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Construction Awards of Excellence 2022 finalist

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08/12/2021

We are delighted to announce that we have been shortlisted for Building Contractor of the Year: England (Turnover under £15m), in the Construction Awards of Excellence 2022.

The judges shortlisted Calztec for demonstrating excellent project delivery, build quality, customer service, health and safety and environmental standards. The judges were also looking for companies that excelled at investing in technology, specialist skills and innovative thinking.

Sophie Clarke, C.O.O., Calztec, said: “We are humbled to have been shortlisted in this category. Our team have worked hard to deliver a quality service to our customers, and we are pleased that their efforts have shone through during this stage of judging.”

The independent panel of judges said it was an extremely difficult decision to shortlist due to the quality and number of entries for the awards.

Calztec will be competing against D&G Builders and Joiners and Interclass at the prestigious ceremony taking place on 7th April at the Chelsea Harbour Hotel in London.

Calztec wins a hat-trick of new projects

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08/09/2021

Leading fit out and refurbishment specialist, Calztec, is proud to announce it has secured three new projects with three of its clients, Avison Young, CBRE and Winston Group.

The First Contract

Historic client of Calztec’s, Avison Young, awarded the refurbishment project at Westgate Business Park, Northampton. This project consists of an extensive external refurb, including the replacement of the roof over clad, roof lights and the vertical cladding as well as installing new roller shutters, new aluminium windows and new entrance door. Internal renovations will also be completed, including office and warehouse refresh, M&E, including new LED lighting installed throughout the office and warehouse, and new toilet block.

The Second Contract

Calztec were pleased to be awarded this demolition project by long standing client, CBRE, at HSBC in Huntingdon High Street. The strip out works consists of party wall build, building repairs, decoration and M&E with the end result being, two separate shop front units.

The Hat-trick

New client to Calztec, Winston Group, awarded a strip out, demolition and build works contract at their site at Station Road, Solihull. Once complete, the unit will be transformed into two separate units.

Sam Jarvis, Estimator at Calztec, said: “We are very pleased to secure these three projects, it’s an exciting time to be in commercial construction in 2021 and we are pleased to be winning contracts with new and existing clients of ours, we are looking forward to delivering these projects this quarter.”

Are material price hikes evaporating your budget?

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06/09/2021

A recent article by Homebuilding & Renovating has warned that construction material shortages will continue throughout the year, creating challenges for businesses right across the supply chain.

Are material price rises and stock shortages putting pressure on the delivery of your project?

We’ve picked out the highlights for you:

The cost of building materials and components rose by almost 7.8%.
Construction products in short supply include: cement, steel, timber, electrical components, concrete, paint and plaster and plasterboard.
Structural steel increased by 17.6%, timber by 80%, cement by 30% and chipboard by 10%.
82% of the Federation of Master Builders’ members have reported material price rises.
Materials for repair and maintenance work rose by 9% year on year.
Brexit uncertainty impacted supply, with c. 60% of imported materials coming from the EU.

Visit the link to get all of the statistics. – Homebuilding & Renovating.

Rising material, disposal and labour costs are putting pressure on construction budgets. Costs need to be kept in check to ensure projects are delivered successfully and within budget.

At Calztec, we recommend engaging with us right from the start. Through early contractor involvement (ECI), we work with you and our supply chain partners to deliver an efficient construction programme to ensure material shortages and price rises do not harm your project’s budget.

calztec has been named as a finalist at the 2021 building awards

Calztec named as a finalist at the 2021 Building Awards

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03/09/2021

We have been named as a finalist in the Contractor of the Year (up to £300m) category of the 2021 Building Awards.

The judges shortlisted Calztec for demonstrating operational excellence across the business, including investing in innovation, training and R&D, customer satisfaction, health and safety and sustainability.

Sophie Clarke, Business Manager, said: “I am very proud of our team here for always striving to grow, develop and exceed expectations. It has been an exciting year for Calztec and we have had the honour to work on some very interesting and unique projects alongside our clients.”

Competition for the award is strong, with 3 other businesses competing for the title: Beard, Glencar and JLES.

The winners will be announced at the Building Awards ceremony taking place on Tuesday 2nd November at the Grosvenor House Hotel, London.

The Fred Winter Centre Project is on the verge of completion

03/09/2021

This week Spring Housing Association welcomed guests on guided tours to get a progress update of the new facilities, where we have provided strip out and fit out services.

On completion, the centre in Stratford-upon-Avon will provide 15 apartments, 2 of which are emergency units; mental health support; a food bank; a community cafe; meeting space and training and access to employment opportunities.

It’s been an honour to be the Main Contractor on this inspiring project and we would like to thank all our team and contractors for turning the vision into reality.

