MONTH IN REVIEW
APPRENTICESHIPS
GLENDALE REPORTS
INCREASE IN
APPRENTICE
APPLICATIONS
ENVIRONMENT
WAVIN TO
DEBATE HOLISTIC
DRAINAGE AS
RISK OF FLOODING
INCREASES
New research by Newcastle
University suggests that Britain’s
major towns and cities are at
risk of increased flooding, with
the study suggesting an “urgent
need to design and adapt our
cities to cope with these future
conditions.”
Wavin, a manufacturer of
plastic piping systems, will be
bringing this debate to Ecobuild
(ExCel London, 6 – 8 March
2018), and calling for more
holistic drainage solutions that
protect UK infrastructure now
and in the future.
The conversation is part of the
Future of Drainage campaign,
set up to raise awareness of the
threat of urban flooding and
prompt action.
It has been created by Wavin
in conjunction with ecobuild and
the Institution of Civil Engineers
(ICE), to encourage involvement
and action from every sector
of the built environment, and
beyond.
Wavin and ICE will be hosting
a panel discussion at ecobuild
titled ‘Policy vs Pragmatism’,
chaired by leading infrastructure
journalist Anthony Oliver.
Panellists will discuss issues
surrounding implementation of
policy for sustainable drainage
systems, while also considering
whether practical application
can drive policy implementation
forward.
National green service provider
Glendale has reported an increase
in the number of staff undergoing
apprenticeships within the business.
It says apprentices make up 8.5%
of the current workforce, compared
with 5.8% in 2016. Glendale said it is
continually working to increase the
numbers as part of its membership of
‘The 5% Club’, an initiative designed
to encourage UK firms to commit to
5% of their total workforce comprising
apprentices, sponsored students or
graduates within five years.
In 2017 Glendale was also involved
in designing a new 12-month
arboriculture apprenticeship in
partnership with Cornwall College,
with the aim of increasing the quality of
training available in the industry.
Sue McGrath, human resources
director at Glendale, said: “We are
proud to be a part of ‘The 5% Club’,
it’s an initiative that can really make a
difference to the lives of people looking
to gain new skills and improve their
prospects. The fact that the number
of apprentices within the company is
continuing to grow is a reflection of our
commitment in this area.”
She added: “Our apprentices
are invaluable to the business and
it’s imperative that we and other
employers provide individuals with
ample opportunities for practical
training and the qualifications required
to build careers.”
In numbers
8.5%
That’s the percentage
of apprentices currently
employed by Glendale,
compared with 5.8% in 2016
DESIGN
LENDLEASE NAMED
LEAD DEVELOPER
FOR EUSTON
STATION PROJECT
Lendlease has announced it has
been selected as the preferred
bidder for a major redevelopment
of London’s Euston station.
Subject to the finalisation
of contracts, the multinational
construction, property and
infrastructure company will
work with the Greater London
Authority and London Borough of
Camden to develop a masterplan
for, and subsequently deliver, a
54-hectare site above and around
the new station.
The project comprises more
than 400,000 square meters
of commercial, retail, hoteland
leisure spaces, and will also
deliver a significant number of
new homes.
Lendlease chief executive of
international operations, Dan
Labbad, said: “The redevelopment
of Euston stands to be a real
gamechanger for commuters
across London and the UK.
Euston will be much more than
a transport hub – and we’ll work
closely with project partners to
provide benefits to local people,
foster business growth and deliver
new homes.”
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