NEWS
GILBERT-ASHCELEBRATENEW£5MHQ INBELFAST
L eading construction,
refurbishment and fit-out contractor Gilbert-Ash has
recently completed construction of a new £5million headquarters in Boucher Place, Belfast. Investment in a new state-of-the-art building on this scale marks a significant milestone for the multi award- winning company. To mark the occasion, the entire Gilbert-Ash team from across the UK and Europe took part in a unique virtual celebration where Managing Director Ray Hutchinson thanked them for their hard work and resilience: “Over the past few months, everyone who works for Gilbert-Ash has been genuinely amazing. Distance, it turns out, doesn’t distance us as a team. I am incredibly proud of the Gilbert- Ash team - this worst of times has brought out the best in us and we have lots to look forward to - not least moving into our brand-new offices when it is safe to do so.” Gilbert-Ash’s new headquarters can accommodate up to 100 staff. The project, led from the outset by Gilbert-Ash Technical Director, Finbarr McMeel, followed a design concept where the interior featured space and natural light, while the exterior utilised coloured glass and modern bre cement boards
to create a contemporary outline. Gilbert-Ash attributes its continued success to the company’s ‘As One’ approach. The unique working culture and family feel are amongst the benefits of being employee- owned. They also ensure a unified front in the face of difficult times. Ray Hutchinson concluded: “It has undoubtedly been an incredibly challenging period for us all. Our
team has demonstrated remarkable resilience and dedication during this time, either working remotely or on our client sites. We have been encouraged by the feedback from clients commending our sites as an example of industry best practice in relation to health and safety.” T: +44 (0)28 9066 4334 E: belfast@gilbert-ash.co.uk www.gilbert-ash.com
LOCALCOMPANIESFEELINGTHE ‘PRIDE’
A total of 22 local companies have made it through to the next stage of the prestigious NHBC Pride in the Job Awards 2020. Of the 11,000 companies eligible at the start of the competition, only 450 were selected from across the UK for the exceptional standards maintained on-site and the quality of the construction. 2020 marks the 40th anniversary of the NHBC Awards. Here is the full list of Regional winners for Northern Ireland and The Isle of Man: Alskea, Antrim Construction Company, Braidwater, BW Homes & Construction, Dynes Bros, Fermac Properties, Fraser Houses (NI), Henry Price Buildings, JFM Construction, J.H. Turkington & Sons, KAP Properties, Lagan Homes, MSM Contracts, Old Channel Property, PK Murphy
Developments, Porter & Co, PRH Construction, S&DS Construction, T. Valley Construction, Taggart Homes Limavady, Valor Homes, and Vaughan Developments. www.nhbc.co.uk/awardsandevents/pride-in-the-job
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