IN THE SPOTLIGHT: CONSTRUCTION & REDEVELOPMENT


IN THE SPOTLIGHT


RILMAC SCAFFOLDING MOVES INTO NEW HOME


Since opening their Northampton branch in mid- 2015 Rilmac Scaffolding have seen impressive growth and have recently expanded to larger premises due to demand. The decision to open a Northampton


branch on the back of winning several prestigious contracts in the area is paying dividends for Rilmac Scaffolding. Turnover at their Northampton business grew by over 80% in just three years, and they have more than doubled their local workforce. The growth in Northampton has


‘THE LARGER


PREMISES GIVE US THE OPPORTUNITY TO SERVICE LARGER


seen an expansion in senior management as well, with Paul Wallis being taken on as operations director at the new depot, working alongside contracts director Sam McSpadden and nationwide managing director Des Booth. Rilmac Scaffolding have plans in place for further, managed growth, and as part of this moved in to a larger depot at Round Spinney. The new premises cover over 60% more area than their previous yard. “The larger premises give us the opportunity to


CUSTOMERS’


DON’T GET LEFT WITHOUT COVER


Contractors are being forced out of business due to being unable to secure the professional indemnity insurance they need. This is a growing problem


and a concern for all construction-related trades. A number of insurers are


now withdrawing from the construction-related Professional Indemnity market. Not only are premiums


service larger customers and more complex projects across the region,” said Des Booth. “We already feel like part of the community and will be growing here in the long term.”


Kevin Mee, contracts manager, and Paul Wallis, director,


outside the new Rilmac Depot HOSPITAL CONTRACT IS SECURED


Briggs & Forrester Engineering Services have been appointed by VINCI Construction UK to deliver the mechanical, electrical and public health services contract at the HCA Hospital in Birmingham. This joint venture project


between HCA Healthcare UK (HCA UK) and University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust (UHB) will provide 138 new beds for patients, a new radiotherapy unit and new state-of-the-art operating theatres. Developed by specialist healthcare property company Prime, the eight-storey 14,000m2 hospital will comprise of both NHS and private beds, and the five theatres will be owned and run by HCA Healthcare UK. The hospital will be equipped with the latest technology to provide some of the most complex surgical and medical procedures in cancer, cardiology,


increasing, but policy cover is being significantly reduced, most insurers are now only offering cover on an Aggregate basis (the limit of indemnity is the total amount that the insurer will pay out over the policy term for multiple claims) with an Any One Claim basis becoming more and more unobtainable, claims excesses are disproportionately rising and total exclusions for cladding are now commonplace. BHIB Insurance Brokers


neurology, hepatobiliary, urology, orthopaedics and stem cell transplantation. The works to the new specialist


hospital include the design, build and commissioning of the full scope of building services together with specialists services associated with a health scheme of this nature which include, full standby


generation, medical gases, nurse call, theatre equipment and IPS/UPS systems. The services incorporate a high


level of resilience required to support the ongoing operation of the facility such as N+1 on plant and equipment. The scheme is set to achieve a BREEAM rating of ‘Very Good’.


client account executive Tommy Reid said: “We recommend you start your renewal negotiations as early as possible to ensure that you are not left exposed. “The rise in premiums is


inevitable, make sure you’re prepared for renewal.”


If you have any concerns or would like a quote contact Tommy Reid at treid@bhibinsurance.co.uk or call 01604 630003.


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In this issue we look at CONSTRUCTION & DEVELOPMENT, CORPORATE CHRISTMAS and HEALTH & SAFETY in the Northamptonshire area


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