16-1- channel islands

Glategny EsplanadeComprop’s flagship Guernsey development

St Brelade’s Bay HotelNew state of the art sports and fitness club

Rosewood HouseImproving the environment for patients

Barnes & CollieAward-winning Jersey-based architects

Channel Islands Construction Focus

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Welcome to the special Channel Islands edition of Premier Construction, in which we round up the range of works being carried out across Jersey and Guernsey This issue begins at Jersey General Hospital. This project at

Rosewood House in St Saviour, Jersey carried out for the States of Jersey Health and Social Services Department by Main Contractors Larsen Ltd is aimed at improving the environment for patients, as well as upgrading re safety and reducing the risks of spread of infection for people with dementia.

We then visit Jersey -based, award-winning Architects Barnes & Collie, whose widely varied projects include Les Relais des M ielles and Gorey Methodist Church.As Jersey and Guernsey townscapes continue to thrive, one

commercial and residential developer has been hard at work sourcing prime sites for premium construction projects. Now with bases on both islands, Comprop has been developing commercial sites, primarily in St Peter Port, Guernsey, for the last fteen years. We focus on one of their agship developments G lategny Esplanade.

Providing a superb new state of the art sports and tness club, together with new staff accommodation, is a project dramatically extending and upgrading the St Brelade’s Bay Hotel in St Brelade’s, Jersey by main contractors Deerglen

A major new build extends hospice care to more patients in a £4 million project in St Andrews, Guernsey at the new new Les Bourgs Hospice.We also take a look at some luxury apartments that blend into

the Jersey landscape at St. Aubins Harbour designed by architects Naish Waddington known as the Ste Cecilia Apartments

Elsewhere, two other impressive major retail and leisure developments include Catle Quay, The Waterfront, St Helier, Jersey and the extension of Marks & Spencers into the former Woolworths building in High Street, St Peter Port, Guernsey.As ever, your feedback is welcome at [email protected].

Enjoy!

Graham Schulz, Editor

Rosewood House, Jersey………….......................………………..4Barnes & Collie Architects………...................................………..5Comprop, The stylish developers………….......................……….6St Brelade’s Bay Hotel, Jersey………………………...............…..8Castle Quay, Jersey………………………………......................….10Creasey’s department store, Guernsey………........................……11Les Bourgs Hospice, Guernsey……………......................………..14Ste Cecilia Apartments………………………......................……….16

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The development is being carried out for the States of Jersey Health and Social Services Department by Main Contractors Larsen Ltd, and is !nanced by the island’s Fiscal Stimulus Fund. £2.7 million has been allocated to Health and Social Services to carry out the refurbishment. Architects for the scheme are Jersey Property Holdings

- Design Architectural Services; Mechanical and Electrical Engineers are Jersey Property Holdings - Design Building Services; Quantity Surveyors are Currie & Brown (CI) Ltd; Structural Engineers are C.I.C.E. Ltd and Project Managers are Rowney Sharman.Rosewood House was built in 1983 and provides continuing

care to 52 patients who have dementia and need high levels of nursing care. Over recent years, it has become apparent that the environment has become generally dated and is in need of improvement, as well as the need to introduce modern !re safety measures and reduce the risk of hospital acquired infection. Previously the refurbishment of Rosewood House had been

included in a capital bid to extend the facility in 2005. Due to cost pressures elsewhere within the States of Jersey, this project was stopped.The condition of Rosewood House continued to decline and

it has never had a major refurbishment during its 27 years existence. Added to this, recent reports related to !re risks, legionella and infection control all identi!ed signi!cant work that needs to be carried out.Due to the large amount of work involved in the project and

the disruption to the patients, it was identi!ed at an early stage that half of the patients within Rosewood House would need to temporarily move to an alternative care environment. The project presents an exciting opportunity to signi!cantly

improve the living conditions and upgrade the safety facilities for this vulnerable patient group. Upgrading the ward layout, "ooring, lighting and bedroom facilities will have a direct impact on the level of comfort provided to the patients and will also improve staff working conditions. Mental Health Service Manager Ian Dyer said: “The Rosewood

House scheme has been identi!ed as needing updating for some years. He added that both patients’ comfort and staff working conditions would be improved by the renovations.Treasury Minister, Senator Philip Ozouf, said: “This is an

excellent example of how !scal stimulus funds can provide employment to support the island’s economy during these challenging !nancial times, while improving the living conditions of some of the most vulnerable members of our society.”

