Mr Sprag - 99 and Always out

Birmingham resident, Mr. Spragg couldn’t believe his eyes when employees from G F Tomlinson Birmingham Ltd arrived at his home with a card signed by the Director, balloons and a birthday cake, as a surprise for his 99th birthday.

G F Tomlinson Birmingham Ltd recently completed the installation of Mr. Spragg’s new kitchen and bathroom as part of Birmingham City Council’s Kitchen and Bathroom Programme.  Mr. Spragg, who has lived in the property for 32 years, was absolutely delighted with the work, especially the kitchen as he still loves to do his own cooking and he can’t wait to experiment with some new recipes.

Mr. Spragg was born in Ward End on the 27th January 1913. He joined the Royal Air Force and during the Second World War was stationed in the Middle East. He said although he didn’t get to see much action he was proud to have done his bit. His Corporal was none other than football legend, Sir Stanley Matthews but as Mr. Spragg wasn’t much of a football follower, he had no idea who he was!

Mr Spragg married in 1940 and he and his wife Phyllis had 2 daughters. After leaving the Air Force he worked at Wolseley Engineering in Birmingham where they made parts for the Lancaster Bomber. Although his duties involved working on the shop floor, he deputised as the works photographer. After being asked by a colleague to do the photography for her wedding more requests for his services came in so he decided to take early retirement.  His photography career took off (pardon the pun) and the bookings came flooding in so much so that he often had to call on the assistance of his daughter Jacqueline, to cope with the volume of work. He was also the photographer for the wedding of Aston Villa’s Vic Crow.

Mr Spragg is always out and about and still enjoys photography and regularly takes the bus into town to go visit photography and other exhibitions.  

Mr Spragg will be celebrating with a fish and chip lunch and a family get together later on.

“We can’t thank Tomlinson’s enough. The team have been so professional and patient. Dad is fiercely independent and this new kitchen is fantastic for him. We have got to know the team really well. Steve Veraca and Pauline Rouse have been wonderful.” 

Jacqueline Robinson -(Mr. Spragg’s Daughter)

£1.9 million revamp for Eastgate

Work is to start on a £1.9 million scheme of improvements at the Eastgate Day Services centre in Worksop.

Nottinghamshire County Council is totally transforming the centre at Albion Close as part of a £6 million modernisation of day care service buildings across the county. The Eastgate scheme is the largest in Nottinghamshire.

The interior of the building will be completely stripped out as part of the works being undertaken on behalf of the County Council by G F Tomlinson Building Ltd. The work will see the construction and fitting out of:

• Four multi-purpose activity lounges
• Two activity rooms
• Main session room
• An audio sensory room
• Therapy / nursing room
• Cafe and dining area
• Improved toilets and changing facilities for people with disabilities
• Landscaping work to the exterior of the building and the creation of a secure garden area
• Remodelled entrance / reception area with improved security to the main centre.

Many of the new features being added to the building are being introduced following suggestions from users of Eastgate.

The building was previously used exclusively by people with physical disabilities, but the work will open up a wide range of day service activities to older people and people with learning disabilities.

The refurbishment will also allow Eastgate to be used for a much wider range of activities in the future including arts and crafts, drama, activities promoting a healthy diet, education and leisure pursuits and support for individual's needs.

The refurbished building will also be available for use by the wider community, with groups able to hire rooms for meetings and activities.

Work starts today (23 January 2012), with the new look Eastgate centre scheduled to re-open in the Autumn.

In the meantime, users of Eastgate are being accommodated at the nearby Greenacre Day Services building on Wingfield Avenue.

Nottinghamshire County Council decided to modernise its Day Services following a countywide review. The review found that Day Services weren't making efficient use of buildings, which were operating at an average of just 39% of their capacity.

Following the programme of building improvements across the county, day services will operate from 13 multi-purpose centres, including Eastgate.

Coun Kevin Rostance, Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care and Health at Nottinghamshire County Council said, "The County Council's investment in Eastgate will make a huge difference for users and is the biggest in our countywide upgrade of day services buildings. When complete, existing users will be thrilled with the results and it will provide a welcoming environment for new users.

"With the pressure on budgets we've had to be resourceful and imaginative with our review of day service provision. However when all the improvements have been made and everyone is settled at their new look venue, I am confident we will provide a better, more modern service in more welcoming surroundings."

Barry Sewards, Chairman of G F Tomlinson Building Ltd added, "We are delighted to be entrusted with the refurbishment of Eastgate Day Services Centre for the local community to transform this much needed facility for both new and existing users.

