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BUCKLE UP FOR 2020
IT COULD BE A BUMPY RIDE Welcome to our second edition of Collaborate.
With the election now firmly behind us, and the
result making for a much clearer mandate from
the British Public, we are already starting to
experience a positive reaction from Investors and
Clients.
January 2020 By removing much of the uncertainty we have had to
endure over the past three years we are seeing the
beginnings of a real kickstart for the industry coming
into 2020. This said, we should not underestimate the
effect that our exit from Europe will cause.
For instance, new border requirements could make material movements more challenging, including
timing of deliveries. Trade agreement negotiations, new tariffs and rules regarding our European labour
force all could have significant impact and make the next few years a truly ‘bumpy ride’ for those not
prepared.
This backdrop, alongside the changes in building regulations increases the need for us to be a lot more
diligent in regard to products and specification. More to the point, it reinforces the need for closer
collaboration with manufacturers and the supply chain.
The C3 Alliance is a new type of organisation, geared up to facilitate this contemporary approach. Our
focus is creating a competitive advantage for our Partners through collaboration, knowledge sharing
and early design engagement on projects. Through our unique network of Partners we are ensuring that
we are perfectly placed to be able to assist and support the growing number of like minded Clients who
want to gain the considerable benefits of this pro-active approach.
Please take the time to read this issue of Collaborate, and enjoy insights from our Partners including
Lucas and Symmetrys. We also cover the launch of our exciting new C3 Knowledge Days, the first of
which takes place in April 2020 and will provide a multi learning and networking experience, industry
challenges and the issues we face on our developments and projects. We wish you a prosperous 2020
and look forward to enjoying this exciting journey together.
Tony Ball
Managing Director
Etex to expand UK presence with
£140 million investment
C3 Partner, the Etex Group has indicated its ongoing
commitment to the UK construction industry, investing £140
million in a new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in
Bristol. Etex Building Performance, the dry construction arm
of the Etex Group, will develop an advanced plasterboard
manufacturing facility for its Siniat brand at the Royal
Portbury Dock in Bristol Port, adding significantly to its
production capacity in the UK. A brownfield industrial site has
been secured close to its existing plant, maximising its ability
to import raw materials efficiently and sustainably via the
Bristol Channel.
The investment marks Etex’s largest single capital investment
to date and is testament to the group’s belief in the long-term
strength of the UK construction industry - Europe’s largest
plasterboard market. The new facility will serve Siniat’s
customers across the UK, including projects in the residential,
commercial and renovation sectors, and will manufacture the
company’s full plasterboard product range.
“The distinct Lucas logo was commissioned by
Danny Lucas from Rob Jannoff, the designer
who created the Apple logo”.
The Lucas Way
There is no doubt that Lucas is one of the most innovative and progressive fit out and
finishing companies in the UK.
There is a good reason why so much of our time at C3 Alliance Lucas’s customers too have responded well with glowing
is spent building relationships. It’s because we believe it to testimonials from case studies that read more like a ‘wish
be our most important asset. It’s the relationships we have list’. From projects such as the Shard, Jubilee Line extension,
in place that enable us to grow our alliance of collaborative Bloombergs headquarters, the Olympic Park, the Savoy Hotel
partners and deliver an increasing number of project and McLaren amongst many other landmark companies, you
opportunites. So a visit to Lucas, who are based in Kent was can’t fail to be impressed. These are not just casual comments,
high on our list. The reason too is that we had heard so much in many cases they are personal testimonials from the CEO’s
about their unique, quality driven and lean management and principals of these headline organisations.
approach, we wanted to see these for ourselves, first hand.