A project with specialist healthcare in mind


Completed in 2010, this development created six new homes, four of which were sold off-plan. Built on the former site of a pub featured in the TV series Bergerac, the development literally runs right down to the beach.# The site is located in a green zone and took several applications

to gain a planning permit.#The houses are mostly granite clad with large areas of glazing taking advantage of the spectacular views out to sea.# All the houses are heated by air to water heat pumps and are insulated well above the minimum current requirements. # The whole site is landscaped to !t into the agricultural maritime environment.Dale told Premier Construction, “A condition of the planning

agreement was that the houses would have a traditional feel to the exterior so as to blend in with the surroundings. Internally, however, there is a very contemporary feel about the homes, with lots of open space, clean lines and modern lighting”.

Elsewhere on the island, the £1.2 million conversion of Gorey Methodist Church has breathed life back into an imposing but neglected structure in a desirable residential area of the island. The refurbishment has undoubtedly made the most of the existing structure without compromising on a contemporary style and !nish for the interior.Dale says, “The concept was to build a partially glazed box

within the building. The decision to develop the building as one unit rather than as seven "ats was a huge risk, which paid off when the house was snapped up only days after it appeared for sale.“The interior of the church had previously been sectioned off

into smaller spaces with a covered ceiling at eaves level.#This was completely stripped out, leaving only the trusses and roof in position. We then built a four bedroom house in about two thirds of the building, leaving a full height atrium at one end. This rises to 14 metres at its apex”.The church building is listed and protected as a building of

local interest.# This meant that, with the notable exception of a continuous roof light along the ridge of the roof, no exterior changes were permitted.# The entire house is digitally wired and a high-quality sound

system runs throughout it.#The house is heated and cooled with an air-to-water heat pump feeding to under-"oor heating. To avoid having to implement a secondary means of escape, a !re sprinkler system has been installed.#Find out more about Barnes & Collie at www.

barnescolliearchitects.co.uk

The brains behind some of Jersey’s most attractive residential projects



Managing director Steve Marie recently spoke to Premier Construction. Unable to mask his enthusiasm for his work, Steve said, “We pride ourselves on both the high quality of our !nished products and our ability to spot an opportunity for development. Our business is built on a strong foundation – our land bank. Some of our recent projects are sites which have been in our land bank for quite some time, for example. We make a point of being able to analyse market conditions to develop what we believe is the correct scheme for a site, which has been all the more important over the last couple of years.

A major Comprop development in Guernsey, recently completed by local contractor RG Falla, is the multi-million pound Glategny Esplanade project, a mixed development comprising the construction of a 60,000sq ft four storey of!ce block; the refurbishment of an adjacent listed building; the construction of a multi storey car park to the rear of the of!ce block; the construction of a number of residential developments around the site; and the construction of a surface car park.#The site presents a dif!cult access environment due to size

and terrain levels, thereby increasing the complexity of the civil engineering and geotechnical enabling works.Internally, the new of!ce block is generally open plan and

has been completed to Category A standard. Finishes are of a particularly high quality - such as in the building’s concierge reception area, which features limestone !nishes on the walls and "oors and a limestone reception desk.#The building, which has a "at roof, is a steel frame structure

clad with limestone on the sea elevation and insulated render on the other three sides.#The listed four storey building adjoining the of!ce block -

originally a merchant’s house - has undergone a full structural refurbishment; the 3,200 sq ft unit is currently being marketed and is a very good example of how a developer, contractor and Heritage can work together to ensure that a historic building can be retained and provide a functional use for the future.Elsewhere, situated just behind the Glategny Esplanade

development is a project for which planning permission was obtained in late 2010. Known as ‘Les Canichers’, the site will soon be home to 13 luxury 2-bed apartments for the local market as well as a 3-bed apartment for the open market, all of which will feature high-spec !nishes and en-suite layouts. Comprop are in the process of negotiating the !nal detail with a local contractor and hope to commence construction in spring 2011. Additionally, a professional team has been selected to review

the options for the redevelopment of the former brewery site in St. Peter Port, with a view to creating an impressive scheme on the approach to the South Esplanade and of course with extensive sea views. In a similar project on Jersey, the Ann Street brewery is set to be re-developed as a combined supermarket, multi-storey car park and retail opportunity. Steve says, “This is one I’m particularly excited about given my background in supermarket developments and given the chance to make a real contribution to the development of the wider area of St. Helier”.