Construction Tip – Breakout Rooms!

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20/08/2021

Have you considered a breakout room in your existing or new office space?

Research undertaken by the University of Illinois found that employees who took regular breaks were able to focus better during complex tasks.

Taking frequent breaks can also help employees:

Build a rapport with their colleagues
Improve health and wellbeing
Achieve their work goals
Increase creativity
Improve their memory
Reduce stress
Boost performance and productivity

If you are currently designing a new commercial office space, you should definitely consider installing break out areas. Please call the team on 0330 113 4500 or email: info@calztec.co.uk to learn more about the benefits.

final stages of the project are underway at the fred winter homeless centre in stratford upon avon

Final stages of the project are underway at the Fred Winter centre in Stratford-Upon-Avon

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16/08/2021

Final stages of the project are underway at the Fred Winter centre, a pioneering multi use community centre providing services for the homeless.

We saw first-hand the contemporary styled 15 units of affordable accommodation, 2 of which will be emergency accommodation for people in danger of becoming homeless.

On completion, the centre will also be home to vital support groups, like Stratford Foodbank, Citizens Advice, Job Centre Plus and Spring Housing Association.

We are excited about the latest progress and can’t wait for the official opening.

Progress update: Fred Winter Centre in Stratford-upon-Avon

26/07/2021

Following on from our previous announcement last month, we are pleased to showcase the latest milestone of our strip out, fit out and refurbishment project at the Fred Winter centre, a pioneering multi use community centre providing services for the homeless.

Scheduled for completion this summer, our latest phase includes the installation of new kitchens, shower rooms, flooring and decoration to the 15 accommodation units for people facing homelessness or are homeless. These rooms are going to look amazing once finished.

Take a look at our latest image gallery >> Instagram Fred Winter Centre Gallery

We are honoured to work for Spring Housing Association and Pegasus Group to deliver a fantastic initiative that will support the local community for many years to come.

4 things we learned from savills report on warehouse demand web

4 things we’ve learned from Savills’ report on warehouse demand

21/07/2021

Demand for storage and distribution capacity will outstrip supply unless speculative development returns to pre-Covid-19 levels. This is according to Savills’ forecasting warehouse demand report.

We’ve taken a look and the highlights for the UK are:

During the last 5 years, the UK has attracted £148bn of private manufacturing investment, equating to 26 million sq. ft of warehouse space.
For every £1bn of UK manufacturing investment made, an additional 175,000 sq. ft of warehouse space is required
Demand is predicted to increase by 13% in 2021 and 3% by 2022.
A further 15.5m sq. ft of space will be required by the end of 2022.

Visit the link to get all of the statistics >> Savills.

At Calztec, we are already helping the industrial and logistics industries to grow. Since 2014, we have been providing fit out and refurbishment solutions to clients across the industry, including property managers, architects, surveyors, engineers and end users. Here is what some of our clients think of our workmanship:

“The standard of work received could not be faulted and as such, I would not have any hesitation in contracting your services again in the future or recommending your services to other G4S businesses or external businesses alike.”
Heath Taylor, Estates & Facilities Service Delivery Manager, G4S

“I have nothing but good things to say about Calztec as a business. I very much look forward to working with your guys on future projects and thank you for all your hard work to date!”
Laura Sinstadt, Assistant Building Surveyor, CBRE

“The team responded to any questions we had very quickly, kept the work area clean and tidy and delivered a high-quality result. They also kept the project within the agreed budget and went above and beyond to ensure we were happy with the outcome. I would be more than happy to invite them to tender for future projects.”
Rev’d Claire Turner, Vicar, St Chad’s Rubery

To learn how we can help you on your next commercial or industrial fit out and refurbishment project, please call the team on 0330 113 4500 or email: info@calztec.co.uk

Have you thought about giving your industrial building an MOT?

20/07/2021

Time has an effect on our buildings, and it’s good practice to review them for any defects before they become major issues.

When we worked on this project at Engine Lane, Lye, it had been vacant for three years, and needed some TLC to make it wind and water tight again.

A brief scope of works:

We undertook roof repairs and installed weather flashings
Installed new trimline powder coated guttering and down pipes
Replaced the roller shutter doors
Made repairs to the external walling
Provided a full electrical upgrade

The project was delivered on schedule, on budget, and to the high standard our client expects from us. The building was made ready for a new tenant, with all electrics in perfect working order, entrances secured and the new roof structure protecting the premises.

If you’ve got a commercial or industrial fit out and refurbishment project you’re looking to start, please call the team on 0330 113 4500 or email: info@calztec.co.uk for a competitive price.