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A new star Introducing the project management star
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Welcome to Wendy MSP Wendy Alexander visits EPM Solutions
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Great North Run Reporting on Gary Kerr’s achievements in the Great North Run
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assetlife AUTUMN 2006
Airport expansion takes off A S A I R P O R T S G R O W S U P P O R T I N G I N F R A S T R U C T U R E S W I L L H AV E T O A D A P T Glasgow has revealed ambitious plans for a £25 million extension to the main terminal, due to start next spring. The Glasgow Airport Master Plan, launched by airport Managing Director Alan Barr, sets out BAA Glasgow`s long term vision for the airport over the next quarter century. The blueprint is the culmination of over 12 months of detailed discussions with local and national government, local residents, the business community and the tourism industry, on the future development of Glasgow Airport.
New £25 million terminal planned for Glasgow Airport is due to start next spring
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ith the increasing numbers of air travellers the government is driving the expansion of UK airports to ensure they can cope with the pressure. Along with other groups, the government have made a strong case for increased revenue and have pointed out that more air passengers is good for the economy and will generate revenue for businesses through tourism. Glasgow expansion In October 2006 a £290 million boost for Scotland`s busiest international airport was announced as BAA published its 25 year blueprint for the future of Glasgow Airport. Initially, BAA
UK airports at near full capacity UK airports are capacity constrained with no spare slots at Heathrow or Stansted at peak times. 3% growth each year is manageable, but actual growth is expected to be 3.9%. At the moment BAA is working to get the maximum possible use out of its airports. However, it is generally agreed that expansion cannot come at any cost, particularly where the environment is concerned. Airport growth will have to be implemented on a sustainable basis, with approval from the relevant bodies. Airport expansion will have a big impact on companies who support airport infrastructures as new runways and terminals are built. For example suppliers to airlines and other airport functions who have been embedded into UK airports over many years will have to be ready to deal with their own structural changes. For details of EPM’s specialist engineering services for companies who operate in asset intensive and hazardous environments please call 0141 848 6609
Project Management Star O U R P R O J E C T M A N A G E M E N T S E R V I C E S A R E C L E A R LY E X P L A I N E D U N D E R A S TA R
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PM Solutions provide a complete end-to-end engineering and project management consultancy service for new build installations as well as carrying out modifications to existing sites. Our main area of speciality is in managing projects for industries that are heavily reliant on various forms of pumps, pipes and tanks in industrial and hazardous areas. The Project Management Star The Project Management Star shows at Project a glance the Management full range of services we offer to clients who have new build or site modification needs. Every aspect of your project can be efficiently managed and delivered from one dependable source. The star consists of 5 key elements as detailed below and across. Design Site surveys; detailing CAD drawings to tender; mechanical, electrical & instrument; civil & structural; as-built drawings and documentation.
Project Management Project planning; cost control and project brief; scope of works; feasibility & opportunities assessment; equipment specification & procurement; tender compilation; evaluation and review; appointing of contractors.
Health & Safety HSE notification; construction design management (CDM) regulations; designer, planning supervisor and principal contractor roles; pre-tender H&S Key services: Health plan – Stage 1; ���������������������� & Safety ����������������������������������� construction stage ���������������������� H&S plan – stage ��������������������������� 2; health & safety file management; contractor & Specialist areas: method approval; and HAZOP ������������������������ Study. ����������������������
Approvals & Consent
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Site Management
Approvals & Consent Local authority planning applications; demolition and building warrants; miscellaneous approvals and consents Site Management Contractor supervision and liaison; customer liaison test; commission and hand over.
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Awards short list again W
e are delighted to announce that EPM Solutions have been short listed for the second year running as a finalist for the 2006 Renfrewshire Chamber of Commerce business awards. ROCCO. EPM are one of three finalists for the category of ‘most outstanding business in Renfrewshire.’
ROCCO 2005 from left to right: Suzie McGuire - Clyde 1, Gary Kerr - EPM Solutions and Gordon Brown - Scottish Enterprise Renfrewshire.
The award winners will be announced at the ROCCO awards dinner on Friday 10th November 2006. The dinner will be held at the Cosmopolitan Normandy Hotel, Inchinnan Road, Renfrew and is to be hosted by Fred MacAulay. For further information on the ROCCO awards visit www.roccoawards.co.uk
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YOUR ASSET QUESTIONS ANSWERED A customer recently asked for guidance on the suitability of a pump and motor set installation within their site. They needed to know where to go for detailed guidance as well as the relevant parameters when classifying the hazardous area? The system in question was for processing liquid in a hazardous environment.