Comprop was formed to initially develop the massive Admiral Park site – a residential and business complex which is still

offering development opportunities – out of the then IEG (International Energy Group) land bank.# The company has expanded its horizons over the years and, having been part of a listed company (C I Traders Ltd) for a short time, it is now once again in private ownership.Comprop operates as a small, highly-focused team which is

primarily developing a Channel Island land bank. However, the company also considers other opportunities such as site acquisitions for both development and investment.Although the business unit is small, Comprop’s business

model is to employ and develop teams of professionals across the islands and the company prides itself in selecting the correct teams to undertake each project, the objective being to create a#quality product for tenants, investors and residential purchasers. As Steve explains, “The success of our small, stable set-up is based not only on our skill at putting together the right teams of trusted professionals and contractors, but also on the way we have been able to continue to attract funding and develop our locations and our business throughout the recession”.

BAS Mooarc At BAS Mooarc we have developed a diverse portfolio of both private and public architectural projects across the Channel Islands and in the UK. Community projects such as the renovation of St James Concert Hall, the Garenne Stand, and the excellent Rosaire Avenue sheltered housing development contrast with commercial buildings such as the Arsenal Studios, at which the company is based, and the award winning Generali House in St Peter Port.Glategny Court is our latest commercial achievement to date, a

project that combines traditional overtones and state of the art design to create a striking of!ce development along Guernsey’s prestigious seafront. BAS Mooarc welcomed the opportunity to work with client Comprop Ltd and Design and Build contractor RG Falla to deliver a building on time and on budget. We believe that having a good team in place has been key to the

success of the project. The client has appreciated the value of good design in delivering a high quality building, which will stand the test of time. Contractors RG Falla have been committed to delivering quality and their attention to detail has made the design and procurement process run smoothly.Our brief was for a 60,000sq ft of!ce building and the project

also included the sensitive conversion of the neighbouring listed building into of!ce accommodation. The resulting design accommodates all the demands of a modern of!ce environment while responding to the traditional streetscape of Glategny Esplanande. Feedback from the end user and client has been very positive and the practice is looking forward to working with the team on future developments.

The stylish developers with an eye for an opportunity




Hotel expansion all set for overnight successThe development, being carried out by Main Contractors

Deerglen and designed by BDK Architects, includes the construction of the new DW Sports and Fitness Club on land previously occupied by a hotel staff accommodation block, which was demolished to make way for the new building, and is being re-provided through internal refurbishment within the original hotel.The new sports and !tness club will include a superb luxury

indoor swimming pool, a 120 exercise station gym, a steam room/sauna, multi-purpose exercise studios and a bar/cafe. The design of the building is based on the cutting-edge 50+ DW Sports Fitness Clubs across the UK. The facility will be for use both by hotel guests and local residents and its completion is eagerly awaited by all.According to BDK Architects, the architectural concept adopted

for the new sports and !tness club is a sleek pavilion box. Strong horizontal lines traverse the interior, within which the building’s three key zones are expressed using a common language, but adopting different external cladding materials.As the exiting car park to be used by local club members covers

the entire site area, the new club has been elevated to ‘"oat’ on stilts above car parking level. Massing of the overall building was mitigated by expressing the principal gym and studio spaces as one volume, with the indoor pool as a second volume, between which are subsidiary service and changing spaces connecting the two areas.The gym and studio are "at roofed, with overhanging eaves

shading clerestory windows to give good internal natural lighting levels. Clad in high quality architectural white precast concrete cladding panels with cloth textured !nish, the roofs are modulated into a grid by separating the panels with recessed gunmetal grey metal channels.A large projecting bay window enveloping the south-east

corner provides spectacular views from inside the gym across St Brelade’s Bay vista. Subsidiary service spaces are simply enclosed in white silicone render connecting and unifying both main components, with a balcony breaking out through the bar/cafe picture windows, providing direct access to the hotel’s gardens.Overlooking the gardens on the opposite side of the building

sits the other principal volume containing the indoor swimming pool. This has been differently expressed with a zinc pitched roof and vertical cedar boarding, re"ecting it’s forest-like position next to the wooded cotil at the rear of the hotel.Speaking of the new club, Margriet Barnes at St Brelade’s Bay

