Aug 2008

Bedford, Church Square

Work started in July on the public realm improvements to The Church Square, Bedford. The scheme which has a construction value approaching half a million pounds is due for completion in September. The existing surfacing is being replaced with a very high specification paving, new street lighting and street furniture. Mature containerised trees and shrubs are going to be planted which it is envisaged will create an exceptionally pleasant square.

July 2008

New Look Irthlingborough

The project which started on 14 January was completed in June. The High Street and Town Square are far more pedestrian friendly and provide an environment which is expected to attract more people to the Town where shops can flourish. Simon Evans, Chief Executive of North Northants Development Company, says: "We are delighted that this important project has been delivered on time and believe it will set the standard for future improvements to Irthlingborough Town Centre".

June 2008

King's William Bridge, Leicester

The project was started in February this year and was successfully completed in June. The job was to strengthen and repoint this 17th Century Bridge which is a Grade II listed building. The bridge was given its name from its use in 1696 when it was widened in order to carry the coach and horses of King William III over Rothley Brook on their way to Bradgate House to visit the Grey Family. In order to complete this job, the work involved repointing in traditional soft lime mortar the parpets, arches and cutwaters following restrengthening remedial works as well as the replacement of cobble stone paving on a lime mortar bed.

                                              

April 2008

Leicester Business Awards - Judges say it went 'to the wire!'

The results are in and the Judges said that it was a very, very close call, 'to the wire' in fact. They were impressed with our investment in our people and the fact that we credit our success as a business to their success and ongoing development. The winner of our category "Success through People Award", also won the supreme accolade of "Leicestershire Business of the Year" ; so if you are going to be a runner-up you can't do better than it being to the overall winner!. Our Congratulations go to Westleigh and a very special thanks to everyone who supported and helped in our application.                                        "Success Through People Award"

March 2008

Opening of Science Park Road

The new road to the Space Centre, in Leicester and Abbey Science Park was opended on St Patrick's Day.       The opening was commemorated with the planting of a tree by Neil Morris Chairman of the Leicester Regeneration Company, Ross Willmott the Leader of Leicester City Council and Bryan Jackson of the East Midlands Development Agency.   Following the official opening Dan Danaher presented a photograph of the scheme to Neil Morris and to           Guy Higgins of Ingleby Developments.

Feb 2008

Leicester Business Awards - Judges Visit

26th February 2008 Paul Blake & Eileen Richards as part of their judging process, visited our Head Office site to meet some of the people who have contributed to our success in reaching the Awards Final. The winner will be announced on 18th April at a ceremony at the De Montfort Hall, Leicester.

Jan 2008

Success Through People Recognised

We are one of three companies to reach the final of the sought-after Leicestershire Business Awards in the Success Through People category. To be short listed to three, we successfully demonstrated to the judges how our ongoing success has come about through effective and efficient developement of our people. Dan Danaher comments "This nomination is a fantastic achievement for the company. We have a long established commitment to training and ensure that our people are provided with every opportunity to grow and develop, which in turn has more than contributed to our ongoing success." The winner will be announced at ceremony held at Leicester's De Montfort Hall on 18 April 2008 - Watch this space for further details!

Loughborough Play Areas

Irthlingborough Environmental Improvement Scheme

The £m 0.75 Irthlingborough Environmental Improvement Scheme started on 14th January 2008. The overall objective of the scheme of works is to create an attractive town square at the heart of Irthingborough that is full of character, provides a focal point for residents and visitors and sets a precedent for the future of urban renewal for the whole district. "This scheme will deliver a real step change in the quality and accessability of public realm in the town centre, making it a genuine hub for community life in Irthlingborough.

Dec 2007

CECA Site Manager Of The Year Award

Jason Bartlett receiving his highly commended 2nd place award from Dan Danaher. He also received a cheque value of £250 from CECA as well as one from The Company. The Scheme Jason submitted was for the Reconstruction and Refurbishment of Redhill Flyover and Watermead Way Bridges on the Leicester Ring Road for the City Council which by his management and organisational skills was completed three months early.

Plant News

10 New JCB Backhoe loaders have recently been ordered, with 5 due for delivery in December and the other 5 to be delivered in the New Year.

Oct 2007

SME CONTRACTOR OF THE YEAR FINALIST

Aug 2007

Charles Street Bridge

The Charles Street Footbridge which has not been used since 1997 was removed on Bank Holiday Sunday in an operation which started before daybreak. The bridge was lifted out in one piece using a two and a quarter million pound crane capable of lifting five hundred tonnes. Charles Street, which is being regenerated as part of Leicester City Council's public realm improvements, again has a clear open street scene last seen in 1973.

June 2007

Vehicle Upgrades

April 2007

Appointments

In line with our commitment to continually improve our service to Clients and Customers we have appointed four new members of staff at Head Office. These appointments will improve our response time of incoming phone calls and the welcoming of visitors. The time taken for verifying and approving of invoices will be reduced, even with the forecast increase in turnover. Emilie Buckova - Receptionist, Julia Alcock - Accounts Assistant (Back L-R)                                                         Emily Green - Office Administrator, Jenny Snart - Accounts Assistant (Front L-R)

March 2007

Ecological and Environmental Awareness

Febuary 2007

News

INVESTOR IN PEOPLE An audit of our training procedures and courses attended was undertaken in January which culminated in the confirmation of our Investor in People accreditation.  During the audit the assessor attended the bi-annual communication meeting for all employees addressed by Dan Danaher where he outlined the future plans for the Company over the next five years and reported on the Company's performance since the last meeting, its improvement in image, profile and its successes.

January 2007

News

REDHILL FLYOVER & WATERMEAD WAY The reconstruction and strengthening of Redhill Flyover and Watermead Way River Soar Bridge was completed before Christmas 2006, three months ahead of schedule. The photograph shows Councillor John Mugglestone unveiling the re-opening notice watched by Abul Tarafder and Harish Sharma of Leicester City Council and Russell Fitzjohn of Danaher & Walsh.