See you at Intergalva 2022
Intergalva takes place in Rome next month, and team members from Joseph Ash Galvanizing and Premier Galvanizing will be attending.
Intergalva is known as ‘the worldwide galvanizing industry’s meeting place’ and we’re looking forward to seeing some of our colleagues from global galvanizing plants, meeting some of our clients and who may attend, and learning about latest industry developments.
A key theme for this year’s Intergalva is energy supply and the future decarbonisation of galvanizing operations.
The event is hosted by the EGGA (European General Galvanizers Association).
Registration is still open if you’d like to attend.
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We’re celebrating across the Joseph Ash Group, after landing another RoSPA Gold Award – the internationally-recognised award for demonstrating high health and safety standards.
We have received the RoSPA Gold Health and Safety Award for working hard to ensure our team members, customers, clients, and contractors get home safely to their families at the end of every working day.
Organisations receiving a RoSPA Award are recognised as being world-leaders in health and safety practice. Every year, nearly 2,000 entrants vie to achieve the highest possible accolade in what is the UK’s longest-running H&S industry awards.
The RoSPA Awards scheme is the longest-running of its kind in the UK, and receives entries from organisations across the globe.
Julia Small, RoSPA’s Achievements Director, said: “This is a fantastic and well-deserved accomplishment. All our award entrants demonstrate their unwavering commitment and passion for keeping people safe at work. By receiving this recognition Joseph Ash Galvanizing joins like-minded businesses and organisations worldwide, who represent the very best in their approach to Health and Safety. I would like to add my personal thanks for all the work that it has taken to secure this well-deserved award – congratulations to all those involved, who champion and drive up Health and Safety standards every day. You are a fantastic example to others in your sector.”
For more information about the RoSPA Awards visit www.rospa.com/awards
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If you’re thinking of entering the 2022 GAGAs (the Galvanizers Association Galvanizing Awards), the time is now, as the deadline for entries is just under a month away, on 29 April 2022. Entering the GAGAs is free, quick and easy. You can download the entry form here.
Here’s five reasons to enter the GAGAs:
- Get recognition for your project.
- Get featured in Hot Dip Galvanizing Magazine, which has a circulation of over 30,000 specifiers across Europe.
- Get profiled on the Galvanizer’s Association website.
- Be a part of a Galvanizer’s Association PR campaign.
- Raise the profile of your practice.
We’d love to see you there!
This year sees the return of the RIDBA Industry Open Day (Thursday 21 April), and we’re not only proud to be one of the headline sponsors, but we’ll also be talking about galvanizing at the event.
Hosted by the Rural and Industrial Design and Building Association, the day will include talks from expert speakers on topics such as:
- Design of livestock buildings for an environmentally ethical future – Jamie Robertson, RIDBA Livestock Consultant
- Keeping your galvanizer safe – Michael Worth, Head of Technical & ESG, Joseph Ash Galvanizing
- Technical updates including NSSS – Martin Heywood, RIDBA Technical Consultant
- Managing mental health in the workplace – Adrian Brine of Citation
Guests will also have the opportunity to enjoy a nice lunch and catch-up with industry colleagues, suppliers and sponsors.
It will take place at the beautiful Abbey Hotel in Malvern, Worcestershire, and will conclude with a tour of the nearby Morgan Motors Factory.
If you’d like to attend, there’s still time to get a ticket! We’d love to see you there.
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The RIDBA Building Awards winners for 2021 have been announced!
The RIDBA (the Rural and Industrial Design and Building Association) hosted their bi-annual Awards evening last Thursday 30 September 2021 to celebrate the best in rural and industrial building design and fabrication, recognising innovation and excellence amongst members.
The prestigious event was held at the Macdonald Hotel in Manchester and – as a Premium Sponsor – representatives from Joseph Ash Galvanizing were happy to be there, alongside hundreds of guests from all over the UK.
Comedian and writer Jo Caulfield hosted the event which saw prizes and commendations handed out to brilliant projects across eight categories.
