For this I thank everyone across the GROUP HIGHLIGHTS our stated strategy and progress to business for their continued efforts in • Strong half year results, on track for full year. date we will continue our disciplined driving our business forward. • Net debt of £58.2 million (H1 2012: £69.8 focus on margin enhancement in housebuilding. Our construction business continues Last year, we announced that Ian Baker had stepped down from his positions as Group Managing Director, to deliver a robust performance Housebuilding and a member of against the backdrop of a difficult the Group's Executive Board with market. We have maintained our immediate effect for reasons of core skills and our focus on margin ill-health. Ian will remain with the protection, thus delivering profits business until November 2013. I would whilst managing our planned reduction like to take this opportunity to thank in turnover. him for his inestimable efforts across We are also encouraged by our his career with Galliford Try." Greg Fitzgerald, Chief Executive million). • Disciplined growth strategy with a focus on margin improvement. • Dividend up 33%, continuation of progressive dividend policy. F | 07 Folders Meadow is an exclusive collection of stunning new one and two bedroom apartments and three and four bedroom homes, complete with parking and garage, in the desired location of Burgess Hill in West Sussex. HOUSEBUILDING HIGHLIGHTS CONSTRUCTION HIGHLIGHTS • Record number of total completions at 1,364 units; 1,229 units • Construction margin of 1.9% in line with expectations in a net of joint venture partner share (H1 2012: 1,352 and 1,216 respectively). continuing difficult market (H1 2012: 2.2%). • Maintained focus on contracts with acceptable returns. Stable • 12.1% housebuilding margin showing good progress (H1 2012: order book at £1.6 billion (H1 2012: £1.6 billion), underpinned 12.6% reducing to 11.0% after excluding a significant land sale by strength in long term frameworks. 100% of 2013 projected profit of £6.9 million). revenues have been secured, with 65% secured for 2014 (H1 2012: • 5% increase in total sales currently reserved, contracted and completed at £638 million (H1 2012: £605 million). • 100% of plots for planned production in 2013 and 2014 secured 100% and 67% respectively). • Construction cash balance of £137 million in line with forecast (H1 2012: £149 million). with 65% secured for 2015, 84% of our 10,700 plot landbank acquired at current market values (H1 2012: 76% of 10,700). DOWNLOAD THE REPORT Download the Interim Report at: www.gallifordtry.co.uk/downloads and from the intranet. A A A S S S S S D D D D R R R R R A WINNING A A ON STREAK A A A W W W W A W A A A A WHAT HOUSE?SAWARDS 2012 S S S S D D D D D R R R R R A A A A W W W W A W A A A A S S S S S D D D D R R R R R A A A A A W W W W A W A A A S S S S S D D D D D R AR AR AR WAR W W W A W A A A A S S S S S D D D D R R R R R A A A A A W AW AW AW AW S S S S S D D D D D R R R R R A A A A W W W W A W A A A A S S S S D D D D D R R R R R A A A A A W W W W A W A A A 08 | news F Evolve celebrates the Group's growing collection of award wins. LINDEN HOMES' WINNING STREAK continued at the end of last year when it won the prestigious title of "Best Large Housebuilder" from What House? magazine in addition to a plethora of accolades in five other categories including “Sustainable Housebuilder of the Year”, “Best Brownfield Development”, “Best House”, “Best Mixed Use Development” and “Best Renovation”. Evolve learns more. BEST LARGE HOUSEBUILDER - GOLD Photo by Philippa Gedge Photography. JUDGES SAID: "Linden Homes did not just promise rapid growth, it is delivering it. But the chase for volume has not been at the expense of quality. Big can indeed be beautiful and Linden, now Britain’s fifth largest housebuilder, stands tall as a major player and influencer in the new homes industry." Pictured left: actor James Nesbitt with Greg Locke and Paul Cooper, Divisional Managing Directors of Linden Homes, Ian Banes of award sponsors Electrolux and Mark Collins of whathouse.co.uk. SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPER OF THE YEAR - SILVER JUDGES SAID: "Linden Homes has set itself stringent carbon reduction targets that exceed those required by Government legislation…Linden is committed to pushing the boundaries of sustainability within its business and developments and currently builds over 3,000 homes, all of which are designed from an energy performance perspective." Pictured left: Built by Linden Homes Guildford, Graylingwell Park in Chichester, West Sussex, is the UK's largest carbon neutral development. BEST BROWNFIELD DEVELOPMENT - SILVER WINNER: Evolve in Devonport, Plymouth by Linden Homes South West. Transforming the local area, Evolve replaces dilapidated council homes with a mix of high quality properties, 40 per cent of which are affordable. JUDGES SAID: "Linden Homes, together with Devon and Cornwall Housing, has transformed the Ker Street area, introducing new circulation routes and replacing the depressing four-storey flats... the individual houses too are of the highest quality; the plan of the three-storey, three bedroom townhouse in particular, is stunning...Ker Street is a great success." BEST MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT - BRONZE BEST RENOVATION - BRONZE WINNER: Kingston Mills in Bradford on Avon by Linden Homes Western. Winner of these two awards, this riverside development of 171 homes, both new build and conversion, together with office, retail and restaurant space has seen the collaboration of 11 Group businesses. JUDGES SAID: "When Linden Homes purchased the site in 2007 it included a collection of decaying Grade II listed buildings. The extensive work has included repairs to the heavily corroded structure of an important early example of a reinforced concrete building dating from around 1916...Linden Homes should be commended for keeping the majority of the original structure intact while incorporating varying floor levels within." The scheme also won “Best Regeneration Project” development at the prestigious Housebuilder Awards and claimed the top prize for "Mixed-Use Development" at the British Homes Awards 2012. BEST HOUSE - BRONZE WINNER: Tremorvah Heights in Falmouth, Cornwall by Linden Homes South West. Just a few hundred yards from the beach, this development of 33 three and four bedroom homes is well situated and features some beautiful house designs. JUDGES SAID: "This fantastic family house from Linden Homes and BBH Architects is situated in woodland with a beach...the exterior hides the clever and quite unexpected layout within...judges very much liked the imposing first-floor reception room with its coastal views and natural light and how the space effectively flows into the huge live-in kitchen/family room beyond." S S S S S D D D D D R R R R R A A A A W W W W A W A A A A S S S S D S D D D D R R R R R A A A A A W W W W A W A A A S S S S S D D D D D R R R R R A A A A W W W W A W A A A A S S S S D D D D D R R R R R A A A A A W W W W A W A A A S S S S S D D D D D R AR AR AR WAR WA W W A W A A A A S S S S D D D D D R R R R R A A A A A W W W A W A W A A A S S S S S D D D D D R AR AR AR A A W W W W A W A A A A S S S F | 09 TRIO OF WINS INCLUDING "CONTRACTOR OF THE YEAR" FOR PARTNERSHIPS THE BUILDER & ENGINEER AWARDS and the Housing Innovation Stuart Gibbons, Managing Director for the Partnerships Division, Awards proved a success for Partnerships when it celebrated three said: “We are delighted with these awards which highlight our award wins. experience and expertise in the provision of affordable, speculative At the Builder & Engineer Awards Galliford Try Partnerships and mixed tenure housing; community healthcare and regeneration. was crowned “Main Contractor of the Year” for demonstrating a Paul’s award also showcases the excellent talent that we have within commitment to collaborative working, innovation and added value the business which underpins our position as a market leader in the in addition to excellent project management skills and customer sector.” care. Adding to the Group’s success Paul Mills, Project Manager for Galliford Try Partnerships South East, won the title of "Project Manager of the Year" (see more on page 21). Galliford Try Partnerships won the award for “Most Innovative Use of Renewable Technology” at the prestigious Housing Innovation Awards which celebrate pioneering spirit and inventive and original schemes and services within the housing industry. The business was recognised for providing tangible benefits for householders through the use of renewable technology as demonstrated at Sinclair Meadows, the UK’s first carbon negative social housing project, where the homes are 20 per cent beyond zero carbon. Collecting the award on behalf of the Partnerships Division, from left: Andy Goodwin and Darren Leary (both from Galliford Building North), Matt Norris (Galliford Try Partnerships South East), Bob Merriman (Galliford Try Building North) and the awards presenter. M74 WINS PRESTIGIOUS SALTIRE SOCIETY AWARD WINNING THE TOP HONOUR at this year’s Saltire Society Awards for TAUNTON THIRD WAY BRIDGE WINS "CIVIL ENGINEERING PROJECT OF THE YEAR" Civil Engineering, the M74 Completion Project was praised for the way in A BRIDGE PROJECT by Galliford Try Civil Engineering picked which it "demonstrated the value of civil engineering to the community up the prize for “Civil Engineering Project of the Year (up to in providing a solution to a chronic traffic problem around Glasgow £3.0m)” at the 25th British Construction Industry Awards while also opening up brownfield sites for future development". which recognise overall excellence in the delivery of The largest roads project ever to be carried out in Scotland, the scheme saw Morrison Construction, working as part of the Interlink M74 building and civil engineering infrastructure projects. The Taunton Third Way bridge project saw the Joint Venture, construct a five mile stretch of road to join the motorway construction of a new section of highway including two from the Fullarton Road Junction, near Carmyle, to the M8 motorway new bridges and improvements to the Highway Network west of Kingston Bridge. at Castle Street, Taunton, Somerset, reducing town centre Judges said: "The scale of this motorway project is staggering with congestion. Judges said the project was “a great example of many of the structures along its route worthy of an award in their own how architects and engineers can work together to design right.” an elegant solution while addressing the buildability and A further two commendations were presented to the Rothes