Issue 27 | 2014
CAREYNEWS
DEMOLITION | ASBESTOS | CIVIL ENGINEERING | HOMES | DRY LINING | ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS
growth and diversity
investing in the future of our business
Also in this issue:
Attracting & Developing Talent
Careys Design Team - Making the difference
BDL - Offering more than Dry Lining
Seneca - Energising Waste
What is BIM?
PG 18
GAINSBOROUGH BRIDGE
TIME OU??T
GUESTEDITOR
On a personal level, the first nine months of
2014 has been an incredible period for me.
My new role as Managing Director of P.J.
Carey (Contractors) Ltd has presented some
considerable challenges. I am immensely
proud of the skill and team work which has
been repeatedly demonstrated by so many
and resulted in business improvements,
opportunities being converted into contracts
and satisfied clients.
CONTENTS
EDITOR
Karen Reay, Marketing Manager
karen.reay@careysplc.co.uk
26Seneca
We are energising waste
Jason Carey
04News
Updates from around the business
28Quality
Sapna Modi, Graphic Designer
sapna.modi@careysplc.co.uk
07 Contract awards
30 FEATURE: What is BIM?
EDITORIAL TEAM
08 FEATURE: Growth and diversity
Richard Edwards, Copywriter
richard.edwards@careysplc.co.uk
10 BDL: Offering more than Drylining
DESIGNER
Cover Image: BDL - David Brooks Building, Oxford Brooks University
03 Guest editor
CONTRIBUTORS
Fiona Carey, Siobhan Carey,
Jason Carey, Martin McDermott,
Paul Johnson, Sam Wong,
Shaun Rowberry, Simon Nagy,
Gerard O’Mahony,
Bethany Borley, Sean Sugrue,
Sharon Wood, Amy Hall, Paul Miller.
Lee Daniels, Emma Dodge,
Kevin Sibley.
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Elevating good quality practices
Building information modelling overview
An overview of contracts (Jan - Sept)
32HR
Attracting & developing talent
Fiona Carey
34 60 seconds...
With Amy and Sharon
An overview of BDL’s services
12HSEQT
Safety is at the heart of everything we do
14 Occupational health
Dying for a cigarette??
16 Careys Design Team
Making the difference
18 Careys’ Projects
PJC, Carey New Homes, Scudder
35 Competition
Name our second excavator
36 Reward and recognition
Promoting SHED every day
37 Kevins recipe
Chicken & meat marinade
38Noticeboard
Employee announcements
We hope you enjoy reading this latest edition of the CareyNews. If you have any feedback, article
suggestions or thoughts on how we can improve your newsletter we would love to hear from you.
Get in touch by emailing: careysnews@careysplc.co.uk
We have a wonderful team at Careys and
I am delighted that we have been able to
attract so many talented young graduates
and experienced individuals into our teams.
We have also strengthened our senior
management with a series of strategic
appointments, including Fiona O’Donnell
(née Carey) as Group Company Secretary,
Martin McDermott as Director, Mike Lewis
as Group Financial Director, Sam Wong as
Engineering & Development Director, Simon
Nagy as Carey Design Team Leader and
Susan Morris as Submissions Manager.
Contract highlights for me have included
securing Sainsbury’s significant Selly Oak
project as Principal Contractor, Great
Portland Estate’s Rathbone Square and the
incredible renaissance in Scotland which
has seen the team secure a raft of good
jobs over the past twelve months. But what
truly excites me about the future is that it
is not just P.J. Carey (Contractors) Ltd that
is securing high levels of repeat business
and anchor contracts across the UK and
Ireland, but the same levels of success is
being achieved across the Group, by equally
talented teams in ION, Scudder, Seneca
and BDL.
I am delighted that the Graduate
Development Programme is going from
JASON CAREY, MANAGING DIRECTOR
P.J. CAREY (CONTRACTORS) LTD
strength to strength and as part of our ongoing commitment to growth and internal
development, we have scheduled a series
of roadshows specifically for our Black
Hat Site Supervisors. The first of these
roadshows was held on the 25th July in
London and highlighted the company’s
direction and recognised the value these
skilled members of staff bring to Careys. The
sessions begin with a keynote presentation
from motivational speaker Chris Moon MBE;
a former British Army Officer and land mine
amputee. (I would encourage everyone to
read his story). The feedback we received
from the first two events has been really
positive and we look forward to rolling out
the next phase of this important initiative.
difficult recession. This project has been
an immense challenge and I would like to
personally thank Sean Sugrue, Bethany
Stanton, Eleanor McNamara, Denis Feeley,
Amy Hall and Suzanne Whelan for their
amazing efforts, converting aspirations
into practical solutions and making this
transformation a success.
The Achievements Of
An Organisation Are
The Results Of The
Combined Efforts of
Each Individual
As the Group continues to grow and
diversify, there is an even greater need for
effective communication and collaboration
between business units, departments and
teams. It is inspiring to witness the energy
and positivity which exists within the
businesses and wonderful to finally note
that the craic is returning to the construction
industry - and is as fierce as ever at Careys.
The HQ refurbishment project is now almost
complete and has been a tremendous
success. The open plan layout has
encouraged everyone to share information
and I have witnessed more teamwork
between departments in the past three
months, than ever before. I hope you agree
that we have created a wonderful working
environment for everyone to enjoy and
the investment made by the owners goes
some way to demonstrating the gratitude
and appreciation we feel for the efforts,
dedication and sacrifices made by all of
you during what was an extremely long and
Two highlights of the refurbishment for
me include the new gym and the canteen,
both of which reflect the importance that
the Carey family place on the health and
wellbeing of our employees. I encourage all
those that can, to use and enjoy these new
facilities. I will definitely be using both and
will be ‘selling tickets to the gun show ’.
I hope that you all enjoy reading this edition
of the CareyNews and, as always, we value
any feedback.
Lastly, I wanted to say that it was great
to welcome BDL to Wembley on the 1st
September and see them integrated into the
Group. The year is moving forward at a rate
of knots and I look forward to the remainder
of the year, where new challenges and
rewards undoubtedly lie ahead for us all.
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NEWS
Health & Safety
Round Up
Developing
Our People
Academic Achievements
Congratulations to the following people on all of their
hard work and impressive academic achievements:
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Congratulations to Daniel Battman who graduated
from the University of Westminster, with a Carey
funded degree in Quantity Surveying.
Congratulations to Sharon Lavelle, Careys’
Financial Accountant, for gaining her ACCA Finance
Qualifications.
Many congratulations to Gregor Ogilvie on achieving
his BSc (Hons) in Construction Management - the
product of a lot of hard work and dedication.
Well done.
Internal Carey Group Promotions
The first two Black Hat Roadshows were held on the 25th July in
central London and 18th September in Beaconsfield. The next
event is scheduled to take place in Scotland on the 8th October.
ION Environmental Solutions (formally TESAS) have become
a certified member of ARCA - Asbestos Removal Contractors
Association - demonstrating their commitment to contributing to
the high levels of health and safety which have been achieved
by the business.
If you are a graduate Civil Engineer
or Quantity Surveyor and want to
broaden your horizons We want to hear from you!
Apply: www.careysplc.co.uk/graduate-opportunities
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We are so delighted that so many of our members of
staff have continued to progress within our organisation
over the last six months that we wanted to mention
promotions below:
Bigley, Bjourn
Boloca, Alin Brooks, Nick
Carey, Fiona
Carey, Jason
Cooling, Brian
Davies, Lloyd
De Villiers, Pierre
Faulds, Thomas
Faulkner, Robert
Gray, George
Grenham, Patrick
Hall, Amy
Jayson, Stuart
Juravle, Florin
Keenan, Kevin
Lavelle, Sharon
Lewis, Michael
Mankevicius, Eligijus
Marks, Sean
McAdam, Brian
McGurn, Neil McLaughlin, Michael McMahon, Bonnie
McNamara, Michael
Mistry, Naina
Morris, Susan Murray, Henry
Ogilvie, Gregor
Ransley, Richard
Reid, Charles
Schipor, David Senthilkumuran, K V
Shelley, Phillip
Thornton, Robert
Wenzel, Tomas
Wood, Sharon
Wraight, Tommy
Yeates, Andrew Operations Director
Site Supervisor
Pre-Construction Manager
Company Secretary
Managing Director
Senior Surveyor
Hire Desk Supervisor
Contracts Manager
Site Supervisor
Site Manager
Senior Site Manager
Senior Project Manager
Office Facilities Manager
Foreman
Groundswork Foreman
Measurement Estimator
Finance Manager
Group Finance Director
Site Supervisor
Site Manager
Area Surveyor
Project Manager
Site Supervisor
Team Leader: Inputting Team
Planner - Civils
Team Leader: Clearing Team
Submissions Manager
Senior Project Manager
Engineer
Group Finance Manager
Senior Site Manager
Carpenter
Director of Scotland
Site Supervisor
Managing Estimator
Estimator - Civils
Group HR Manager
Contracts Manager
Senior Engineer
THE
MODERN
FACE OF
CAREYS
A head office building makes a
statement about the company’s
identity, values and direction. The
refurbishment of our Wembley head
office and the other regional offices
across our Group definitely does
that. It clearly states that Careys is a
progressive company that embraces
technology, promotes open and
effective communication and is
committed to investing in the future of
our employees.
The aim of the refurbishment
programme is to create modern,
effective working environments which
we can all be proud of and are great
places to work and make things
happen.
In the December 2013 edition
of CareyNews we brought you
news of phase 1 of our head office
refurbishment, which began with
the modernising of Careys’ Plant
Department, our reception and the
meeting suite on the 1st floor. This
phase was completed during the
Christmas break and since then the
rest of the transformation has been in
full swing.
We have since installed breakout
areas, four new kitchenettes, hot
desk areas with network points and a
mezzanine level which overlooks the
new office space on the 2nd floor. We
have replaced the outdated 1980’s
decor with a bright fresh palate to give
the space a light and airy feel which is
translated across all three floors.
Included in the refurbishment is a
state-of-the-art staff gym, with brand
new changing rooms. The car park has
been expanded from 79 to 118 parking
spaces and our staff canteen has been
updated and extended to provide a
vibrant place to enjoy meals.
This refurbishment has triggered other
changes within the business. A new
cashless system has been introduced
to the canteen which allows our staff
to ‘top-up’ individual pre-paid cards to
pay for food and drinks in the canteen;
this removes the need to carry cash. In
addition, an intelligent desk telephone
system has been introduced.
All of these pieces to the refurbishment
puzzle were completed by the end of
August, within nine months, and just in
time to welcome and accommodate
additional colleagues from BDL - and
all this without causing any major
disturbance to the existing 150 head
office staff.
We would like to thank all those who
have contributed and helped us make
this project a success.
All the information about the
refurbishment, including photos,
can be found under the Head
Office tab on CareysConnect.
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NEWS
CONTRACT awards
CAREYS NEW HOMES
OUR ASBESTOS BUSINESS COMES OF AGE
We are pleased to inform you
that our asbestos business has
been given a new name. The
business unit formally known as
TES Asbestos Solutions Ltd has
been renamed ION Environmental
Solutions Ltd.
The decision to make this change is
twofold; TESas has had a successful
year delivering contracts for T.E. Scudder
Ltd, P.J. Carey (Contractors) Ltd and
a number of external clients. Further
expansion is planned within its service
proposition beyond asbestos removal.
