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7 06, 2018

REIDsteel continues support for schools through Young Chamber

James Tourgout2018-06-07T17:20:44+01:00June 7th, 2018|Categories: News|Tags: BTEC, chamber, construction, Dorset Chamber, education, learning, REIDsteel, schools, skills, steel, Young Chamber|

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John Reid & Sons Ltd (REIDsteel) has continued its support for Twynham School and The Grange School through its renewed sponsorship of the Young Chamber programme.

Both of the Christchurch schools were among the first members to join the Dorset Chamber initiative and have now been able to sign up for a second year.

Managing Director Simon Boyd said: “It is no secret that the engineering sector is currently facing a skills shortage.

“As a growing business with UK and worldwide projects to deliver, it is imperative that we engage with the next generation of potential engineers, draughtspeople and skilled steel and sheet metal workers, as well as those who will be involved with the managerial and administrative aspects of our organisation.

“Young Chamber is one of the programmes we are working with to address this, now.

“Both The Grange and Twynham schools have a great ethos and we are delighted to be supporting them through the Young Chamber for a second year.”

REIDsteel is an award-winning […]

30 05, 2018

Vote for REIDsteel in Galvanizers Association awards

James Tourgout2018-05-30T15:19:44+01:00May 30th, 2018|Categories: News|Tags: Belize, buulding, cladding, construction, decking, design, fabrication, Galvanizers Association, galvanizing, REIDsteel, steel construction, structural steel|

We’re in the finals of the Galvanizing Awards for the flagship Civic Center in Belize, Central America.

We’re thrilled to be nominated for the Construction Industry Choice Award in the Galvanizers Association (GA) organised contest.

The shortlisted projects are open to a popular vote, so we need YOUR support to help us win recognition for our role in this multi-million dollar project.

Please visit the GA website and click HERE to vote for us. It would be a tremendous accolade to win for all of our hardworking and valued staff as well as for quality manufacturing in Dorset and the UK.

Very many thanks for your support if you are able to help.

We performed all of the structural design, detailing and fabrication on the centre, including the cladding and glazing for the complex – one of the largest construction projects in the country’s history.

The prefabricated steel sections were manufactured at our factory in Christchurch, Dorset, before being shipped 5,000 miles away to Belize City.

Costing $32.9m Belize Dollars (£12.7m), the centre is resistant to earthquakes, hurricanes and other natural disasters.

It includes an […]

11 05, 2018

Match sets balls rolling at Belize Civic Center

James Tourgout2018-05-11T17:30:12+01:00May 11th, 2018|Categories: News|Tags: Belize, Central American, Civic Center, cladding, match, REIDsteel, sports stadium, steel building construction, steel construction, structural steel|

match, REIDsteel, steel, steel construction, structural steel, Belize, Belize Civic Center, sports stadiums, arena, cladding, glazing, design Basketball players hit the court in the first competitive match to be played as part of a grand opening at the Belize Civic Center.

The Smart Belize Hurricanes and the Belize City Defenders played in front of a packed crowd at the $33.9m (Belize Dollars) flagship complex in Belize City.

Douglas Walker, of Belize-based Professional Engineering Services, captured some of the action from one of the grandstands at the center and kindly sent the pictures to us. The Hurricanes triumphed 80-60 over the Defenders in an exciting game to open the arena in style.

REIDsteel performed the structural design, detailing and fabrication, including the cladding and glazing, for the landmark project.

The center’s air-conditioned arena has a seating capacity of 4,500 for sports and entertainment.

It includes international standard basketball and volleyball courts, practice courts, offices, media boxes, changing rooms, parking and even a deck area for boats to dock.

Other events lined up in May are an evening of professional boxing and a Teachers’ Day celebration and […]

5 02, 2018

Pedal to the metal with REIDsteel at Thruxton

James Tourgout2018-02-05T18:34:33+00:00February 5th, 2018|Categories: News|Tags: British Expertise, business, cladding, construction, glazing, hospitality centre, motorsport, racing, REIDsteel, steel, steel building construction, steel construction, structural steel, Thruxton|

Work is revving up for the completion of a flagship hospitality centre at the iconic Thruxton Motorsports Centre with specialist support from John Reid & Son Ltd (REIDsteel).

The state-of-the-art complex in Hampshire will include a restaurant, bar, exhibition gallery, function rooms, hospitality suites, catering facilities, viewing terraces and a balcony.

We’ve designed, manufactured and supplied all of the steelwork, cladding and glazing for the modern, two-storey building alongside local contractor Mata Construction.

Project architect is the Chapman Partnership, which specialises in the motorsport and automotive, leisure and entertainment industries.

The £1.5m centre’s innovative design includes a grand atrium and entrance lobby to reflect the dynamism of motorsport and Thruxton’s rich heritage.

REIDsteel Project Engineer Toby Hill-Cousins, said: “Thruxton wanted an innovative and modern hospitality centre to reflect its status as one of the most iconic motorsport and leisure venues in the UK.

“We have designed, manufactured and supplied stadia for a wide range of clients over many years, including Premier League football clubs, and are delighted to help deliver this landmark project which will support the venue’s growth for years to come.”

Thruxton, which is near Andover, […]

22 11, 2017

More hard work needed after Budget

James Tourgout2018-01-11T12:19:55+00:00November 22nd, 2017|Categories: News|Tags: Budget, construction, economy, Government, REIDsteel, steel|

Business rates, VAT thresholds and investment in 5G mobile networks, full fibre broadband and artificial intelligence were among the measures in today’s Budget.

It also included a pledge of £3bn to prepare for Brexit and growth figures for economic growth and productivity downgraded.

Our managing director Simon Boyd said: “It was disappointing but not surprising to see productivity growth and business investment figures revised down.

“Measures in the Budget to encourage investment, training and new technology may go some way to address this, yet the only real solution remains with a clean Brexit from the EU and the freedom that offers our businesses free from the constraints of EU regulations and directives.

“The Chancellor promised to set aside £3bn to prepare for our departure although he must ensure that there is enough for a ‘no deal’ scenario in our future trading arrangements.

“He declared it a Budget to make Britain fit for the future but more hard work needs to be done over the coming months to make sure we are ready for Brexit, and on our own terms if need be.”

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