Flood Alleviation Scheme in the “Project” and “Environment” categories. The awards, made in association with the Institution of Civil construction issues”. Operations Manager Andrew Wedlake pictured third from left below collected the prize on behalf of the team Engineers, are made annually to recognise excellence in civil engineering during an awards ceremony at the Grosvenor House Hotel in Scotland. They have been showcasing the very best in Scottish civil in London. engineering for more than 30 years. In the last three years, Morrison Construction has won eight awards from The Saltire Society, including the coveted award for the overall winner on two occasions. Interlink M74 JV staff collect the overall winner’s Saltire Award. A A A S S S S S D D D D R R R R R A A A A A W W W W A W A A A A S S S S S D D D D D R R R R R A A A A W W W W A W A A A A S S S S S D D D D R R R R R A A A A A W W W W A W A A A S S S S S D D D D D R AR AR AR WAR W W W A W A A A A S S S S S D D D D R R R R R A A A A A W AW AW AW AW S S S S S D D D D D R R R R R A A A A W W W W A W A A A A S S S S D D D D D R R R R R A A A A A W W W W A W A A A 10 | news F GALLIFORD TRY WINS “BEST CONSTRUCTION & MATERIALS PLC” FOR THE SECOND YEAR RUNNING STREET LIGHTING PROJECT WINS “MOST INNOVATIVE HIGHWAY AUTHORITY SCHEME OF THE YEAR” GALLIFORD TRY was named “Best Construction maintenance budget by 70 per cent won “Most Innovative Project/Scheme of the & Materials PLC” at the 2013 UK Stock Market Year” at the Highways Magazine Excellence Awards 2012. Awards for the second consecutive year. The awards recognise the achievements A PROJECT which is set to reduce Salford’s street lighting bill by half and its The scheme by Urban Vision, a joint venture between Galliford Try, Salford City Council and Capita Symonds, was singled out for its innovative approach to the of UK listed businesses over the previous upgrade of 24,000 street lights which involved the retro-fitting of the lights with LED 12 months based on their share price lanterns and the repair, refurbishment or replacement of the lighting columns to performance, commercial successes, balance ensure they have a 20 year lifespan. sheet/financials and the quality of senior The solution creates sufficient energy to self-finance the retro-fit of the existing management. In particular, the awards seek street lighting lanterns and cover the cost of dealing with the existing life-expired out companies which have demonstrated columns. The scheme is set to reap lifetime savings of up to £12m and the LED excellent financial performance, strategic and lanterns contribute to 30 per cent of the council’s carbon reduction targets. operational development and robust total shareholder return during 2012. Matthew Burke, Director for Galliford Try Highway Maintenance, added: “This is a truly cutting-edge project delivering cost and environmental benefits for the council. It is pleasing to see it receiving the recognition it deserves.” GREEN APPLE WINS FOR LINDEN HOMES AND GCA BEST HOME FOR DROVER'S MEAD GOLD AND SILVER Green Apple Awards were LINDEN HOMES MIDLANDS took the top spot in the Peterborough Development and bagged by Graylingwell Park in Chichester and Environment Award’s "Design Category of Best Residential – Multiple Dwellings" for the High Lane Service Reservoir in Stockport its Drover’s Mead development in the village of Castor. Judges said special care had respectively. been taken in the design to "pick out key features of the historic heart of Castor in Graylingwell Park by Linden Homes terms of layout, materials and detailing". Guildford is the UK's first major carbon neutral development. At the awards, it was praised by judges as "an absolute dream" for ticking so many boxes in sustainability. High Lane Service Reservoir for United Utilities was also seen to demonstrate environmental best practice, this time in the form of a project to build a 28 million litres service reservoir at the Wybersley Water Treatment Works. Richard Helme, Senior Site Manager from GCA (a joint venture between Galliford Try, Costain and Atkins) said: “The scheme was specifically designed to reduce the potential for adverse environmental effects and extensive measures were taken to reduce the effects of the construction process. The team is therefore DESIGN AWARD FOR CHARLES CARTER BUILDING THE BREEAM "EXCELLENT" rated Charles Carter delighted to Building built by Galliford Try Building North for have been Lancaster University scooped a Lancaster District recognised Design Award in the "Education" category. The with this 4,000 sq m building, named after the founding Vice- award.” Chancellor, provides additional academic facilities for Lancaster University Management School. The awards are for schemes whose "external appearance add to the attractiveness of the Lancaster District". S S S S S D D D D D R R R R R A A A A W W W W A W A A A A S S S S D S D D D D R R R R R A A A A A W W W W A W A A A S S S S S D D D D D R R R R R A A A A W W W W A W A A A A S S S S D D D D D R R R R R A A A A A W W W W A W A A A S S S S S D D D D D R AR AR AR WAR WA W W A W THE GREAT ESCAPE A A A A S S S S D D D D D R R R R R A A A A A W W W A W A W A A A S S S S S D D D D D R AR AR AR A A W W W W A W A A A A S S S | 11 A WORD FROM SENIOR SITE MANAGER MATT CHURCH CLIENT: CHEWTON GLEN HOTEL PLC VALUE: £6 MILLION BUSINESS UNIT: GALLIFORD TRY BUILDING SOUTH WEST ENVELOPED IN THE SERENITY of 130 acres of and use of timber helps them to blend in with countryside on the edge of the New Forest their surroundings. National Park, six luxurious treehouses have The project also included a new been built by Galliford Try Building South walled kitchen garden and the complete West for Chewton Glen Hotel plc. reconstruction of the maintenance yard and The houses form an extension of the Five associated buildings. Parking for a dozen cars Red Star Hotel in Hampshire, offering the was also provided under a timber framed car most secluded stay for guests. port. True to their appearance, the treehouses Extensive reconfiguration of the existing have been sensitively constructed on raised parking facilities and access roads serving platforms supported by piled foundations, the main hotel were also undertaken, whilst lowering the impact of construction on the ensuring that guest experiences remained immediate environment. Their curved design unaffected by the works. "One of the most interesting challenges of this project was that we were working within a highly protected site with many trees under preservation orders. This meant seeking permission to cut branches when we needed to. We also used very highly engineered temporary works to overcome logistical challenges presented by working on wetland. We used bog mats capable of bearing pile rigs, forklifts and cranes to stablise access to the site from the hotel." 12 | news F INTRODUCING The Linden Way OUR VISION "To create great homes and give our customers exceptional experience through the passion of our people." Having achieved its ambition to double in size and become a top five housebuilder, Linden Homes has embarked on a new journey which will revolutionise its customer experience and further distinguish itself in the new homes market. Evolve learns more. MUCH HAS CHANGED FOR LINDEN HOMES create great homes and give our customers over the last three years. It has doubled the exceptional experience through the passion of number of homes it builds to over 3,000, our people”. opened new regional offices in Guildford Greg Locke, Divisional Managing Director and Thames Valley, and re-branded its (Midlands & South West) for Linden Homes, regional businesses under the single national who is overseeing the initiative, said: “The brand name Linden Homes. These moves last few years have seen us change almost have strengthened its position within the beyond recognition, all the while holding on market and established it firmly as a top five to our brand values, delivering high quality, housebuilder. individually designed, sustainable homes in To achieve the full potential of this prime locations. Our next drive is to become growth, Linden Homes is now focusing on renowned for excellent customer service and a new customer experience initiative called be recognised as a 5 Star Housebuilder under The Linden Way, the aim of which is "to the HBF (Home Builders Federation) Star …better in every way. F Rating Scheme. This will build on our success streamline current processes, in addition to to date and give us a distinct advantage in the enhanced training for employees which will marketplace”. exploit best practice from across the business | 13 RESOURCES and establish the new customer service FINDING THE LINDEN WAY To kickstart The Linden Way, Linden Homes experience, The Linden Way. This leading practice is being asked an independent consultant to scrutinise communicated through a new micro-site the entire customer journey, from the point offering reference material and training of enquiry to the management of post- documents; The Linden Way Manual; occupation defects and establish where room workshops and via regional champions. New for improvement existed. software includes ASTA power projects and Greg explained: ”As a result of this process, a series of recommendations for change were identified across all parts of the business, expanding the use of Connections (CRM) to aftersales. The new processes and procedures are from management and reporting, finance and being rolled out across the business and quality control to production, communication, will be fully operational from September sales and marketing.“ 2013. To take forward the implementation He added: “Recognising our people as our A new micro-site is being launched to assist employees in delivering The Linden Way. The website will offer reference material and training documents. of The Linden Way, a National Customer greatest source of competitive advantage, Service Manager, Emma Jane Rice, has been we brought together employees from a cross- appointed to co-ordinate and manage the section of disciplines and regions to dissect complex roll out and will be the first point of the recommendations made by our consultant call for any queries, suggestions and feedback and identify how positive change could be relating to the initiative. implemented based on their expertise and THE LINDEN WAY MICRO-SITE Greg added: “I am confident that The experience. The recommendations from the Linden Way will help us to deliver industry consultant were combined with what were leading customer service and firmly establish found to be the best initiatives already in place ourselves as a brand that delivers bespoke across the regions to shape 'The Linden Way'." new homes with exceptional customer service. I know that our people have the WHAT TO EXPECT skill, determination and passion required The wave of improvements mainly comprise to achieve our aim and look forward to the new software and resources which will journey ahead of us.