As a result of this, it was felt that TESas
would benefit from a name that would
help promote its wider services to new
external clients.
Over the coming weeks we will complete
a company-wide rebranding programme
to promote ION, both internally, as an
integrated business unit within Careys,
and externally as a standalone business.
This rebranding activity will include our
company collateral and websites.
ION refers to the Irish
word ‘íon, ‘meaning ‘pure.’
Our aim is to promote a
clean environment for the
future.
The renaming of TESas is a significant
change and demonstrates our wider If you wish to view the plans, simply visit
ambition to grow and strengthen our CareysConnect – office refurbishment and download
position within the Asbestos industry them. Phase one of the refurbishment plan is due to
and to continue to establish Careys be completed during the Christmas shutdown period,
as an exceptional multi-disciplinary so when we return we will be in for a lovely surprise!
construction group.
Helping to Protect
Pedestrians, Cyclists,
Motorcyclists and Other
Road That We Share the
Roads With
We care about Road Safety and
the Environment
Transport for London’s voluntary Fleet Operator
Recognition Scheme (FORS) has awarded
Careys Gold certification. We had previously
been awarded bronze and then silver.
FORS is a method of recognizing fleet
operations that comply with the requirements
of the FORS standard, which is based upon
lawfulness, safety, efficiency and environmental
protection.
Careys’ fleet operations have been audited against the requirements
of the FORS Standard by an approved FORS certification body.
Careys has joined Construction Logistics and Cyclist
Safety (CLOCS) a new, voluntary, industry-led vehicle
safety imitative.
This initiative is designed to create a new common
standard for construction firms to manage work-related
road risk. Specifically, this programme looks to improve
the safety of fleet vehicles by ensuring they are fitted with
the appropriate safety equipment and adhere to best
practice road safety.
The FORS logo allows potential customers to readily distinguish
FORS operators from other operators and it really sets us apart from
our competitors.
To date, Careys’ is one of just 32 companies, including
Mace, Lend Lease and Skanska, to sign up to this new
scheme. We anticipate that, as it gains momentum, the
scheme will really make a difference to safety on our
roads.
More information: www.fors-online.org.uk
More information: www.clocs.org.uk
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Aspire Electrical: Project Bolero
BaseBuild: Sainsbury’s Belvedere | Debden
Bowmer & Kirkland: Kwik Fit, Wolverhampton
Bow Street Magistrates Court | Bracknall | GKN Birmingham
CTS Shopfitting: Sainsburys Southport
Longcross: Waltham Cross
Lynx Forecourt: Sainsbury’s Staplehurst
OHS: Sainsbury’s Saltersgil | Lochside, Edinburgh | Luton Airport |
Sainsbury’s Streatham
RG Group: Lochside, Edinburgh
Sainsbury’s: Sainsbury’s Local, Leeds | Eastleigh |
Saltersgil | Bingham | Bishopsgarth | Malton | Cobham | Bexhill |
Larkfield | Woolton | Waltham Cross | Ilford | Staplehurst | Guildford |
Malton | Monk Bretton | Huntingdon | Wallington | Ferryhill Durham |
Sainsbury’s/Verisae: Sainsbury’s Colchester | Tonbridge
TE Scudder: Ark Putney | BBC | Oxford | Sainsbury’s Godalming
Williams Southern: Sainsbury’s Bramhall Centre | Sainsbury’s
Stanwell
Abbey New Home: Southwater
Barratt SC: Littlehampton Phase 1
Bellway NL: Park Royal
Bloor Southern: Burgess Hill | Waterlooville E | Weybridge
Bovis SE: Kilnwood Vale Phase 1 | Horley Phase 2 |
Broadbridge Heath Phase 2 and extension
Persimmon TV: Oxford Sales Area
Crest London: Tooting
Crest Southern: Kilnwood Vale 1B
Linden Homes Guildford: Upper Froyle | Godalming
Miller Homes: Bracklesham Bay
NKH: Oaklands Block D Weybridge | Apex St Albans
P.J. Carey (Contractors) Ltd: High Wycombe
Riverdale/OHOB: Reigate
St George WL: Dickens Yard Blocks C & F
St James TV: High Wycombe Phase 4
TWWL: Bracknell Phase 4
TWWL: Eastcote
Ward Homes: Bromley Phase 4
Base Build Services Ltd: SSL Northfield Birmingham
Carey Group PLC: Blast Screen Heathrow | Steeple Clayton Next Office |
SSL Waterlooville
Harrison Jorge Limited: Metro Bank Basildon
ISG PLC: Walsall Road, Birmingham
Lawrence Foote & Partners (London) Ltd: Plant Farm Waterlooville
Lend Lease: Lacon House investigation work | BBC Asbestos |
BBC WHQ - Studios
Longcross Construction Ltd: Sainsbury’s Ashford, Selly Oak
M3 Consulting: Quadrant 4 Enabling works
Mace Group: Serpentine Sackler Gallery Project
Northacre PLC: Vicarage House
Potter Raper Partnership: UCL, Wilkins Terrace & Lower Refectory
RG Group: Coldhams Lane | Sainsbury’s Brookwood, Godalming,
Hadleigh, North Cheam, Redhill, South Woodford, Streatham High Road,
Tottenham | Waitrose Alderley Edge, Locks Heath, Pimlico
Rise Bow Street Hotel
Sainsbury’s Supermarkets Ltd: SSL Bradford & Bingley HQ
Sir Robert McAlpine: Selfridges - Duke Street | Quadrant 4
Workman LLP: The Bull Ring - Birmingham
CIVILS
145 Kensington Management Ltd: Next, Cressex Island
Aecom: Lots Road, Chelsea Creek Wall Replacement
and HF4 & HF5
Barr Construction: Sainsbury’s Sheffield
Blyth & Blyth: Mortlach Distillery
BMW UK Manufacturing Ltd: BMW Test Track
Brookfield Multiplex: City Park 1
Caledonia Property Maintenance Ltd: Macallan
Distillery Effluent Plant
Careys New Homes: Groundworks | Coates Lane |
Worcester City Football Club Site
Ferrovial Agroman: Heathrow N2 Car Park
Gardiner & Theobald LLP: Bracknell NRQ, 278 Works |
Royal Mint Gardens - Encapsulation Contract
George Downing Construction Ltd: Beith Street
Glasgow
Grainger PLC: Berewood Phase 7
Great Portland Estates: Rathbone Square
Henry Riley Croydon: Sainsbury’s Selly Oak
Huntley Cartwright: Hamilton Drive, St John’s Wood
ISG: Chelmsford City Racecourse
Lend Lease: BSkyB - A9010 | Saint John Bosco
College | Ark Academy | Hounslow & Woolwich
Barracks Officers’ Mess
Leslie Clark: Sainsbury`s - Market Harborough,
Newport, South Molton & Kings Lynn
London Legacy Development Corporation: LLDC
Borehole Decommissioning
Longcross Construction Ltd: Sainsbury`s Sury Basin
M3 Consulting: St Helens Square, London
Mace: BSkyB - Believe Building | Heathrow Terminal
3 | Colnebrook Logistics Centre (Heathrow) | Sky Health & Fitness Centre | Heathrow T3 | Nova Victoria |
Telehouse North 2
Miller Construction: Wick Community Campus - Early
Works No 1 | Wick North Primary School | Inverness
Royal Academy
Morrison Construction: Clyde Valley Campus | HIE
Offices Plot 8 Inverness Campus
Quinn Group: Quinn Cement Plant | Quinn Packaging
Fire Damage Refurb
RG Group: Sainsburys Waterlooville | London Colney
Attenuation Tanks
Rise: Bow Street Hotel
Robertson Construction Northern: Kilbeg Village
Development
Robertson Eastern: Brechin Community Campus
Sainsbury’s Supermarkets Ltd: Sainsbury’s
Brighouse, Pineham, Northampton
Simons Group Limited: Waitrose, Malmesbury
Sir Robert McAlpine: Fitzroy Place | Kingswells
Aberdeen Plot 11A | The Grande | Liverpool 2
Autogates WP1500 Groundworks | Omega North Plot
1C -Travis Perkins | Omega, Warrington, Plot 1C |
Severnside Energy Construction Centre
Skanska: North West Cambridge Site
Telehouse International Corporation of Europe
Ltd: Telehouse Project Indigo Enabling Works, Sub
Structure & Concrete Floors, Docklands Campus
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FEATURE
Growth
and
Diversity
at CAREYS
by Fiona Carey
Despite years of positive recruitment campaigns, women still only represent 12%
of construction professionals and 1% of workers in manual trades.
However, things are improving according to the Labour Market Statistics from the Office for
National Statistics, who state that the number of women employed in the industry rose by 13.5%
to 263,000 during the final three months of 2013, compared with the previous year.
Sources:
SET to lead survey, reported in ‘Jobs for the Boys?’, Peters and McWhinnie, July 2013. The IET 2013 Skills Survey.
The Smith Institute: ‘Building the future- women in construction’. Women’s Engineering Society.
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Construction has always been promoted as a male
dominated industry. ‘Bob the Builder’ and his assistant
‘Wendy’ demonstrate the typical gender stereotyping
in construction and fall a long way short of promoting
our industry. There are fantastic opportunities for
women generally and students with an aptitude for
science and mathematics, who would traditionally be
drawn to study accountancy or medicine as opposed
to considering engineering or quantity surveying.
In support of flexible working, the UK Government
introduced new legislation that states that, from
30th June 2014, all employees have the legal right to
request flexible working - not just parents and carers.
However, an employer can ultimately refuse an
application if they have a good business reason for
doing so.
There has been a greater realisation by government,
educators and employers in recent years that
something needs to be done to break historic trends
and outdated stereotyping. This has resulted in
initiatives to promote the rewards and satisfaction to
be derived from a career in construction for talented,
driven women who want to make a difference.
At Careys, we champion greater opportunities for
women across every department and role within our
company. We continue to introduce greater flexible
terms of employment and to create exceptional
working environments for all. It is no longer about
‘jobs for the boys’ but about building a diverse and
capable workforce, employing the right person for the
role, irrespective of gender, race or any other social
discrimination.
It is widely accepted that employers need to do more
to make the industry more female friendly to enable
us to attract and enjoy the benefits of a more diverse
workforce. In a recent survey, engineers and surveyors
were asked what attracted them to the construction
industry. Most stated that they wanted to seek
practical careers where they could make a difference,
by contributing to the construction and creation of
better places and structures that they could be proud
of and that would stand for years to come.
20 years ago when I started working at Careys there
were only 10 women in the whole company and a
‘girls night out’ literally meant all the women in Careys.
Since then, we have successfully recruited significant
numbers of talented women into our business and
today we employ women in every department,
across all of our regions. Having said that, we are a
committed equal opportunity employer and provide
everybody with the opportunity and support to excel
and achieve their full potential.
Over 60% of women questioned said there
was definite sexism within the industry and
just under half said they would eventually
leave if their employer failed to offer
flexible working should they have families
at a later date.
This clearly demonstrates how diverse we have
become. Today, we employ a good many talented
women across our company and provide everybody
with the opportunity to progress and achieve their full
potential.
This summer Careys has already attended two
recruitment events. The first was a really encouraging
graduate recruitment event where we were able to
speak to many bright young engineering graduates;
many of whom were women looking for opportunities
with companies just like ours. The second was an
event we were very proud to be involved with and
designed to recruit skilled and experienced ex-military
personal that have retired from military life and are
now looking for civilian careers.
