Gazette Issue 1 2016

A Fresh Perspective on Building
GAzette
Centre of Excellence
for Fetal Medicine,
King’s College
Hospital
April 2016

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F E T A L M E D I C A L R E S E A R C H
I N S T I T U T E
Centre of Excellence for Fetal Medicine,
16 Windsor Walk
The Fetal Medicine Research Institute, King’s College Hospital, 16 Windsor
Walk is a 5,255m² centre of excellence occupied by the Fetal Medicine
Foundation of Harley Street and King’s College Hospital. Led by
Professor Kypros Nicolaides, the world’s leading pregnancy expert
and fetal medicine specialist, the Fetal Medicine Foundation aims to
improve the health of pregnant women and their babies through
pioneering research and training.
The new building rehouses the world leading Harris Birthright Centre,
caring for more than 10,000 patients each year, in a high quality hospital
and research environment.
The project, valued at £22m, involved the partial demolition and
refurbishment of existing terrace houses on the site, while retaining the front
façade. Behind the houses the new three storey medical centre with two
storey basement was constructed and connected to the refurbished and
structurally altered houses.
“At the Fetal Medicine Research Institute we wanted to create a calm and simulating environment for users. The swooping
feature columns in the glazed atrium provide a dramatic focal arrival space that reflects the ambitions of the new unit to
improve the level of care to pregnant “
Ray Hutchinson, Managing Director

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P R E M I E R I N N ’ S — T H E B U I L D C O N T I N U E S
Northampton
Swan Street
NN1 1HA
Gilbert Ash successfully handed over a new 104 bedroom Hotel in
Northampton Town Centre at the end of 2015
The Hotel which was due to officially open at the end of January 2016
opened on the 10th
December 2015, this early opening was attributed
to the high standard of finish and smooth transition to the HOTEL
OPERATIONS TEAM.
It was constructed on a split level site in the heart of Northampton’s
Cultural Quarter with minimal disruption to local residents and
businesses. The excellent relationships formed with the Northampton
Borough Council, Northampton City Council and the University of Northampton was beneficial to all concerned.
This was a complicated and fast track programme due to tight deadlines, but we were still able to hand over the hotel to
a very high standard of quality and workmanship to the client (which Whitbread were extremely pleased with).
The Hotel hosts a Costa Coffee Outlet, a fully licensed bar and an in house restaurant on the ground floor which can seat
up to 70 guests.
Picture shows Architectural Technology students visiting the new
Premier Inn Hotel in Northampton construction site. The site visit
was facilitated by Gilbert-Ash site manager Martin Douthart.
Martin explained the specifics behind various elements on the site.
Architectural Technology students on a site
visit to the Northampton Premier Inn site

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Great Tower Street (HUB),
Bakers Court Hall
London
EC3R 6DP
The Hub at Great Tower Street is only the second of its kind to be opened to
the public. This city centre location on a complicated site and adapted
within an existing structure, was successfully handed over to Whitbread on
Programme.
The building itself presented the site team with complications and
difficulties in adapting it to suit its change of use. There was an extensive
demolition and strip out which included major temporary propping works
and structural alterations to the roof, basement and one entire elevation.
This elevation was cut back including structural concrete columns and
beams over 7 floors. Due its location and restrictions on over-sailing rights,
the new facade makeup was designed so that when this elevation was
rebuilt it did not impede beyond any boundaries. The facade was purposely chosen by the team to create a lightweight and
efficient way of reconstructing this building, whilst creating a quality landmark within its location to suit planning. This also
helped develop the fast track programme it had adopted.
The facade consisted of a brick slip rain screen system fixed onto a
metsec frame that was built between the existing RC frame. Once the
existing facade was removed it was then reinstated with a full new
steel frame fixed back at each floor from basement to roof level. As
scaffold was the only means of access and loading, this meant the
steel frame was built in several segments from ground up on which a
full installation of metsec was then fixed and then followed by the
brickslip system.
Whilst the facade was being built externally from top down, a major
benefit from the brickslip system in comparison to traditional brick, we
commenced the vast internal fit out.
These new hi-tech rooms which presented a vast challenge in sequence
and co-ordination of all trades were built also from top down. 7 floors
of bedrooms, 112 in total that included a reception and a FnB area for
the guests and public. The rooms were presented to a highest standard
of quality and developing a concept of that urban feel whilst being
contemporary, compact and smart.
P R E M I E R I N N ’ S — T H E B U I L D C O N T I N U E S
A new concept in hotels
Gilbert-Ash Premier Inn Site Locations
Great Tower Street
Farnham
Farnborough
Clapham
Chiswick
Borough High Street
Orpington
Hitchin
Barrow—Premier Inn Extension

