‘The development


transformed what was a pretty poor and run down area of back land within the City Centre’


Car park design drives away with award win


SWH Civils’ project to construct Plymouth Coach Station’s new car park has won the prestigious Devon & Cornwall Concrete Society’s ‘Civil and Structural Concrete’ award. SWH Civils was appointed as the principal contractor under a design and


build contract by Plymouth City Council to construct Plymouth’s Coach Station. A new car park facility was also required as part of the project. SWH Civils was able to suggest solutions that were more cost effective,


time efficient, durable and to provide an aesthetically pleasing finish. The reinforced concrete walls around the car park were clad in matching concrete blocks. SWH Civils also masterminded the striking checkerboard finish of the Coach Station’s main concourse.


Mark Daley RIBA, speaking on behalf of the Devon & Cornwall Concrete


Society said: “The Plymouth Coach Station & Public Car Park Development transformed what was a pretty poor and run down area of back land within the City Centre into what is now a vibrant and uplifting public space. The project was achieved on both a tight budget and timescale by SWH Construction Ltd, and the results were to be much applauded.” Hannah Jones, Contracts Manager for SWH Civils and who oversaw the


project, said: “This was a fantastic opportunity for us to make a positive impact on Plymouth’s future by delivering a much needed upgrade to the transport infrastructure of the city. To be recognised by the Concrete Society for our work is a real honour.”


Former RAF pilot takes flight as Ashfords partner


Ashfords LLP welcomes new Partner and former RAF Pilot to strengthen the firm's expert aviation offering. National providers of legal and


professional services, Ashfords LLP is pleased to announce the appointment of Jim Morris (pictured) as a Partner and Head of the firm's expert Aviation Team. Having previously as the aviation


Partner at Irwin Mitchell, Jim is a leading aviation law expert with over 26 years' experience in aviation and litigation. As a former professional pilot in the RAF, he has used his aviation and legal expertise to specialise in representing the victims of international air accidents including the Shoreham Air Show,


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the Police helicopter crash in Glasgow and the Germanwings crash in the French Alps. This appointment will help boost


Ashfords' expert-led and reputable aviation offering adding to its range of adept products and services. The firm's specialist aviation


offering encompasses the ability to represent victims involved in all types of air accidents. Given the technical and legal complexity of air accidents, the expertise of Ashfords Aviation enables it to provide a class leading service to clients. Jim Morris said: "I am thrilled to


be joining such a fast-moving and exceptional law firm that has the resources and ability to act in all types of cases internationally. The


firm champions an unrivalled depth of industry and legal expertise to provide an outstanding service to clients, and I am proud to become part of this in relation to leading the firm's aviation service". Jim is a member of a number of


prestigious groups including The Honorable Society of Lincoln's Inn, Royal Aeronautical Society, American Association for Justice, European Air Law Association and International Bar Association. Rory Mac Neice, Head of the


Dispute Resolution Team at Ashfords, said : "Jim's experience in the aviation industry and advising people is invaluable and we look forward to seeing our Aviation sector continue to thrive and grow."


‘The firm champions an unrivalled depth of industry and legal expertise to provide an outstanding service to clients’


The SWH Civils team collecting their award


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