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Research into IP15 (3rd Edition) revealed that the existence of a Zone 1 or 2 depends on the type of pump shaft seal, the category of the fluid being handled, the process and the environmental conditions. In this situation a zone 2 was suitable. IP15 (IP Area classification code for installations handling flammable fluids: Model code of safe practice in the petroleum industry Part 15, ISBN 978 0 85293 418 1) is a well-established, internationally accepted publication that sets out a methodology for hazardous area classification of installations handling flammable fluids. It includes a demonstrable methodology for specifying hazard radii and is applicable to installations in production, processing, distribution and retail sectors. It should be applied by safety practitioners involved in hazardous area classification. It gives guidance on the classification of regions around equipment handling or storing flammable fluids, and provides a basis for both the correct selection of electrical equipment and the location of other sources of ignition in those areas. For further information visit www.energyinst.org.uk.
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Local success story
MSP WENDY ALEXANDER HAILS EPM AS A LOCAL SUCCESS STORY
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SP Wendy Alexander recently visited the EPM offices to congratulate the team on its recent successes as well as taking the opportunity to present its ISO 9001:2000 award for quality management. Commenting on the visit Wendy Alexander said, “I was delighted to present EPM Solutions with this award. The company is a local success story and this accolade is testimony to the efforts of its hard working staff. I am sure that this award will inspire the company to greater success and encourage other local businesses to emulate EPM’s achievements.” EPM are grateful to everyone who has helped get them to this stage. In particular, the ISO 9001:2000 award comes partly as the result of support given in consultancy and training from Renfrewshire Council. EPM is recognised as a growth company by Scottish Enterprise who have provided support to the company over the last 12 months.
Kevin McGinnigle of EPM Solutions is presented with the ISO 9001:2000 award by MSP Wendy Alexander
With the assistance of Scottish Enterprise EPM have formally defined their growth strategies, which includes a marketing plan to target key blue chip clients across the UK. As part of this activity EPM recently exhibited at Maintec where they picked up leads from Tesco, Glaxo SmithKline and Valspar. International interest was also generated from as far a field as Libya and Nigeria. New customers so far this year include William Tracey, Air BP and the Scottish Parliament.
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The running man G A R Y K E R R R U N S T H E G R E AT N O R T H R U N
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0,000 runners lined up for the world’s biggest half-marathon, the 26th BUPA Great North Run on 1st October 2006. One of the runners was EPM’s Managing Director, Gary Kerr. This was the first long distance run Gary has been involved in, so it was a big test in terms of getting fit and finishing on the day. However, he did it on what was a very hot day in 2 hours and 28 minutes. Gary also managed to raise over £1,300 for The Parkinsons Disease Society. Gary said, “I had no idea what effect the disease would have on my family until my Mother was diagnosed a few years ago. My Dad now cares for her full time. I am certainly delighted with the support people have given me and would like to take this opportunity to thank them.” Gary now has the running bug and is keen to make sure he maintains this level of fitness.
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Staff Spotlight Joe Linning is a relative new start within EPM Solutions yet here he is under the spotlight already. He enjoys seafood and dreams of life on the Med - seems like a good combination! Place of birth Glasgow Position held at work Technical Support Interests Golf, reading and going for a pint Favourite food Seafood Favourite music and artist 70’s Rock - Led Zeppelin Favourite TV programme Sky Sports - Super Sunday Favourite movie 12 Angry Men Favourite place visited Most places on the West Coast of
If you were not at EPM , what would you like to be doing? If I had the brains I would like to be a Teacher If you could trade places with anyone for a day, who would it be and why? Probably one of my daughters as they have a great social life and don’t seem to have a care in the world One thing that nobody knows about you Can’t think of one that could be printed What would you do if you won the lottery Retire to Portugal, buy or build a nice house by the beach in a small fishing village If you could change one thing in the world what would it be?
Scotland Favourite actor James Stewart
With so much trouble in the world I think peoples understanding and tolerance of each other What do you enjoy most about working at EPM My work mates and the opportunity to learn about the business.
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