Beard’s Post

Those close to BQS know that in 2024, BQS is once again set for further substantial growth. We have commenced this week on a major project in Southampton. Collaborating with Balfour Beatty plc Living Places and Southampton City Council, our team is actively working to enhance the public experience around the Southampton City Ring Road near Watts Park. This project will span the next five months, during which our teams will work tirelessly behind the scenes to bring forth this transformative initiative. The undertaking involves the regeneration of existing footways, enhancements to crossing points for increased safety, and the establishment of a new communal pocket park within the Devonshire Road junction. We want to extend our gratitude to BBLP in Southampton for entrusting us with one of the largest projects to be undertaken on Southampton Highways this year. This opportunity is a true testament to the strong relationship we are building together. As always, this project will receive support from other exceptional local supply chains: Chapter 8 TM IMS Inlay Management GAP Group Limited SRL Traffic Systems Keep a look out for updates as we progress through this project. Steve Thorne Chris Shearman Chloe Shearman Chevy Banks Brian Hammersley FCIHT FIHE Richard Brown Ashley Taylor Dominic Anson Ian Regler #BQSProjects #SouthamptonTransformation #InfrastructureUpgrade #DevonshireRoadRevitalization #UrbanRenewal #CommunityDevelopment #SafetyFirst #CityImprovement #ConstructionUpdate #TransformativeDesign #PublicSpaces #PedestrianSafety #SustainableDevelopment #RoadwayEnhancements #ProjectMilestone #CityscapeRevamp #GreenSpaces #ConstructionInnovation #UrbanPlanning #ProjectProgress

Read about what Greendale have been doing for Bournemoth Uni!

What Liz said!   We are incredibly excited for the Constructing Excellence Yorkshire and Humber awards this year. A review of categories undertaken at National Level means we have some new categories for 2024. As usual we are keen to see what everybody has been working on this year and to hear all about your projects and teams.   A few things that crop up every year and I would like to remind you about are:-   🌟 Remember you can enter a project for multiple categories providing you meet the criteria 🌟 Please remember to answer all the questions and do not go over the word count as you can lose marks for doing so 🌟 A project does not have to be completed but it must have been worked on in 2023 🌟 Make sure you consult all parties involved in the project before submitting so we don’t get duplicate entries for the same project from different companies We are always available if you have any questions regarding your entry.   All the information can be found here: https://lnkd.in/eYnpCZu9 #ceyh2024 #construction #builtenvironment #award #awards #constructingexcellence #constructionindustry #industryawards

Check out Bryony Harrington in ACES (Association of Chief Estates Surveyors and Property Managers in the Public Sector) spring issue of Aces Terrier. Bryony shares how the data shows that self builders typically build greener homes that contribute more locally in terms of economic benefits from materials and employment, in comparison to the average speculative new build. Part of the growing evidence of how custom and self build creates better homes. But registers remain key, which is why the Task Force shares examples good practice for local authorities to adopt. Head to our Eventbrite page for details of our upcoming Masterclasses on Self Build Registers or for details of our study visits to Graven Hill Village Development Company Limited https://lnkd.in/eyaGhrT3 Read the full article in the Spring Issue of Aces Terrier, p36! https://lnkd.in/eUuNMq-S #selfbuild #custombuild #planning #localauthority #registers

Property training. On a two day course in Guildford, learning in depth about sourcing great below market value deals and then how to work out the numbers to make sure profit is made. #propertydeals #propertyinvesting #propertydeveloping #construction #propertydeals #investinyourself

So which Councils did not make it for the initial deadline? I have projects in several where the highest Class of registration is CLASS 1. Ashford, Dover, Ealing, Maidstone, Merton, RBKC, ... others have 1 person in a higher class but rarely for a higher-risk building. How is your local council doing? Will they make it for the extension? From my perspective, they are either silent or hoping for the best from the email exchanges I had with them. What is your perspective? #construction #buildingcontrol #buildingsafetyact

Great to see the social value impact as well from integrating with the local economy.

The benefit of social value being part of procurement and contracts is tangible and benefitting our children and young people.

Great opportunities

Social Value needn’t be difficult! Just opening up your doors to our children and young people and educating them on your line of business will not only deliver your public procurement Social Value obligations, it might even sow some seeds for your industry’s future workforce! #EAProcure #SocialValueInAction