"We will use our extensive experience on projects of this nature to deliver a quality project on time to confirm their trust in our abilities and support their innovation."

Pledging to deliver construction skills for the future

27 local companies have pledged to boost skills training for young people with a view to delivering construction and housing improvements including sustainable “green” technologies in more homes and businesses across the region.  A Skills Pledge led by G F Tomlinson Birmingham Ltd and Birmingham Metropolitan College will provide apprenticeships and training to a range of construction industry specialists over the next 12 months which could be extended up to five years.

Phil Walker, General Manager and Director of G F Tomlinson Birmingham Ltd commented: “G F Tomlinson have always invested in apprenticeships and technical trainees, but it has been evident over the last 18 months that with rising unemployment figures, it is our responsibility to do more, as a well established building contractor operating throughout the East and West Midlands. 

“Our premier supply chain embraced the Skills Pledge initiative.  Our dedicated Apprentice & Trainee Co-ordinator Pam Rayment, has provided the guidance and 27 contractors pledged to support the training of their current staff along with creating a number of apprenticeship and training opportunities.  2012 promises to be a very exciting and rewarding time for us all involved.”

Apprenticeships in engineering and qualifications in construction and sustainable energies will be delivered at Birmingham Metropolitan College’s state-of-the-art Baxi Group Innovation Academy in industry standard engineering workshops. 

The qualifications will provide opportunities for learners to be trained for traditional construction skills and the rapidly expanding environmental technology sector.  It is predicted that over 1 million people could be in “green” jobs by the end of the decade.   A new Sustainability Centre will also promote energy and resource efficiency through solar photovoltaic solutions, solar thermal systems, micro generation boilers, ground source heat pumps, air to air heat pumps, wind power and grey water recycling.

Principal and Chief Executive of Birmingham Metropolitan College Dr Christine Braddock CBE added: “The Skills Pledge demonstrates how committed these 27 construction companies in the G F Tomlinson supply chain are to providing relevant education and training for their employees.  The businesses that have signed up have identified skills gaps and opportunities to evolve and progress, which the College will support through an innovative and effective curriculum.

“With environmental sustainability increasing its impact on the way we live and work, we are confident that G F Tomlinson and their supply chain members will pave the way for other organisations to support youth unemployment, as well as deliver more green technology across the wider region.”

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Derby Company are all Heart in Colleagues Memory

A team of thirty eight friends, family members and colleagues of a Derby man who died of a heart attack in February are taking on a challenge in his memory.

Twenty-nine employees from GF Tomlinson, in Alfreton Road, are embarking on the British Heart Foundation’s (BHF) High Peak Trail Winter Challenge Walk on Sunday 20 November in memory of Mark Holmes.

Mark, who had worked at GF Tomlinson for 11 years as a site manager, was out for an evening run on February 14 when he suffered a massive heart attack and died, aged 53.

His wife, Melanie, discovered the news when she was forced to ring the hospital after he didn’t return to their Melbourne home. It was a devastating shock for Melanie and their children Jake (21) and Louie (17).

Mark’s colleagues also struggled to come to terms with the news and decided it would be fitting to do something in his memory. So 22 workers, aged between 19 and 60, and friends of Mark, will join Jake – who also works at GF Tomlinson, and Louie for the 17 mile winter trek.

The ‘Tomlinson Trekkers’ hope to raise £3,000 for the vital work of the BHF. Team leader, Sarah Brammer, a marketing coordinator at GF Tomlinson, said: “Mark was such a nice man and was really popular at work. He was a happy go lucky guy and always had a smile on his face. It was a real big shock for everyone when we came in to work to find out the tragic news. We felt that taking on this challenge was a perfect way for us all to remember Mark in our own way.”

BHF Regional Events Organiser Helen Whiteley added: “I would like to thank everyone at GF Tomlinson for uniting and taking on this event in such sad circumstances. Sadly heart disease remains the UK’s biggest killer and it doesn’t care who it affects. We need to do all we can to continue the fight against it and we can’t do it without your support.”

To sponsor the Tomlinson Trekkers, visit www.virginmoneygiving.com/tomlinsons

To sign up, entry is £10 for adults. Register online at bhf.org.uk/highpeak, call free phone 0800 169 3672 or email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) for entry forms.  

Demolition starts for the New Cornerstone Church

Peter Lewis, Senior minister of Cornerstone Church started the demolition process of the old MFI building on Castle Boulevard, with church staff and representatives of G F Tomlinson Building Limited to signal the official commencement on site of the construction works.

