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CEF supports BBC DIY SOS programme in Wales CEF has supported the Fairlie family of Monmouth, Wales, as part of BBC’s DIY SOS programme with products supplied from its Cwmbran branch. The BBC sent out an appeal for local tradespeople and suppliers around Monmouth to offer their products, services and time to help on its latest project, and the CEF team of Paul Fieldsend, Simon Evans, Darren Humphreys, Richard Lloyd and Gareth Handy were there to answer the call. Branch manager Paul Fieldsend said: “We are really pleased that we were able to supply so much of the electrical equipment that was needed on the project. Our branch was delivering to the site even after hours to help ensure that work could be completed within its nine-day deadline.” The DIY SOS team is well-known to BBC viewers, as Nick Knowles and his crew regularly set to work to improve the homes of
families in need of help around the UK. The Monmouth project focused on Charlotte Fairlie and her husband Rob. Charlotte suffered a stroke after giving birth to her twin sons, but she is now back at home and learning to walk again, cared for full-time by Rob and her sister. Unfortunately, their house was too small for her essential physiotherapy needs. The DIY SOS team stepped in with the original aim of adding a two-storey rear extension to the two-bedroom house. However, it turned out to be a much bigger project than anticipated and all will be revealed when the episode comes out in six months time. This new space will allow Charlotte to have treatment at home, while also creating space for their growing boys. Paul Fieldsend says: “When the day of the big reveal arrived, CEF Cwmbran had donated around £3,000 of kit including ca-
bling, accessories, lighting and fans. We even supplied armoured cabling to be used to take electricity out to the garden and shed.” Regular CEF Cwmbran customer O.D Electrical also donated their skills on-site to help achieve a successful outcome. Fieldsend added: “The show really doesn’t work without local companies and people pulling together. I was so pleased that one member of the DIY SOS team, Billy Byrne, actually came down to our branch to say thanks for all our help. It was great to be part of this worthwhile project.”
Bsria head of sustainable construction to present at Facilities Management Forum
Smart cities launch from SJP Business Media
Bsria’s head of sustainable construction, Joanna Harris, will be presenting at the Facilities Management Forum at the Whittlebury Hall Hotel & Spa, Northampton on Monday 11 and Tuesday 12 July. Harris will discuss how to influence the design of a facility and the environment that can improve workplace wellbeing, drawing on good examples from recent new build projects that have been monitored and published, concluding with how on-going management of the workplace environment can promote wellbeing. Harris said: “I am delighted to be
SmartCitiesWorld is a new brand from SJP Business Media, dedicated to the topic of how technology and innovation is changing urban spaces to be more connected, efficient, secure and sustainable places to live. SmartCitiesWorld focuses on the infrastructure required to create and enable a smart city. Its aim is to provide senior professionals with a central resource of news, opinions, trends, features and reports and to create a community around this content to enable more partnerships both commercial, public and private.
speaking at the forum. I’m passionate about facilities that meet the needs of the users and the facilities management industry has a large part to play in improving users experiences. “I am keen to pass on lessons learned and influence the delegates to engage in the design and construction process much earlier and ensure standards are not let to slide during operation.” The event is an opportunity for industry to share its experience with a pre-qualified audience. The seminars are 45 minutes and are intended to be an education programme for the delegates.
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