GAZETTE Price Waterhouse Coopers (PWC)
Waterfront Plaza
8 Laganbank Road
Belfast
BT1 3LR
A two stage 10,000sq ft fit-out of the Hive, including an
innovation lab and digital solution was recently completed at
PWC’s building in Belfast. The Hive is a new investment from both
PwC and Google allowing them to engage with businesses from
around the world, using their own business model and innovative
ideas. This centre based in Belfast is unique, as its PWC’s first
‘Google Lab’ of its kind in Europe. Similar to its fellow offices in
New York and Sydney, PWC are hoping to continue their
innovation model and provide more job opportunities
throughout Belfast.
The project was divided into two stages, the first phase, enabling works to PwC’s 6th
Floor Canteen and the existing 5th
Floor Office Space due to increased occupation, lasting 6 weeks The second phase, the fit out of the Ground Floor
West Wing ‘The Hive’ taking 9 weeks . The project involved a refurbishment of several of PWC offices and included
soft strip out, mechanical and electrical installation, suspended ceiling and soft flooring. The construction of quirky
think pods, phone booth and the installation of office furniture was completed on time and within budget to the
complete satisfaction of the Client, PWC.
“The Gilbert-Ash team again demonstrated the ability to deliver a high quality internal fit out within a live office
environment. Our proactive ‘can do’ attitude offering solutions rather than problems, ensured that all phases of the works
were complete on time (despite a large quantity of client initiated changes). We go on record to say that it has been a
pleasure working with PwC and their design team and we believe that
the success of these recent projects, will further strengthen relations
with this valued Client.”
Ian Fisher – Project Manager
G I L B E R T - A S H F I T O U T

GAZETTE Atrium 10.3,
Lot 2 Les Docks
Place de la Jolliette
Marseille
France
Gilbert-Ash Fitout recently completed a project for the British
Consulate in Marseille (France’s second largest city). The project
involved the development of the first floor area of the historic
building ‘Les Docks’, 10 Place de la Joliette (sited within a
regenerated former-dockland). The space was converted into a
functional office to facilitate consulate work activities in a safe
and secure environment.
The following elements of work were undertaken during this 7 week programme;
 Strip-out/ Preparation of existing ceilings, floor and wall finishes.
 Strip-out/ Preparation of existing electrical and mechanical services.
 Provision of partitions walls to form rooms: entrance lobby, air lock, reception, cleaners, open plan office,
meeting room, data rooms, store and tea point.
 Provision of ceiling, floor and wall finishes.
 Provision of electrical and mechanical services.
 Provision of security installations.
 Provision of data and telephone systems.
 Provision of furniture.
 Provision of Bullet resistant desks and screens
Vive La France..
G I L B E R T - A S H F I T O U T

GAZETTE
U P D A T E O N
G A T E W A Y
2 0 1 6
Gateway is continuing to develop and is adding real value through the
modernisation of information and knowledge management.
Some key highlights of 2015 concepts include;
 The Contract Admin module
Facilitates the logging, tracking and reporting of RFI’s which can be
corresponded on by internal and external contacts until completion.
 Performance Management
A comprehensive sub-contractor performance rating tool which will
assist us in enhancing the management of our supply chain on a project
and organisational level.
 Mobile Site Management – Snagging tool
A mobile and desktop snagging platform which allows us to quickly
capture, distribute and manage the information flow relating to the
snagging process.
 Introducing Gateway Mobile
We now have mobile access to documents, emails, project
records on the go. To access this navigate to https://
gateway.gilbert-ash.co.uk/m and use your log in details to
access.
This tool will continue to be developed throughout the year and we are working towards full Gateway access on
mobile devices. If you have any questions about this tool or require any training please contact Dominic Emanuel.
Developments for 2016
Mobile Site Management (MSM)
Currently MSM is only supporting the Snagging process however soon it will have the ability to include Site Diaries and
Site Inductions as well as other processes.
Document Lifecycle Manager (DLM)
The DLM is a new document controlling module with enhanced functionality and the ability to build associated
processes around it e.g. DAR’s.
SHEQ Platform
A mobile and desktop tool which allows us to manage the data captured during Safety, Health, Environment and
Quality audits.
Mobile Access
In addition to the newly released mobile access later in the year we will have full access to all of Gateway across all
browsers (including mobile browsers).
Server Upgrade
With the server upgrade coming in soon we will be able to upgrade to the newest version of Gateway and this will
bring updated functionality , as well as increasing the speed and performance of the system.