Hotel said: “This new facility will bene!t both the hotel and the island and will be an absolute add-on, providing top end facilities for local residents as well as hotel guests.The demolished staff accommodation is being re-provided

both through the refurbishment of former guest rooms and the creation of additional rooms within an empty area on the third "oor of the original hotel building. A total of 38 ensuite rooms are being created in this element of the project, which is due for completion in May 2011, with the sports facility due to be completed in November 2011.Founded in the 19th century, St Brelade’s Bay Hotel has an

exceptional location,#set in#!ve acres of stunning gardens and overlooking#one of the most beautiful beaches# in the Channel Islands.#The hotel#is steeped in history and has been welcoming guests for many years.#

Deerglen is a local family run company based in Jersey providing a one stop shop for all construction projects in the Channel Islands.Whether it# is an of!ce block, hotel, retail outlet, house# or

refurbishment project, Deerglen has the experience, expertise and resources to# manage a project from inception to !nal completion and over the years has#constructed and !tted out many of the Channel Islands most prestigious buildings.These include: Hotel de France; The Royal Yacht Hotel; Liberty

Wharf of!ce buildings, Liberation and Windward House and the refurbishment of the former Jersey Abattoir and its transformation into a shopping mall.




The current project, being carried out for, and constructed by Dandara (Jersey) Ltd, is the second phase of this landmark development. The aim of the project is not only to match the expectation that is Castle Quay, but also to enhance it for the general public and the residents of the !rst phase.To ensure that Dandara (Jersey) Ltd achieved a scheme which

would meet the site’s planning requirement of producing great public areas and world-class buildings, they considered and approached some of the top 10 leading architects of the world

and were fortunate to secure the services of SOM, who have been responsible for some of the world’s most elegant and challenging projects. Throughout its history, SOM has been recognised with more

than 900 awards for quality and innovation, including the much coveted Pritzker Architecture Prize which is awarded annually to “honour a living architect whose built work demonstrates a combination of those qualities of talent, vision and commitment’. SOM are working together with Jersey-based architects Axis Mason, who have a wealth of local knowledge and expertise. Both partners were chosen with the speci!c aim of producing buildings which meet both current and future environmental standards.

World-class architecture distinguishes landmark scheme


The original agreement to develop the land was signed in 2006, since which time Dandara (Jersey) Ltd has been working very closely with the Waterfront Enterprise Board to achieve their mutual aims, ably demonstrated by the successful development of phase l and now continuing with the current phase. This phase comprises the construction of 280 residential units,

including 274 one- and two- bedroom and six three-bedroom apartments across three separate buildings, with retail and leisure offerings within the ground "oors. The buildings are staggered in height, offering ground "oor plus seven, eight and nine "oors respectively, achieving not only the aim of providing high quality homes in a world-class location, but also allowing the developers to dedicate 50% of the ground plane to creating public space with wide boulevards, allowing complete access for locals and visitors alike.Incorporating Elizabeth Castle as its most important feature,

the development features buildings which have been designed to respond sensitively to St Helier’s rich town fabric with speci!c attention having been paid to increasing the connectivity to the town centre both physically and visuallyEach apartment will have a balcony with a further 50% of

residents also enjoying a bay window resulting in over 80% of the site bene!ting from magni!cent sea views.As a result of intensive consultation with current and potential

purchasers, an additional bene!t for all Castle Quay residents is the offering of an exclusive membership of a gym and 20m indoor lap pool, meeting the desire for a lifestyle choice which re"ects health and well-being.

A construction project to adapt, expand and upgrade the premises to facilitate the move is just being completed in a project by RG Falla. Architects are the Dunnell Robertson PartnershipCreasey’s, who own the local Marks and Spencer franchise, is

re-locating its women’s clothing and lingerie from its Smith Street store. Speaking of the move, Managing director Tony Creasey said: ‘We are pleased that we have leased the former Woolworths building where some extensive renovation work has been carried out.”The !rm’s Smith Street premises is being transformed into an

M&S Homeware store, offering ranges of furniture, kitchenware and bedding not previously available locally.Mr Creasey said this was an opportunity to develop the business.