RIDBA Chairman, Neil Fox, said:
“I’m delighted that at long last we were able to celebrate the best in rural and industrial buildings.
A special mention to overall winner, RIDBA member M D Anthony, for their Lingwood House entry. This modern, eco-friendly office and warehouse achieved a net-zero carbon rating through the use of carefully selected materials and the positioning of the building.
M D Anthony were faced with the challenge of meeting Network Rail’s complex requirements as the eastern end of the building is positioned within six metres of the electrified Greater Anglia trainline. This project demonstrates just how much planning has gone into the design of this build and is a worthy overall winner.“
It was a great event and we were pleased to witness the awards being handed out, and to congratulate the winners and runners-up in person.
The winners (grouped under eight categories) are listed below:
Education & Leisure:
Winner – The Nest at Norwich City FC by A.C. Bacon Engineering
Highly commended – Innovation Centre at University of Essex by A.C. Bacon Engineering
Industrial and Production:
Winner – Project Horizon, Mustard and Mint Factory by A.C. Bacon Engineering
Highly commended – Aerotron Composites by M D Anthony
Public Services:
Winner – The Grand Lodge at Oaklands by Colley Farm Buildings Ltd
Farm storage:
Winner – Machinery Shed by A.C. Bacon Engineering
Livestock:
Winner – Wharton Cattle Shed by S&A Fabrications
Special recognition – Lower Trederwen Farm Broiler Units by Powell & Co Construction
Residential and Offices:
Overall winner – Lingwood House by M D Anthony
Highly commended – Ben Jurin Islay Road by Wareing Buildings
Retail and Distribution:
Winner – Mainsgill Farm Shop Extension by S&A Fabrications
Training:
Winner – Shufflebottom
Overall Winner:
Lingwood House – M.D. Anthony
Full details of all the entries can be found at www.ridba.org.uk.
The 2021 RIDBA Building Awards were sponsored by AJN Steelstock, Joseph Ash Galvanizing, Kingspan, Steadmans, Eternit, STRUMIS and media partner, Farming Monthly.
The chosen charity was the Lily Mae Foundation. The foundation supports parents and families after a stillbirth, neonatal death, miscarriage or medical termination. RIDBA has thanked guests for their generous donations.
Congratulations everyone!
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The 53rd Structural Steel Design Awards took place this week, sponsored by the British Constructional Steelwork Association and Trimble Solutions (UK) Ltd. It was a great event, celebrating the potential of steel with regards to cost-effectiveness, sustainability, innovation, and aesthetics.
Out of a shortlist of 20 shortlisted entries, four winners were finally announced. The winners are as follows:
According to New Steel Construction, Chairman of the Judges, Chris Nash said: “This year there was a wide range of projects entered for the scheme. Scales of entry range from the largest prestige city office buildings to beautiful bridges.
“The judges were particularly interested in projects that reflected a re-use of existing structures, and this year the commitment to examining the real impact of construction on carbon use by deep analysis by some practitioners was impressive and welcome.”
To read about each winner in detail, view the SSDA Winners Brochure.
Congratulations to the winners and everyone who took part.
(Photo by Artur Kraft on Unsplash)
Next pageEarlier this month, the Structural Steel Design Association (SSDA) announced the shortlist for the 2021 Awards. Are you on the list? We hope so.
Every year, the best-of-the-best in steel construction in the UK and the Republic of Ireland, are celebrated at the annual Structural Steel Design Awards. Sponsored by the British Constructional Steelwork Association and Trimble Solutions (UK) Ltd, the event awards companies and individuals who demonstrate the potential of steel with regards to cost-effectiveness, sustainability, innovation, and aesthetics.
The Awards will take place this year on 28 September in London, and the 20 diverse shortlisted entries have been announced.