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H E A L T H & S A F E T Y
Why is asbestos dangerous?
Asbestos still kills around 5000 workers each year, this is more than the number of people
killed on the road.
Around 20 tradesman die each week as a result of past exposure However, asbestos is not
just a problem of the past. It can be present today in any building built or refurbished
before the year 2000. When materials that contain asbestos are disturbed or
damaged, fibres are released into the air. When these fibres are inhaled they can
cause serious diseases. These diseases will not affect you immediately; they often
take a long time to develop, but once diagnosed, it is often too late to do anything.
This is why it is important that you protect yourself now. Asbestos can cause the fol-
lowing fatal and serious diseases:
Asbestosis, Pleural thickening, Lung Cancer and Mesothelioma
The importation, supply and use of all forms of asbestos are banned. However, many buildings, and some plant and
equipment, still contain asbestos-containing materials (ACMs). Before you start any work in a building that might contain
asbestos (e.g. built or refurbished before the year 2000), you need to do the following:
 Identify whether asbestos is present and determine its type and condition
People responsible for maintenance of non-domestic premises, have a ‘duty to manage' the asbestos in them, and should
provide you with information on where any asbestos is in the building and what condition it is in. If no information is
available or it is limited and you suspect asbestos may be present you should have the area surveyed and representative
samples of the material you are going to work on analysed. Alternatively, you can assume that any material you need to
disturb does contain asbestos and take the appropriate precautions for the highest risk situation.
 Carry out a risk assessment
 Decide if the work needs to be carried out by a licensed
contractor
 If the work is not licensable, decide if the work needs to
be notified
 If it doesn't need a licence, you can do maintenance work
on or around ACMs with the appropriate controls in place.
 Some non-licensed work also has additional require-
ments, i.e. notification of work, medical surveillance and record
keeping. This work is known as notifiable non-licensed work
(NNLW).
 Always ensure those carrying out the work are suitably
trained.
A round-up on
Asbestos
Gilbert-Ash Spirit Level
If you have any questions or enquiries contact HSE or the approved Gilbert-Ash Training provider UKata/ UKasl.

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E N V I R O N M E N T
Tea Break Puzzle
Answers found on back page.
Environment
“ A Wormery for Cadogan Place Residence Garden”
As part of the schools ‘Outdoor Learning Experience Programme’ pupils from Holy Trinity School, Chelsea came to the
Cadogan Place Residence Garden (adjacent to Gilbert-Ash site 28-30 Cadogan Place) to inspect its latest addition.
John Davis, Contracts Manager—Gilbert-Ash, explains “The Wormery was built by the operatives working on the
Gilbert-Ash site using recycled materials from the original building, the children happily filled it with worms and eagerly
watched as they started to munch their way through the contents”. Worms Love a damp, but not soggy environment and
an optimum temperature of 15C. Worms like to eat newspaper, cardboard and most types of fruit & vegetable waste. After
a year we should see a good thick layer of worm-made compost.
Have you ever thought of making your own Womery in your garden—Visit www.askorganic.co.uk for some great advice.

Fitness classes continue every Wednesday lunchtime with Stephen Farrell, Gilbert-Ash Estimator.
The Details are as follows:
Olympia leisure centre, Boucher road (Corporate Membership available @ £21pm)
Wednesday @ lunch time 1pm-1.30pm ( Showering facilities available).
we need a minimum number of 10 people to commit to taking part every week!
This class is open for all staff who are keen to boost their fitness.
You don’t have to be doing the £ for lb to take part!!!! - Come along any Wednesday
GAZETTE H E A L T H & W E L L B E I N G
L O O K A F T E R Y O U R H E A L T H
The £ for lb challenge continues with the 20 staff signed up to lose 1lb a week for 12 weeks, the Company has agreed
to donate £1 to charity for every lb lost by staff on the challenge.... The bigger the loss the more the charity will
benefit.
Thanks to our Champions Aine and Gordon for their support and encouragement .
Week 8!
Overall weigh loss to date: 68.70kg
Overall money raised for charity to date: £147 (not including the money contributed from those who gain weight!!!)
Four weeks left, keep up the good work.

