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☃️ The Winter issue of Aptus Connections is here - click on the link to read all our latest news! 👉https://lnkd.in/efV2nvWn 💦 In our final edition for 2024, business development director Dan Owen provides an update on changes to the infrastructure charging structure, due to take place in March. 🎓 We highlight the benefits of the T Level training route and our successful partnership with Wigan & Leigh College and University Centre as we catch up with Martin Banks, employer engagement officer. #tlevelsweek 🚀 Midlands project delivery manager Luke Foskett has progressed rapidly since joining our multi-utility team in 2020 - on page 11 he reveals more about his career journey. 🚸 We shine a spotlight on how we’re helping communities to stay safe in winter through our street lighting services, #roadsafetyawareness initiatives, and support for Brake, the road safety charity. 🌍 At COP29 in November, #netzero ambitions were once again under scrutiny. At Aptus we're committed to reducing emissions and are on track to meet our goals ahead of the Government's 2050 deadline - read about our progress so far on page 15. ☕ It's a bumper read so why not grab a brew and dive in! Aptus people to look out for in this issue include Natasha Clarke, Adrian Cunningham IEng MIET MILP, Eleanor Kirkpatrick, Mark Clegg, Steve Norris. #TeamAptus #companynews #tlevels #greenskills #winterlighting #icp #streetlightingsolutions #utilityindustry #careerprogression #mentalhealth

🥇 We are celebrating another year as ‘Gold Members’ of The 5% Club! 🥇 📚 The award acknowledges our ongoing dedication to workforce development through 'earn and learn' roles, including #Apprenticeships, Graduate Schemes, and Sponsored Student Placements including #TLevels. 🎉 The results of the annual Employer Audit, which evaluates employers' 'earn and learn' activities, plans, and behaviours, were revealed earlier this month. The accredited memberships highlight the exceptional commitment of employers to 'earn and learn' programmes, contributing to a skilled and inclusive workforce. 🚀 With 9% of our employees participating in these roles, we have comfortably surpassed the 5% threshold required to achieve Gold. ✅ The inclusion of T Levels in the 2024 criteria for sponsored students, highlighting the significance of technical qualifications in advancing career opportunities, is also fantastic news as we approach T Levels Week! 🙌 Throughout the week, taking place from 2-6 December, we will showcase the significant benefits T Levels offer our business and the construction and utilities sector. 👏 Congratulations to our whole team whose dedication to providing high-quality training ensures Aptus is equipped to meet skills challenges in the future! Read more on this news at https://lnkd.in/eZNPi7RG #utilityindustry #skillsdevelopment #careerdevelopment #aptusacademy

🏗️ In the new issue of Construction UK Magazine, Managing Director lisa kerford calls on the construction industry to invest in future talent. She highlights solutions such as T Levels and partnerships with educational providers as essential for addressing the skills gap and keeping pace with technological progress. Read Lisa's full perspective on p.28 ➡️https://lnkd.in/e7_aEPtx

🎉 Here's to 10 years! 🎉 Jack Farnworth is the next colleague to reach his 10 year Aptus-iversary! He was presented with his trophy, by Lisa, this morning 🏆 Jack started with us in November 2014 as a young, fresh-faced street lighting electrician 💡 In 2016, Jack was promoted to Street Lighting Supervisor and in 2023 he qualified with a HNC in Electrical and Electronic Engineering ⚡ Now, Jack is our Electrical Manager in the Technical Team, where plays a key role in design, technical administration and street lighting 👏 Congratulations Jack 🤩

♻️💻 The efforts of Tameside Community Computers CIC to combat digital poverty are incredible! Tackling digital poverty has far-reaching benefits for individuals and communities, strengthening social inclusion through access to skills, education, and employment opportunities, and promoting better health - all whilst diverting harmful e-waste from landfill. 🙏 Please support their vital work. Contact them via the details below. 👇 Or, visit their website at www.tamesidecc.org.

🏘️ We regularly sponsor industry awards and it was a pleasure to attend the Lancashire Property Awards at their launch event in Blackpool last week! 🥳 👏 The awards, organised by Insider Media, are a fantastic new showcase giving well-deserved recognition to success stories across the county's property sector. 🏆 As sponsors of ‘Residential Developer/Housebuilder of the Year’, Aptus’ business development director Dan Owen stepped up to the podium to present the award, which went to Pringle Homes. Judges commended the Preston-based housebuilder on high-quality designs that address the demand for luxury housing in the region. 🪩 The ceremony took place on Thursday 14 November at Blackpool's Winter Gardens and was attended by Natasha Clarke, Dan Owen, Liam Knowles, John Goulding and Adrian Cunningham IEng MIET MILP. ➡️ To view all the winners and shortlisted candidates visit: https://lnkd.in/eexjq2Bu #LancsProp #AwardsSponsor #lancashire #propertysector

💧 Developer Day at Yorkshire Water is underway and Liam Pearson, Dan Owen and Eleanor Kirkpatrick are ready to meet visitors at our exhibition stand! ☺️ They are here to help with all enquiries about our water connections and water testing and chlorination services. If you are a developer we can also discuss changes to Infrastructure Charges and their impact for your development. Find out more at https://lnkd.in/e3ssd9F4 #yorkshirewater #developerday #waterservices #infrastructurecharges

Today, Aptus are at Yorkshire Water's Developer Day at University of Bradford Stadium. 👇 Come and say hello to our team! #waterservices #waterconnections #NAVs #MultiUtilitiesMastered

📢💧 We're excited to attend Yorkshire Water's Developer Day tomorrow! The event will be attended by Aptus' business development director Dan Owen, business development manager for North East & Yorkshire Eleanor Kirkpatrick, and design manager Liam Pearson. We're looking forward to learning more from Yorkshire Water on their business plans and upcoming changes to infrastructure charges, as well as connecting with industry professionals across the housebuilding and water sectors. 👋 Our team will be happy to help with any enquiries - come and find us at the University of Bradford Stadium, from 10am. #Yorkshire #water #developerday #infrastructurecharges #WaterServices

🤝 Did you know Aptus are experienced in facilitating contract novations? Aptus has successfully managed many seamless transitions for multi-utility providers exiting the market including Western Power Distribution (WDP) and Clancy (Docwra). 📃 Understanding the intricacies of contract novations is crucial and early planning is essential to ensure the process runs as smoothly as possible. In our blog we share 5 Secrets to a Seamless Contract Novation Process in Construction. Have a read at ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eRHUqc4j Although it can be a challenging and disruptive time when a provider can no longer fulfil their obligations, Aptus are on hand to help companies finish projects on-time and to the highest standards. Want to know more about our Novation services and how we can help - visit https://lnkd.in/g2te2Wev. #contractnovation #multiutilities #novation #constructionindustry