This is the point, and reflects on Lucas’s success, when you
Often, a companies brand and reputation is born out of hype see all this you begin to realise that everything is connected
and marketing ‘talk’ as much as anything else and when you and also determines why Lucas has become the company of
begin to drill a little deeper, you find there is little to distinguish choice when it comes to prestige projects. The true bottom
between one company from another, other than price or range. line is that Lucas is all about the Customer experience, the
One thing is for sure, this is not true of Lucas. They are truly ‘lean aspect’ is just a way of delivering this. Ultimately, from
original. From the off, as soon as you step into the ‘world of our perspective having Lucas as a C3 Alliance Partner certainly
Lucas’ you know you have arrived somewhere rather special. gives us greater peace of mind, knowing we have them helping
Every part of their offices has a specialist area, whether its us and our clients.
the state of the art paint labs, or their own sound and vision
studios, mockup of an entire street, learning facilities or Should you wish to discuss Lucas regarding projects, please
customer experience sections, around every corner there is either contact us at the C3 Alliance or Lucas direct on
another surprise. +44 (0)1732 884 022 or at lucas@lucasuk.com
We were shown around by James Valentino, Head of Innovation
and Marketing who’s enthusiasm and knowledge made for an
incredibly engaging visit. What stood out was Lucas’s ‘lean
approach’. Every angle of their process had been considered,
streamlined and made more efficient. What would simply be Ibstock - Kate Tinsley
impossible in most organisations has been made possible at
Lucas because each stage has been analysed, optimised and
streamlined.
In order to achieve this phenomenon, Lucas have devised a
number of Apps for everyone to connect to, bringing
together those in Lucas, who work for Lucas or have work
done for them by Lucas. It seems that every aspect is taken
care of from scheduling, ordering, quality checking or time
management. Seeing this level of control, one wonders how
it’s received by those who have to report into the systems. The
interesting part is that far from feeling tied down and under Look out for our next issue as we follow Kate Tinsley, Managing
tight scrutiny, the general feeling is of empowerment by having Director of Leicestershire-based Ibstock. With 20 years
a better understanding of what, when and why. leadership experience, Kate is widely recognised for being one
of only a handful of women that has reached the top of a largely
male dominated construction industry. We will also be covering
Meeting Danny Lucas, the driving force behind the company the ideas behind Ibstock’s recently launched London design
summed it all up. You quickly realise where the energy and studio in Hatton garden, a place for developers, specifies and
focus comes from. His determination to stand out isn’t just a designers to see the latest products and bring projects to life
vague hope, every single aspect of the business moves Lucas using the latest technology.
towards that goal - with Danny pushing every inch of the way.
Collaborate: January 2020
KNOWLEDGE
DAY WORKSHOP
On Tuesday 28th April 2020, the C3 Alliance will be holding the first because sharing ideas and experiences fosters innovation, increases
of our Knowledge Day Workshops at the Knowledge Centre, British productivity and delivers commutative advantages and better
Library in London. We will be focusing on a programme of building a results.
community of practice. The idea is to generate and share knowledge
that helps our Partners on an individual basis (as in CPD, Continuing If you would like to be included on C3 Knowledge Days please let
Professional Development) and their companies. us know, and we will make sure we include you on the invitation list
contact: c3events@c3lliance.co.uk
There will be multiple sessions run by thought-leaders and experts
from a broad range of disciplines within our industry. Their remit is
to impart experience and share knowledge, through interaction as
well as to encourage the exchange of information. Our goal for these
knowledge days is not just for learning, but to support networking
and collaboration.
Leading organisations are recognising that knowledge sharing
is vital for good communications and contributes greatly in
developing a more unified and engaged workforce within individual
organisations. From the beginning the C3 Alliance have taken a
lead in the collaborative approach, so the importance of having a
knowledge sharing strategy is a major factor for our future. This is
A New Breed of Company
Symmetry Structural Engineers are one of those innovative and He explained how the construction industry had been left in
fresh companies that seem to be developing the wake of other industries by remaining almost static in
new ideas all the time. This isn’t such a surprise terms of efficiencies over the last 50 years compared to that
when you hear that they are on a mission to of general manufacturing which had improved eight-fold, and
constantly push the boundaries forward and agriculture which is now sixteen times more efficient than they
this is borne out in their approach and delivery were before. He pointed out that although this might seem to be
of a growing number of exciting projects. This a poor indictment on the industry, it did however highlight the
aligned with their fervour on collaboration, opportunities that were there for progressive organisations who
sustainability and sharing knowledge, really were able to adopt a culture of collaboration and learning.