At the ground-breaking ceremony Peter Lewis said, “We are building for a hundred years of gospel ministry because Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today and forever.”

 G F Tomlinson Building Limited have been awarded this exciting project which involves the demolition of the existing showroom and warehouse and the construction of a new state of the art building to form the new home of Cornerstone Church, Nottingham.

The new facility will provide a large auditorium to accommodate the 700 strong diverse congregation made up of individuals and families of all ages and nationalities drawn from across the City and from its two universities. The new church building will be a venue for Sunday Services (morning and evening) and will also cater for various children’s and other groups in its smaller multi-purpose rooms.

In addition to this the premises will be an administrative base for the church with office accommodation, catering facilities and storage. Visitors to the new building will also be able to enjoy the welcome area/café.

Stuart Lawrence, Managing Director of G F Tomlinson Building Limited said, ‘G F Tomlinson Building Limited are delighted to be associated with this community project. Being a local contractor we have a vested interest in delivering a quality product and service that will ultimately provide improved facilities for the local community.’

The project is due to be completed in August 2012.

G F Tomlinson assist Abbey School to Grow Their Own!

Earlier this year The Abbey Catholic Primary School presented a ‘Dragons Den’ event to prominent members of their local community in a bid to obtain funding for an Outdoor Classroom.  Children from the proactive School Council professionally presented their bid which included plans to provide covered seating areas, a wildlife area and a sensory garden in the grounds of the Erdington School

The school received funding from their local Councillors and local construction company, G F Tomlinson, offered to ‘project manage’ the delivery programme for them. G F Tomlinson were assisted by various members of their supply chain, who readily donated their time and expertise. The equipment for the garden, which included garden benches, bird boxes and even a pagoda, were made and donated by EOS Skills Centre in Aston. EOS run training programmes for long term unemployed to help them develop the skills they need to get back into employment.

Kristine Lane, Customer Liaison Officer for G F Tomlinson commented “As a company we take great pride in adding value to the communities within which we work.  The Pupils, Teachers and Parents have all willingly had a hand in creating this garden and the enthusiasm of the children to ‘make it happen’ has been infectious”.

The garden was officially opened on 21st October in a special opening ceremony arranged by the School Council. Guests were given a tour of the school and garden by pupils and Garden Wardens before Councillor Rob Alden cut the red ribbon.  Guests were then invited to join the school for dinner where they were treated to some of the produce from the garden.

"The experience has been a unique opportunity for our children to develop important life skills of communication and working alongside local businesses," said Mr. Kirk, the Deputy Head.

G F Tomlinson began works on the new RSPCA Centre

One of the largest local construction companies G F Tomlinson Birmingham Limited helps to make history as they have been appointed as a principal contractor to build the new RSPCA flagship centre and hospital at Newbrook Farm, Frankley.

The new state of the art centre will complete a successful transition from planning to reality and will support the RSPCA’s commitment to cope with the number of animals that require veterinary care and a place to stay.

The works on the 72 acre site located in the peaceful countryside began in summer 2011 and G F Tomlinson feel very proud to be working with the RSPCA.

Barry Sewards, Chairman for G F Tomlinson said: “We are delighted to use our extensive experience to construct this marvellous facility for animals in the Birmingham area where they can get all the help, attention and care that they deserve.”

The new centre and hospital boast innovative and flexible design and involves many sustainable features such as air source heat pump, rainwater harvesting and solar power generation for heating systems.

Adam Rickitt, capital appeal manager for the RSPCA is full of excitement about the new facility: "The RSPCA is so excited to be creating a new chapter in animal welfare for the whole country and we knew we could trust G F Tomlinson to deliver this moment in history.”

The works at Newbrook Farm are due to complete in August 2012.

IMH News - An Update on the Institute of Mental Health Project, Nottingham

G F Tomlinson are working with The University of Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Healthcare Trust to provide a new facility for The Institute of Mental Health.

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New £1m Centre Boosts Tramway Attraction

THE man who introduced trams to Britain was an American... called George Train and trams were needed to replace horses because of the piles of dung the animals left in the streets.

You might not know these facts already, but you would if you popped along to Crich Tramway Village's new £1 million learning centre.

Officially opened on Tuesday 26th July by Andrew Lewer, leader of Derbyshire County Council, it is hoped the attraction will boost the number of people coming through the gates.

Already the village, which features old trams restored to working order, has 100,000 visitors every year.

Glynn Wilton, the curator of the tramway village's museum, is realistic about the appeal of trams alone, but says they should be viewed in a wider context.

