ROUND UP
Double appointment for BAKERHICKS’ building services team
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akerHicks, the multidisciplinary design and engineering company, has appointed two senior executives to its Building Services team. James
Chorley and Graham Furness take on the newly created roles of Head of Mechanical and Head of Electrical respectively. In his new role James Chorley will be the mechanical engineering lead
for BakerHicks, overseeing the delivery of its trademark sustainable building services designs. A Chartered Building Services Engineer and BakerHicks alumnus, James re-joins from QODA Consulting where he led and managed a range of mechanical, electrical and sustainability designs. He has proven experience of working on major projects, including transport and pharmaceutical facilities. With more than 45 years’ experience, Graham Furness joins BakerHicks
to lead the electrical engineering team. A member of both the Institute of Engineering and Technology and the Institute of Chartered Building Services Engineers, he has worked across all sectors of engineering, from the rail and transportation sectors to nuclear power stations and oil and gas installations. Prior to joining BakerHicks, he was Associate Director at WSP, and has managed data centres across Europe for clients including Goldman Sachs and Barclays Bank. Commenting on his appointment James said: “The Building Services
team at BakerHicks are industry leaders in using 3D modelling technologies to create low energy systems that deliver real value to
clients. I’m excited to join the team and looking forward to working on projects that will continue to push best practice design.” Graham added: “The cross-sector capability of the teams is one of the
things that attracted me to BakerHicks. The role provides the opportunity to take this and, working alongside the Nuclear and Defence teams, move into new marketplaces within the regulated industries. There are plenty of great opportunities out there where I believe our skills will be valued.” Simon Steed, Director of Building Services at BakerHicks, says: “I’m
delighted James and Graham have joined the business. They both have proven track records in complex environments and will bring an even tighter control on design quality, as well as new skill sets to the team.”
JD OUTDOORS signs exclusive partnership with The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award
award, giving millions of 14 – 24 year olds the opportunity to volunteer, take on physical activities, learn new skills and participate in expeditions. Through their DofE, young people develop positive attributes and skills that set them up for life and work. Peter Cowgill, Executive Chairman of the JD Sports Group, said: “We are
delighted and proud to become The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Recommended Retailer of Expedition Kit. The DofE is hugely respected and continues to go from strength to strength. “As the UK’s largest supplier of outdoor goods and equipment we’re really
looking forward to helping the whole DofE network get the best clothing and correct equipment to make the most of their expeditions. “To be associated with a charity that proactively and positively encourages
young people to explore the great outdoors and be active, supportive members of society is a huge honour.” Peter Schooling, Commercial Director of The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award,
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ETAIL giant JD Outdoors has agreed an exclusive deal with The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE) to become the Recommended Retailer of
Expedition Kit. The three-year deal launches on 1 April 2018 and will entitle participants,
DofE Leaders and other adult volunteers to a respective 10 and 15 per cent minimum discount on kit, equipment and clothing across all JD Outdoors stores including Go Outdoors, Blacks, Millets, Ultimate Outdoors and Tiso. Staff across all JD Outdoors stores will undertake new instore training
programmes to ensure they can provide the best advice and support to all DofE customers. The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award is the world’s leading youth achievement
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added: “There are a number of factors we consider when appointing a retailer to be a DofE Recommended Retailer of Expedition Kit. Our partner needs to offer a range of kit suitable for the Bronze, Silver and Gold Award levels and be accessible to our network of 420,000 young people and 40,000 volunteers. “We are delighted that our new partnership with JD Outdoors provides
great choice, value for money, and knowledgeable staff to help with individual and group expedition purchases. “With over 200 stores across the UK we are sure that all DofE participants
from all backgrounds will find the kit they need to make their DofE expedition enjoyable and affordable.”
To benefit from this exclusive discount, DofE participants, Leaders
and volunteers will simply have to show their DofE Card or voucher in any Go Outdoors, Blacks, Millets, Ultimate Outdoors or Tiso store or on each of their five websites.
April 2018
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