Hoover craft

Article Abstract:

The Hoover factory built in 1933 by Wallis Gilbert and Partners, which is a listed building is being re-built and refurbished. The architects are Lyons Sleeman Hoare and the contractors Kyle Stewart. The 45 week contract ends on 6 Nov 1992 at a cost of 16 million pounds sterling. The project includes the refurbishment of the 3 main buildings; the building of an underground car park; a Tesco supermarket; and the restoration of a listed rose garden, yew hedge and boundary wall. Coloured faience is being used from the original manufacturer and concrete eroded through carbonation is being treated through re-alkalisation.

Contracts, Buildings and facilities, Buildings, Remodeling and renovation, Lyons Sleeman Hoare, Kyle Stewart (1989) Ltd.

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Tune in to FM

Article Abstract:

The UK market for the six most contracted-out services is now worth 36.4 billion pounds sterling a year, representing two-thirds of overall construction output, according to the Building Services Research and Information Association. Research from the British Institute of Facilities Management places an even higher value on the facilities management market, at more than 108 billion pounds sterling. The level of outsourcing for the six most contracted-out functions is around 60% at present, and is set to rise to around 61% by the end of the 1990s.

Facility management industry, Facilities management services

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Out but not down

Article Abstract:

Ellis Construction former Chairman and Chief Executive Mike Ellis is dismayed that his company went into liquidation in Mar 1996 despite having orders of around 20 million pounds sterling and not having any debts. He was unable to arrange an overdraft to cover the cost of several projects planned for early 1996. Ellis admits that he was negligent in realising the need for additional funds to pay for work in progress during the winter of 1995. He has since found work as a consultant for other construction companies.

Construction industry, Officials and employees, Personal narratives, Cover Story, Interview, Executives, Liquidation, Ellis, Mike, Ellis Construction

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