After decades of discrimination within the construction
industry, I am enthusiastic that this attitude is finally
becoming a thing of the past and I am delighted by
the progress being made in Careys to attract and
develop so many talented people - both men and
women. I believe it is a really exciting time at Careys
and there are tremendous opportunities available to
everyone to enjoy rewarding careers.
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HSEQT
BDL
BDL has a mature client base and always
looks to engage with clients at the earliest
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BDL’s Commercial Division
The BDL Commercial Division is an
established part of our drylining business
and projects include: hospitals, airports,
stadiums, high-rise residential builds and
shopping centres. We work alongside
principal contractors and other trades to
deliver dry lining projects ranging in value
from £0.5m to £21m.
Client services include cost advice, design
guidance and materials planning. Our
teams work closely with clients, maintaining
a continual dialogue throughout the
Previous projects BDL is proud to
have supported include; London 2012
Athletes’ Village, Olympic Park in Stratford,
Westfield Shopping Centre, Stratford,
The Shard, London Bridge, BBC HQ
and Wembley Stadium. A couple of
these projects involved multiple Careys
businesses working alongside one
another, thereby demonstrating our
Group’s diversity and complementary
businesses.
BDL’s Residential Division
Our award-winning housing division
provides expertise on a range of projects,
from small contracts to large-scale
apartment and mixed-use schemes.
Clients include most major national
and regional house builders including;
Berkeley Homes, Barratt Homes and Taylor
BDL’s full list of services includes:
Dry Lining
Drywall Partitioning
Lightweight Steel Framing Systems
Suspended Ceilings
Structural Fire Protection
Fire-stopping
Fibrous Mouldings
Plastering
Rendering
Specialist Render Finishes
Rainscreen Cladding
Terracotta Rainscreen cladding
Cedar Weatherboarding
Insulated Render
Floor Screeding (traditional and
specialist screeds)
Coving and Cornicing
High-end restroom fit-out
BBC, Portland Place
Westfield Shopping Centres
The Shard
National Maritime
Museum
Leadenhall
Wembley Stadium
Oxford Brooke’s University
duration of a project to collaboratively
complete schemes to an exceptionally
high finish.
Castle House (Strata House)
Established for over thirty five years, BDL
provides screeding, rendering, plastering
and partition wall expertise in addition to
high-end restroom fit-outs to residential
and commercial clients in the UK. BDL’s
reputation is based on quality, trust and
transparency and has been established
by working on projects ranging from
universities to high-end residential
apartments and airports.
point in a project so as to work with them
to develop innovative and sustainable
solutions that enhance the architect’s
design, whilst also being cost-effective. This
consistent approach has time and time
again assisted BDL to help its clients avoid
the pitfalls of choosing the cheapest options
which potentially compromise on quality
and outcome.
3&10 Finsbury Square
Careys’ drylining business, BDL is
one of the largest specialist dry lining
contractors in the UK. At any one time
BDL have up to 600 operatives working
on site, across an average of 30 live sites.
Projects are predominantly located within
London, the Home Counties and the
South of England; but the business also
delivers contracts in the Midlands and
further north in support key clients.
Three Quays
Offering more
than Dry Lining
Terminal 5
Sustainability
Best-practice sustainability practices
extend across Careys and include BDL;
who work hard to effectively reduce waste
and proactively recycle and re-use unused
surplus plasterboard and other materials.
Where disposal is unavoidable, waste is
separated from other construction waste
and disposed of in accordance with the
UK Environment Agency’s current gypsum
containing waste disposal guidelines, by
approved gypsum waste carrier.
Swiss Re (The Girkin)
Currently BDL is working on various projects,
including Bovis developments in and around
Gatwick and Crawley; a large Bellway
apartment development in Park Royal; and a
large development in Tooting Broadway for
Crest Nicholson.
Bart’s and Royal
London Hospital
BDL adopts a pro-active approach to
working with other contractors on site by
adhering to BDL’s core values: to provide
customers with the highest levels of quality
and service on every project.
De Vere Gardens
BDL’s extensive project delivery experience
means that new build plans can be easily
translated into a realistic and accurate cost,
time and materials break-down. This takes
into account the requirements of other onsite trades where relevant.
Sky Harlequin
Residential services include pre-build value
engineering; this is an essential service
aimed at consolidating and, if necessary,
reducing the amount of materials which may
have been over-specified during the design
phase. It aims to reduce waste and eliminate
unnecessary cost for clients.
Athletes Village Plots N03,N04,N07,N15
A Glimpse in BDL’s Project Portfolio
Canary Wharf – Tower
Blocks DS5 city bank
tower, HQ 5, HQ 1 & DS4
Wimpey, Crest Nicolson and Persimmon
Homes.
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HSEQT
Safety is at
The Heart of
Everything We Do
The most valuable asset to any company
is its employees. Essential to a company’s
success is the motivation, happiness,
wellbeing and safety of those employees.
At Careys we have pledged to our
workforce that we will provide them with a
secure, collaborative environment where
they can develop a career and fulfil their
ambitions. Our underlying message is that
as an organisation ‘We Care,’ and to our
employees, this commitment is extended to
health, safety, environmental matters and
quality - not just in the workplace, but at
home as well. Our aim is ultimately not to just
reduce the number of reportable workplace
accidents, but “To encourage our employees
to aim for zero accidents at home as they
do in the workplace.” Essentially we want
employees to take the valuable lessons and
considered practices they demonstrate at
work and transfer them into their home life.
Safe Home Every Day (SHED) is an integral
part of this commitment and the vehicle we
use to drive our target and improve safety
on every site, across each of our businesses
and teams. This is not an easy process, nor
is it a target that will be achieved overnight.
However, significant improvements have
been realised year on year since the
implementation of SHED and we have seen
the number of accidents continue to fall.
SHED is not a rigorous health and safety
regime, but a behavioural programme and
approach to personal and collective safety
that can be applied to everything we do.
Ultimately if something happens to you, a
colleague or a family member, it isn’t just the
individual or employee that is affected by the
consequences of an accident, but everybody
that person knows and is loved by.
At the heart of the SHED message is
minimising risk. That we must carefully
consider the method and impact of carrying
out each activity we perform and put safety
ahead of the pressure to get things done as
quickly as possible. A successful outcome
is automatically taking the correct steps to
be safe as a matter of course, in the same
way we automatically reach for our seatbelt
when we get into a car, even though no-one
is watching us, simply because we want to
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minimise the risk of serious injury in ht eevent
of an accident. SHED takes the approach that
the same mentality should apply to all our day
to day activities, whether we are at work, or at
home.
At Careys we demonstrate our commitment
to changing mentalities by ensuring that
people are rarely paid by the speed at which
they work, but rather according to the quality
of their work. Inherent in our company
philosophy is the ethos of ‘doing things in the
right way and doing a good job’. Completing
tasks on time might be important, but cutting
a few corners to save a few minutes here
and there will, in the long run, cause an
incident. The absolute best case scenario is
that a minor incident will cost the company
more time and money. The worst is that it
will cause a fatal accident that will affect
colleagues, families and friends.
Therefore SHED has never been about
policing or punishing mistakes, it is about
learning from them. The monthly SHED
campaign poster messages have all been
derived from real-life incidents which could
have been avoided. By working together,
raising awareness and providing the
necessary tools, accidents will continue to
happen less frequently. However, there are
still areas that require improvement and
continued focus.
A primary area of emphasised focus and
vigilance current is on cable strikes – we
have noted incremental increases over the
past six months. Members of the senior
management team have quickly recognised
the need to address this issue and are
committed to looking at the best way of
reversing this trend. ‘A Permit to Break or
Disturb Ground’ has been introduced and
seeking specialist advice is being considered
as a further option. Fundamental to the
process is listening to and urging our handson engineers to speak up and make their
opinions known, as they are the individuals
best placed to recommend changes. It is
important for influential members of the
company to receive feedback from their
employees – good, bad or indifferent – as it is
this that will provide the information to make
corrections and lasting changes to the way
we work.
In line with this, Careys held the first in
a series of ‘Black Hat Site Supervisor
Roadshow’ events on the 25th July in
London. These events are introduced
by Chris Moon MBE; a former British
Army Officer and land mind amputee
who provided an inspirational talk about
evaluating risks and a very different
perspective on how to put staff to work
safely. These sessions have been designed
to offer the guys an open forum to discuss
all aspects of health and safety with senior
members of the company and identify better
ways of working.
Careys is also in the process of introducing
new features to our Group internal health
and safety regimes. The first of these is ‘road
risk’ training, which has been introduced
to combat risks such as tiredness and
boredom associated with driving long
distances. SHED’s established ‘Train the
Trainer’ programme is also being stepped
up to establish an increased number of
SHED champions on site who are able to
deliver SHED sessions and ensure that our
employees continue to maintain top Health
and Safety practices in everything they
do. The goal is that everyone in the whole
organisation will attend a SHED training
course once every three years. Furthermore,
to help to keep the SHED philosophy at the
forefront of people’s minds, SHED wallet
cards have been introduced. The idea of
the cards came from site following a SHED
session and will act as a gentle reminder of
who to contact regarding health and safety
practices should you have any concerns. It
is also possible to get in touch with health
and safety leaders anonymously should you
feel uncomfortable about leaving your name
and details.
CAREYS’ MONTHLY SHED CAMPAIGNS
As part of the Carey Group’s on-going commitment to RAISE safety awareness and IMPROVE standards across our sites,
monthly SHED campaigns and posters have been created and promoted by our site management teams. These highlight
construction risks and ensure safe practices are planned and implemented.
Secure all tools and
equipment to prevent
lethal drops from height
PREVENT
Power Drill Injuries
Sarah, 31
Architect
Mother of 1
Dave, 23
Graduate
Ioan, 25
Just Married
Expecting
twins
Pierre, 36
Married
Grandfather
of 1
Andrew, 37
Married
Father of 3
Within the last 2 years, 2 injuries have been caused to individuals on Careys’
sites who were positioned on the other side of a drilled piece of work.
Make sure you are Responsible,
Accountable, Informed and Safe Every day.
RAISE concerns before they become incidents
Causing these injuries is completely avoidable if you follow these steps:
1. Always support and secure the work in a fixed position, before drilling into it
2. Always ensure that all your body parts are well clear of the area being drilled
3. Check and who or what is on the other side of the material being drilled,
before drilling and if in doubt SHOUT!
Be Responsible, Accountable, Informed and Safe Everyday.
RAISE concerns before they become incidents
APRIL 2014
MAY 2014
JUNE 2014
KEEP YOUR
DISTANCE!
The purpose of SHED is after all, to ensure
that everybody knows that safety comes
first and that it is never OK to cut corners. At
Careys we look after not just our own safety,
of our colleagues and everyone around us.
Be Aware of Your Proximity to
Heavy Plant and Machinery by:
• Always maintaining a safe clearance distance of
more than 0.5m around any part of plant machinery
CAREFULLY EXCAVATE AROUND
SERVICES BY ALWAYS
DIGGING TRIAL HOLES FIRST
Keep your top
on at all times
Wear a hard hat
with a brim
Take your breaks
in the shade
As well as giving the SHED telephone
hotline 0800 032 7433 and text number
07950 485 819, the cards detail what your
Regional Safety Representative should
be informed about - so please keep your
card safe.
