MEMBER NEWS IN BRIEF


Training provider completes successful project in Iraq


Keith Cook Training Limited (KCTL), based in Charnwood, has completed an 18-month programme for the Swedish Academy for Training in Erbil, Iraq. The project was


commissioned by the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO), a development programme for forklift truck operator training. The training area, equipment


and Ministry of Labour and Social Afffairs (MoLSA) building were scrutinised to ensure they met the standards for a safe and professional learning environment. KCTL’s successful first


international project puts the company on the map and ensures that the Swedish Academy for Training can now deliver UK-standard training to participants on its development programme.


BSD helps deliver new entrance for museum


Mechanical and electrical design engineers Building Services Design has worked alongside Leicester City Council to deliver a grand new entrance at New Walk Museum, Leicester. Work started six months ago


to transform the entrance of the museum, which included redevelopment of the ground and first floor of the Grade II listed building. During the phased works the building had to remain open to the public. The museum now boasts a


spiral staircase and a new lift to take visitors to the first floor galleries. Skylights and upper-floor windows have been restored, allowing natural light into the refurbished entrance, and a new reception area has been created.


Derby College expands residential provision


Derby College has expanded its residential accommodation offer to enable students from further afield to live at the Broomfield Hall campus, Morley, seven days a week in term time. The accommodation, which


has an ‘outstanding’ rating from Ofsted, is currently available Sunday evenings to Friday for students aged 16 and above. The seven-day accommodation will be available for students aged 18 and above. Head of Broomfield, Eileen


Swan, said: “Our role is to provide a safe and nurturing environment for these young people who live too far away to travel every day.”


6 business network September 2017


L-R: Hallam Internet’s Ben Wood, Jonathan Ellins and Owen Gill


Alpha Rail appointed to campus project


An £8m joint partnership project between the University of Sheffield and Sheffield City Council is enhancing the university’s city centre campus appearance and improving safety, with the installation of a pedestrian guardrail supplied by Alpha Rail, forming part of the process. The project is intended to


encourage the people of Sheffield to have lunch in one of its cafes, cycle through the campus area up to Weston Park or enjoy relaxing in one of the new greener, safer places that will be created. New pedestrian walkways, cycle


routes and improved pedestrian crossings have been created around Upper Hannover Street and the Western Bank with the hope of turning the city into a greener and safer city. The installation of architectural artwork and the planting of new trees and shrubs


have also contributed towards the improvements. Funding for the project was


provided by a £2.9m investment from Sheffield City Region Investment Fund and the rest of the work was funded by the university. Alpha Rail was contracted by


fellow Chamber member North Midland Construction to manufacture the pedestrian guardrail, installed along new walkways and cycle paths as well as along existing paths and extended to provide longer barriers along pavement areas, improve pedestrian safety and compliment the pedestrianisation of locations within the campus. Chris Davies, Senior Site Agent


at North Midland Construction, said: “The campus is at the heart of city centre infrastructure and it was very important that we provided a


A digital impression of the new-look campus


safe and visually-pleasing environment for the students and residents to use. The installation of high quality pedestrian guardrail, manufactured and supplied by Alpha Rail, has helped us deliver on the project brief.” Alpha Rail Sales Director, Phil


Ball, added: “I am proud that Alpha Rail has supplied metalwork that will benefit the local community. Sheffield is a vibrant city and the installation of pedestrian guardrail has created clearly-defined walkways and helped to ensure pedestrian safety.”


Digital agency eyes prize


Nottingham-based digital agency Hallam Internet has been shortlisted for the Display Innovation Award and Shopping Innovation Award in this year’s prestigious Google Premier Partner Awards. The awards recognise the


achievements of the very best digital marketing agencies and providers across Europe, the Middle East and North Africa (EMEA). Approximately 2,000 Partners were eligible to enter the awards,


with only 90 Partners being shortlisted for the awards. Hallam Internet, which offers


digital marketing services to national and international B2C and B2B companies, based its award submissions around two recent campaigns it created for two of its clients, Roof Maker and Garden4Less. Hallam Internet is part of a


select group of digital specialists called Google Partners. It is a programme set up by Google specifically to help SMEs get online and find new customers.


To qualify, digital marketing


agencies must first pass a series of exams, and prove their expertise in using and applying Google’s advertising products. Helene Ambiana, Head of


Google Partners, said: “Becoming a Google Partner shows prospective clients you have what it takes to help them grow online. For small businesses that have just started out, or even larger firms yet to take their first step online, it’s reassuring to know they’re working with a reputable provider that’s approved by Google.”


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