“ EXCELLENCE PASSION INTEGRITY COLLABORATION NEW PROGRAMMING SOFTWARE – ASTA POWER PROJECTS The introduction of this software will enable teams to develop accurate planning schedules even for the most complex projects. This will result in complete clarity on the construction programme and ultimately more accurate information for customers. THE LINDEN WAY MANUAL This interactive customer journey manual will enable employees to understand and navigate their way through the changes and implement them effectively within their operations. WORKSHOPS Workshops will be taking place across various disciplines to continuously improve the processes. 14 | news MINISTER WITNESSES FORTH MILESTONE FISH PASSES UNDERWAY SCOTLAND’S DEPUTY FIRST MINISTER FISH AND EEL PASSES are being installed on the River Welland in Nicola Sturgeon, recently paid a visit to the eastern England to help the fish pass over weirs and other structures site of the Forth Replacement Crossing. designed to manage water levels and reduce flood risk. She witnessed the start of work to lift The first three fish passes will be built at Tallington, Fosters giant 90 tonne steel sections out into Bridge and Ashley Gauging Station. All the passes are expected to be position on the excavated Beamer Rock in completed by summer. the middle of the River Forth where they In total 17 passes are planned for the River Welland and its will form a cofferdam in which new the bridge’s central tower tributaries between Market Harborough and Spalding over the next foundations will be constructed. three years. It was also a milestone as the number of people The works are being carried out for the Environment Agency directly working on the project reached its under the water framework directive which aims to protect and peak of 1,200. improve the quality of water environments, helping to support habitats and the wildlife which depends on them. Rob Price of the Environment Agency said: “European eels have suffered a massive decline in numbers since the 1980s. It is thought the number of young eels entering rivers in the UK and the rest of Europe has fallen by 95 per cent. These important works will help to improve wildlife on the River Welland and together with other enhancements through our partnerships help fish species to thrive there for years to come.” 17 A FLY ON THE WALL AT FULHAM WHARF A MAJOR TEMPORARY SECANT WALL has been completed by Rock & Alluvium as part of a complex piling contract for a large-scale riverside development next to Wandsworth Bridge. The secant wall – about 5m above ground level and a further 5m below – includes a 165m temporary section which enables construction of the first phase to get underway. This comprises excavation works involved for the construction of a car park. Ordinarily, the secant wall would have been completed prior to demolition and earthworks so that the site could be enclosed and kept free of water. To speed up the programme, piling works were run concurrently with the other groundworks resulting in a very heavily trafficked site with continual plant movements and the need for considerable co-ordination between subcontractors. It also meant that Rock & Alluvium had to remove water from the ground on an ongoing basis during rotary piling. In addition to the wall, high and low level load bearing piles have been installed and a further phase of piling is scheduled for the end of 2013. The project is worth £3.3m making it Rock & Alluvium's largest ever contract. The wider scheme will create 463 apartments around a new Sainsbury’s superstore plus cafés, bars, a new public space and extended riverwalk. WHAT IS A SECANT WALL? A secant wall is formed of interlocking bored piles. Although not watertight, it greatly reduces water ingress and is usually used for underground structures. PASSES ARE PLANNED FOR THE RIVER WELLAND AND ITS TRIBUTARIES BETWEEN MARKET HARBOROUGH AND SPALDING OVER THE NEXT THREE YEARS. | 15 KING HARRY PARK: THE DIRECTOR'S CUT SET IN THE PICTURESQUE CITY OF ST ALBANS, King Harry Park is to make its debut in the world of film. The development by Linden Homes Chiltern has been selected as a backdrop to The World's End, a British movie featuring Simon Pegg and LUXURY RETIREMENT Nick Frost being made for international release. Offering luxury living for the over 60s, a new retirement village has been handed over dumper truck and forklift, and the help of drivers by Galliford Try Building South, strengthening the business' presence in the fast-growing for the scenes. As a way of saying thank you for market and breaking the stereotype of traditional care homes. being allowed to film on the site, producers gave Set in a secluded 25 acre country park in the Surrey countryside, Wispers Park Film-makers made use of the part of the development still under construction, using a Linden Homes £1,500 which in turn was donated features a 54 bedroom residential care home with nursing facilities in addition to 58 to Earthworks, a charity which offers training in one and two bedroom apartments for sale through Linden Homes. With its own country horticulture and conservation to people living with club, bistro, gymnasium, library, croquet lawn and tennis court, Wispers Park offers a learning disability and/or mental health issue. comfort and convenience for its residents. Pictured below, Phil Maitland from Earthworks The development has been built on the site of the Wispers School, a former British independent boarding school for girls founded in 1947. As part of the scheme, part of the Grade II listed building with ornate fireplaces, an oak staircase and fibrous plasterwork has been retained and extended. gratefully received the cheque from Linden Homes Technical Director Jeremy Alden. Linden Homes Chiltern Managing Director Darren Maddox said: “It was an unusual request to be asked to be a part of the movie set, but we are really glad to put the donation towards such a DID YOU KNOW? By 2050, the number of people aged over 65 in the UK will almost double to 19 million. This means one in four of UK population will be aged 65 or over. worthwhile and valued local cause." ON THE ROAD TO IMPROVEMENT A MAINTENANCE SCHEME by Galliford Try Highway Maintenance is set to revamp the Saturday market in Beverley. The £2.5m scheme includes resurfacing of the road as well as the renewal of streetlighting and the electrical network that supplies the market traders and special events, and illuminates the historic market cross. Among the challenges is the requirement to keep the market trading each Saturday with minimal disruption and allow the programme of events to continue to take place in the town centre. STRONGER IN THE FALKLAND ISLANDS SINCE THE FORMATION OF OUR FALKLAND ISLANDS BUSINESS IN 1999, Galliford Try has delivered more than £60m of building and civil engineering projects in the Falkland Islands, South Georgia and Antarctica, and has recently been awarded a trio of contracts for Falkland Islands Government. This includes the construction of a new office building for the Fisheries Department, housing infrastructure development at Sappers Hill and a new office and workshop facility for the Government Public Works Department. The business is also positioning itself for the onshore support works required to support the extraction of first oil in 2017. 16 | news BEING A BETTER NEIGHBOUR CHANGES TO THE CONSIDERATE CONSTRUCTORS CODE OF PRACTICE have advanced the standards by which the image of the industry is judged. A new five-point Code of Considerate Practice has been introduced and changes WORK STARTS ON RESORTS WORLD THE OFFICIAL GROUND-BREAKING CEREMONY recently have been made to the CCS checklist, scoring system and monitor reports as outlined here: THE NEW CODE This now contains five sections entitled: took place at the NEC, marking the start of construction • Enhancing the APPEARANCE for Resorts World Birmingham, one of the country’s • Respecting the COMMUNITY largest integrated destination venues to be developed. • Protecting the ENVIRONMENT The £89m construction project by Galliford Try • Securing everyone’s SAFETY Building Central for Genting UK will deliver a casino, • Caring for the WORKFORCE a four star hotel and suites, a spa, conference and banqueting facilities, a retail outlet centre, a multiscreen cinema, food and beverage outlets and parking. THE CHECKLIST & SCORING 10 questions are featured in each area with scores for each area being marked out of 10, and five points signifying compliance. Four bold questions determine compliance and six non-bold establish what degree site teams are performing to. To achieve higher scores, exceptional levels of consideration and innovation need to be demonstrated in each area. MONITOR REPORTS The reports are now two pages long and feature an executive summary on page one and detailed notes on the second page. DOWNLOAD THE CCS BEST PRACTICE GUIDE OPENING OUR DOORS TO THE PUBLIC GALLIFORD TRY was pleased to support Open Doors in 2012. The initiative aims to raise the profile of the industry, challenge stereotypes and encourage greater engagement with the public and local communities to attract talent into the industry. Members of the general public were invited to visit Galliford Try Partnerships South East’s healthcare project To download the Partnerships Division's CCS Best Practice Guide, visit: The Intranet > Partnerships > Business Improvement & Performance > CCS. IDEAS FOR THE FUTURE AN INNOVATIVE TOOLKIT has been launched by Galliford Try Civil Engineering as part of Forum for the Future's "Engineers for the 21st Century" programme. Created alongside Arup, the Environment Agency, Interserve, National Grid, in Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex; the North Road Medical The Royal Academy of Engineering and United Utilities, the toolkit features four Centre where they were provided with an informative main parts: tips on how to get the most out of your workspace, ideas on how presentation on the development, the Galliford Try to engage remote workers with new processes, tools designed to encourage Group and the various career paths available into the creative thinking, and a pocket-sized guide in which the group shares its construction industry. The overarching theme for the insights on innovation. weekend was: “Construction – think again”. Open Doors is devised by a group of industry experts including the UKCG (UK Contractors Group), the Considerate Constructors Scheme, CIOB (Chartered Institute of Building) and CITB-ConstructionSkills. DOWNLOAD THE TOOLKIT Visit: www.forumforthefuture.org/project/tomorrowmakers/more/ encouraging-innovation-infrastructure. news||175 AWARDS • "Best New Affordable Development" - London Evening Standard New Homes Awards 2011. • "Transformation Award" – Inside Housing’s Sustainable Housing Awards 2011. • "Best Development" Bronze - What House? Awards 2011. Photo by Tim Crocker DESIGNED FOR THE COMMUNITY CLIENT: ONE HOUSING GROUP VALUE: £22.7 MILLION BUSINESS UNIT: GALLIFORD TRY PARTNERSHIPS SOUTH EAST A COMMUNITY FOCUSED redevelopment project programme was carried out in two phases, by Galliford Try Partnerships South East has enabling existing residents to remain on site and transformed a series of 1960s buildings which minimising disruption for them. formerly housed YWCA studios into an Eco A comprehensive community engagement Homes "Very Good" rated mixed tenure housing process also ensured that residents were fully development in Haringey, London. satisfied with the new development and as a Featuring 52 rented homes, 44 homes for result of their suggestions, the design of the private sale and 40 extra care homes, Roden front elevations was reshaped to increase Court provides an alternative to residential distance from neighbouring buildings. Panelled care for older people ensuring housing, social, elevations were also developed to direct views health, support and care needs are met within away from near neighbours’ homes. Gardens independent, fully supported flats. were retained and access and management The site’s existing community was a high priority during construction and the build was agreed with residents along with boundary treatments. 18 | inside our business F GROWING PARTNERSHIPS In the past three years, the Partnerships business has tripled its order book to over £450m. Stuart Gibbons, Managing Director of the Partnerships Division, talks to Evolve about the success of the business, future opportunities and the impact of policy changes. Q A The Partnerships business has experienced considerable growth since it became a Division at the Better Health and Notting Hill Housing Group. We have had considerable success in terms of awards, end of 2009. What can this be attributed to? winning "Main Contractor of the Year" and "Project Manager We identified the shortfall of affordable housing of the Year" at the Builder & Engineer Awards, as well as delivery in the UK and recognised that, despite claiming the prize for “Most Innovative Use of Renewable a decline in public spending, affordable housing would Technology” at the Housing Innovation Awards. We have also continue to remain an active market. Coupled with our been shortlisted in the Inside Housing Sustainability Awards. expertise in the sector, including more than 30 years This underlines our experience and expertise as a contractor of specialist knowledge through our regional offices and showcases the excellent talent that we have within the in Chelmsford and Newcastle, we were therefore well- business which underpins our position as a market leader in positioned for growth and consequently expanding our the sector. offering by developing that experience in the regional offices of the Building Division in Wolvey and Warrington. We also started a new Partnerships office to serve the South West in Saltash, Cornwall. The development of a Partnerships business from the existing Building regions is proving successful, with Q A What is the focus of the Division and what opportunities does the market present? As mentioned previously, the cut-off of funding in 2015 means that our clients are looking at ways to provide money for development after this date and are more willing Partnerships Central due to join the Division as a standalone to take private housing sales risk than before. So we expect business in July 2013, with an excellent pipeline of work there will be more joint ventures with Registered Providers secured. (RPs), delivering private sales as well as housing. We are There has also been a recent upturn in activity because already doing this at Gateshead in the North East, Portreath the grants allocated within the current Affordable Homes in Cornwall and Newton Abbot in Devon. It means the RP Programme end in March 2015 and there is uncertainty shares the risk with us but also shares profits, which can be about what will come afterwards. Therefore this has been a used to fund affordable housing for future developments. driver to get schemes on site. We have also continued to be successful in delivering health schemes as a result of our approach to partnering with clients. Q A We are therefore focusing on mixed tenure housing projects that would ideally comprise 50 per cent affordable and 50 per cent low cost speculative housing. We are also looking at more land-led deals. We identify the land, arrange the purchase, gain planning and go straight What are the Division's highlights over the past 12 to an RP with our proposal. In such deals, we do not have to months? tender for the work and we are not pricing against others in Reaching financial close on the £347m Gateshead what are very challenging market conditions. Regeneration Programme was a major highlight, in Regeneration is another big focus and we will be addition to being appointed preferred bidder for the £100m competing for at least one major regeneration scheme Brunswick Regeneration scheme (see page 04). a year. Last year this was Gateshead and this year it was The delivery of the UK's largest carbon negative social housing scheme Sinclair Meadows in South Shields and Brunswick. These are all alongside our usual general affordable handing over Birmingham's first homes for former armed housing contracting activity, where we are very strong due to forces personnel under the Birmingham PLI South Cluster our framework activity. are equally landmark schemes for us. We also financially As increasing opportunities are presented in care and closed and are making good progress at White City, a £27m dementia care due to the changing demographics of the UK, major health development featuring housing for Building we hope to take advantage of these too. People are living F longer and in recognition of this RPs and local authorities are looking to address the need for extra care housing and care villages. We are already working with ExtraCare Charitable Trust, Derwentside Homes, Staffordshire County Council and Vela Housing Group in this growing market and currently have four schemes on site. Q A What will happen to the funding that was allocated in the Affordable Homes Programme 2011-2015 that has not been used? Is this a further opportunity? | 19 FLAGSHIP PROJECTS GATESHEAD REGENERATION Galliford Try’s consortium with Gateshead Council and housing association Home Group has formed a joint venture partnership to build 2,400 homes associated community facilities for both private sale and affordable housing. The £347m programme will be delivered over 15 years. The Homes and Communities Agency is currently seeking clarity from all providers as to whether or not they will meet the programme. Some RPs don't currently have the plots of land they need to deliver the homes they had planned to. This allocation will either be taken away and utilised by another provider, or the RP will request that the allocation is transferred to another scheme. This is potentially an opportunity for us as we can work with RPs using the skill SINCLAIR MEADOWS Setting the benchmark for green living, Sinclair Meadows in South Shields is the UK’s first carbon negative social housing project, exceeding the Code for Sustainable Homes Level 6. It provides 21 carbon negative homes for Four Housing Group. sets described above to help them to find, purchase and develop sites. We do believe though, that there is a possibility of another Affordable Housing funding round before the next general election. Q A How will the welfare reforms affect us? The welfare reforms will affect housing demand in terms of making housing even less affordable than TIDEMILL SCHOOL, DEPTFORD LOUNGE AND RESOLUTION STUDIOS This £36m award-winning scheme for Deptford Council delivers a primary school that is integrated with a public building housing a library, council services, community rooms, and health and leisure services. Creative studios, an art gallery and 38 homes are also built on the complex. Photo by Robert Greshoff Photography. presently and potentially create an even greater supply deficit. They will also affect the way RPs manage their stock and potentially utilise their reserves. We need to understand how it affects them and what solutions we can provide to overcome this. PARTNERSHIPS COVERAGE Partnerships Offices Newcastle Warrington FINCHLEY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL This north London hospital has been redeveloped by Galliford Try as a LIFT framework partner of Elevate Partnerships. It is one of the largest schemes ever to be developed and constructed in the UK using the LIFT procurement process. The £26.2m scheme achieves a BREEAM rating of “Excellent". BARNE BARTON An £11.7m scheme, Barne Barton offers 91 two, three and four bedroom homes and has been supported by a £5m investment by the Homes and Communities Agency. A further 16 homes for sale are provided through a joint venture between Linden Homes and Westco Properties. Wolvey Chelmsford Uxbridge Saltash BIRMINGHAM PLI Under the Birmingham PLI (Public Land Initiative) South Cluster, Galliford Try has delivered 79 homes, 28 of which are affordable, across three public sector sites. 12 of the units for affordable rent have been allocated to the "Homes for Heroes" campaign. All homes are built to Code for Sustainable Homes Level 4, Lifetime Homes and Building for Life standards. Photo by Benedict Luxmoore Photography. 20 | inside our business EMPLOYEE SURVEY RESULTS THE RESULTS ARE IN for the 2012 Employee There were several areas in which performance on the areas we already Survey and a detailed analysis of the results outstanding scores were recorded including excel in. Thank you again to those of you can be found on the Human Resources business ethics, vision and values, HS&E/ who participated in this year’s survey, your section of the intranet. corporate responsibility, and employee comments and views are valued.” This year the Group took a new approach satisfaction and commitment. However, it was to the survey to gain an enhanced insight found that there is room for improvement into how employees feel about working at in the induction process, learning and Galliford Try. Undertaken by an independent development and empowerment and company, the survey was refreshed with resources. 