B&F Updates

As the colder months set in, follow these tips from Low Energy Consultancy to save energy and money over the Winter period.

• Open your curtains during the day and make the most of the heat from the sun.
• Cover up drafty windows with plastic sheets and tape to keep the cold air out.
• Schedule a service for your heating system to keep it running efficiently.
• Reduce heat loss from your fireplace by keeping it covered when not in use.
• Swap your old Christmas lights for energy saving LED’s.

Expected to reach heights of 220m high, claiming its place as the 6^th tallest building in the UK – The Newfoundland skyscraper has recently topped out. The colossal apartment tower will be sharing the skyline with other iconic builds including The Shard and The Gherkin.

Briggs and Forrester Living were awarded a mechanical and electric contract with Canary Wharf contractors providing shell & core and fit-out services which included power and lighting, residential sprinklers and apartment control systems. They began works last year in October.

In collaboration with Willmott Dixon, Briggs and Forrester Special Projects completed the Brooklands Healthcare project in early September, for Milton Keynes Council and the NHS. 

The project, which commenced in July 2017, was awarded a defect free handover with special mention to the supply chain partners for their dedication. A 100% defect free record has been maintained – an outstanding achievement to hold since the scheme was introduced.

In the days leading up to #WQD2018 we have been looking at trust as it relates to customers, supply chains and employees.  In these there have been common themes identified: communication, transparency, being fair/ethical, giving trust to gain trust, and doing what we say we will do.