See below for details on the latest gym offers.
Belfast City Council are offering the “ Better memberships” plan.
This scheme offers a £21per month corporate rates.
Gym deals—Current rates with:
DW Fitness £33 & Pure Gym £10
And don’t forget GA’s own “Get fit with Chip” fitness class every
Wednesday @ 1pm - Olympia Leisure Centre.
GAZETTE
H E A L T H &
W E L L B E I N G
BENEFITS OF BETTER MEMBERSHIPS with Belfast City Council
NO CONTRACT
NO JOINING FEE
1ST
MONTH HALF PRICE
USE OF 14 DIFFERENT CENTRES
Gym Membership
Offers for Staff
Upcoming Events

H E A L T H &
W E L L B E I N G
Our keen cyclists take to the bikes again on Sunday 5th June
to take part in the Gran Fondo Race around the Co.Down Coast:
2 Routes
58km – Strangford Route
173km – Mourne Route
Best of luck to all
If you are interested in joining the 58km there are still a few places available.
More information available at: (http://granfondogiroditalia.com/)
The Health and Wellbeing group would like to see more widespread activities roll out across the
company, so come on everyone send us your ideas and let’s get everyone moving.
Please contact Teresa McCormick (Teresa.McCormick@gilbert-ash.co.uk)
or
Ruaidhrí Murray (Ruaidhri.Murray@gilbert-ash.co.uk)
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Upcoming Events
Confirmed participants for the
173km are;
John Davis
Ciaran Higgins
Paul Carroll
Ian Weir
Dermot Bradley
Chris Foley
Finbarr McMeel
Emmett Holmes
Anthony Rodgers
Martin Douthart
Confirmed participants for the
58km are;
Martin Lawther
Maurice Devlin
Kevin Mallon
Stephen Farrell
Stephen Gargan
Kevin Hinds

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GA Adsum Partnership
TIMIALONJAFY PRIMARY
SCHOOL INAUGURATION
We are pleased to tell you that the three classroom
extension at Tsimialanjafy Primary School was recently
inaugurated in the presence of the local Member of
Parliament, (ie National Assembly) the Regional Governor's
(Chef de Region) Secretary General, The District Head (Chef
de District) the Mayor, the local representative of the
Ministry of Health (Chef CISCO) the Village Head and Elders
and a large crowd of villagers, parents and school children.
The Mayor said how much he appreciated the work of
Adsum and its partners . He expressed his grateful thanks to
Gilbert Ash, the Adsum Foundation, the local authorities
and all those who had taken part in the project. He told the
children they were now the owners of the new infrastruc-
ture. He was sure it would bring them success - but only if they worked hard. He thanked Gilbert Ash and Adsum for
this "beautiful gift". He went on to say that education is the key to prosperity and development and the source of
Madagascar's future wealth. It would be down to everyone to play their part to made this achievable. He was aware
of the many primary school and clean water projects Adsum and its partners had financed, and he expressed his ap-
preciation for everything they had done and continue to do to help the Malagasy people.
The Chef CISCO said one of the greatest challenges
for education was improving the infrastructure and
on behalf of the Ministry he thanked Gilbert Ash,
Adsum and all its other partners for the major
contribution they were making in this regard. He
appealed to the Village Head and Elders to play their
part in maintaining the new classrooms in good
order, and encouraged the children to realise their
dreams.
This was a very successful and enjoyable inauguration. The school was much admired, and several parents took the
trouble to speak afterwards on how grateful they were to Gilbert Ash and Adsum for giving their children such a
wonderful school and the opportunity to make a success of their lives.
WE ARE PROUD TO BE ASSOCIATED WITH ADSUM AND THE MALAGASY PEOPLE.
Community

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C O M M U N I T Y
School Work
Staff members recently attended 2 successful Careers events at the Valley Leisure
Centre, Newtownabbey and St. Genevieve’s High School, West Belfast. Thank you to
those who attended and to the Design Department for their creative ideas on
interactive displays.We continue to play our part in encouraging young people
consider a career opportunities in the construction industry and encourage everyone
to be involved through out the UK.
Work Shadowing
Thank you to staff who facilitated two students in head office on work
experience. David Alexander from Saintfield High School, Ballynahinch, Co.
Down and Darragh Burns from St. Mary’s CBGS, West Belfast. Both boys spent
their week shadowing in various departments, getting a broad knowledge on
all aspects of the construction industry. We hope to see them take up careers
in Construction!
BITC – “Time to Read Programme”
Anne-Marie Timmons and Maria Bradley (GA Volunteers) accompanied their ‘young readers’ from 2 local Primary
Schools to a Christmas visit with the Lord Mayor at the City Hall, Belfast – and they were delighted.
The company gifted 2 sets of “Horrid Henry” books to the school Libraries in both schools for World Book Day.

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K N O W L E D G E
Answers
If you have any information, activities or events you would like to feature in the next issue of
Gazette email it to Ruaidhri.Murray@gilbert-ash.co.uk
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