does demonstrate quite clearly why they are
forging ahead. Finally, we asked Ashwin what his favourite building was? His
response, the National Theatre. “A building that I have grown to
Although most of their work comes from repeat love as my understanding of the challenges of forming fair faced
business, new clients too are eager to explore concrete has developed. I might not be able to fully appreciate the
how these new approaches to construction can help them. architectural nuances that make this a national monument but
what I do understand is the dedication and teamwork of so many
We met up with Ashwin Halaria, an Associate with Symmetry. His to achieve such a remarkable finish.
excitement and enthusiasm for how well designed and efficient
building can change the way we work and live was infectious. From the engineer, architect, client, concrete supplier, carpenter,
Symmetry’s proactive stance to delivering well engineered, steel fixer and even the person pouring concrete all have had
pragmatic structural solutions by considering all the available to work together to get the right finish and it’s for this reason
options, means that their clients trust them to deliver the best in that I have grown to love this building. It’s a true testament of
value engineering. collaboration and teamwork”.
Ashwin has extensive experience in construction management Should you wish to contact
and structural design, gained working for contractors as well as Symmetry’s regarding
consultants. Using his considerable in-depth knowledge of various opportunities, please either
construction methods, he constantly strives to make his designs contact us at C3 Alliance or
practical to build as well as cost effective. contact Symmetry direct on
020 8340 4041 or Ashwin at
A recent guest presenter at the LFA (London Festival of
ashwin.halaria@symmetrys.com
Architecture) Ashwin’s received significant interest when
speaking on ‘Modern Methods of Production’. His talk was on the
opportunities that exist in the industry from gains in efficiency,
new production methods, new products and from better design.
Collaborate: January 2020
C3 Projects
Client: Argenta Homes /
Ridgefield JV
C3 Development Management Services
3 Residential Development sites in Yorkshire. CONSTRUCTION
C O L L A B O R AT I O N
24 New Build units with a mix of luxury CHOICE
detached accommodation to apartments
Planned Commencement April 2020
C3 Alliance has been engaged to assist in
the formation of a Joint Venture Agreement
between the parties and completing development
appraisals in respect of potential development
opportunities including Site and sales appraisal
along with exploring funding solutions. C3 will
be actively involved with project design and
specification and monitoring the progress through
to completion.
Hottest ticket in town
Client - V&N Developments Ltd Come and join us at the
C3 Development Management Services C3 Knowledge Day in London
on 28th April 2020
to request an invitation email:
Residential/Care Conversion – Kent c3events@c3alliance.co.uk
Planning 2020 - Commence Construction 2021
Residential - 50 apartments
C3 Alliance has been appointed in a development
management role to work alongside the
V&N Developments and to review and research
final use and obtain planning consent for this
outstanding former private hospital facility.
Works will involve sympathetic refurbishment
of the existing Manor House and associated out
buildings with further new build extensions to
provide additional amenity facilities.
The C3 Alliance team will be at
MIPIM this year between
Client: NIVEDA - Liverpool 10-12th March 2020
if you are attending then please
C3 Development Management Services
get in contact and we can
arrange a meet - we would love
New Marriott Hotel – 180 rooms and 120 to see you.
PRS Residential units
Early engagement
Planned commencement Jan 2021
C3 have been engaged at the pre-planning stage
of this development to work in conjunction
with the design consultants in order to help C3 Alliance
maximise the efficiency of the building with the 248 Regents Park Road
hotel operator. Our brief is for full engagement London N3 3HN
from development design through to contractor
selection and our manufacture partners being T: +44 (0) 20 3195 7952
able to review and advise as to the most suitable W: www.c3alliance.co.uk
procurement routes. E: info@c3alliance.co.uk
CONTRACTOR OPPORTUNITIES
We are delighted to be assisting MY Construction with an 89 unit Apart hotel in Chiswick, London and
Linfield Construction in relation to a 44 unit residential development in East Ham, London.
A proud member of
the Allneeds Group
Collaborate: January 2020
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