If you have received SHED training
recently but were not given a card,
please contact the HSEQT Department.
Hard Ground
If you cannot see the driver
– they cannot see you!
Only hand dig
within 500mm
of a service
Service
Following every SHED training session,
including refreshers, you will now
be issued with a SHED wallet card.
These cards were created following
a suggestion received from SHED
feedback.
Use at least SPF15
sun cream and reapply
Make sure you are Responsible,
Accountable, Informed and Safe Every day.
RAISE concerns before they become incidents
Drink plenty
of water
BE SKIN AWARE
Monitor your skin for
any unusual moles
or spots.
See a doctor promptly if
you find anything that
has changed shape,
size, colour, is itching
or bleeding.
STOP!!!
JUNE 2014
Dig down the side of
services, then towards them
using a trial hole
Service
REMEMBER:
NEW SHED Cards
NEVER dig directly
over a service
Only ever begin digging once
you have a valid permit to do so
• Never approaching any plant without notifying the driver,
banksman or spotter first
Do not use cables as steps to
get out of trenches, they will
get damaged
Do not use picks, hydraulic tools, points
or bars to penetrate ground directly
above services or within 500mm
Service
Service
Service
Make sure you are Responsible,
Accountable, Informed and Safe Every day.
RAISE concerns before they become incidents
JULY 2014
Cradle services to
reduce suspension damage in
trenches
Service
Make sure you are Responsible,
Accountable, Informed and Safe Every day.
RAISE concerns before they become incidents
JULY 2014
* You can download these posters on CareysConnect
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OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH
Dying for a cigarette??
Still not given up? Oh come on, smoking is soooo yesteryear!
Tobacco is a major culprit in:
Nearly a fifth of all cancers (some say even more than that), including
mouth, lip, throat, bladder, kidney, pancreas, stomach and liver
Heart attack and stroke
Lung conditions, such as bronchitis, pneumonia and emphysema
Sperm abnormalities and impotence
Respiratory tract infections – think “common cold”
Gum disease, leading to tooth loss
Give giving up a go. It’s worth it. Stub out your last cigarette and you’ll halve
your risk of a smoking-related heart attack in one year and your risk of dying
from lung cancer in ten.
Make a date - for giving up. And stick to it. Giving up
smoking is all about doing it at the right time, when you’re
in the right frame of mind.
Change your habits - Did you know that what you eat might make you
smoke more? A US study found that some foods, including meat, make
cigs taste better, while cheese, fruit and veg make them taste vile. So
stay away from the steaks. You might also want to tweak your tipple –
alcohol, tea, coffee and fizzy drinks make tobacco taste great, but water
and juice are less likely to get you reaching for that packet of 20. If that
all sounds a bit grim when you’re down the pub, try a Bloody Mary –
you’ll still be getting the juice. (And here’s a sobering thought: combining
smoking with drinking heavily makes you 38 times more likely to get
mouth cancer!)
Make a list - of all the reasons you want or need to cease the ‘ciggies’.
Then read it when you’re wavering. Your list could include statements
like: “I want to get rid of that cough,” and, “I want to live long enough to
get to know my grandchildren.”
Buddy up - Give up with someone else who wants to knock the habit
on the head. That way, you can support each other and your resolve
will be firmer. Or team up with a friend who’s already quit and get him/
her to check your progress regularly. You’re more likely to fail if you risk
looking like a lightweight in front of a mate.
Try e-cigs - This is not cold turkey, we admit. But ‘vaping’ has got to be
lung cancer rates in men were down 8% between 2003
and 2012 – mostly because fewer guys are puffing away.
better than the old cancer sticks with their 4,000-plus chemicals, including
arsenic and cyanide! Most experts in smoking and health think so, even
though no one yet knows what the long-term effects are. You’re more
likely to fail if you risk looking like a lightweight in front of a mate.
Get hi-tech help - The stop-smoking charity Quit (www.quit.org.uk)
offers one-to-one Skype counselling, while there are lots of different apps
for mobiles and tablets, including one from the
NHS (www.nhs.uk/Tools/Pages/iphonesmoking.aspx).
Use NHS Stop Smoking Services - The NHS is the go-to place if you’re
serious about winning the battle to beat cigarettes (www.nhs.uk/
smokefree or helpline 0300 123 1014). You will have access to antismoking products like patches and prescription medications and
structured support from trained advisers. Go down this road and you’ll
more likely to stay off the cigs. Your GP can help or put you in touch
with your local NHS Stop Smoking Service.
Go cold turkey - Most people try this method – no nicotine replacement, no stop-
smoking support and, for many, no joy. It’s not easy. You will need superhuman
willpower, not only to quit but to persist in not smoking. But it IS possible, especially if
you use some simple strategies to help you. Most people try this method – no nicotine
replacement, no stop-smoking support and, for many, no joy. It’s not easy.
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Rathbone Square
Great Portland Estates
careys DESIGN TEAM
MAKING
THE
DIFFERENCE
WEEK 21/72
WEEK 23/72
REDUCING DESIGN RISK
AND INCREASING CONTROL
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In recent times, we have been relying heavily on external
resources to fulfil our temporary works design needs and paying a premium for the privilege. In addition, there
are detrimental impacts, significant risks and limitations
associated with relying on external resources, including the
inadequate control and ownership of:
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Costs and value
Quality and efficiency
Delivery and capacity
Design knowledge
ENGINEERING DESIGN
EXCELLENCE & INDUSTRY
LEADING TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS
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The Carey Design Team’s ultimate objective is: “To become a
renowned provider of Engineering Design Excellece and Industry
Leading Technical Solutions” to each of Careys’ internal business
units and external clients.
The Team will provide:
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3/4D Modelling and Visualisation / BIM
Temporary Works Design
Pre-construction Technical Advice and Value Engineering
IMPLEMENTATION
AND INNOVATION
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STRENGTHENING CAREYS
SELF-DELIVERY MODEL
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It was time to rectify this situation and strengthen the Carey
Group’s integrated proposition, with its unique construction
and waste management self-delivery model. The Board has
chosen to build on our current in-house design capabilities to
create the Careys Design Team.
The new team will be led by Team Leader Simon Nagy and
Director of Engineering and Development, Sam Wong. It will
include a number of new design engineers to supplement
our existing group of talented designers and specialist 3/4D
modellers and visualisers.
It is anticipated that this new Design Team will be fully operational
by the summer of 2015. It will progressively be built up to provide
skilled engineering support on tenders and projects across the
Carey Group. Future plans also include the extension of services
to include BIM-related functions and QS call-off services.
A core focus of the Careys Design Team will be the ongoing
improvement in the quality of temporary work designs. It will
achieve this by sharing knowledge resulting from post-project
reviews. It will also provide value engineering advice to identify
opportunities to improve build programmes and develop cost
effective engineering solutions that deliver design, construction,
and whole-life costing benefits to clients.
One of the strengths of this team currently lies in its detailed,
first-hand knowledge of our Group’s requirements and an intimate
knowledge of construction methodology and planning. This
knowledge will enable the team to have tighter control of external
permanent works commissions, quality and cost.
The team is currently developing robust procedures to be shared
with operational teams, to better manage design requests and
enable them to prioritise fulfilments and manage expectations.
The team will provide a scalable temporary works design service
in the near future to meet current and future requirements.
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COMPLETE
DESIGN TEAM
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SAM WONG
DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING
AND DEVELOPMENT
Sam’ s role is to bring an advanced
engineering approach to the Carey Group;
identifying project technical risks and opportunities, providing
engineering support and technical reviews, strengthening
the development of our bids, programmes and the delivery
of our contracts. Sam will also work with business units to
develop client relationships and solutions.
SIMON NAGY
CAREYS DESIGN TEAM LEADER
As CDT Leader, Simon will be responsible
for the day to day management of the team’s
workload and activities. This includes the
production of temporary works designs, 3/4D modelling and
VE solutions. Simon will also provide leadership to the team
and will be a conduit to each Carey business unit and clients.
KRSTE KRIVECSKI
PRINCIPAL TEMPORARY WORKS
DESIGN ENGINEER
With more than 20 years temporary work
design experience with Careys, Krste
is responsible for overseeing temporary works designs
as well as checking and approving designs prepared by
sub contract teams. In the future, Krste will also produce
permanent works design briefs for external design providers.
ROBERT LANGTON
DESIGN ENGINEER
After 10 years with Careys Robert has
both CAD and temporary work design
experience. Robert is responsible for the
production and drafting of our temporary works designs. He
will also be responsible for the checking and approving of
designs prepared by sub contract teams.
VAS TCACI
LEAD 3D MODELLER
AND VISUALISER
Vas has worked for Careys for 15 years. He
has been leading the development and use of
3/4D modelling and visualisation within our pre-construction
team for 5 years and, in conjunction with Gerard O’Mahony,
is also responsible for the company’s BIM strategy and BIM
development.
GERARD O'MAHONY
SENIOR 3D MODELLER
AND VISUALISER
Gerard has worked for Carey for 4 years and
has played a key role in the development of the
groups 3/4D models and visualisation in support of demolition
and civil engineering tender submission and live projects. Gerard
and Vas Tcaci are jointly responsible for the company’s BIM
strategy and BIM development.
DAN BATTMAN
JUNIOR 3D MODELLER
AND VISUALISER
Dan has recently transferred from the Careys QS
department into the CDT and is working on the
production of models/visualisations for tender submissions and
live projects.
HAMZA SAEED
JUNIOR 3D MODELLER
AND VISUALISER
Hamza started with Careys in May 2014 and
is working on the production of models/
visualisation for tender submissions and live projects.
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Projects: PJC
Project name: Gainsborough Bridge
Client: London Legacy Development Corporation
Location: London
Principal Contractor: P.J. Carey (Contractors) Ltd
CIVIL ENGINEERING
Building A
BRIDGE FOR
THE FUTURE
Careys was appointed by London
Legacy Development Corporation
as Principal Contractor to design
and construct a pedestrian bridge
over the River Lee Navigation
Canal.
The bridge links the Gainsborough Community
Primary School to new playing fields that are
built on the former temporary Catering Village
of the Olympics site.
The scope of works involved the detailed
design, fabrication, enabling, assembly and
installation of the truss bridge. Careys was
also responsible for the development of the
surrounding public area including the playing
fields and canal side park.
The bridge measures 60m in length and 3m in
width, and its assembly was designed to fine
architectural lines, with no visible bolts. This
provided some challenges during the design
and fabrication stages, as to achieve this, each
truss had to be built and painted as a unit off
site, complete with handrails and fitted lights.
These units were then transported from Cardiff
to London before being lifted into position.
The area between the Gainsborough
Community Primary School and the Lea River
Navigational Canal was formerly developed as
a recreational area but had fallen into disrepair.
Part of this project was to redevelop the area
to provide improved recreational facilities for
use by both residents and the school. The
area received new tree planting, raised flower
beds and surfacing consisting of tar spray and
chippings to footpaths, resin bound gravel
around tree bases, new railings to the canal
edge and timber furniture.
Prior to the contract start, Careys approached
the local school, residents, several charities
and Thames Water with a range of proposals
on how best to access the school side of the
canal. This was necessary in order to construct
the bridge foundations and amenity areas.