Here’s who made the list:
100 Bishopsgate, London
Architect – Allies & Morrison
Structural engineer – Robert Bird Group
Steelwork contractor – William Hare
Main contractor – Multiplex
Client – Brookfield Properties
Glasgow Queen Street Station
Architects – BDP and IDP
Structural engineer – Arup
Main contractor – Balfour Beatty
Client – Network Rail
Manchester Airport Terminal 2 Transformation
Architect – Pascall + Watson
Structural engineer – Buro Happold
Steelwork contractor – William Hare
Main contractor – Laing O’Rourke
Client – Manchester Airport Group
60 London Wall
Architect – EPR Architects
Structural engineer – Heyne Tillett Steel
Steelwork contractor – Severfield
Main contractor – Skanska
Client – La Salle
Brentford Community Stadium
Architect – AFL Architects
Structural engineer – Arup
Main contractor – Buckingham Group Contracting Ltd
Client – Lionel Road Developments Ltd
80 Charlotte Street, London
Architect – Make
Structural engineer – Arup
Steelwork contractor – Bourne Group Ltd
Main contractor – Multiplex
Client – Derwent London
100 Liverpool Street, London
Architect – Hopkins Architects
Structural engineer – AKT II
Steelwork contractor – William Hare
Main contractor – Sir Robert McAlpine
Client – British Land
Brundholme and Low Pearson Bridges, Cumbria
Architect – Capita
Structural engineer – Beaver Bridges Ltd
Steelwork contractor – Jamestown Manufacturing Ltd
Main contractor – Cubby Construction Ltd
Client – Lake District National Park Authority
Hams Way Footbridge, Worcester
Architect – Moxon Architects
Structural engineer – COWI
Steelwork contractor – S H Structures Ltd
Main contractor – Alun Griffiths (Contractors) Ltd
Client – Worcestershire County Council
Heron Quay Pavilion, Canary Wharf, London
Architect – Adamson Associates
Structural engineer – Arup
Steelwork contractor – Elland Steel Structures Ltd
Main contractor – Canary Wharf Contractors
Client – Canary Wharf Group
Leicester City FC Training Ground
Architect – KSS Group Ltd
Structural engineer – TRP Consulting
Steelwork contractor – BHC Ltd
Main contractor – McLaren
Client – Leicester City Football Club
Majestic, Leeds
Architect – DLA Architecture
Structural engineer – Buro Happold
Main contractor – Sir Robert McAlpine
Client – City Square Developments Ltd
Murdoch’s Connection, A63 Castle Street, Hull
Architect – Matter Architects
Structural engineer – Arup
Steelwork contractor – S H Structures Ltd
Main contractor – Tilbury Douglas Construction
Client – Highways England
Pinewood Studios Phase II
Architect – McAlpine Design Group
Structural engineer – McAlpine Design Group
Steelwork contractor – Billington Structures Ltd
Main contractor – Sir Robert McAlpine
Client – Pinewood Studios
Pooley New Bridge, Cumbria
Architect – Knight Architects
Structural engineer – GHD
Main contractor – Eric Wright Civil Engineering
Client – Cumbria County Council
Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, Union Street
Architect – Bennetts Associates
Structural engineer – Integral Engineering Design
Main contractor – 8build Ltd
Client – The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
The Catalyst, Newcastle upon Tyne
Architect – GSSArchitecture
Structural engineer – s h e d
Main contractor – Bowmer and Kirkland Ltd
Client – Newcastle University
The Hickman, London
Architect – DSDHA
Structural engineer – Heyne Tillett Steel
Steelwork contractor – Hillcrest Structural Ltd
Main contractor – Ellmer Construction
Client – Great Portland Estates plc
The University of Winchester, West Downs Campus
Architect – Design Engine
Structural engineer – Heyne Tillett Steel
Steelwork contractor – Hillcrest Structural Ltd
Main contractor – Osborne
Client – The University of Winchester
Wenlock Works, London
Architect – Buckley Gray Yeoman
Structural engineer – Heyne Tillett Steel
Steelwork contractor – Billington Structures Ltd
Main contractor – Sir Robert McAlpine
Client – Stanhope PLC
Good luck to all the shortlist entries!
To see last year’s winners, click here.