"We are aware that trams are a technical, industrial subject, so they can appear quite dull," he said.

"But the history of trams is about people, the need to move people around, and the reasons behind that. It's fascinating."

Mr Wilton is full of interesting facts about trams, details that are displayed in the learning centre, which is packed with interactive exhibits.

One asks kids to choose which food to give to horses, including sausages or pizza, while a second gets them to pump a bellows. Another station has a pile of horse manure and a vat of urine, the same amount one animal would produce in a day, to show what was dumped on Victorian streets.

The centre describes the history of trams, including the reasons why they were needed, namely the industrial revolution, the growth of the middle classes and the spread of diseases. While the exhibits are upstairs, downstairs is a classroom where kids can be taught about life in the 1800s.

The building which dates back to 1841 and was once used by George Stephenson, the man who built the world's first public railway. He ran it as a smithy and wagon works for a line taking limestone from Crich to Ambergate.

The £1 million centre was paid for with Heritage Lottery funds and refurbished by Derby based construction company G F Tomlinson Building Limited.

G F Tomlinson Team up in the Community

Staff at G F Tomlinson and the University of Derby ditched their day jobs, put on their gardening gloves and volunteered their time on Monday 4th July at Beaufort Community Primary School in Derby to create an outdoor space for the school and provide an enhanced learning environment.

This initiative is part of a ‘Business in the Community’ pledge to improve communities through the help of volunteers from local businesses. Several local schools within the inner City of Derby have been identified as being in need of help, with Beaufort Primary School being one. Partnering with staff from G F Tomlinson Group Limited, the University of Derby and Total Hire and Sales Limited, BITC organised this community event which involved the creation of a pathway around the schools planting area, using tractor tyres and new plants to encourage small bugs and insects for the children to study.

Richard Massey, Account Manager of Business in the Community said: “I am always impressed with the impact businesses can make working together for a community win. This is the second project organised by G F Tomlinson combining people, supplies and equipment which has left a legacy”.

Both G F Tomlinson and Beaufort Community Primary School were very grateful to the tree surgeon Greg Long who cut and chipped the overgrown bushes and for the generous donations from Total Hire and Sales, the Derby Garden Centre and CT Tyres.

Phil Harrison, Deputy Head Teacher of Beaufort Community Primary School commented “ This has been an excellent project and the children will certainly benefit from having a great outdoor area. The staff from Tomlinson and the University of Derby worked so hard and the children at the school are very grateful.”

Mr Barry Sewards, Chairman of G F Tomlinson Group Limited said: “As a responsible business, it's brilliant that our staff were able to get involved and give back to our community. We were delighted to support this Business in the Community initiative again and help one of our local schools improve their facilities. This project will have a lasting impact and benefit to the pupils at Beaufort Community Primary School.”

Work Commences on the New Home for the Institute of Mental Health

One out of Four people throughout the East Midlands could benefit from the new building for the Institute of Mental Health which helps transform the understanding and treatment of mental illness. 

The new £7m bespoke home for the Institute of Mental Health, which is located on the University of Nottingham’s Jubilee Campus was officially marked by a ground breaking ceremony to celebrate commencement on site.

One in four people will develop a mental health problem at some point during their lives and this purpose built accommodation will enable the Institute to continue inter-disciplinary research in the mental health field. The facility will provide accommodation over 4 floors for a combination of administrative and faculty office spaces, with ancillary meeting and seminar accommodation.

The building has been designed to achieve a BREEAM ‘Excellent’ rating and incorporates a series of measures to help reduce the building’s energy consumption and carbon emissions rating.

G F Tomlinson Building Limited are the main contractors and their success follows closely on from their construction of the University’s new Vaughan Parry Williams Sports Pavilion on Highfields Park. 

The Institute of Mental Health was launched in 2006 and are a partnership between Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust and the University of Nottingham. Also moving into the new building will be the CLAHRC (Collaboration for Leadership in Applied Health Research and Care) for Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and Lincolnshire, Mental Health Research Network East Midlands Hub plus South Yorkshire and the NHS East Midlands Leadership Academy.

Stuart Lawrence, Managing Director of G F Tomlinson Building Limited, said: “It is rewarding to be entrusted to construct the new home for the Institute of Mental Health and gives us great satisfaction to build a new facility that will help the understanding and treatment of mental illness, which effects so many people in society.”

The project is due for completion in April 2012.