Once the methodology was agreed, regular
dialogue and fortnightly meetings between
Careys and the school were established and
conversations with the local residents were
maintained. As such, any difficulties and
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concerns during the construction period
could be more easily addressed. This
included ensuring the school’s annual
firework display could take place and our
team worked at unconventional times to
minimise noise for residents who worked
night shifts. The project presented a number
of technical and logistical challenges, all of
which the team took in their stride.
Furthermore, as part of Careys’ commitment
to working with communities, our
employees helped out with decorating
and gardening requirements at a number
of local venues throughout the Stratford
area, including the local Community
Centre at Gainsborough. Other initiatives to
raise awareness with the school children
included the provision of low-level vision
panels within the site hoarding and
delivering health and safety presentations.
These initiatives contributed to Careys
winning a Silver Considerate Contractor
award for this project.
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DEMOLITION
Projects: PJC
Project name: City Park 1
Client: Brookfield Multiplex
Location: Aberdeen, Scotland
Principal Contractor: Brookfield Multiplex
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CIVIL ENGINEERING
CAREYS
INNOVATES
Project name: Berewood, Waterlooville
Client: Grainger PLC
Location: Portsmouth
Principal Contractor: P.J. Carey (Contractors) Ltd
Careys has been appointed
Principal Contractor on this
pioneering enabling and
infrastructure contract which
includes an innovative SuDS
drainage system, designed to
clean the surface water runoff from a future community
development site.
CIVIL ENGINEERING
MAJOR
BASEMENT
EXCAVATION
IN ABERDEEN
P.J. Carey (Contractors)
Ltd has been appointed to
work on City Park 1; a new,
high quality commercial
development for Brookfield
Multiplex. Careys will
take responsibility for the
basement and foundation
works.
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The development, once completed, will
consist of a four-storey office building
and a single-storey basement car park,
offering 930 parking spaces. This is
Careys’ first civil engineering project
for leading international contractor,
Brookfield Multiplex.
The first stage of this contract began
with the 34,000m3 basement excavation,
which started in early July. This will
enable the completion of the car park
facility, to include a basement tank
comprising a raft slab and perimeter
retaining walls.
The foundation works element of this
contract involved the construction of a
1m thick raft slab within the basement
which covers an area of 6,500m2, and a
reinforced concrete perimeter retaining
wall which is circa 3.5m in height and
approximately 415m in length. A 180m
external precast retaining wall will also
be erected to the lower car park to allow
the area to be upfilled, making room
for an external structure and additional
car parking. This area is to be upfilled
using the existing material from the bulk
excavation which is to be treated by the
addition of lime stabilisation to produce
engineering fill. These stabilisation works
are to be carried out by a specialist subcontractor working under Careys.
It was particularly important to monitor
the temperature of the concrete used
in these retaining walls as there was a
concern that a thermal differential might
induce cracking. Careys’ engineers
were therefore using thermocouples,
(devices that produce a voltage to mark
differences in temperature), to monitor the
heat gain. In order to meet the stringent
architectural specifications, the concrete
formula was designed in conjunction
with an external designer and concrete
supplier, Breedon Aggregates.
The project is two months in and the
substructure works package is scheduled
to be complete at the start of 2015.
This development of this major site
by Graingers PLC at Waterlooville will
take several years and will include the
construction of new housing, a school
and various amenities. It is also linked
to a series of other construction projects
including the construction of a new
Sainsbury’s supermarket which Careys
is also involved in. A major feature of this
development is the implementation of
the innovative SuDS (Sustainable Urban
Drainage System) designed by consultants
Mayer Brown and implemented by the
Carey team.
Works on this site have been awarded to
Careys in various stages and, in addition
to the drainage system, have included
river diversion, hard and soft landscaping,
provision of infrastructure and S278 works.
We are confident that, if we continue
to perform on this contract, there is the
opportunity to deliver works on this site for
the next ten years.
Operations Director, Tommy Carey advised
that Careys’ success at Waterlooville
is in part down to the team’s ability to
effectively overcome the many challenges
this project has presented. ‘We started this
project back in March 2013 and got off
to a really good start as the weather was
good and helped us get the majority of the
main drainage into the roads. But nothing
could prepare us for the winter ahead as
the weather changed in early November
and we had one of the wettest winters
on record. The site flooded on a number
of occasions and this made it difficult to
complete the drainage and earthworks.
But the site team worked very hard to get
the first package handed over on time,
despite all the extra work we had to carry
out to keep the site in a working and safe
condition.’
He continues, ‘After successfully handing
over the first package we were awarded
our second phase of works to construct
new roads and drainage to service a new
school which opened in September of this
year. Once again the site team worked
very hard to achieve this handover.’
The innovative SuDS was required to
minimise the impact of flooding. The
idea behind SuDS is to replicate natural
systems that use cost effective solutions
with low environmental impact. Dirty water
is drained away, collected, stored and
cleaned before being released slowly back
into the environment via rivers streams etc.
The drainage system was constructed,
phase by phase and included constructing
a series of specialist ditches and swales
designed to clean the surface water run-off
from the roads and the proposed housing
development, before it then enters the
SuDS attenuation tanks. From the tanks
the water is discharged through a series
of ponds, lagoons and outfall ditches
into the existing ditch system. This outfall
system is enabled by engineered devices
– nine Hydro-Brake flow controls and eight
Downstream Defenders.
‘I would like to thank all of the site
team at Berewood, Waterloville
for all of their hard work which
enabled us to complete these works
despite the many challenges they
faced. Because of their dedication,
we have been able to successfully
negotiating Phase 3 of Berewood,
which will start in October of this
year, and are also discussing the
delivery of other developments in
partnership with Graingers.’
potentially be a cause of great interest
and possible danger to the children who
attend the local primary school. Aware
of this, Careys’ Project Manager, Steve
Smith and Safety Advisor, Sid Chattaway,
addressed the issue with the Carey HSEQT
Department and it was agreed that, with
the school’s consent, a safety talk on the
dangers of construction sites would be
given to the pupils.
Careys, in conjunction with Grainger Plc.
visited the school on the 16th December
to speak with the children about safety.
The children watched a detailed video
explaining the dangers and potential
hazards associated with a building site.
Given the impact of this development
on the local community, Careys has
registered the site on the Considerate
Constructors Scheme as part of our
corporate and social responsibility to the
local community.
As part of this complex infrastructure
Careys’ scope of works also included the
hard landscaping, ground stabilisation
and the construction of new footpaths and
roads.
The project involved close liaison with the
local community as it was considered that
the machinery and site activity could
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Projects: Pjc
careys new homes
CIVIL ENGINEERING
FOUNDATION
BUILDING
SUSTAINABLE MANUFACTURING
Project name: Quinn Cement
Client: Quinn Group
Location: Ballyconnell, Ireland
Principal Contractor: P.J. Carey (Contractors) Ltd
Works commenced within
the live Quinn New Cement
Works in Ballyconnell, Co.
Cavan in December 2013 to
erect 10 mixed reinforced
concrete (RC) and steel
framed buildings for the
new Solid Recovered Fuel
(SRF) Plant. Once complete
the works will allow Quinn
Cement to supplement the
use of fossil fuels in the
production of their cement
with high-quality, highcalorific recovered fuel
produced predominantly
from commercial and
industrial waste, thus
reducing the Plant’s carbon
footprint and emissions,
whilst providing increased
sustainability for their
business.
The RC production works
range from sub-structures
constructed 5.5m below
ground level, to 23m high
super-structures.
All buildings were
constructed by Careys in
accordance with Quinn’s
turnkey standards so that
they were ready to be
commissioned as soon as
they were handed over.
The main fuel storage
bunkers involved the
construction of almost 200
linear metres of 15m high,
600mm thick RC walls on a
600mm ground floor slab.
Additional contracted
works involved: all the
associated earthworks
and hard and soft
landscaping,;the upgrade
of existing drainage; and
the installation of new
drainage systems around
the new facility. Existing
services were also diverted
and new service corridors
were installed. Careys
constructed the new
substation, the RC bunds
and precast platforms and
160 linear metres of gabion
retaining walls up to 5.5m.
Our role as Project
Supervisor Construction
Stage (PSCS) also
involved co-ordinating
the installation and
commissioning of the
associated mechanical
and electrical packages.
Careys’ works on this site
are now complete and the
first delivery of SRF material
is imminent.
HOMES
MAKING WAY FOR ENERGYEFFICIENT HOMES
Careys is commencing demolition
and construction works at
Hazelwood, a new housing
development project in Celbridge,
Co.Kildare. The site is located 12
miles from Dublin City Centre in
one of Kildare`s most sought-after
areas.
The works will consist of the
demolition of existing structures
on the site, site clearance and
the construction of a new 55
unit housing scheme. The mixed
development will consist of 24
townhouses, 30 apartments and
1 bungalow. The works will be
completed in three phases, subject
to local planning consent.
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The performance specification of
the build will adhere to the most
current and extremely stringent
“Conservation of fuel and energy”
building regulations. These homes
will be A3 energy rated and will
combine renewable solar energy
heating and domestic hot water
systems. They will benefit from
increased thermal insulation,
airtightness and thermally efficient
building materials.
This project marks a positive return
to private house construction in the
Republic of Ireland for Careys, and
will be managed by the same site
team as the Shangan 5 project for
Ballymun Regeneration Ltd.
Project name: Hazelwood
Client: Careys Estates Doon
Location: Celbridge, Co. Kildare, Ireland
Principal Contractor: P.J. Carey (Contractors) Ltd
HOMES
EXPANDING OUR
LAND PORTFOLIO
2014 has been a challenging and exciting time for Careys New
Homes as the Division continues its rapid and successful expansion.
The year so far has been a notable
one, specifically because of our land
acquisitions, which, in the last 12 months
have included the procurement of land
in Market Harborough, Elstow, Bushey,
Steeple Clayden, West Drayton and
Watford. This has increased our land
bank by 178 plots to in excess of 350
plots. Since January Careys New Homes
spent in excess of £14 million acquiring
land for future Careys developments.
Greg Ketteridge, Careys New Homes
Managing Director explained that ‘All
of these new acquisitions have been
bought “off-market”, which means
it is property or land that we have
acquired as a result of our contacts in
the market and not openly advertised.
This purchase method reduces market
competition and offers Careys New
Homes a good opportunity to buy land at
a fair price. These acquisitions bode well
for Careys’ housing division, putting us
on target to deliver in excess of 150 new
dwellings and £42 million turnover in
2015/16, which will double our volume.’
In addition to procuring new land,
Careys New Homes has also been busy
developing its existing housing portfolio.
The Lane, located on the former site of
Worcester City Football Club, will provide
a new vibrant canalside development
that includes 84 new houses and flats.
Sister company Scudder provided the
initial demolition and enabling works
that included taking down the stadium
and flood lights. Extra challenges for
this development were the presence
of Japanese knotweed, which required
careful removal to preserve the integrity
of the site, and the numerous Victorian
bottles buried in the ground which
attracted a number of bottle collecting
enthusiasts. The first residents are
expected to move in during the early
part of spring next year.
The first residents at Careys’ new
housing development at Hughenden
Quarter in High Wycombe are also
expected to move in during spring
2015. The Hughenden development
sees the construction of 97 new houses
and flats overlooking the picturesque
Hughenden Park. Situated at the
bottom of a valley, this development
has included the construction of a new
retaining wall around 100m long and up
to 7m high in places in order to support
the site’s infrastructure. Hughenden’s
sales centre opens in September, with
initial enquiries already at up to 15
applications on certain units which is
very encouraging.
