Multi service FM approach at Leicester County Council

Leicester County Council is one of the largest local authorities in the UK and was voted 2009 Council of the year. Sherwood Cleaning Group has been working with LCC for over 12 years and has just been awarded a 5 year ‘multi service’ contract encompassing cleaning, waste management and security. The new contract will see Sherwood manage over 250 buildings going forward including schools, libraries and council offices. The award to Sherwood was based on a 60 % price and 40 % quality ratio. This was to ensure that value for money was achieved without reduction in standards of service. The award process involved service users, affected staff and trade unions. An integral part of the contract is the development of an in-house audit system that collates FM contractual data. All service users, the client and Sherwood access timely information on all areas of contract delivery. The Sherwood Group is now part of Servest Group Limited. The total UK operation saw 33 % growth in 2008; a further 30 % is expected for 2009 taking Company turnover to over £40 Million.

The A to Z of Connectors for Construction

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introduced its eagerly awaited new catalogue for 2010 detailing their complete product range of structural connectors and systems. Considered by many as an industry ‘bible’ for choosing the right connector, the catalogue details full descriptions of each product along with technical information and load capacities – essential for engineers, architects, builders and distributors. Including long established products and specialist products for engineered wood and truss manufacturing, the catalogue also introduces another group of innovative new products including the I-Loft system; a new engineering method for loft conversions.

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A female-led company is leading the way in what is traditionally seen as a male dominated industry. Munira Patel and Diane Southcombe set up Unique Building Products in May 2009 and the company is already selling its products in over 150 builders’ merchants and garden centres across the UK. Unique Building Products imports and sells natural landscaping products including a range of traditional paving, stepping stones and garden accessories. The business prides itself on its excellent personal service, consistent quality and extremely competitive prices. Munira has a background in marketing. Diane has spent the past five years of her career selling natural stone products to the building trade.

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