‘We think it’s great news for St Peter Port,’ he said.Howard Mawson, of Lovells, who represented the landlord, said

it was the largest single shop letting ever seen in central St Peter Port and “Reaf!rms the town as the island’s shopping hub”The six-"oor former Woolworths building was originally put up for

lease at £400,000 per year. Martel Maides represented Creasey’s in the negotiations. ”I’m delighted to have been involved in such a landmark transaction,” said director Nick Renny. “I am looking forward to seeing the High Street trading at full strength again.” Woolworths shut its doors for the !nal time in 2008 when the UK giant collapsed and the branch on High Street was one of the company’s most successful.The construction works have included the demolition of an

internal wall to open the shop unit into 9 - 11 high street.The project commenced in June 2010 and the store is due to

open in summer 2011.Creasey’s in Guernsey can trace its history back to 1899

when Benjamin Creasey (the Great Grandfather of the present directors), established a drapery business in in numbers 2 and 3

Dramatic expansion for long-established Guernsey store


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The project is being carried out for the hospice by Main Contractors RG Falla; Architects are Cresswell Cuttle & Dyke.The new building will include seven ground-"oor, single

occupancy bedrooms each with their own toilets and direct access onto their own patios. There will be a lounge area which will be large enough for family gatherings, a consulting room for outpatient use, three specially equipped bathrooms/wet rooms, a central nurses’ station and of!ce, a board room, library, catering kitchen, chapel and a quiet room, which will also serve as an overnight room for relatives. The building will also incorporate day hospice facilities,

which will offer respite care to patients !ve days a week, and will include a day room, a complementary therapy room for aromatherapy and re"exology, a specially equipped bathroom and a private terrace with outside dining area. All of the building’s administration of!ces will be relocated to the !rst "oor.The design of the largely two storey building is in two separate

elements - one of which incorporates angles and curves, and is constructed in blockwork from ground to !rst "oor level, with a reinforced concrete !rst "oor slab and steelwork roof. The other element is designed to reproduce the external appearance of the original hospice building known as Andrew Mitchell house, and features blockwork elevations with a timber !rst "oor.

A glazed link is being constructed across the gardens connecting the building’s reception area to the resident’s sitting rooms. The link spans a stream connecting two ponds within the grounds, with the stream being visible beneath glazed "ooring.

Major new build extends hospice care to more patients

Mill Street, not far from today’s ‘Bordage’ store. In fact, Benjamin had established his own business in Jersey in 1879, having moved from his native Lincolnshire some years before.The third generation, Ivan Creasey, joined the business in 1936

and whilst growth of the business continued, this came to an abrupt end in 1939 when war returned to Europe and Guernsey was occupied by German forces. The business survived the occupation years with a limited amount

of stock and only a hand full of staff, one of their properties was vacated for use by the Red Cross and other parts damaged by RAF bombing of the harbour close by. Sadly it was during this period that Benjamin died. After the war Ivan rejoined the business after service with HM

Forces and his brother, Dennis, soon followed him after he was demobbed. Victor and his two sons started the task of rebuilding the business on the foundations laid before hostilities. Debts were repaid and new stock acquired, gradually rationing was removed and life returned to normal. Once again the growth pattern was re-established as further shop footage was modernised, new shop fronts built and further premises purchased.In the mid 1960s, contact had been made with Marks and

Spencer and in 1967 a ‘St Michael’ shop was opened within Creasey’s. This side of the business has also grown and now the Marks and Spencer franchise occupies two premises in the centre of St Peter Port and two ‘Simply Food’ stores outside the town.A !fth generation family member, Jonathan Creasey, joined

the business in mid 2010 - with them, he now hopes to drive the business forward, continuing to deliver an exciting offering for the island’s twenty !rst century customers.RG Falla is a premier building contractor based in Guernsey,

specialising in large, complex, signi!cant buildings.The company, established in 1956, has a depth of experience

in multiple sectors; from civic buildings and schools, high tech !nancial institutions, to commercial and residential projects. This diversity is a testament to the overall trust and high pro!le reputation for quality the company has cultivated over the years.#