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Projects: scudder
measure, the six story scaffolding
was wrapped in monarflex sheeting.
Although these precautions were not a
contractual requirement, Scudder felt
that they were necessary as the project
occupies a small confined, public area.
The initiatives also supported Careys’
commitment to the local community
as a considerate contractor.
DEMOLITION
ENHANCING
ORIGINAL
BEAUTY
T.E. Scudder Ltd has been
awarded a major demolition
and façade retention
contract at Oxford University.
Project name: Exeter College
Client: The University of Oxford
Location: Oxford
Principal Contractor: Mace
Exeter College has recently acquired
Ruskin College to revitalise the original
architecture and create Exeter’s “third
quad” in the heart of Oxford.
Initially constructed in 1913, Ruskin
College was extended three times over
the twentieth century. The motivation
behind the current works is to remove
the unsightly and poorly conceived
extensions and replace them with
something better aligned to the original
architecture.
Scudder’s work entails the full demolition
of all the extensions whilst retaining the
original listed 1913 façade. Enabling
works will then take place in preparation
for the construction of the new building
which will be carried out by Mace.
The works began in June with the soft
strip of the building. The first stage of the
demolition was then carried out using
a combination of a 13 tonne machine,
a Brokk 160 demolition robot and hand
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The façade retention itself required
the installation of complex temporary
works around the original section of
the college. Once space had been
created behind the building, a 65
tonne crane was positioned to lift and
install the supporting steel beams.
With these temporary works in place
the Brokks will be once again brought
in to complete the precise demolition
work closest to the façade. As part of
the enabling works, Scudder will work
with sister company, Seneca, to retain
and reuse the demolished materials
to form the piling mat. Initially, due to
the lack of space available on site,
demolition waste materials were taken
to nearby recycling centres as it would
have been impractical to commission
the materials to be brought back down
to Seneca’s Material Recovery Facility
in Wembley. Once sufficient space
was available, subsequent materials
were crushed on site to form
the piling mat.
demolition. This created an opening which
allowed larger machines to get round behind
the building and begin demolition in earnest.
As the extensions ran parallel to the road,
access to the site had been limited, and
through their considered approach, Scudder
was able to minimise disruption to the
general public. Scudder installed scaffolding,
and obtained a licence to close the pavement
and a licence to close parking spaces, whilst
keeping the road open to traffic.
A 20 tonne machine and a 35 tonne long
reach machine were then brought in to
demolish the taller extensions. These
machines have also been used to excavate
and clear the grounds of existing foundations
and piles. These works generated large
quantities of dust so Scudder used dust
suppression misters throughout the duration
of the work. The misters spray water from
a hose that is either held manually or
attached to the demolition machine. The
water clings to the dust and brings it to the
ground, minimising any air pollution within
the surrounding area. As an additional
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SENECA
WE ARE
ENERGISING
WASTE
There has been a 15- 20%
rise in Seneca’s Refuse
Derived Fuel (RDF)
production in the last year,
meaning that Seneca is now
the nation’s third largest RDF
producer.
If 2013 was a year of reinvention
for Seneca, 2014 has been about
developing its strategy into a
focused business plan to increase
capacity and grow relationships
with key clients across Europe.
This has been recognised by
Commercial Manager, Kevin
Sibley, who has stated of the
company’s progress: ‘Last year
we focussed on production
efficiency; this year’s focus has
been on business development.
UK RDF exports are likely to
exceed 2.5 million tonnes in 2014
and Seneca’s exports will be over
200,000 tonnes.’
The last 12 months have been
truly positive; Seneca has
seen an increase in its client
base for waste input and an
expansion of its European RDF
market presence. In addition to
continuing to thrive in Holland,
Seneca has also established RDF
client relationships in Germany
and is looking to move into the
Scandinavian marketplace in the
near future.
Seneca has now established
relationships with two major
European clients, namely EEW
and AEB. EEW is the largest
energy from waste company
in Germany, with an RDF
incineration capacity of some 6
million tonnes per annum. Seneca
has agreed contracts with two
of its incineration plants over 3
years. AEB is the single largest
incineration plant in Europe,
consuming around 1.4 million
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tonnes of RDF per year and we
have also recently agreed a 3 year
contract with them.
It is important to note, however,
that 2014 has seen a significant
rise in RDF exports from the UK
across the board. As such, Kevin
has stressed that it is ‘absolutely
vital for Seneca to continue to
establish high-level relationships
with major European operators
to ensure the ongoing future
success of the business.’
Careys’ Seneca business is now
almost four years old and, as
Kevin notes, ‘the business has
matured, meaning we’ve been
able to engage with a much
broader client base.’ Indeed
Seneca now has agreements in
place with Biffa and Veolia who
will deliver around 25k tonnes
of waste each to Seneca per
annum. Furthermore, Seneca has
established a brokerage contract
with Britaniacrest Recycling for
120k tonnes over three years.
Seneca has also benefited from
its new pioneering container
loading system (the first of its kind
in Europe for a waste application)
which has created more
capacity within the plant and has
expanded the output volume. With
the huge spike in UK RDF exports
putting pressure on the logistics
market, Seneca’s loading system
enables the use of different type of
trucks, thereby circumnavigating
some of issues with capacity in
the logistics sector.
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QUALITY
Elevating Good
Quality Practices
Martin McDermott, Director
As you might be aware, there
have been a number of exciting
developments in quality in P.J. Carey
(Contractors) Ltd over the past few
months.
A new Quality Department has now
been established for PJC, with the
purpose of elevating Careys’ current
good quality practices and standards,
for example in: control of Slip
Forming Operations, Subcontractor
Management and Project
Management. In March Bethany Borley
was appointed as the PJC Quality
Manager and, since her appointment,
a comprehensive library of technical
standards, documents and reports has
now been established and been made
available by request to all PJC sites
operations. Kumar Thasarath has also
formally joined the Quality Assurance
team and has recently qualified to
‘Internal QMS Auditor’ with Lloyds
Register. Both Bethany and Kumar
are members of the Chartered Quality
Institute.
In addition, a new PJC Quality
Systems Manual has been issued
incorporating standardised procedures
and proformas for the key aspects
of PJC’s site operations. Martin
McDermott, Director adds: ‘Creating
our dedicated Quality Department, and
the newly introduced Quality Manual
are just some of the significant steps
we are taking towards enhancing
our capability and reputation in the
construction marketplace’.
The aim of the new Quality Manual
is to provide controls and guidance
specific to PJC works - which
go beyond even those currently
provided by group HSEQT - to
assist with benchmarking specific
standards of works across Careys’
projects. These new processes aim
to ensure we provide our customers
with a consistently high standard
of product across all our sites. The
new PJC Quality Manual is currently
in development, with a beta version
having been issued, intended for
preliminary use on pre-selected testing
projects for comment and review.
The initial scope for testing the Manual
was limited to the following regional
sites:
1. London Area: Rathbone Square,
Hamilton Drive and Lots Road
2. South & Midlands: Selly Oak
3. Scotland: Beith Street, Polmadie,
Wick and Brechin Academy
The initial trial group has now been
extended to incorporate all PJC
projects, starting from the end of May
of this year and ending in November
2014.
For existing PJC projects that started
prior to the beginning of the Beta trial,
the work process procedures provided
in the Manual are to be adhered
to wherever practical, but without
duplicating procedures or processes
already established.
The new Quality Manual is easily
navigable, with a table of contents and
a full index of the standard procedures
and proformas. Its implementation is
being managed by Quality Manager
Bethany who is available for any
queries or clarifications.
The requirements of the manual extend
across all PJC projects irrespective
of geography or scale, and the aim
is to drive consistency in standards,
procedures and expectations. The
Quality Manual is not a replacement
for the requirements of Group
HSEQT; it supports and enhances the
requirements of HSEQT, specifically
for PJC.
Copies of the new PJC Quality
Manual can be obtained by request
from Bethany Borley; each Contracts
Manager has been given a CD copy
for information purposes. The beta trial
version of the manual is not available
via CareysConnect as the intention
is to review all feedback from the
trial during October 2014. However, a
formal release will be towards the end
of the year, and at that point it will be
available on CareysConnect.
Effective and robust quality procedures
are essential tools for Careys’ site
teams to enable them to maintain the
exceptional standards our customers
have come to recognise and expect
from us on every project. Regardless
of the number of projects we have
completed, we maintain that there is
always room for improvement and an
opportunity to replicate best practices
and lessons learnt across our Group.
The audits performed by our Quality
Department provide detailed feedback
information directly from our project
teams to Careys’ management.
Specifically, we look at how the project
performed against its initial project
scope and how, if applicable, issues
were overcome. We highlight areas
of progress and achievement as well
as areas for improvement in order to
identify best practice. Martin says: ‘As
Careys moves forward to meet the
evermore sophisticated demands of
our clients, it is essential that we have
robust systems and procedures to
maintain the right levels of control over
what we do.’
You can email any queries or requirements directly to bethany.borley@careysplc.co.uk or call her directly on 07738 621494.
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“
Quality is never an accident, it is
always a result of intelligent effort
John Ruskin
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FEATURE
WHAT
IS BIM?
BUILDING
INFORMATION
MODELLING
GERARD O’MAHONY, CAD ENGINEER
In recent years, Building Information Modelling (BIM) has become
one of the most talked about - but paradoxically one of the
least understood - subjects in the construction industry. BIM is
a process whereby a 3D digital representation of a building or
asset is developed before its actual construction. Ideally it involves
all of the project stakeholders; from the client to the design and
construction teams and even the end user, to develop an accurate
3D model or series of models which can be used to better plan,
construct and operate a building or asset. BIM has many potential
advantages including (but not limited to):
•
Improved collaboration and sharing of information among the
project team
•
Early detection of interface issues, physical clashes and other
design issues before construction
•
Increased financial certainty and reduced risk for the whole
project team
•
A reduction in errors, omissions and inconsistencies in
drawings, schedules and documents
BIM may have been
viewed as a fad by some;
however its development
in the industry has been
secured by the pledge of full
government support. Every
centrally procured government
project will require collaborative
3D BIM as a minimum from 2016,
and this has undoubtedly had a
knock-on effect on the attitude of
private-sector clients towards BIM.
At Careys we have had dedicated 3D
modelling capabilities for over 4 years
and have been producing our own 3D
models to contribute to the planning, phasing,
visualisation and quantification of our tenders
and live projects. The adoption of BIM within the
industry presents us with an opportunity to develop
these skills even further. We have recently completed
our pilot BIM project at Chiswick Park Building 7.
We were involved in the BIM process from late 2012,
engaging fully in workshops, planning meetings and
indeed BIM co-ordination meetings from that time. A
number of critical issues were identified and addressed
during pre-construction, and the construction of the frame
has recently been completed.
BIM represents a challenge to many of the traditional
processes in the planning, design and construction
of a project, but in the Careys Design Team we are
enthusiastic about any technology that encourages
more clarity; earlier and better communication
between trades, suppliers and contractors; and
the identification and resolution of design or
construction issues before construction starts.
We firmly believe that BIM and 3D modelling
generally can be a driver of benefits for the
entire project delivery team from design stage,
through construction and ultimately for the
operation of the facility.
