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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.

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.

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.

What does the future hold for shopping space in the UK?

15/07/2021

Did you increase the amount of online shopping you did in 2020? Then you are with the majority, with online sales increasing by 44% last year! CBRE has recently published its UK The Lasting Effect – Online Spend Outlook report, which examines online buying trends and assesses the demand for physical retail space post Covid-19.

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

Online sales increased by 44% in 2020 due to Covid-19.
Clothing & footwear floorspace to decrease by 35% by 2025.
Online penetration will be reached by most age groups by 2030.
Health & beauty and food & groceries will remain more resilient in terms of future retail space requirements.
In the longer term, online penetration will slow and reach a saturation point.

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

With online buying habits showing no sign of abating, there is a surge in commercial businesses requiring more warehouse space to keep pace with additional demand.

Calztec has worked on a collection of commercial and industrial premises over the past 5 years. Our top three projects to date:

Crossfire 14, Kettering

We worked closely with CBRE Birmingham & MAERSK to provide a full in-house design and refurbishment package to suit the incoming tenant’s specific design requirements. Following the design sign off, we are now underway with the fit out process for a new 101,134 sq. ft logistics centre.

Ravensbank Business Park, Redditch

We were appointed as principal contractor to carry out design and refurbishment works. Our client wanted to refurbish the building to provide a high-quality business unit for a new client totalling 60,000 sq. ft.

Bescot Point, Walsall

Our client wished to refurbish two vacant industrial units to a high standard to prepare for new clients to move in. The works included the refurbishment of offices, WC’s, warehouse and car parks as well as external cladding and entrance repairs.

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

West Midlands sector forecast 2021-2025

06/07/2021

Do you want to find out what the next 4-years will bring for the West Midlands construction sector? Experian, in association with CITB, has released its latest Construction Skills Network – West Midlands 2021–2025 and we think the highlights for the region are encouraging.

Construction output in the West Midlands is predicted to increase by 4.8% per annum.
The main driving force behind the growth is private housing and infrastructure.
HS2 works and the West Midlands Metro expansion are key infrastructure projects.
Alexander Stadium redevelopment and Perry Barr regeneration (Former Games Village) are the public non-housing sector big hitters.
Public housing and the repairs and maintenance sectors are also contributors to the gain.
25,000 new workers will be required to keep pace with the increase.

Visit the link to get all of the statistics – Experian.

For the last 7 years, we have supported the West Midlands region refurbishing a range of commercial and industrial buildings. Our key projects include:

Ravensbank Business Park, Redditch

11 Brindley Place, Birmingham

In the busy area of Brindley Place, we worked across multiple shared floors to create segregated offices and meeting spaces, without disturbing the existing tenants of the building.

Bescot Point, Walsall

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

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

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25/06/2021

We are thrilled to be delivering the strip out, fit out and refurbishment packages at the Fred Winter Centre in Stratford-upon-Avon.

From a disused 3 storey department store to a pioneering multi use community centre providing services for the homeless, we have been entrusted by Spring Housing and architects Pegasus Group to undertake the conversion.

Due to open this summer, the centre will provide a food bank, office space, café and specialised accommodation for people facing homelessness or are homeless.