August 2017 Newsletter

Breyer News August
2017

What’s happening at Breyer Group…?

Swift action to protect
Lewisham's largest bird colonies

Issue 6 Breyer Group Pages
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Construction News
Health & Safety News Follow, Add and Like For
Regular Updates and News
A day in the life of…
Roofing Updates
Other News

Construction News Health & Safety News

The Considerate Constructors Scheme's Monitor Health and Safety Executive (HSE) released the latest
visited our sites at Sheenewood Estate and Valentine stats for deaths at work! It is not a nice read, but again
Estate, where we are working on behalf of our client the numbers are getting lower every year which
Lewisham Homes. means we are all working in a safer work place and
following Health & Safety procedure. Although there
The projects are located in a fairly quiet residential are improvements compared to past years, the numbers
area of Southeast London, with a mixture of tenants are still very high, and some are even tragic.
and leaseholders. There, we are undertaking
external works which comprise of new window
installations, renovation of communal areas and new
roofs to some blocks.

The sites and compounds have been maintained
to a high standard, presenting an excellent
impression; when inspected earlier this year, the
branding was clear and consistent across the
sites, demonstrating continuous improvement
since the previous inspection carried out in 2016.

At Breyer Group, the two activities with the highest risk
are presented to Operatives working at height and those
in constant contact with electricity.

Overseeing both sites, our Site Managers Jamie Our main aim is to ensure we never add to this statistics
Knipes and Steven Gracie were presented with a and figures. Compared to the amount of projects we are
‘Performance Beyond Compliance’ certificate by the working on, I am thrilled to mention that at this point in
Considerate Constructors Scheme’s Executive time, our accident rate is really low and everyone is
Chairman, Isabel Martinson. playing an important role in guaranteeing we remain
a safe company to work for.
The certificates were awarded for:
• Caring about the site’s appearance; Andy Le Marie
• Respecting the community ; Head of Health, Safety and Environment
• Protecting the environment;
• Ensuring everyone’s safety;
• Adding value to the workforce.

The sites and compounds have been maintained
to a high standard, presenting an excellent
impression; when inspected earlier this year, the
branding was clear and consistent across the
sites, demonstrating continuous improvement
since the previous inspection carried out in 2016.

Well done to the Site Managers and Resident Liaison
Officers who continued to ensure that sites are clean
and tidy, and all the residents are kept fully informed
and engaged via the newsletters, microsite and
community events.

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Mary is one of our dedicated Resident Liaison Officers (RLO) Roofing Updates
who is now working on the kitchen and bathroom replacement
As predicted in the beginning of the year, our Roofing
programme in Lambeth. Here is how her day looks like… Division is really active this summer – we now have 31
projects running across the London and South East
When and how does your day start? - My day starts area, 20 of which are academies and schools.
as early as 6.30am as I need to get ready and travel to We are working on these projects on behalf of: Brighton
work by train. The journey to work takes about an hour Academy trust, Anglia Ruskin University, Surrey CC,
by public transport. An updated programme of works is Bucks CC, Southampton CC, Stevenage BC, Dartford
always sent to me via email by the Site Manager. BC, Kier, etc. Roofing and special trade construction
Based on this, I text the Residents I will be seeing works are also being carried out on a fire station for
on the day to notify them in advance if my visit will Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service.
be in the morning or afternoon. Both myself and the The Roofing Division is also carrying out a project for
Residents can organise our day accordingly - I leave London Legacy Development in Custom House - roof
home prepared and organised to meet the first renewal, brickwork repairs to parapet, and building of
Resident. new lead box gutters are just few of the works due to be
completed on the listed building (see photo below).
What is the main priority in your job? - I always Located in the south area of the Olympic Park, Three
prioritise safety when works are ongoing in the Mills Island is home to the largest tidal mill in the world
Residents’ properties. Seeing a big smile on the and also home to London’s largest film studio. The island
Resident’s face brightens my day, so I go an extra is a conservation area bordering the River Lea.
mile to guarantee Residents’ satisfaction. The architecture and location of the building are
My priority list also includes signing in/out of the unique – with cobblestone streets, coast house
Operatives and subcontractors, and obviously architecture, a clock tower and old brick buildings
resolving complaints and issues when they arise. surrounding the area.

What is the most exciting side of your daily job? With about 20 tenders to return within the next 2 weeks,
For example, I get as excited as the Resident when I we are looking forward to a busy summer and hoping to
see their kitchens being fitted and completed. To secure a substantial package with Hertfordshire CC,
me a day at work is successful when I am able to get a which consists of roof renewals to 9 schools.
“Thank you for your help Mary’ from the Residents. It The Roofing Division is also showing interest in the ‘Roof
makes me feel that I have helped them solve an issue and Guttering Cleaning and Maintenance’ 4 years
that was bothering them. contract with Chelmsford CC, with possible extension.