21 additional questions and scores were Howard Walker, Group HR Director benchmarked against the results of more said: “We hope to improve on these scores than 300 other companies. next year and continue to deliver a good DOWNLOAD THE EMPLOYEE SURVEY RESULTS Visit: The Intranet > Group Services > Human Resources. REPORTING WRONGDOING AUTO-ENROLMENT APPROACHES THE GROUP recognises the importance of an effective members will not see any changes in their membership until 2017. Staff not and confidential channel of communication to allow currently participating in the pension scheme can expect to benefit from scheme employees to bring to attention matters of concern, membership through automatic enrolment subject to their eligibility, from July whether operational or personal, to enable the onwards. Employees wishing to join the Galliford Try Pension Scheme may do so Group to investigate issues fully and take appropriate at any time between now and 1 July. Information on the current scheme can be corrective action. found on the intranet. GALLIFORD TRY’S STAGING DATE FOR AUTO-ENROLMENT is confirmed as 1 July 2013. Written communication from Group providing more information on the implications of auto-enrolment is being sent out. Existing pension scheme Howard Walker, Group HR Director, commented: "The recent Employee Survey demonstrated that the majority of employees are well-informed when it comes to our whistleblowing procedures however we want to remind employees that we take such matters seriously and wrongdoing at work can be reported in a number of ways. You can either contact your line manager or phone Safecall, a round-the-clock whistleblowing line for Galliford Try, on the number below. This includes reporting of fraud, bribery and corruption, unethical conduct, anti-competitive behaviour, environmental concerns, matters of health and safety, bullying and harassment, and discrimination." He added: "All calls to Safecall are treated in the strictest confidence and are taken by trained, independent call takers, with anonymity guaranteed." 95% OF EMPLOYEE SURVEY RESPONDENTS STATED THEY ARE AWARE OF OUR POLICIES IN REGARDS TO BRIBERY, ANTICORRUPTION AND WHISTLEBLOWING. CELEBRATING ST PANCRAS A CELEBRATION OF THE CONSTRUCTION SKILLS involved in restoring the Grade I listed St Pancras Chambers has been published in the form of a book entitled St Pancras Chambers - History in the Making. The publication details the extraordinary accomplishments of Galliford Try Building South and 14 specialist supply chain partners representing a cross- REPORT WRONGDOING Call Safecall on: 0800 915 1571 or for more information, visit: Intranet > Group Services > Human Resources. section of key trades on a project that has received international acclaim. REQUEST THE BOOK From: lucy.shirley@gallifordtry.co.uk. F | 21 RISING STARS Evolve celebrates the success of talented individuals from across the Group. PAUL MILLS NAMED PROJECT MANAGER OF THE YEAR PAUL MILLS from Galliford Try LEWIS IS CIVIL ENGINEERING APPRENTICE OF THE YEAR Partnerships South East was crowned LEWIS HIGGINS was named "Civil Engineering "Project Manager of the Year" at the Apprentice of the Year" for 2012 at the SBATC 2012 Builder & Engineer Awards. (Scottish Building Apprenticeship & Training Pictured holding his certificate, Paul, Council) Apprenticeship Awards, making aged 35, was recognised for creating it the second consecutive year a Morrison a productive working environment as Construction employee has won the award. Jim Steele, Managing Director Civil well as the drive and impetus to make things happen, and technical and Engineering Scotland and International, said: management skills to deliver the most “Lewis has demonstrated a determination to efficient building programme. succeed in his chosen career and it is to his credit that he has been awarded this accolade. Paul started his career with Galliford It also demonstrates the breadth of training Try 13 years ago as a Management Trainee. He was encouraged by Galliford Try to study and completed a post graduate Diploma in Construction Management in 2002. Soon after To learn more about Paul's career development, visit: http://www.gallifordtry.co.uk/ careers/what-our-people-say. opportunities within our business and shows that our people are among the best in the industry.” Pictured below with Alan Watt, Chief Paul was appointed as Site Manager, Executive of CECA Scotland (Civil Engineering and went on to become Project Contractors Association), Lewis collected his Manager. He said: "I felt very privileged to firstly have been put forward for the award at a special presentation held at the award by the company and then even more so to have won the award. This was all Scottish Parliament. possible because of the opportunities that Galliford Try has provided me with and is Delighted with the win, he said: "I'm very testament to the talent that Galliford Try fosters. The award reflects well on me and pleased with the award and grateful to all Galliford Try alike raising our profile within the industry." those who have supported me throughout my studies and site training to help me get to where I am today." MULTI-AWARD WINNER DAVID WINS FIRST PLACE IN SKILLBUILDS FINALS Flood Alleviation Scheme as Site Engineer has something of a habit for Morrison include winning first place for carpentry Inverness College, and an SVQ3 in Construction Construction Scotland's David at the Skillbuild Scottish finals for the last Contracting Operations. He is now working Macdougall, who is in the third year of two years, the Inverness College Prize towards a professional qualification with his four year modern apprenticeship in for the School of Constructions "Best the Institution of Civil Engineers. In the past Advanced Craft Certificate in Carpentry Overall Apprentice", the title of "Best Lewis has won the award for "Best Student" WINNING AWARDS has become David's other significant achievements Lewis, who is currently based at the Elgin gained an NC and HNC in Civil Engineering at and Joinery. Adding to his Second Year Carpentry in his final year of the HNC Civil Engineering credentials, he won first and Joinery Student" programme, in addition to the Ian K Young Cup place in the UK SkillBuild and being awarded the for excellence in the field of geotechnics. Finals. Inverness College Prize Commenting on his for the "Head of School, achievement, he said: Highest Achievement in "I was thrilled to have Construction". won. It was a three day event at the Birmingham He added: "Along with the college, Morrison National Exhibition Centre with 120,000 Construction has been very supportive people watching. We were asked to of me, allowing me time off work to build a standing treehouse as part of attend and also sponsoring me." a children's playground. I competed David's accomplishments have against six other people over 19 hours, led to him being named Morrison so it was a very proud moment." Construction's "Apprentice of the Year". 4 ||news 22 inside our business F CUTTING CARBON Evolve gains an insight into the Group's new campaign which aims to help us deliver a 15 per cent reduction in carbon emissions by the end of the year, and save on costs. AS PART OF THE GROUP'S COMMITMENT us to save money which makes good to cutting carbon, a new campaign has business sense, and morally it is the right been launched to remind everyone of how thing to do." carbon is becoming increasingly important emissions and cutting costs. Posters will be appearing on sites and for the Group's clients. Corporate Responsibility Manager in offices to provide reminders to take the carbon-friendly approach to printing, Gareth Rondel, who has spearheaded the energy use and fuel consumption / campaign, added: "Cutting carbon is a key business travel. A mini guide to cutting priority for the business to the extent that carbon at work and home has also been we are sending this communication out developed for all employees. to employees in a way that it cannot be The campaign has been developed The brochure also highlights how we can play our part in reducing carbon G N I T T CU BON CAR S SINES E'S BU ERYON V E E LD B SHOU ignored. We want everyone to take notice by the Carbon Task Force, a group of the posters and heed the guidance of individuals dedicated to reviewing from the brochure so that we can make and improving our approach to the small steps that are necessary to make carbon, in conjunction with the the big changes." He added: "It is not just about being Group Communications Department. Recognising the importance of the more considerate of the environment at campaign, Chief Executive Greg Fitzgerald, work, it is about changing our habits so who sits on the task force meetings, that good behaviour becomes instinctive, said: "All of us at Galliford Try need to be reaping us the financial rewards in working to achieve our vision and our aim addition to the endless environmental to reduce our carbon footprint. It helps benefits." DOWNLOAD THE BROCHURE From: The Intranet > Group Services > Corporate Responsibility. YOUR CARBON CHAMPIONS Each Division has appointed a Carbon Champion to help deliver our target carbon reduction. You can help the champions by letting them know of any ideas you have for being more energy and resource efficient. DAVID EVANS Housebuilding Division CHRIS SLIDEL Building Division JONATHAN GRIFFITHS Infrastructure Division ALAN WYPER Partnerships Division GARETH RONDEL Group Services KEY INFORMATION 15% WE HAVE COMMITTED TO ACHIEVING A 15 PER CENT REDUCTION IN CARBON EMISSIONS BY THE END OF 2013 COMPARED TO OUR CARBON OUTPUT IN 2008. WHAT IS CARBON DIOXIDE? Carbon dioxide, or CO2, is a gas that is vital for life to exist on Earth. It helps to trap incoming heat from sunlight in the same way glass does in a greenhouse and makes our planet habitable. Carbon dioxide is released into the atmosphere every time we use fossil fuels. More carbon dioxide in the atmosphere has been associated with the changing climate that we are seeing, with the world slowly warming and summer and winter weather being more extreme. F | 23 CLIENT TALK The iconic Halley VI Research Station has been officially launched, marking the culmination of an eight year project that took Galliford Try to the extreme environment of Antarctica. Karl Tuplin from the British Antarctic Survey (pictured right) tells us more about