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Working closely with a team from Invest NI Trade Division, Enterprise Ireland and UK Trade& Investment we are making preparations to exhibit at the French Trade Show Batimat.  The UKTI stand will showcase Northern Ireland talent from across the construction sector.  This project builds upon work recently completed in the pharmaceuticals sector in Belgium and numerous hospitality projects completed on the continent.

If you are interested in meeting with us at Batimat please contact us at +44 28 796 43021

The inaugural Future Health & Care Expo took place on 3 – 4 October 2011 at the Business Design Centre, London.  The key note speech at the event was delivered by former secretary for Health, Alan Milburn,  who discussed the future of health and care provision in the UK. As well as looking at the challenges faced by the NHS, his keynote also discussed the solutions for ensuring it maintains the levels of care it delivers to patients.

Building upon our portfolio of completed works in the health care sector, our Business Development Team attended the event to get an insight into the operations of the Healthcare sector in GB.  Having just completed works at London Bridge Hospital and the new £270m Enniskillen Hospital, (one of the most clinically advanced facilities in the UK) we are refining our skills by further developing our product range.     

If you want to know about our Health Care range, please do not hestiate to contact us on 028 796 43021

The Staff and Management Team of Specialist Joinery Group were thrilled to learn that they are Finalists in the Chartered Institute of Marketing Awards 2011.  This is the centenary year of the Institute and promises to be a night to remember for all in attendance.

If you’d like to know more about the awards, then visit http://www.cimireland.net/

Every summer our dedicated Education Team is busy completing summer works schemes throughout Ireland and the United Kingdom.  Our ability to deliver projects on time, quality and cost, ensures that schools are operational in advance of the new term. It is our client’s belief in the quality and reliability of our service- that makes Specialist Joinery Group’s education team the natural first choice.

After the successful completion of PPP Schools Bundle 1, SJG were awarded Schools Bundle 2 in early 2011 by Main Contractors John Sisk & Sons Limited. The completion of the projects are scheduled for September 2011. The project involves 6 new build schools – 5 Post Primary and 1 Primary School, located all over ROI. This demonstrates our ability to deliver complex, multi-site projects simultaneously.

Our team is currently working on upwards of 20 Education Projects building upon many previous years of success.

Current projects include;

• PPP Schools Bundle 2     (6 School Project)
• Whitehouse Primary
• Lagan College
• Ballymacanew National School
• LYIT
• Loretto College
• Scoil Mhuire, Carlow
• Stranorlar VEC

Our Health and Safety Department are currently in the process of planning our Autumn Skills Conference, which will be delivered in association with North Lancs Training Group.  The training and development of our staff is top priority at SJG, with Health and Safety being of uptmost importance.  North Lancs Training Group are specialist trainers for the UK furniture industry and have a along established relationship with the firm.  With an indepth knowledge of our organisation, NLTG tailor training programmes specifically for our staff’s needs and our operational requirements.

In 2011 we have employed an additional 10 people throughout the organisation, from Apprentice Level to Contracts Management. Providing local employment has always been a primary objective for Specialist Joinery Group.

New markets and new clients will dictate the pace of play within a business, especially a production led manufacturing plant. In order to meet the demand of our existing customer base whilst opening production to new companies, we have had to address our production capacity. After months of preparation, detailed thinking and the investment in an industrial production specialist, we have committed to a 3 phase multi million pound investment in our Production Capacity and Operational Efficiency. Investment in our people continues apace with these production initiatives. CPD and workforce development leading our new production facility. Phase 1 of the works has seen the reconfiguration of assembly line teams. Phase 2 has reorganised the machine shop, introducing bigger machines with greater capacity. The machine lay out has been reorganised, allowing optimum flow through the production line and greater working efficiencies. All of this is led by the very latest in design and production hardware and software.  

Phase 3 of the project is currently in planning, but will see an extension of the production facility, increasing space by 60%. Ultimately the purpose of these works is to secure the long term future of the organisation and our people.

After the successful completion of our work in Pier E, Level 35 and the Check In Hall of Terminal 2 Dublin Airport, we were once again privileged to work on this landmark transportation project.  Specialist Joinery Group are long established in the aviation sector, having previously worked for British Midland, fitting out their Diamond Executive Lounges and completing work at several airports in the United Kingdom.  The new Aer Lingus Executive Lounge is a chic and modern space, which provides amenities to first and business class customers who are passing through the airport.

The Specialist Joinery Group Summer Newsletter 2011 has been published.  The creation of the newsletter is a team effort and reflects upon on our activities and key achievements over the last months at all levels within the organisation.  The newsletter currently has a circulation of over 2000 people and organisations and is available by post, email and online. 

To join our mailing list send your request to: estimating@sjg.co.uk or alternatively telephone 028 796 43021.

Health and Safety is the first and overriding priority of the management team at Specialist Joinery Group.  

After a considerable investment of time in training and development of staff, Specialist Joinery Group have been awarded the Safe T Cert Accreditation for its dedication to Health and Safety.

The scheme which is operated by the Construction Employers Federation has contributed towards better working practices within Specialist Joinery Group and ultimately a safer work environment for our staff. 

Safe-T-Cert is recognized under the ‘Buildsafe’ initiative in Northern Ireland and the ‘Construction Safety Partnership’ in the Republic of Ireland.  The Buildsafe initiative was launched by the government in 2004 and aims to raise the standards of Health & Safety throughout the construction industry.