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The evening will be black tie and will include a drinks reception, a three course meal, and the all important handing out of the coveted RIDBA awards! (Tickets are available direct from RIDBA.)
Not only has the date been set… the shortlisted entries have also been announced. The shortlist in the various categories are listed below:
Education and leisure:
AFC Harrogate – Indigo Fitness (with United Products)
Estate Bridge – S&A Fabrications
Innovation Centre at the University of Essex – A.C. Bacon Engineering
Sybil Andrews Academy – A.C. Bacon Engineering
The Nest – Norwich City FC, Community Sports Foundation – A.C. Bacon Engineering
The City of Cambridge Rowing Club – M D Anthony
Industrial and Production
Aerotron Composites – M D Anthony
Bryan Salads – Wareing Buildings
Martin Commercials – Timmins Engineering & Construction
Project Horizon, Mustard and Mint Factory – A.C. Bacon Engineering
Tobi Produce – Timmins Engineering & Construction
Public Services
Darlington Farmers Market – S&A Fabrications
Dick White Referrals – Veterinary Centre Extension – A.C. Bacon Engineering
Gateway Auctions – Wareing Buildings
Interserve Cardigan Integrated Healthcare – Shufflebottom
The Grand Lodge at Oaklands – Colley Farm Buildings
Wicstun Veterinary Hospital – Colley Farm Buildings
Storage: Farm
Beaumontcote Farm – Timmins Engineering & Construction
Beaumont Otes Farm Multipurpose Building – Johnstruct
Machinery Shed – Ampton Hall Estate – A.C. Bacon Engineering
Roberts D. S & Son – Timmins Engineering & Construction
Robert Nelstrop Farms – Timmins Engineering & Construction
Livestock
Elms Farm Poultry – Powell & Co Construction
Gt Horwood Cattle Building – L F Pearce & Son
Lower Trederwen Farm Broiler Units – Powell & Co Construction
New Farm Steading in North Yorkshire – Glendale Engineering (Milfield)
University of Nottingham, Centre of Dairy Science Innovation, New-Born Calf Building – Haston Reynolds
Wharton Cattle Shed – S&A Fabrications
Residential & Offices
Barn Conversion – Industrial Building Solutions
Ben Jurin Islay Road – Wareing Buildings
College Court – Industrial Building Solutions
Holton Studios – Timmins Engineering & Construction
Lingwood House – New Office Facility & Warehouse – M D Anthony
Retail & Distribution
Fox Electrical Supplies – Timmins Engineering & Construction
Group First – Wareing Buildings
Henco International – Wareing Buildings
Jones Brothers Home Bargains – Shufflebottom
Mainsgill Farm Shop Extension – S&A Fabrication
Training
Shufflebottom
A.C. Bacon Engineering
Glendale Engineering
Joseph Ash Galvanizing is a proud sponsor of the Awards.
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The Structural Steel Design Awards Scheme (SSDA) is an annual event which celebrates the excellence of the UK and the Republic of Ireland in the field of steel construction. The scheme demonstrates the potential of steel with regards to cost-effectiveness, sustainability, innovation and aesthetics.
The Awards will take place again this year in October (further details to be announced) and if you’d like to try your hand at winning, there’s still time to submit an entry. But we recommend getting started now as the deadline is Friday 26 February 2021.
Click here to see a list of last year’s winners.
Find out more information on the entry form here.
Next pageEvery two years the RIDBA Building Awards takes place at a dedicated Awards Ceremony to celebrate the best in rural and industrial building design and fabrication, recognising innovation and excellence amongst members.
This year the Awards will be handed out in September (further details to be announced).
The Awards recognise achievements in the following categories:
- Rural – Cattle, Equestrian, Captive (zoo) and Domestic
- Industrial – Light, Medium or Large
- Other – Retail, Manufacturing, Leisure, Education and MOD
- Training Award – Schemes, Projects or Managers and Apprentices
The RIDBA Building Awards are free to enter and all entries must be received by Wednesday 31 March at 5.00pm. Visit the RIDBA website for further information.
See the 2019 winners here.
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