the project's challenges and successes. Q Halley VI is the world's first fully relocatable research centre in the polar A Photo by Kirk Watson. Building a science station in Antarctica performed exceptionally well within these poses one of the greatest technical, constraints, consistently overcoming the regions. What does this mean for the logistical and physical building challenges unique challenges presented by the location of British Antarctic Survey (BAS)? on earth. Darkness for 55 days a year, the project. Above and beyond this, the Halley Halley VI is located on the 150m thick temperatures down to -50°C, 1.5m of snow VI team excelled in health and safety, winning Brunt Ice Shelf which is floating but still accumulation a year, frequent gale force worldwide recognition in the form of an connected to the mainland. It flows out into storms and frozen seas make access to the "International Safety Award" from the British the sea at a rate of 0.4km a year and calves station impossible during the Antarctic winter Safety Council. The result of this collaborative off at irregular intervals into vast icebergs. The months. Unfortunately the Antarctic summers effort is an iconic station which houses a next calving event is imminent and will take are all too short, with each build season cutting-edge science platform and modern, our existing station Halley V with it, hence the lasting just nine weeks. Because of this, much comfortable accommodation. need to build the new station. of Halley VI was prefabricated outside of A Halley VI is re-locatable which means it can be periodically towed inland keeping it ahead Antarctica and designed for easy assembly on the ice shelf. of the calving zones enabling BAS to stay on Starting in the UK the supply chain was the Brunt for decades to come without the 10,000 miles long and there was no popping need to build a new station each time. out to the builder’s merchant if something had Halley VI also delivers the largest enclosed Q A How did the Halley VI perform during the first operational season? Halley VI is now fully operational. Staff carry out world class research into atmospheric science, space weather, snow been forgotten. All building materials had to be chemistry, meteorology, ozone monitoring and glaciology. Compared with the previous space BAS has ever built at Halley providing suitably packaged for transportation by ship. staff with significantly improved facilities for At Halley they were then offloaded onto sea-ice stations the improved facilities at Halley VI research, living and recreational activities on and transported by sledge and tracked vehicles have resulted in a marked improvement in the the station. on to the thicker more stable shelf-ice. This continuity of the data streams the scientists presented a continual balancing act between have been able to collect. This is all good news What were the logistical and climatic making components as large as possible for and truly signals a new dawn for 21st Century challenges associated with the delivery speed of construction, yet making them light polar research and demonstrates the UK's of the project and how well did enough to be transported over the sea-ice. ambition to remain at the forefront of polar Galliford Try respond to these? Galliford Try, working together with BAS, Q science. A COOL PERFORMANCE DEDICATED TO THE STUDY OF THE EARTH’S ATMOSPHERE Try International, said: “I must pay tribute to our ‘extreme and built in one of the world’s most extreme environments team’ of around 100 people. They have worked so this project is a demonstration of the skill, expertise and passionately to convert the aspirations of our client and determination of the whole project team and a legacy for dreams of our designers into an iconic 21st Century Galliford Try in the earth's southern most continent. structure which will be the home of world class Antarctic John Hammerton, Operations Director for Galliford science for many years to come.” 24 | inside our business F Marking the start of work on the South Devon Link Road. COMMUNITY LINKS For more than five decades, the people of South Devon have campaigned for a new bypass to alleviate congestion, improve road safety and reintegrate the area’s isolated communities to boost economic activity. Evolve finds out how Galliford Try is working with the community to deliver the long-awaited Kingskerswell bypass and wider social benefits. SITTING IN TRAFFIC has become people have been waiting decades Council Cabinet Member for Highways commonplace for those braving a for a bypass and we are pleased to and Transportation added: “Any project journey on the A380, a route operating announce that work is underway. The of this size and complexity attracts at near capacity which is used, on hard work begins now though, and many differing opinions and a great average by more than 1,100 vehicles key to the success of this scheme is many questions. This was a good per hour in each direction, leading it to ensuring that we keep the community opportunity to talk to people face-to- suffer from congestion for most of the involved in its delivery." face and explain the many decisions around the scheme.” day, throughout the year. Bounded by 22 miles of coastline, In association with the councils, Torbay is dependent on the heavily- KEEPING THE COMMUNITY INFORMED Galliford Try has also sought volunteers trafficked road, part of which remains Tracey Waygood, Public Liaison Officer from the community to join the a single carriageway. It is the borough's on the scheme, is the first point of Community Liaison Group, the aim of primary link to, not only the rest of the contact for all enquiries from the which is to help ensure that the project South West, but also to the UK’s main public as well as proactive community proceeds smoothly with minimum road network. Blighted by its inability to communications. She said: “This is a impact and minimal disruption to all meet their requirements, and facilitate large-scale scheme affecting many concerned. economic activity, local people have people within the local community and long lobbied for the bypass. to ensure it achieves its full potential, pleased with the number of volunteers Tracey added: "We were very we are working with local people and who took the opportunity to represent building a new 5km dual carriageway businesses to gauge their views and all areas throughout the South Devon that will run between Newton Abbot suggestions." Link Road. It is important that we have Now, Galliford Try Infrastructure is and Torquay, bypassing the village To date, the team has held five views from residents, local businesses of Kingskerswell. The majority of the public exhibitions to explain the and motorists to ensure we can work scheme is funded by the Department works programme and construction closely together over the next few of Transport with significant additional phasing, and more than 1,100 people years. This forum will enable a clear support from Devon County Council have attended. Plans and exhibition and easy two way communication and Torbay Council. materials have also been made channel and we are grateful to be have Jim Watson, Project Director at available at both Paignton Library and this opportunity to meet regularly." Galliford Try, who worked on the bid Torquay Library for residents to view at and pre-construction stages of the their convenience. contract for three years, said: "Local Stuart Hughes, Devon County DELIVERING WIDER BENEFITS Further still, Jim's team has pledged F | 25 to provide students from the nearby students joined the team to learn a stone-constructed 800 year old South Devon College with education more about the construction and civil medieval building. and training opportunities over the engineering industry and the varied three year construction programme. issues that have to be managed on The partnership is the result of a a project such as the bypass. They long-standing relationship between undertook a variety of tasks, challenges Galliford Try and the college, which and teambuilding activities and learnt Galliford Try Chief Executive Greg about the types of careers which exist Fitzgerald formerly attended. The within the industry. partnership also forms a core part of “We are always looking at ways to the proposed University Technology work with the local community and so College, a new academy based at we were very happy to support South Newton Abbot for up to 600 children Devon College in their endeavour to aged 14-18, with the core curriculum of interest school students and college GCSEs and A Levels taught alongside learners in civil engineering and vocational qualifications. It will construction," said Jim. "Hopefully focus on engineering, water and the this will inspire more young people to environment. consider careers in this very exciting FACT FILE KILOMETRES OF ROAD BEING BUILT 5 TRAFFIC TO BE REMOVED FROM KINGSKERWELL 95% CONTRACT VALUE £80m sector.” JIM'S TEAM HAS PLEDGED TO PROVIDE STUDENTS FROM THE NEARBY SOUTH DEVON COLLEGE WITH EDUCATION AND TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES OVER THE THREE YEAR CONSTRUCTION PROGRAMME STAYING GREEN Works to prepare the planned route of the bypass commenced with clearance and demolition works last October. In LOOKING AHEAD As time goes on, the team hopes to maintain strong relations with the community. Jim said: "We've invested a lot of time addition to considering the community, and effort into meeting with individuals Galliford Try has been conscious of and keeping them up-to-date with the protecting the environment during the specifics of the scheme and we hope to works. continue this as the scheme develops. The team has ensured that protected We have spent the last six months species found during the demolition of telling people that the scheme is going derelict buildings, such as bats, have ahead and now we will be dealing with Try hosted a "how to build a road" access to new specially constructed the specifics. Although satisfying the activity day at South Devon College, roosts and bat boxes. Similarly, needs of everyone on a scheme of this inviting all primary and secondary great care has been taken during scale is near impossible, we will be schools across Torbay and South Devon archaeological works, which have doing our best to ensure that maximum to participate. uncovered the remains of a 2,000 benefits are delivered as a result of it." As part of the partnership, Galliford 160 school children and college year-old Roman settlement and Councillor Stuart added: "Communication has been and remains a top priority for the South Devon Link