Have you ever had any remarkable experience at Well done to our Roofing Team who have worked
work? - Yes, every day is significant at Breyer extremely hard (and continue to do so) from tender
Group….We recently started working on an elderly stage through delivering the projects, particularly
woman’s kitchen and bathroom, under the Lambeth during this very busy time in the industry.
contract. Being that she has some medical issues, I
went an extra mile to find her someone that will be
caring for her. Thanks to my connections with some
of the council’s officers a young lady, who
happened to be her neighbour, was appointed to
support her daily. Till today, the elderly woman is
very grateful for my help.

Read the full interview on: -

www.breyergroup.co.uk/news/a-day-in-the-life-of-rlo-mary

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HR Updates It’s all happening…

It is never too late to discover the benefits of working Following the
for Breyer Group and to understand the perks of being announcement of his
an employee of this vibrant work place.
new position as
Below is a list of the current benefits offered by Breyer Roofing and B-Line
Group to all members of staff:
Director, Warren
• Competitive Rates of Pay Hand moved into his
• Annual Leave Entitlement
• Attractive Refer a friend scheme new office in
• TAX Free Childcare Vouchers Responsive Repairs.
• Eye care vouchers
• Private Healthcare scheme Also, our Managing Director, Tim Breyer will be
• FREE access to Perkbox – Rewards Platform relocating to his newly built office in Roofing, with
• Flexible working Employee Assistance Programme the Bid Team and PA joining the Roofing.

This move would then give HR Team the chance to
expand their boarders by moving into the current MD’s
office, and the IT to move into the office presently
occupied by our HR, closer to their server-room!

Please contact HR, in case you need more details Although these moves could take time before they
or further information about any of the mentioned are implemented, make sure you don’t get lost in
staff benefits! Head Office!

CONTRACT WIN: Charity Golf Day 2017
South Essex Homes

We are delighted to announce that Breyer Group
has secured the South Essex Homes contract.

The works to be delivered by our Construction
Division will include the replacement of kitchens,
bathrooms, wet rooms, full rewires and associated
works to domestic properties in Southend on Sea
(Essex).

A pre-start Contract Meeting has been scheduled on If you have any questions regarding booking and official
30th September 2017 for our Construction Director invitations, please contact Alex Vella
John Walsh, Contracts Manager Spencer Marshall
and Customer Services Manager, Rebecca Maher 01708 383 626 or [email protected]
to meet the new Client and discuss the dynamics of
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The programme has an overall value of £421,628
and it is due to be completed over the next 2 years.

Swift Actions in Lewisham Dress Down For Charity

We joined forces with the housing provider Lewisham During our monthly ‘Dress Down Day’ for Charity we
Homes to preserve a high number of protected helped World Child Cancer to raise funds to support
nesting birds in Lewisham. children with cancer, and their families.
World Child Cancer helps underprivileged and most
Taking advice from Lewisham Council, the Forest Hill vulnerable children worldwide access cancer diagnosis,
SE23 & Lewisham Borough Swifts Group, and the treatment and support, based on the fact that the
Royal Society for the Protection of Birds, and the chance of survival for children with cancer in the
International Swallows, Martins & Swifts Forum, our developed world is continually improving.
Contract and Site Managers worked with Lewisham
Homes to suspend and reschedule the works. Since ‘Dress Down Day’ represents a way of making
a positive impact and improving the life of
During major refurbishment works at another of individuals and communities in need; in July our
Lewisham Homes’ estates in Forest Hill, we put Managing Director, Tim Breyer nominated World
up nest boxes to provide more future habitats for Child Cancer to back the charity’s generous work.
swifts. The boxes were provided by the Forest Hill As usual, alongside raffle tickets, cakes, pastries and
SE23 & Lewisham Borough Swifts Group through a cookies were for sale on the day. Congratulations
crowd funding initiative, which Breyer Group is proud winners of the raffle prizes; and a huge thank you to
to support going forward. everyone involved who helped to raise £188.27 on
the day!

Our Contracts Manager, Duncan Johnson said: “We This month we all dressed down to raise 143.35 for
put the environment at the heart of our work, so Emmaus (Homeless) - a homelessness charity with
Breyer Group is delighted to do what we can to who offers a home, meaningful work and a sense of
help protect swift colonies. We will continue belonging to people in need. Emmaus was nominated
working closely with our partners, and on completion by Roisin Pinder, our Administrator in Orpington.
of works we will leave a legacy of nesting spaces on
local homes.”

Yes…I do! Well done…

“Dear Edmund,

Stuart I just wanted to say a big thank you to you for all of your
proposed to support, prior to the work commencing and also whilst the
our Customer work was being carried out. You made the experience for
me very manageable.
Service
Advisor, Amy You were always courteous and kept your
word regarding the timing of the works
Looker last and also what needed to be completed.
month, whilst
on holiday on You are an asset to the Breyer Group.”

the beach!

– Lambeth Resident

Amy was excited to answer ‘YES’ when Stuart popped 5
the question unexpectedly.

Congratulations to both on their engagement, as we
get ready for another wedding…

Who recently joined Breyer Group?

Darren Chapman Neil Sharp Phil Tidmarsh
Electrician Multi Trade Operative Consultant

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