Martin McDermott,
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HR
Attracting &
Developing
Talent
to enable growth at Careys
Attracting the Best Talent
Developing and Nurturing Our Talent
2014 has seen unprecedented growth at Careys. Our work winning
success has meant that, as a Human Resources Department,we
have been required to supply the business with additional talented
individuals to fulfil the growing needs of our expanding business.
We have risen to the challenge and have already welcomed 195
new employees since January 2014.
It is important for employees to have the opportunity to
review their progress with their line managers and the
appraisal process is currently under review to see how it
can be implemented further across the Group.
Attracting and recruiting the right talent for our organisation
requires a broad and robust strategy which involves a huge
amount of financial investment, a great deal of time and energy
and - just occasionally - some creativity. Making potential
candidates aware of our business is only the start of the challenge.
There is huge competition in the market for each suitable
candidate and, with the support of other Departments, we are
able to demonstrate how Careys, above all the others, is the right
choice. Our SHED principles, commitment to diversity and family
values, we believe, make Careys an attractive proposition.
Recruiting bright engineering and surveying graduates onto our
Graduate Scheme is an important part of the recruitment service
we provide to the Group and, to support this, during the summer
Careys exhibited for the first time at the Summer Graduate Fair,
held at the University of London. Our aim was to share information
about current opportunities within our Group and explain to them
the benefits of our Graduate Development Programme.
Careys has a target of recruiting 10 civil engineers and 4 quantity
surveyors this year. (At the time of going to print we have received
100 applications which we are now processing.) To support the
aim of attracting graduates to the Group, work placements for
undergraduates are also welcomed. These not only give valuable
experience to students and provide direct support to the business
but also ensure that the wonderful industry we work in continues
to develop and introduce talent for the future. We have a new
graduate-specific page on our website where graduates can apply
to us directly.
As part of the Graduate Development Programme the Group
has introduced a few leadership modules, which are being well
received by attendees. The courses are intended for the Graduate
Programme but have been opened to all employees. Courses
currently being organised are:
• Personal Organisation and Effective Communication
• Commercial and Risk Awareness
• Quality Management
Please contact the HR Department for further information.
Another recruitment initiative Careys supported this summer was
the Buildforce event. We received an invitation from our client, Lend
Lease, to exhibit at a recruitment event for military personnel due
to leave the forces in the near future. On 23 June 2014 a number
of members of the Carey team met military personnel and shared
information on the exciting opportunities our industry can provide.
The skills and experience of developing teams whilst they are in the
military is unique and transferrable for our industry. Martin McGuire
was delighted to meet two stuitable ex-forces personnel at the
event and offers are imminent when the right opportunity arises.
We welcome applications from people our employees recommend
to the Group and the ‘refer a friend’ scheme is available for
employees to receive £750 for each permanent role filled as a result
of an employee’s introduction to the Group. Further details can be
found on CareysConnect.
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A Performance and Development Review (PDR) process
is being developed and will integrate business objectives
into the process. This will enable employees to see how
their input can have an impact on the Group’s objectives
and will enable alignment of employees’ objectives with
business objectives. It is important for employees to
have a sense of responsibility for their own career and
the aim of the PDR process will be for employees to drive
development opportunities and ensure all have a review
with their line managers.
Learning and development can take many guises and is
not always about attending training courses. Employees
should be encouraged to experience business initiatives
that would complement their development. Learning can
be from new work experiences, secondments, ‘in role’
development and mentoring. Most employees want to
develop new knowledge and skills in order to improve
their value to their organisation and ongoing training will
mean our staff feel valued.
Benefits
All Carey employees can opt
for salary sacrifice scheme
to tax efficiently save Child
Care Vouchers and soon
there will be the facility
for a Cycle to
Work Scheme
Auto Enrolment
All Carey employees not
in a company pension
scheme have been
auto enrolled
Occupational
Health Assessments
All Carey employees are invited to have
an assessment which has benefited
many employees to date.
Be aware that there is zero tolerance
for alcohol or illegal substance misuse
at work; this is tested during the
assessments
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ing with induction-hardened internal gear. Internal gear and pinion gear are immersed in lubricant. Swing
parking brake is spring-set/hydraulic-released disc type.
Swing speed .......................... 10.7 min (rpm)
60
SECONDS...
With Amy and Sharon
Operator's Cab
-1
Independent spacious cab, 1 005 mm wide by 1 675 mm high, conforming to ISO* Standards. Reinforced glass windows on 4 sides for good
visibility. Openable front windows (upper and lower). Reclining seat with
armrests; adjustable with or without control levers.
* International Standardization Organization
• Sliding cab
Unique placement of hydraulic cylinder enables smooth extension /
retraction of cab.
Extention length ........................ 1 300 mm
grouser
SERVICE REFILL CAPACITIES
Name Our Second Excavator
Careys’ Plant Department has a new Hitachi Clamshell Telescopic
Excavator and it needs a name and they would like your help. You
named our first excavator machine Heidi and we are sure you will be
able to come up with an equally fitting name for this one.
The preferred name will be selected by Gary Condon, Careys Plant
Director and the winning contributor will receive a £100 prize.
UNDERCARRIAGE
Tracks
For confined dimensions, it can turn on itself and has 0 tailswing. While the non-working
area keeps compact, it comes with a vast digging depth of 21m, helped by a smooth and
accurate clamshell telescopic arm without the need for extra ‘head space’ (dead area).
Tractor-type undercarriage. Welded track frame using selected materials. Side frame welded to track frame. Lubricated track rollers, idlers, and
sprockets with floating seals.
Track shoes with triple grousers made of induction-hardened rolled alloy.
Heat-treated connecting pins with dirt seals. Hydraulic (grease) track adjusters with shock-absorbing recoil springs.
The engine is developed and built to comply with the rigorous Emission Regulations,
while fuel consumption per operating hour is displayed on an LCD monitor to help the
operator manage fuel consumption.
Amy Hall (left) - Careys’ Facilities Manager (HQ and Little Portland St)
Sharon
Wood
- Careys’
Group HR
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of(right)
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and Shoes
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supporting the construction
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Device scheme.
trainee
How did you overcome this?
Amy - To be honest I just got used to it, the
team were welcoming and encouraged
me in my role.
Sharon - Nothing to overcome, I was
treated fairly and have taken this forward in
my career to treat others in the same way.
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both the Stratford and Bexley offices.
my Careys career began.
Sharon - I left school after attending sixth
Sharon - After progressing my career to
form and wrote off to all major companies
a PA role for the Operations Director of
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in my area and was invited
to the interview
Taylor Woodrow Construction, I realised
at Taylor Woodrow.
I wanted a new challenge and began
studying for a Post Graduate Diploma in
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Human Resources
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What
appealed
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role?
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a passion for developing people and
Amy - It was different to roles that I had
transferred to a Training Advisor role within
undertaken previously, given that it was
the HR Department.
not in an office environment, and my father
always spoke very highly of Careys.
How did you end up working in the HQ at
Sharon - Taylor Woodrow were well
Careys?
known for development of their people and
they came across as a company I could
Amy - In February Martin McGuire
develop my career with, which they were.
approached me about a new role which
had been created in the HQ as an
Was there anything you found
Office Facilities Manager following the
particularly challenging about being in a
refurbishment and I was ready for my next
male orientated work environment?
career challenge.
Amy - Initially I felt overwhelmed however
Sharon – I was the HR Manager for BDL
I soon overcame this and really began to
and,following their acquisition by Careys
enjoy the role.
12 months ago, the opportunity became
available to come to Careys’ Head Office
Sharon - I was always treated well
and support the wider Carey Group of
and found working with the variety of
business. Today I am proud to be part of
characters in our industry great experience
Careys as their Group HR Manager.
throughout my career.
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Fuel tank ................................................................................... 630.0 L
Engine coolant ............................................................................. 32.0 L
Engine oil ..................................................................................... 41.0 L
Swing device ............................................................................... 17.0 L
Travel device .................................................................................. 9.2 L
(each side)
Hydraulic system ....................................................................... 374.0 L
Hydraulic oil tank ....................................................................... 298.0 L
• Lower window
Better visibility of front / lower of machine
Upper rollers ............................ 2
competition
What is one of the main challenges?
Amy - The HQ office needed to establish lots
of new maintenance processes and guidelines
following the refurbishment project. These
included new processes such as asking
staff to report printer issues, cleaning staff,
maintenance and supplies. These are all
essential to keep the office clean, safe and
functioning professionally.
Sharon – Supporting the BDL team from
a different office was a challenge at first,
however colleagues have been helpful and I
am looking forward to the BDL team moving
to Carey House in the near future. Getting to
know everyone is always a challenge in a new
company – CareysConnect helps a lot!
What do you enjoy most about working in
construction?
Amy - I enjoy doing a good and thorough job
and I enjoy meeting a variety of people
Sharon - The variety of the opportunities that
are available to everyone. I am also proud to
be involved in all the projects that we complete
in our industry and to be able to say, like many
others, ‘we built that’!
Would you recommend working in
construction?
Amy – Yes, it is very challenging and provides
many learning experiences.
Sharon – Definitely, every day is a joy.
Do you see good career progression at
Careys?
Amy - Yes definitely as I feel I have progressed
a lot since I joined.
Sharon - Yes, since I joined the Carey team I
have been impressed to see how we develop
and encourage our employees to realise
their potential. I look forward to being actively
involved in the Company’s future plans.
As you may have noticed the Hitachi ZX 225 USR LC-3 isn’t the catchiest of names so
we’d like your suggestions on what we should call it. The winner will have their name
added to the machine!
To send your name suggestion, please
email careynews@careysplc.co.uk or
complete the form below by the 31st
October 2014
Your name:
Your telephone number:
Excavator name suggestion:
5 Address: Gary Condon, Careys PLC,
Carey House, Great Central Way,
Wembley, Middlesex, HA9 0HR.
CAREYS FOUNDATION
NEWSLETTER | OCTOBER 2014
Reward and Recognition
VIRGIN LONDON MARATHON CHALLENGE
Our SHED principles continue to be implemented across our sites. Not only are they followed by our employees but
they are regularly adopted by the people that work alongside us.
To recognise our staff and the way they continue to promote our SHED principles every day - in all that they do - the
following people were nominated for recognition between June and November this year. Well done!
JANUARY
CONSTANTIN GAINAT GAINSBOROUGH FIELDS
CAREYS AUCTION OF PROMISES
CAREYS HELP MARK THE CENTENARY OF THE GREAT WAR
FEBRUARY
ZAHARIE EUGEN CESSARIAN GAINSBOROUGH FIELDS
PETRICA IACOVITA, GEORGE BOYTER & DENIS LUBY QUEEN STREET, GLASGOW
MARTIN, ADRIAN & VASILE (SCUDDER TEAM) WORCESTER FOOTBALL CLUB
MARCH
MARTIN CARTY & ELIGIJUS MANKEVICIUS - BMW OXFORD
FLORIN CHIRAS - ALFORD ACADEMY
DARREN JOHNSTON ALFORD ACADEMY
DUMITRU ANDRUSIAC ST BARTS HOSPITAL
MAY
June 2014
MARK MULKERRIN & GHEORGHE SENEGEAC
FITZROY PLACE
FISHER - MILCOMBE HOUSING
Florin Stefan &JOHN
Marius
Costea
STEWART PHILLIPS - SEVERNSIDE
Kingsgate House, Victoria
CORNEL DUMITRESCU - ST BART’S HOSPITAL
JUNE
For the week commencing 2nd June 2014
the Kingsgate project team has presented the
safety award to Florin Stefan and Marius
Costea for their outstanding contribution to
health and safety and their quality of work.