Students Gain a Practical Understanding

G F Tomlinson are well underway with the construction of the new £2m Young People’s Centre at the core of the Eastwood community in Nottinghamshire, providing a spacious social space, coffee bar, meeting room, dance studio, music recording studio, offices and computer workspaces.

The facility will offer young people a state of the art community centre, which will be a safe place to socialise with friends after school, learn new skills or simply watch movies and use the internet.

G F Tomlinson’s Site Manager Tony Raven is working in close liaison with the students from ‘Eastwood Comprehensive School’ who are studying towards at BTEC Level 2 in construction. He has organised a series of site tours for the students so that they can follow the construction process of their new centre from conception to completion.

Tony has also recently conducted a classroom presentation to the students to help them gain a practical understanding of the construction process required to build their new centre. This was well received by the students and they are looking forward to their next site visit to see the progress of the centre.

Richard Hatto, Head of 6th Form and Teacher of Eastwood Comprehensive School said “This is a fantastic way for the students to learn construction and we are very grateful to G F Tomlinson for taking the time work with us”

Tomlinson's Triple Crown

It could be said that  Derby based construction Company G F Tomlinson Building Limited are developing the status of ‘by Royal Appointment’ after having three of their projects visited by members of the Royal Family in as many days.

The first visit was from Prince Edward, The Earl of Wessex to Lea Green in Matlock, followed by an official opening at the £3m Sixth Form and Music Centre at Derby High School in Littleover. Derby and the third visit was from the Princess Anne at the official opening ceremony of the £1m newly refurbished Loughborough Magistrates Courts. The Princess Royal, who is patron of The National Association of Citizens Advice Bureau, will open its new premises which forms part of the former Loughborough Magistrates Court. The visit was part of the organisation's 70th anniversary celebrations.

All three schemes demonstrate the versatility of Tomlinson’s skill base, proving that they are as equally at home, sensitively restoring Listed Buildings as they are at constructing a new state of the art music centre or a residential centre for disabled children.

Meadow Lodge at Lea Green in Matlock was handed over last week and opened it’s doors to thier first visitors the day after. Meadow Lodge is a residential care centre for disabled children in the grounds of Lea Green in Derbyshire.

The run-down former Loughborough Magistrates Court consisted of 5 court rooms, cells, prisoner reception and offices with the main building dates back to 1800’s. The Client, Charnwood Borough Council wished to revitalise the facility to extend the life of the building well into the 21st Century. After a careful restoration and refurbishment the new facility now houses - Charnwood Citizen Advice Bureau; Glebe House Trust; The Workers Education Association; 6 Small Business Units and the Council Chambers & Mayors Parlour

Group Director for G F Tomlinson Andy Sewards said “It is a great accolade to have a project that your Company has successfully completed opened by a member of the Royal Family but to have three within days of each other is simply tremendous. As a local Company it has been a pleasure to work for prestigious Clients such as Derby High School, Derbyshire County Council and Charnwood Borough Council on such high profile projects. To be recognised by royalty in this way is very pleasing for the members of staff who worked so hard to successfully deliver the Client’s and End Users full requirements as well as for the local communities within the East Midlands Region”.

Start date set for Chase Leisure Centre work

A start date has been set for work on the major modernisation and refurbishment of Chase Leisure Centre with construction contractor G F Tomlinson Building Limited starting work at the leisure centre in Cannock on Tuesday 26th April.

Although both swimming pools at Chase Leisure will be closed from 24th April for up to 15 months, the modernisation project will be phased, which means the sports hall and fitness suite will remain open throughout.

The new fitness suite will be developed in one of the first phases of the construction and is expected to be available to the public in early 2012. All of the dry-side activities – including group exercise, badminton, football, health and fitness and indoor bowls – will continue to be available during the construction. Cannock Park Golf Course will also remain open throughout the project.

The main pool at Chase Leisure Centre will be transformed into a six-lane, 25-metre competition-standard facility, with a moveable floor and boom also creating a variable-depth section. A new swimming pool changing village will be created, as well as a brand new fitness suite on the ground floor, with its own dedicated changing facilities. Space for spectators will be increased and the existing teaching pool refurbished.

Cllr Mick Grocott, Cannock Chase Council Culture and Sport Leader, said: “I’m delighted that G F Tomlinson are due to start work on this exciting scheme. I’m also pleased that we’ve been able to ensure that all the dry-side facilities at the leisure centre will remain open throughout the construction project. I’m sure that the new and  improved facilities, when completed, will be warmly welcomed by residents.”

