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The CSA Awards are once again calling for your entries!


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uilding on the tremendous success of the 2019 event, which saw the awards


ceremony move to the Guoman Tower Hotel in Central London, the 2020 CSA Awards Dinner will return to this prestigious venue, albeit at the new dateline of Friday 20th November; brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic.


Nestled amidst the River Thames, the Tower of London and St Katherine Docks, with spectacular views of Tower Bridge, this superb venue will allow the awards ceremony to further develop and to become its home for the foreseeable future.


Focusing on best practice in the key areas of commissioning, such as innovation and achievement, energy


saving, sales growth, customer care and service provision, nominations are sought for the following seven award categories:


• Project of the Year – Sponsored by BSRIA Instrument Solutions


• Commissioning Management Award – Andrew Reid & Partners


• Product Innovation of the Year – Sponsored by Media Control


• Commissioning Provider of the Year – Sponsored by MBS


• Investment in Training Award – currently available


• Student of the Year – Sponsored by RED Engineering


• Engineer of the Year – Sponsored by Ashford Environmental Services


Visit www.csa-awards.co.uk to review the entry criteria and complete an online entry form. The nomination process is now fully underway with the entry deadline set for 5.00pm on Friday 2nd October 2020, allowing ample time for entries to be prepared and submitted.


Ideal Standard appoints new managing director UK & Ireland


Ideal Standard International has announced the appointment of David Barber as UK and Ireland Managing Director. Barber first joined the company in 2006 and most recently served as UK Finance Director. He takes over from Stephen Ewer who is leaving the business after more than two years. Jan Peter Tewes, Ideal Standard chief commercial cfficer, commented: “David has been part of the Ideal Standard family for over 14 years. His in-depth


Manufacturer celebrates highest bim accreditation


companies that use BIM, following a rigorous audit of its processes.


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The accreditation will open up new opportunities for the manufacturer with main contractors who will no longer need to audit Gripple’s BIM approach themselves but can trust the ISO certificate means the highest standards have been met. Chris Bugg, Gripple’s UK and Ireland sales director who led the application process, explains: “The demand for BIM services in the construction sector has been progressively increasing since the government mandated its use on public sector projects in 2016. The synergy between the benefits of BIM as a process and our own solution for building services – ensuring faster project completion, driving greater collaboration and reducing waste - has meant we’ve been developing our BIM proposition for several years and it made perfect sense for us to formalise our achievements by applying for and achieving ISO 19650-2. “We can now guarantee partners that we have been audited and are certified to the highest standards, following guidelines and rules set out by BSI when engaging with BIM models, working within the framework of the common data environment.


“By working collaboratively with Gripple, main contractors can benefit from exact quantities of products ordered and delivered to site as bills of materials are generated by the work we’ve undertaken before the project commences. This reduces manual handling, onsite storage and waste, and costs associated with ordering more than needed.” Many major private and public sector construction projects stipulate contractors should utilise BIM to ensure their


ripple has been awarded BSI BIM (Building Information Modelling) Verification Certificate ISO 19650-2, the highest ISO level for


knowledge of the business will be vital as we navigate


Pagabo underpins ambions with appointment of


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the current, unprecedented situation and his strong leadership at this time will be key to ensuring our future success. I’d like to take this opportunity to thank Stephen for all of his hard work and dedication in driving forward the UK business and we wish him the best of luck in the future.”


framework offers best practice, such as correct file sharing, offering peace of mind to the client. Bugg added: “We envisage this will offer further opportunities for us as one of the few manufacturers to have achieved this level of recognition for BIM services. Removing the need for main contractors to carry out their own audits frees up a lot of time and resource which can be spent elsewhere.”


ISO 19650 accredited businesses are also awarded the kite mark after one year of proven compliance with the standard.


Andy Butterfield, managing director of Built Environment at BSI said: “Huge congratulations to Gripple on achieving BSI BIM Verification Certification to reflect ISO 19650. This demonstrates a commitment to best practice and gives their clients confidence that they’re working to the latest criteria. These international standards, alongside training and certification, are providing forward-thinking organisations with the tools to help future-proof their business.”


he British Pump Manufacturers Association (BPMA) has further increased its membership to a record complement of 94 companies. The most recent company to recognise the features and benefits of membership is Northumberland based Eastern Seals UK Ltd. A leading supplier of sealing products across the globe, the company provides a wide range of O-Rings including FEP Encapsulated O-Rings, Spring O-Rings and O-Ring Cord. Other sealing products include Back-up Rings, Bonded Seals, X-Rings, V-Rings, Oil Seals and Bespoke Rubber Mouldings. Eastern Seals supply countless industries around the world from Automotive and Aerospace to Oil and Gas and is proud of its comprehensive range of products coupled with unrivalled customer service. Further information can be found on its website - www.easternseals.co.uk.


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Morgan Advanced Materials, a world leader in materials science, specialist manufacturing and applications engineering, and with 160 years of heritage behind it, has also recognised the benefits available to BPMA members. Founded in 1856 by the Morgan Brothers as a crucible manufacturer, this global business has grown its sphere of expertise to encompass Molten Metal Systems, Seals & Bearings, Electrical Carbon, as well as both Thermal and Technical Ceramics. However, its focus remains where it started; on the engineering of high- performance materials and specialised products that offer reliable solutions to technical challenges and help customers achieve more with less. Further information can be found on its website -


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Steve Schofield, director and chief executive of the BPMA said of these additions to membership, “I am delighted to welcome these two businesses into our association and provide them with all the support services at our disposal. Their respective competencies interlink nicely with that of other members, and we look forward to a developing strong and mutually rewarding relationships with each of them over the coming months."


Lord Kerslake Lord Kerslake takes up a role as non-executive chairman at Pagabo, with a remit to define the organisation’s approach to the way frameworks operate and their pivotal role in the construction industry – and the wider business world.


Lord Kerslake, who is former permanent secretary for the Department for


Communities and Local Government and was chief executive of the Homes and Communities Agency for two years, will be helping the framework provider develop its connections to other sectors and strategically assisting Pagabo to expand


its ambitions through innovative thinking. Lord Kerslake said: “Pagabo is a hugely exciting business and a challenger brand in the sector. I am honoured to join the board at Pagabo and contribute to its innovative approach to the sector and into the wider industry.


Lord Kerslake’s values and influence matches our own vision and values, said Simon Toplass, chief executive of Pagabo.


Samsung strengthens its climate soluons team


Samsung has welcomed Jon Brigly as Marketing Manager for the climate solutions division who will be looking after the heating and cooling campaigns. Brigly joins Samsung from Philips, where he worked for the health systems team as Marketing Manager for the MRI and CT product portfolios. Prior to that, he worked at BOC for 11 years, in various marketing roles mainly across the welding and industrial gas sectors, where he was responsible for campaigns, new product launches, promotions and advertising.


Commenting on his move to Samsung, Brigly says; “It’s an exciting time to be joining


Samsung, they are an incredibly ambitious team with market leading products and I’m really looking forward to being a part of it. I see many opportunities for growth in the industry for Samsung this year; product innovation like the Wind-Free™ technology can be a real game changer in terms of climate experience and energy efficiency.”


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