IULIAN CALBAZA, SORIN CHIRA, DANIEL BULEU & GHEORGHE
MIRONESCU - KINGSGATE
COLIN MACDONALD, ALEXANDRU JAUCA, ANDRIE PAVEL
& ILIE SOLESCU - KINGSGATE HOUSE,
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ALEXANDER CODREANU & DUMITRU POLEUCA - KINGSGATE
Florin and Marius were tasked with installing
the gass falsework system on the east building
from level 13 to roof level (level 15). Due to
the works taking place on the south face of the
building, a risk assessment of the area was
conducted and critical risks were identified. The
site gantry where the welfare facilities are
located is a PPE free zone and lies directly
below the work area. To ensure that the risk of
harming people below was removed, Florin and
Marius took their time and ensured that the
DORU GHERLEA, GHEORGHE COVAS
works- ALFORD
were correctly
asBARTS
statedTEAM
& MICHAEL HARTE
ACADEMY completed ST
within their method statement and risk
assessment. All equipment and tools they used
were tethered, including the gates, when
putting them into position to prevent falling
Luke Levitt’s
Virgin London
Marathon Challenge
FLORIN STEFAN & MARIUS COSTEA - KINGSGATE
Florin Stefan (left) &
Marius Costea (right)
Luke ran the 2014 London
Marathon on behalf of the
Foundation on the 13th April. In addition
to the actual race Luke organised a ‘bake
sale’ to raise additional funds, so the grand
total raised was £3072.00. Well done Luke!
Luke’s just giving page:
www.justgiving.com/lukelevitt/
Recognised & DAYAPARAN
Awarded MYLVAGANAM
by:FITZROY PLACE
Site Team
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FUNDRAISING AND SPONSORSHIP
FOR THE FOUNDATION
Careys support Mace with Neurological site
Careys have been supporting Mace with a local engagement project near their
current Sky building 2 construction site by helping a nearby Neurological Centre by
constructing new entrance and fencing.
Colin McGown, Mace’s Commercial Operations Director passed on feedback
from Belinda at The Integrated Neurological Services (INS), who operate from the
premises near to the Sky site, where she is quoted as saying that she is “very happy
with the work done so far” and she was also very complimentary about how polite
the Careys team were and how clean and neat the site was.
For more information: http://www.ins.org.uk/
Careys Help Mark the Centenary of the Great War
Careys Auction of Promises
Whilst working on a groundworks contract at
Woolwich Barracks Officers Mess, Careys’ site
team were approached by the MOD to help
them to dig a replica First World War trench
at the Royal Artillery Museum in Woolwich to
commemorate the war’s centenary.
Careys’ surveying team, lead by Ben
Coleman, organised a sealed auction
to raise funds for the Carey foundation
in January.
Careys were delighted to have been asked to
assist with this project and volunteered their time
and resources to create this very visual reminder
of the war on the Royal Artillery Barracks Sports
Ground, just on the periphery of the museum.
The trench was officially opened on Armed
Forces Day on the 28th of June to members of
the armed forces and thereafter to the general
public.
The team begged our faithful, kind and
generous subcontractors for various
pledges to provide lots for which
Careys’ staff and friends were invited
to bid for. The auction, which ran for a
week, raised £3,720 for the Foundation.
Lots included; 2 Tickets to a Premier
League game, Tea for 2 at the Ritz and
an Xbox 1 Computer Console.
Thank you to all the individuals who
submitted a bid, and to our generous
contributors for the amazing lots.
Rowing a Marathon for Sport
Relief 2014 ‘Without a Paddle’
Jim Prendergast from the Olympic
Delivery Authority approached
the Foundation with a request for
sponsorship for his rowing marathon in
aid of sport relief. The foundation was
proud to sponsor their team’s shirts for
£7000 and support such a worthy cause.
Well done Jim and team!
Without a paddle event website:
withoutapaddle.co.uk/?page_id=114
Jim’s sponsorship page:
www.my.sportrelief.com/sponsor/
without-a-paddle
London to Brighton Bike Ride
Thanks to everyone who supported the ‘Carey We Care’ team on
their London to Brighton cycle ride for the British Heart Foundation
15th June in their Careys sponsored cycling jerseys.
The team lead by Martin McDermott, Careys Quality Director,
included Kevin McDermott (Martin’s brother), Robert McDermott
(Martin’s son) and Michael Basset from PC Harrington. Together
the team rode 54 miles, climbed 2675ft and raised £2697 for the
British Heart Foundation.
Well done everybody, and thanks again for your support!
Careys’ cycling team’s just giving page: https://www.justgiving.
com/L2BCareysWeCare
Careys Offices
Milton Keynes Office
Horse Race Film Night On Friday the June 20th the
Careys team in our Milton Keynes office hosted a
charity race night at the Royal British Legion in Milton
Keynes. The evening was attended by 30 people and
rose approximately £1300 for the Foundation. Thanks
go to Jacqui Earnshaw in our Milton Keynes office for
organising this event.
Careys’ Site Teams
Livingston Office
The PJC team based on our St Bart’s development site in London
were delighted to have been awarded Skanska’s monthly Health &
Safety site award in January. The £250 prize was kindly donated by
the team to the Theodora Children’s Trust, which provides Giggle
Doctors to make poorly children smile in hospital.
Bristol Office
For more information on the Theodora Trust visit:
http://uk.theodora.org
The same team won the award again in May and donated their
second prize fund to Click Sargent, a charity which provides
support for children and young people suffering with cancer and
their families.
In December, Carey and BAM site team located at
110 Queen Street, Glasgow together donated £230
worth of toys and gifts to the ‘Cash for Kids’ Mission
Christmas.
In Bristol money was raised for Children’s Hospice
South West (CHSW.) The hospice offers palliative
care, emergency care, respite care and end of life
care for terminally ill children and their families.
Careys’ Bristol team attended a quiz night organised
by Ashford Solicitors at the end of May and helped
contribute to the total £4586 raised for CHSW.
For more info visit: www.clicsargent.org.uk
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The Lycra lads Cycle Over the Hills and Far Away on a Cycling Sojourn.
Congratulations to The Lycra Lads (and Ladette) crew – they raised an amazing £4,420 for the Multiple Sclerosis
Society with their cycle challenge last weekend and donations are still coming in. It’s a great achievement.
Thank you to everyone for their support. Malcolm has given us a quick rundown on the weekends ups and downs…
The start of the weekend’s cycling challenge in the foothills
of the Scottish border was distinctly inauspicious as,
thanks to the bank holiday traffic on the M1 and M6, we
started queuing at Wembley to get into Carlisle. ……Eight
and a half hours later, we pulled into Silloth-on-Solway,
a “One-horse town” where, even though it was a Friday
night, the only thing that did surprise us was the complete
absence of tumbleweed rolling lazily down the High Street.
We set off on the start of the challenge from the seafront
with the Solway Firth and the Scottish mountains in the
background, at 9:07.
Day one’s route to Lanercost Priory was deceptively flat
and easy on the legs. 38 miles on, we eventually reached
the warm comforts of the Abbey Bridge B&B.
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down” and before we got to Corbridge we made the scary
180m descent at 45mph into Newborough and Fourstones.
At the beginning of day 3, we set off from the Angel Inn in
Corbridge happy in the knowledge that the hills were
behind us and the “Geordie Nations” lay ahead.
As we continued along we threaded our way through the
quays of Newcastle, then caught the ferry to South Shields
and jubilantly disembarked to pedal the last mile to finish
at the Arbeia Roman Fort.
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climbing across a distance of 32 miles. The views from the
hill tops and along Hadrian’s Wall though were absolutely
stunning.
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Keith (what type of bike do I need?) Radnedge
Adrian (what do you think of my Paul Smith shorts?) Philcox
Dan (cycled 50 miles …. and got a bit thirsty) Battman
Ben (‘I don’t care who I cycle with’) Coleman
Ross (I dinnae ken) Deuchar
Julian (a ‘vision’ in Lycra) Rowles
Vinnie (Paddy Merckx) Blake
Aisling (the only girl in the village) Whelan
Malcolm (always the Peloton) Fisher
To donate visit their Virgin money giving page:
www.uk.virginmoneygiving.com/team/careyslycralads
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Noticeboard
Births
Retirements
John Brennan joined Careys and the
Milton Keynes team in the summer of
1977 as a Machine Operator, working
initially on an infrastructure project in
Fishermead. John continued to work
on contracts within the Milton Keynes
region until the late 90’s, when he
began working on sites further afield
and across the Midlands as Careys
expanded.
From his very first day back in 1977,
John has proven himself to be a loyal,
skilled and reliable employee. He is
Steve Regan
(Operations Director)
and Rose had a baby
boy, Darry Robert
Regan, on 25th July
2014 weighing 7lbs 7oz
widely recognised by his colleagues
as one of our elite operators and is
immensely respected by everybody
who worked with him. John will be
missed by his team and on behalf of
them all and me, I would like to thank
him for the 37 years he working for
Careys and wish him good health and
all the best for his retirement.
Marc Davis (Site Surveyor)
and Emily had a baby girl,
Phoebe Elizabeth Davis, on
22th May 2014 weighing
6lbs 11oz
‘John you are always welcome to visit
any of our sites or pop into the office if
you are in the area’
Tom Carey – Carey Group Director
Chris (Group HSEQT Manager) and Kylie had a
baby girl, Summer Grace Wills, on 8th July 2014
weighing 8lbs 10oz
Weddings
Zainab and Mufaddal
got married on
the 22nd March at
Northolt Mosque
Frank Clery Obituary
It was with much sadness and deep regret that we
notify you of the passing of Frank Clery, Careys’ Senior
Surveyor, who, on 13th January, lost his long battle with
Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma.
Careys’ best interest at the heart of everything he did,
thereby producing the best possible results on every job.
Frank joined Careys’ construction division in April 1994
and immediately began to make a positive impact within
the company. His first job was at AIB Kilburn working
with Tony Smith, the then Construction Director, and he
didn’t look back.
Frank was a very experienced surveyor who could
turn his hand to any challenge that was presented to
him - and they frequently were. He was well liked and
respected by all his colleagues at Careys. His surveying
assistants have nothing but respect and admiration for
him as a result of the close mentoring he offered and
high quality, supportive training that he gave them.
Frank showed himself to be a very determined and
professional individual who always had one eye on costs
and the other on income. He was tenacious; always with
Frank leaves behind a widow; Siobhan and a son
Diarmaid and he will be sadly missed by everyone who
knew him.
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Ridvan (Plant Controller)
and Amrilda had a baby boy,
Aiden Xhakaj, on 8th July
2014 weighing 9lbs 1oz
Karen and Brett
got married on
the 16th August at
Chiseldon, Wiltshire
Tracey (Plant Administrator/Secretary)
and Stephen had a baby boy, Stephen
Patrick Corcoran, on 13th March 2014
weighing 8lbs 15oz
Justine (Training & Development
Manager) and Dean had a baby boy,
Noah Joshua David, on 27th May
2014 weighing 8lbs 6oz
Lisa (Housing Administrator/
Secretary) and Sean had a baby
boy, Callum Patrick O’Rourke,
on 10th February 2014 weighing
9lbs 9oz
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