Road project. Since the outset, we have been determined to talk with as many of our stakeholders as possible, to understand their concerns and allay any misconceptions, but also to ensure that people are informed at every stage, and aware of the benefits that the road will bring. Our collaborative and proactive approach is vital: we work with the community, businesses and visitors to let them know about scheduled activity, minimising disruption during construction. He added: "It's been an exemplar A former student of the college, Chief Executive Greg Fitzgerald demonstrated Galliford Try’s support for South Devon College by attending the official opening of the South Devon Skills Academy at Newton Abbot. The facility has been expanded to include top quality skills training in Automotive Engineering, Motor Cycle Maintenance and Sustainable Construction Skills as well as Hair and Beauty, increasing the range of training available locally. scheme in terms of community engagement, and we've shared the lessons across the council so that we can deliver improved communications in the future too." 26 | people IN BRIEF HNC SUCCESS EWAN FINLAYSON, a Site Engineer from Morrison Construction Civil Engineering based at the Elgin Flood Alleviation Scheme, attained a HNC in Civil Engineering as well as the SVQ3 Construction Contracting Operations: Site Technical Support. Operations Director Stuart Higgins praised him for continuing to represent Morrison Construction in a responsible and proficient manner. Jennifer Walsh, Dave Hill, Martyn Macari, Drew Mackie, Christian Watt, Jamie Mennellis and Duncan Hart. WATER AWARD FOR STEVEN STEVEN EADES, Sub Agent for GCA (a WALKING OUT FOR CHARITY joint venture between Galliford Try, A KEEN GROUP OF EIGHT "PLOD"DERS from ending up back at the starting point in Costain and Atkins), won the first of Morrison Construction Water and Morrison Aberfoyle. the Galliford Try Water Awards by Construction Civil Engineering, took part Jennifer said: “I have never felt as Operations Director Peter Ratcliffe and in "the ultimate team endurance walking emotional as I was when I crossed that Construction Manager Aled Edwards. challenge" raising more than £5,000 for the finish line, the feeling of achievement was Steven was nominated by General charity Action Medical Research. immense!” Foreman Mark Hughes for developing A gruelling course, the PLOD, as it is Drew added: "This overnight challenge put both an induction leaflet which is known, is a 50km trek (32 miles) at midnight us all through the wringer both physically and provided to all personnel on their first near the picturesque village of Aberfoyle, mentally but in the end it was all worthwhile day, and a quality package specific to the taking those brave enough to participate for raising funds for Action Medical Research. works taking place at High Lane Service through some of the most challenging None of this would have been possible Reservoir. landscapes the Trossachs has to offer. without the support and encouragement of Dave Hill, Jennifer Walsh, Jamie Mennellis, everyone who sponsored both teams. Many thanks!” FIREFIGHTING MARTIN CLEIN, an Operative from Duncan Hart, Cheryl Bolton, Martyn Macari, Galliford Try Highway Maintenance, the walk, supported by Matt Foreman and life-changing research for sick babies saved the day when he noticed a Keith Walkingshaw. The challenge proved and children. It has helped research subcontractors vehicle alight at the to be no walk in the park but both teams breakthroughs which include vaccines against Rushgreen site in Lymn. Martin grabbed finished after 12 hours and 41 minutes polio, rubella and meningitis. Drew Mackie and Christian Watt took part in Action Medical Research undertakes the fire extinguisher out of his traffic management vehicle and helped extinguish the fire. In the same month, Operative Paul Bulmer was driving behind a bakery van which had set alight. As the van pulled up to some lights Paul alerted the driver and used his extinguisher to put the fire out. JOE WINS SILVER IN LIFESAVING WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS COMPETING FOR RAWMARSH LIFESAVING CLUB in the Lifesaving World Championships in Adelaide, Galliford Try Civil Engineering Design Engineer Joe Scurrah bagged a silver medal. Joe competed as part of a team of four in the unseen incident test (Simulated Emergency Response Competition) as part of the Interclub section of the RECYLING FOLDERS GALLIFORD TRY COMMUNICATIONS competition. Within this event, the team was marked on how donated a number of spare lever arch two minutes. Marks were awarded for the speed and quality of folders to the Heart of England branch rescues and aftercare as well as how well the individuals worked as of Mencap and Blue Coat C of E School a team and how well the team captain controlled the situation. in Coventry. The Pastoral Learning well it rescued a number of simulated drowning casualties within Joe, who has been involved in lifesaving since the age Manager for Blue Coat School, said: "A of seven and competing since the age of 11, said: "It was big thank you for the large number of such a surprise; we had not expected to do so well in recycled lever arch binders that we have that event. When we came out of the pool everyone received, they were snapped up by eager on the balcony thought it had been one of the better staff within seconds." incidents, and when the results were released an hour later, we were just so shocked, it was amazing." | 27 "POPEYE" RAISES £4,800 FOR CHARITY DRESSED AS POPEYE AND OLIVE OYL, Galliford raised across the event, meaning Lew and Try Building South Project Manager Lew Ayres Steph raised almost half the total funds. and his wife Steph took part in the Aylesbury Lew said: “I’m a very persistent fundraiser Superhero 5km Fun Run, raising just over and so got my teeth into it, chasing everyone £4,800 for Florence Nightingale Hospice Charity I’ve known personally and professionally for with the help of friends and colleagues. the last 10 years and 90 per cent of them Lew and Steph took on the challenge with a willingly gave money. It’s also an achievement bit of a twist; the two completed the run three- in the sense that it’s the longest I’ve been legged with their legs entwined. Despite this attached to my wife for and after that 30 years added challenge, the couple finished the run in and 75 minutes we’re still together!” just over an hour. He added: “We were pleased to take part as More than 130 people took part in the event in various superhero guises and £10,000 was GUNNAR BJERLAND SAFETY AWARD FOR ROY the charity is dear to my heart as a close friend spent his last days at the hospice 10 years ago.” IAN BAKER TAKES ON THE LONDON MARATHON IAN BAKER, former Group Managing Director for Housebuilding, will be running the London Marathon this AN HONOUR WAS BESTOWED upon Foreman Roy Robb for spring to raise funds for Help the Hospices, the leading charity demonstrating "the most outstanding personal commitment to health supporting hospice care throughout the UK, just seven months and safety performance and culture" within Morrison Construction Civil after suffering a stroke. Engineering Scotland. The award was presented to Roy in honour of Gunnar Bjerland, He said: “As many of you may be aware, I’ve had a bit of bad luck with my health recently, having suffered a stroke in Morrison Civil Engineering Scotland’s late Construction Director, who September. However, I have been incredibly fortunate to have tragically lost his battle against lung cancer in December 2000. made a full recovery. Commenting on Roy's award, Jim Steele, Managing Director Civil "Having spent a day or two in a stroke ward, it is pitifully Engineering Scotland and International, commented: “This annual award obvious that most are not as lucky as I have been. These, underlines the importance of individual contributions to health and generally elderly individuals, have a much longer road to safety and Roy’s testimony to this makes him a worthy winner.” recovery and often rely heavily on the fantastic work that the Receiving the award at a presentation at Camster Wind Farm, Roy various hospice charities carry out. The hospices provide a said: "It is good to be recognised for the hard work and my outlook on quicker pathway to recovery, some respite for families during health and safety, which is always my first priority. I firmly believe that difficult times and, all too often, palliative care. I want to raise with proactive monitoring and the right attitude we can get the job done as much money as I possibly can for hospice charities." safely and in the right way while running a profitable business." He added: "If you feel you would like to sponsor such a worthy cause, I would be exceptionally grateful. You can 'gift aid' your donation by visiting http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/ IanBaker123 .” Roy Robb receiving the award from Jim Steele and Stuart Higgins, Construction Director Civil Engineering Scotland. Ian Baker (right) pictured with Chief Executive Greg Fitzgerald "a couple of years ago". 