External works include the creation of a nine space car park and landscaped gardens, with a high wall shielding the car park from view.The building is now wind and watertight,

the windows and doors have been installed and the roof is complete, with the internal and external works progressing.The project, which is being funded

entirely from public donation, commenced last summer and is scheduled for completion in October“The original building had reached the

end of its life. When Les Bourgs Hospice !rst opened, it was perfect but as demand for the services offered by Les Bourgs have increased and the number of people needing care has risen, so the original building became no longer !t for purpose,” said Les Bourgs Hospice Redevelopment Appeal Manager Sandra Platts.“It’s going to be absolutely superb and

will allow the dedicated staff at Les Bourgs to care for more people at a time when they need it the most. It will be a hospice that the whole island can be proud of and we hope a building that every islander will have helped build,” she added.She said the fund-raising committee had been overwhelmed

by islanders’ generosity with donations being received on a weekly basis. “We have a number of fund-raising initiatives in 2011 so that

we can reach our target. We’ve launched a new appeal which involves collection boxes designed to look like bricks, so that participating companies and shops might have a box in their

canteens and staff rooms, or on their counters for people to drop their loose change in. Literally ever penny counts and will make a difference,” she said.The work for Les Bourgs won’t end once the new hospice is

open as each year the running costs, which include staf!ng, catering, maintenance and medication are in the region of £730,000.“The Friends of Les Bourgs Hospice have done an amazing

job in raising millions of pounds over the last 20 years to cover the running costs,” said Sandra. “Their support and dedication has been invaluable and will continue to be so once the new facility is open.”



The site, which commands a view over St Aubins Bay, consisted of an existing run-down and unoccupied pre-war house with extensive terraces and a substantial surrounding of land in the form of a gulley and cotil. Naish Waddington’s plan was to demolish the existing house and

replace it with a new, modern, energy-ef!cient building. The luxury apartments, with balconies and roof terraces, take advantage of the views and aspect, with car parking to the north-west of the site Architecturally, textured vertical granite clad walls are intended to

contrast with the transparent glazing leading on to the balconies or sun decks. Strong horizontal emphasis is provided by the balconies and projecting roof lines with their brise soleil louvres. The overall massing of the building, however, is broken down by

a central split in form which is evident by the step in roof planes, discrete rendered wall elements and general stepping down of the massing to the western end to follow the topography of the natural cotil.The termination of the western elements is in the form of semi-

circular glazed belvederes, which offer softer shapes more appropriate to the sloping setting. These also offer the occupants uninterrupted enjoyment of the spectacular panoramic views of the bay.

In the winter, warm sunlight "oods the shallow rooms through large south-facing windows. These windows also allow the heavy, internal concrete and granite clad elements to warm up passively and reduce the heating requirements.All apartments are provided with energy sourced from

Luxury apartments blend into Jersey landscape


environmentally friendly air heat source heat pumps in line to reduce the carbon footprint of new dwellings.Architect Mike Waddington, of Naish Waddington architects,

spoke to Premier Construction about the building’s design. He said, “Our hope was that, whilst uncompromisingly modern in their architectural design, they would be the sort of apartments that most people would like to live in. They are also targeted at the new 1-1K market that the Island is keen to attract. Indeed, to reinforce this, our clients secured 1-1K licences for all !ve apartments”.He continued, “Our concept for the Ste Cecilia Apartments takes

a cue from Jersey’s rich heritage of modern houses initiated by Grayson in the 1930’s and takes this theme into the 21st Century by incorporating the latest materials and construction technologies”. “At the same time, we have not forgotten the use of local

materials, with the bold use of pink granite included in our proposed palette of materials, and the prospect of a spectacular, stepped landscaped setting providing both greenery and summer shade”.



