The future’s bright
The South Wales regional executive committee held a specifi ers promotional event on 25 October at the Future Inn, Cardiff Bay. The aim of the day was to raise awareness of the importance
selecting an ECA member company, among an audience of specifi ers, such as clients, consultants, engineers and other industry-related professionals. More than 80
delegates attended the event, which was rounded off with South Wales Region apprentice awards. The day was
supported by Unitrunk, Thorn Lighting, DETA, Honeywell, Hilti, Schneider, Ensto Technology, ECIC and Thomas Carroll.
Greater London region plays catch up
ECA president Phil Fagg, along with ECA group CEO Steve Bratt, handed out Local Service Award certifi cates and badges to past Greater London Region branch members and REC chairmen. It had only recently come to light that there were a number of past chairmen who were entitled to Local ECA Awards, which were introduced in the ECA centenary year of 2001. Steve Bratt said that the combined years of service to the ECA
from those awarded certifi cates was in excess of 185 years, and the group CEO thanked them all on behalf of the ECA. Certifi cates were presented to Raymond Jackson, Tom Gorman, Malcolm Brown, Giuliano Digilio, Steve Cox, Paul Antino and Malcolm Conby. Kevin Delaney and Paul Keyland were unable to attend the ceremony and received their awards separately.
RDM has secured work on the Bay Campus project
Swansea-based RDM wins £6m contract on new Bay Campus
South Wales-based electrical and mechanical services company RDM has been successful in tendering for work on the £450m Bay Campus project, being built on Fabian Way by Swansea University and its development partner St Modwen. The company, which has been based in Swansea for 25
years, will be the main subcontractor delivering electrical and mechanical services on the student accommodation and support offi ces on the site, working for main contractor VINCI Construction UK. Company director David Kieft is delighted with the success
and says that the £6m contract, which is design and build, will mean further employment and training opportunities for local people. ‘We’re a company that employs all our staff directly, and we will be looking to substantially increase our workforce next year to work on the key delivery stage of the contract. We’ve a long history of training our employees to a very high standard, and we’re planning to recruit two additional apprentices through the Beyond Bricks and Mortar initiative, as well as liaising with the Workways project to take on people who are currently unemployed.’ RDM has a long established reputation for its work on major projects, including the Bluestone leisure park, local schools and civic buildings as well as having won awards, including achieving the Gold Standard for its delivery of contracts on MoD facilities across Wales and the borders.
RDM has secured work on the Bay Campus project
Technology is getting Smarta
Smarta Technology, the Cardiff -based home automation installers, picked up its Wales regional prize at the Local Business Accelerator Awards during a prestigious ceremony in London. As reported in last issue of ECA Today (‘Regional View’, page 45),
Smarta won out over competition from MudTrek Mountain Bike Breaks and Yolk Recruitment. Founder Mark Wray
said: ‘We are disappointed not to have won the overall award, but the exposure the competition has given us, both in terms of editorial coverage and our advertising campaign, has been invaluable in brand awareness and winning new business.’
Smarta’s Mark Wray and Deborah Meaden at the LBA Awards
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