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In our continued strive for improvement of our BIM processes we recently attended a BIM Accreditation Masterclass seminar hosted by Excitech in collaboration with Lloyds Register at The Etihad Stadium in Manchester. The course provided a thorough explanation of the BIM accreditation processes, discussed the complexities of the recent changes from PAS 1192 standards to the newly released ISO 19650, and explored the role that document management has to play in the process.... READ MORE
Following the completion of an initial design phase where the BES team have developed new layouts and established coordinated services for a new pharmacy and aseptic suite, we are now moving into the construction phase of the project. Over the next 4 weeks we will carry out demolition and strip out works to clear the 6th and 7th floor areas, enabling the required room configurations to suit the new layout. With our dedicated multidisciplinary design and construction teams working in collaboration, we have transitioned smoothly from design to construction, providing the continuity of service our client requires......READ MORE
Last week we held BES business review meetings in Rochdale office to update our full team on the business and give everyone opportunity to provide feedback on various aspects of the company. Great to share good news about the business being in good shape with turnover in excess of 40 million and many exciting projects ahead. Trading for 17 years and now employing 120 people we use these meetings and social events to build teamwork and maintain our collaborative culture......READ MORE
The 2019 Rochdale Business Awards have been officially launched today! At BES, we have been part of this great celebration of local businesses for the last few years and we are looking forward to supporting this year's event as well.
As our cleanroom and containment expertise can also be effectively utilised in the semiconductor market, today we are visiting the world's premier Compound Semiconductor Cluster in South Wales. Our BD Manger, Gary Horrocks is attending Semiconductor Packaging Workshop at the Newport Wafer Fab facility to learn more about the complexities of semiconductor packaging technologies and network with leading technology experts.
Yesterday our BD Manager, Gary Horrocks attended the Bionow Pharma Manufacturing Conference in Darlington. It was a great opportunity to learn more about the challenges and enablers for biopharma manufacturing from the perspective of our potential clients. The presentations of the day were very useful and informative. We are looking forward to attending similar events in the future.
We have been awarded a £1.75 million design and build contract for a new pharmacy and aseptic suite for chemotherapy and clinical trial/emerging therapy at Weston Park Hospital in Sheffield. We will take on the role of principal designer and principal contractor for the project, which builds on our formidable track record in designing, engineering, building and commissioning complex healthcare environments. This includes previous NHS facilities at London's Guy's & St Thomas' and a sterile services department in the North West, along with a major hospital scheme in Qatar.
Our project team recently celebrated over 1 million hours worked on the Macclesfield Packing & Logistics Project. We wouldn't have achieved this without the great effort of all staff on site, maintaining a great safety record with a fantastic level of quality. Following a site tour, everyone was treated to lunch to recognise all of the hard work that has helped us to achieve this remarkable milestone. Congratulations!
We have recently appointed a new Design Lead, Darren Wolfe to join our growing team in Milton Keynes office. The company has experienced substantial business growth over the last few years and opened the second office to facilitate further expansion and respond more quickly to the needs of our southern clients. In his role, Darren, will be responsible for building relationships with our clients, establishing their requirements and advising on the best solutions. He will be also overseeing project delivery from feasibility studies to handover and completion.
Following the successful delivery of a new R&D facility for the world leader in addiction treatment, BES were awarded a £500,000 commission to design a new oral solid dose manufacturing facility, located on the same site. Following an initial feasibility study to establish the project requirements, our Front End design team worked closely with the client from project inception to develop the design up to RIBA Stage 3.