Occupying a unique role within the Jersey construction sector, the JeCC is made up of companies and individuals operating within, or reliant upon, the Jersey construction industry.The breadth and depth of the council’s membership makes it

the only body able to speak with authority on construction issues without being constrained by the self-interest of any particular sector of the industry.A strong, healthy local construction industry is vital to the future

economic success of Jersey as a whole. Construction provides the facilities and premises needed by the Island – in the health, education and other social facilities serving the community in general, plus the premises which the !nance, retail, tourism and other industry sectors need to operate effectively. Construction is the fourth most important industry in Jersey with

over 4,000 employees - amounting to 1 in every 10 of the working population - depending on construction for their livelihood.Any Jersey !rm, sole trader, or (in the case of partnerships)

individuals operating in the Jersey construction Industry, or reliant upon the Jersey construction industry for their livelihood, are eligible to become Full Members of the JeCC.JeCC Members have been recruited from all major Jersey

construction industry sectors, ranging from the largest contractor, consultant and supplier !rms to sole traders such as electricians, plumbers, joiners and "oor layersFull Members are represented through four Electoral Colleges:

Contractors, Consultants, Suppliers and Clients.At the Annual General Meeting each October, the Electoral

Colleges appoint representatives to the Executive Board, through which JeCC accomplishes its work. The Executive Board then appoints Chairmen to the Standing Committees.Non-local construction sector !rms, or other Jersey-based

organisations, can become Associate Members of the JeCC. The !rst Associate Member was Highlands College who are the principal provider of training for the Jersey construction industry.The JeCC Annual Jersey Construction Awards is now in its fourth

year and attracting a record number of entries each year. This

gala event is the most prestigious event of the year for the island’s construction industry and will acknowledge those within the industry who have achieved excellence. The JeCC 2011 Awards will take place on Saturday 17 September at Hotel de France. The second Jersey Construction Council Construction Week

will take place between Monday 12 September and Saturday 17 September 2011.# Plans are currently underway with the week involving visits to places of interest to the public, a community project being undertaken during the week and culminating in the 2011 JeCC Construction Awards event.On# Thursday# 15 September, the 2011 Careers Fair# will take

place at the Radisson Hotel and for the#second time the Jersey Construction Council will be#the main sponsor of the event.# A large number of organisations will be# in

attendance,# representing# a wide range of industries# who can assist students in providing a huge amount of information which will be useful to them in deciding on their future career paths.

The ‘Construction’ area of the fair# will include# representatives from not only the Jersey Construction Council, but also the AJA, CIGPE, CIOB and Highlands College, which will mean that any questions relating to the industry can be addressed by all the volunteers who assist on the day.Initially managed by the JeCC, The Construction Industry

Shadow Scheme is aimed at Students in years 12 & 13 and under graduates who are considering a career in construction.Through representatives of the construction industry, selected

students will be able to experience the speci!c sectors of the construction industry by partnering them with local professional engineers, architects and quantity surveyors for a shadow placement lasting up to one week.The scheme is administered by the Department for Education,

Sport and Culture (DfESC). Support from the Association of Jersey Architects (AJA) and The Channel Islands Group of Professional Engineers (CIGPE) ensures as many of the industry skills are made available.Application forms will be sent out and when returned and collated

by the JeCC. Once evaluated, interviews will be held, normally on one day. Interviewers will carry out evaluations following a set criteria.Once the student’s requirements are identi!ed, then matching

can take place. Students will ‘shadow’ for between one day and one week, giving them a sound understanding of the various roles.As many member !rms as possible are required to submit names

and professions of individuals who wish to be involved in the scheme, along with their preferred times and dates.The JeCC’s charity, The Brick Foundation, continues to grow and

provide construction-related services to worthy local causes.Under The Brick Foundation scheme, the JeCC and Dandara

have recently completed a project to convert an outbuilding into a physiotherapy and rehabilitation room for Anthony Lewis, who suffered a stroke three years ago which left him unable to speak or use the right side of his body. He worked really hard at learning to walk again and managed to

successfully complete the Jersey marathon last year over a six day period, raising a considerable amount of money for the Stroke Association.The project created a fantastic space for Anthony from an

old unusable shed in the garden of his home. A new roof was constructed and double doors were !tted at each end of the shed. New lighting and "ooring were installed, creating a light, airy

space which Anthony is able to use for his ongoing treatment.Further information about the JeCC can be obtained from their

website: www.jerseyconstruction.org

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Jersey Construction Awards 2011D a te: 17 September 2011

Ve nu e: Hotel de France

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