28 | people F SCHOOL'S OUT Schoolchildren cut class in exchange for lessons on construction. HATS OFF TO GLENN'S MASTERCLASS A GROUP OF YOUNGSTERS from Greens Norton Church of England Primary School received a special invitation from Linden Homes Midlands to see what goes into building a new housing development. The budding builders took a trip to the Roman View development near Towcester where they received a demonstration of construction machinery at work, before taking part in a housebuilding and health and safety quiz. The children also received the opportunity to show their creative side by designing a safety poster, which will be displayed in the sales and marketing suite. Greens Norton Church of England Primary School youngsters enjoy a lesson on construction at the Linden Homes Roman View development with Site Manager Glenn Smyth. Site Manager Glenn Smyth said: “Everyone enjoyed the experience. Construction sites are a magnet for children so it is important for us to explain to them that though they may look like exciting places they have the potential to be very dangerous." BUILDING UP KNOWLEDGE AN UNCONVENTIONAL LESSON lightened jackets and hard hats. To round off the day, up the school day for seven to 10 year-old they were each treated to a goodie bag pupils from Old Bexley Church of England containing a colouring book, some pens, Primary School. "dos and don't" for construction sites and a The children were invited to Linden Homes South East's Heritage Gate site in small parcel of chocolate. Site Manager John Webb who organised Bexley, Kent where they learnt about the the event, said: "It was great to see the housebuiilding process, saw how heavy children roll up their sleeves and get machinery operates and picked up vital involved. They seeemed to really enjoy safety tips. learning about the trade." The trip formed part of the school’s Earth Teacher Mrs Gibbon said: “Learning Matters class and the children were given up-close like this was a really valuable the opportunity to build up their knowledge experience that our pupils enjoyed a lot, brick by brick with a practical lesson in so we’re very grateful to Linden Homes for building walls while sporting high-visibility investing the time to show them round.” TAPPING INTO OUR EXPERTISE IN ADDITION TO LEARNING how water reaches their taps, the children at Heriot their village. The children were also happy to receive CLEARING THE WAY TO A CAREER IN CONSTRUCTION STUDENTS FROM Birkenhead Sixth Form Primary School in the Scottish Borders, can their high-visibility bags which were College were invited to Galliford Try now boast knowing where their water is supplied by Morrison Construction in Civil Engineering's remediation scheme coming from after Morrison Construction recognition of "Road Safety Week". The bags at West Float in Birkenhead's former Site Manager Drew Mackie and Scottish contained a water bottle and information dockland. Water’s Regional Community Manager Bill on how children can stay safe near roads. Elliot gave a presentation to all 50 pupils in Headteacher Jenny Grant wrote During a 90 minute session they enjoyed a tour of site and learnt about to Galliford Try to thank the team for what is going into the preparation works Along with learning some important arranging the presentations. She said on the site. facts about how water reaches their taps, that they were both "informative and they found out more about the work that interesting" and that the schoolchildren opener" especially for the students Morrison Construction is undertaking in were delighted with the useful goody bags. interested in a career in civil engineering. the school. It was described as a "real eye F | 29 LESSONS IN MATERIALS PUPILS FROM EXMINSTER PRIMARY SCHOOL visited the building site at Linden Homes South West’s Milbury Reach development to find out more about housebuilding materials as part of the national curriculum. Teacher Tina Roberts said: “We had 45 pupils from Year Three attend the site visits; they loved getting dressed up in the safety gear and learning about the different methods of construction. The site managers explained to them in great detail the process of building a home and the materials they used. The pupils loved visiting the site. Being able to touch the different type of bricks and insulation makes much more of an impact on them than what they’re told about in the classroom.” Robert Baker, Linden Homes Project Manager, added: “We were thrilled to have the children visit our site, their enthusiasm is infectious and it’s amazing how much they enjoyed seeing the diggers! The school visit also provided an opportunity to talk to pupils about site safety." SCHOOL OF SAFETY CONSTRUCTION LESSONS have been Stuart commented: “Ivor Goodsite cemented on the syllabus for Saint is obviously a lot of fun for the Christina's School in St John's Wood, children but he’s also a great way of London. communicating very serious points Pupils from the school received about the dangers of construction ARTISTS' IMPRESSIONS OF SAFETY a visit from Ivor Goodsite, the sites to children, so we’re delighted EXHIBITING THEIR CREATIVE SIDES, pupils from costumed mascot of the Considerate to be able to co-operate with Saint Gargieston Primary School near MBV JV's (a joint Constructors’ Scheme, as part of Christina’s School.” venture between Morrison Construction and Black Galliford Try Partnerships South The visit was the first in what is & Veatch) Meadowhead and Stevenson site showed East’s commitment to being a planned to be close co-operation that they are in the know when it comes to health considerate neighbour at its Guinness between Galliford Try and the school. and safety on construction sites. Court development on St Edmunds Future visits have been planned Terrace, north London. across the duration of the project, were the talented winners of a safety poster Eilidh Drummond, Kerry Young and Carli Boyle which is due to complete in June competition, the aim of which was to see who could Environmental Advisor Stuart 2014. The development consists of design the best poster showing the dangers of Walden, Ivor gave an informative 36 apartments for rent and 28 for construction sites. presentation on the important private sale for the Guinness Trust lessons about the dangers of and is being built on the site of a MBV had previously given outlining the hazards construction sites. former care home and apartments. present on construction sites. Joined by Health, Safety and The competition followed on from a safety talk 30 | people SVQ SUCCESS FOR LAURA AND AMY CONGRATULATIONS ARE DUE to Morrison Construction Civil Engineering's Laura Moffat, Community Liaison Assistant, on the completion of her SVQ Level 3 in Business Administration and Amy Miller, Receptionist, who recently completed her SVQ Level 2 in Business Administration. Amy, pictured top centre, and Laura, pictured third from left at the bottom, are both based at the Forth Replacement Crossing project. Pictured from left: Sophie with Secretary Stacy Joseph, Solicitor Hannah Daeche and Admin Assistant Kirsty Keohane. GOING PINK FOR BREAST CANCER AWARENESS DRESSED TO IMPRESS, Accounts Assistant Sophie Menasria from Galliford Try Building South (pictured above left) combined her fashion sense with her charitable side by gathering the team at Uxbridge to raise both money and awareness for breast cancer. By wearing pink and bringing in pink baked goods, the office raised £170. Sophie said: "My main objective was to raise awareness for breast cancer as I don’t think people actually realise how common it is. I was happy to see quite a lot of people made an effort and wore pink! The bake sale was also a massive hit thanks to some of the girls that helped make cakes. The day was a complete success and I hope it will become a yearly tradition." STAFF ACHIEVEMENTS: LONG SERVICE AWARDS Congratulations to the following staff who received long service awards for over 25 years' service since last edition: Chris Bunting Office Manager Galliford Try Services 40 years Peter Tyers Risk Manager Galliford Try Building Central 40 years Christopher Lamb Operative Galliford Try Building Central 40 years David Chidwick Quality Manager Linden Homes North 40 years Neil Staples Senior Planner Galliford Try Building South Central London 35 years Peter Heathershaw Bid Director Galliford Try Divisional Projects 35 years David Crangle Ganger Morrison Construction Scotland 30 years Gary Corden Commercial Director Galliford Try Communications 30 years Gordon Drysdale Project Engineer Galliford Try Water 30 years Aeaneas Robertson Site Manager Morrison Construction Scotland 25 years Peter Wadsworth Managing QS Morrison Construction Scotland 25 years Jeff Budd Head of Planning Galliford Try Building South Central London 25 years Ian Witts Project Manager Galliford Try Building South Central London 25 years Ian Johnson Contracts Manager Morrison Construction Civil Engineering 25 years Brendan Blythe Construction Director Linden Homes Midlands 25 years Mark Foster Site Agent Galliford Try Water 25 years F ? QUESTIONTIME THIS ISSUE, EVOLVE IS GIVING YOU THE OPPORTUNITY TO TAKE HOME £50 OF AMAZON VOUCHERS. TO ENTER OUR COMPETITION, simply answer the Business Park, Cowley, Uxbridge, UB8 2AL. following questions and you could be our lucky winner. Alternatively, email: evolve@gallifordtry. The answers can all be found in this edition of Evolve. co.uk. Closing date: 30 June 2013. The winner Answers should be sent to: Louise Mantio, Group will be selected at random from entrants who Communications Director, Galliford Try, Cowley | 31 WIN £50 OF AMAZON VOUCHERS answer all five questions correctly. Q1. Which business won "Main Contractor of the Year" at the Builder & Engineer Awards? Q2. How many kilometres of road are being built as part of the new South Devon Link Road? Q3. What is the Group's target with respect to a reduction in carbon emissions? Q4. Where is Halley VI Research Station located? Q5. Which stories are the following images from? CONGRATULATIONS TO DEWI JONES WHO WON LAST ISSUE’S COMPETITION. Galliford Try retiree Dewi Jones won Question Time by answering our questions as follows: Q1. Who won Building Magazine's 2012 "Housebuilder of the Year" Award? Linden Homes. Q2. Which project became the UK's first carbon negative affordable housing project? Sinclair Meadows. Q3. What is the value of the works Galliford Try is undertaking at Beckton Sewage Treatment Works? £60m. Q4. What is "The Linden Way"? A new customer experience initiative, the aim of which is "to create homes and give our customers exceptional experience through the passion of our people". Q5. Which stories are the images from? From left: One for the Books; Client Talk; Safety Coaching Success and Bridging the Skills Gap in Engineering. evolve YOUR SAY We want to continue to produce a magazine that you find interesting and informative and to achieve this, we need your feedback. To have your say on how we could enhance Evolve, send your comments on content, design, the number of pages or anything that you think matters to: evolve@gallifordtry.co.uk or write to: Louise Mantio, Group Communications Director, Galliford Try, Cowley Business Park, Cowley, Uxbridge, UB8 2AL. Whether you want to change nothing at all, or everything about Evolve, we are always interested to hear what you have to say. ON A WINNING STREAK LINDEN HOMES WAS CROWNED "Best Large Housebuilder of the Year" at the What House? magazine Awards and also scooped prizes in five other categories for design and sustainability. Judges said: "Linden Homes does contemporary, traditional, historic and regenerative, studded with mould-breaking schemes, with sustainability at the heart...Linden Homes thoroughly deserves its Gold." To find out more, turn to page 08. Graylingwell Park by Linden Homes Guildford is a collection of beautiful high specification new builds and sensitively converted period buildings set in 85 acres of rolling parkland. The one to four bedroom homes pictured below form "Nightingales", the second phase of the multi award-winning development in Chichester, one of the UK's largest carbon neutral developments.