Stuart Lawrence, Managing Director of G F Tomlinson Building Ltd said: “G F Tomlinson are delighted to be working collaboratively alongside Cannock Chase Council to deliver this improved leisure facility that the local community and future generation can enjoy.”

Leicester Business Centre Creates New Opportunities

Work has started on the refurbishment of The Leicester Business Centre which will create bigger and improved office facilities and affordable workspace for local businesses.

Development work at Leicester Business Centre, 111 Ross Walk, has entered its final phase with Derby contractor, G F Tomlinson Building Limited undertaking the £750k refurbishment project.

Meeting the growing demands of budding entrepreneurs and businesses in the Leicestershire area, the project will see 12,500 sq ft of new improved office space and the creation of a new communal area including a new exhibition centre, café, meeting area conference rooms and training facilities for businesses based at the centre.

The upgrades will also include a new reception area with the formation of a large welcoming entrance with sliding doors and a ramp for DDA access.

Funding for the refurbishment comes from the European Regional Development Fund (£470,400) and the Working Neighbourhoods Fund (£279,600) which will provide 57 office units of various sizes (from 20m² to 500m²) to accommodate small and growing businesses. It is expected that this work will help support around 75 new jobs. It will also improve the networking opportunities, support services and additional facilities available to businesses in the centre.

 G F Tomlinson are delighted to have taken on this contract and Chris Flint, Commercial Director of G F Tomlinson Building Limited commented “It is fantastic news for us to work on this local project and add this experience and knowledge to our portfolio. We are proud to support local businesses and help the survival and growth prospects of new start-ups”.

New Medical Centre is Under Way

An official ‘ground breaking’ ceremony was held recently at Kingstanding to mark the successful transition from planning to reality of the new College Road Medical Centre, which will provide improved medical facilities to the local community.

The state of the art, two storey building boasts an innovative and flexible design that meets the highest environmental standards, providing local people with a modern medical centre and pharmacy. The building’s energy efficient design will feature state-of-the-art systems for heating, lighting and hot water and is also set to achieve a BREEAM Excellent rating.

The ceremony was attended by members of Doctor Horton’s Practice, representatives from Primary Care Trust, the Client’s representatives Poole Dick Associates, funders Lloyds TSB, constructors G F Tomlinson and their architects Taylor Young.

Phil Walker, Construction Director for G F Tomlinson said: “G F Tomlinson are very excited about their involvement in this sustainable project.  We have extensive experience on schemes of this nature and look forward to creating an environmentally friendly, first class health facility for the local community.”

The new practice will be open to public at the end of 2011.

Inspiring Students with a New Knowledge Hub

Construction work has begun on a multi-million pound spectacular new knowledge hub at Barnsley College providing a learning environment for individuals and local businesses in the region.

G F Tomlinson Building Limited has embarked on the construction of a centre for sustainable construction and renewable energies at Barnsley College offering practical demonstrations for individuals and businesses within the region to show how carbon and energy usage can be reduced in new and existing buildings.

With a clear focus on reducing its impact on the environment this spectacular new building will be designed to BREEAM ‘Excellent’, with part of the building constructed to a zero carbon standard with renewable energy technologies being used throughout.

The project has attracted £2.75 million investment from the European Regional Development Fund as part of Europe’s support for the region’s economic development through the Yorkshire and Humber ERDF Programme. The rest of the build will be funded by the College, who have recently been graded an outstanding institution by Ofsted.

Stuart Lawrence, Managing Director of G F Tomlinson Building Limited comments “It is rewarding to be entrusted to construct facilities for students and local businesses and it gives us great satisfaction to be part of creating sustainable buildings for future generations”.

Commitment to Training Pays Off for Site Manager

G F Tomlinson Building Limited is delighted to announce that Site Manager, Matt Smith, has been presented with their Health, Safety & Environmental Award for 2010. This is in recognition of his outstanding contribution to site safety and environmental protection throughout the year.

Matt started with the company 21 years ago as an apprentice bricklayer and over the years has progressed through the rank to Site Manager.

Four other colleagues were also Highly Commended for their outstanding performance on site during 2010. Construction Director, Nick Banks, commented, “We are delighted that Matt and the team have been recognised with this award. Site Managers are responsible for the day to day running of our projects and are therefore fundamental in ensuring that all the work is undertaken in a safe and secure manner. Good Health, Safety and Environmental performance procedures indicate a competent contractor and competent contractors consistently deliver high quality work”.

The award confirms G F Tomlinson’s ethos to health, safety and environment in the workplace and the importance of providing a safe environment within the communities they work in.