INSIDER UPDATE: Dave Parker, Estimating Manager
In this edition, Estimating Manager, David Parker discusses his route into the construction industry, career to date and explains why being good with a calculator isn’t the only skill you need when estimating a project. Editor: What made you choose a career in construction and what route did you take? David Parker: My career choice was a natural [...]
Bachy Soletanche Awarded Fifth Consecutive ROSPA Gold Award
Bachy Soletanche has achieved the internationally-renowned gold standard at the RoSPA Health and Safety Awards, marking our fifth consecutive ROSPA Gold Award in five years. The prestigious award recognises outstanding practices and achievements in helping its employees and supply chain get home safely at the end of the working day. The RoSPA Awards scheme, which receives entries from organisations [...]
Bachy Soletanche shortlisted for Ground Engineering Awards
Bachy Soletanche’s expertise in the geotechnical sector has been recognised by being shortlisted in four categories at the prestigious Ground Engineering Awards 2019. The company has been shortlisted in the Contractor of the Year, Equipment Innovation, UK Project with a Geotechnical Value of between £1M and £3M (with Ramboll) and International Project of the Year. In addition to [...]
INSIDER UPDATE: Cameron Jenkinson, Civil Engineering Technician
Cameron Jenkinson is a Civil Engineering Technician working in Bachy Soletanche’s Northern Business Unit. Cameron is studying a Level 5 NVQ Diploma in Construction Management at Stephenson’s College in Leicestershire, he is in his second year of study. We asked Cameron some questions about his role, why he chose an apprenticeship, what he enjoys about this style of [...]
INSIDER UPDATE: Lauren Grimes, Marketing and Communications Assistant
Lauren Grimes, Bachy Soletanche's Marketing and Communications Assistant / Apprentice, discusses her route into Marketing and the industry, what her apprenticeship is like and advice for others looking into apprenticeships. How did you come to join Bachy Soletanche? I joined Bachy Soletanche in July 2017 through their Marketing Apprenticeship scheme, after going to university for two years and [...]
INSIDER UPDATE: Maximilian Lawrence, Civil Engineering Technician
Maximilian Lawrence is a Civil Engineering Technician working in Bachy Soletanche’s Southern Business Unit. Max is studying a Level 5 NVQ Diploma in Construction Management at Stephenson’s College in Leicestershire, he is in his second year of study. We asked Max some questions about his role, why he chose an apprenticeship, what he enjoys about this style of [...]
Its Time to Talk, with a Mental Health First Aider
Jonathan Rimmer, Bachy Soletanche Northern Pre-Construction Manager, discusses his role as a Mental Health First Aider and what we, as an industry, can do to change the way we approach the subject. .... During the last 18 months, Bachy Soletanche has been delivering mental health training to all its employees, starting with a half-day awareness course. This session [...]
Redefining Value: The Opportunities In Geotechnics
REDEFINING VALUE: What the industry needs to do to change the debate on cost and value in construction. This is the second in Bachy Soletanche's series of thought leadership reports exploring the future of geotechnics and the technological challenges and opportunities facing the industry. Redefining Value discusses what the industry needs to do to change the debate on [...]
Bachy Soletanche Achieve International Safety Certification
Bachy Soletanche’s continued commitment to driving excellence in health and safety has been recognised by the British Standards Institute (BSI). Earlier this year, the International Safety Certification Standard ISO45001:2018 was introduced to replace the existing OHAS 18001:2007. This new standard, although similar in many respects to the previous one, has several additional requirements, particularly aimed towards management, ensuring [...]
Bachy Soletanche Awarded Contract on Sirius Minerals Polyhalite Project
Bachy Soletanche has been awarded a key contract on Sirius Minerals’ Polyhalite project in North Yorkshire. Currently under construction near Whitby, the state-of-the-art underground mine will target the extraction of polyhalite, a unique type of potash and a multi-nutrient fertilizer, which will be transported on a conveyor belt along a 23-mile tunnel to Teesside for processing and shipping. [...]
Bachy Soletanche first in the piling industry to receive BFPA training passports
The BFPA training passports allow use of hydraulic systems which play a major part in the increasing equipment capabilities in the industry. What was previously was driven by either a belt, chain or gear system is now most likely controlled by a hydraulic system. Although these systems are very reliable they still require servicing and periodic repair. Ensuring [...]
Double Success for Bachy Soletanche at the Ground Engineering Awards 2018
Bachy Soletanche were crowned winners at the Ground Engineering Awards 2018 in two categories, highlighting their ability to deliver outstanding project excellence for clients.