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Elliott Off-Site Exhibiting at Health Estates, Manchester

Elliott Off-Site Building Solutions will be exhibiting at the Health Estates Conference and Exhibition at Manchester Central (formally GMEX) on 1^st and 2^nd November 2011.

With nearly 170 exhibitors and in excess of 2000 key personnel from the healthcare sector, Healthcare Estates remains the largest national event to cover the design, build and maintenance of healthcare environments.

Elliott Off-Site Building Solutions is a trusted partner to the healthcare industry with a wealth of experience in providing HTM and HBN compliant accommodation.

They will be showcasing examples of their recent project experience including hospital wards, health centres and day care centres from their stand E7.

Elliott Off-Site Making Good Progress at East Norfolk

Elliott Off-Site Building Solutions has made good progress in the construction works at East Norfolk Sixth Form College.

The ground works and foundations are taking shape for the large two-storey classroom block and the pre-cast concrete lift shaft is in place. Over the next few weeks the concrete base will be poured and the steel frame will be erected in a short space of time. The same progress will be made with the single-storey canteen building which is to be located to the far side of theclassroom block in the images included above.

East Norfolk Sixth Form College - Elliott OSBS Starting on Site

Elliott Off-Site Building Solutions has started on site for the development of the new canteen and two-storey classroom block at East Norfolk Sixth Form College.

The site set up works have been completed and the site clearance works are well underway to prepare the ground ready for the groundworks and foundations to begin.

The Elliott Off-Site team are due to complete the project by April 2012 and once completed, the whole south facing vista of the College site will include the five buildings constructed by Elliott Off-Site. The project will mark the third contract completed at the College by Elliott OSBS and continues a hugely successful relationship.

 

Carshalton High School – Final Blog

The new two-storey classroom block at Carshalton High School for Girls is now complete with all external works finished. The internal works have been completed to the client’s specification requirements and fixed and loose furniture have been added to all classroom and ancillary areas.

 

The project has been completed in time for the new term and pupils will be using the facilities with immediate effect.

 

This project continues the success of Elliott Off-Site Building Solutions in the Education sector over the last 50 years.

Carshalton High School - Week 14

External works have been undertaken over the past week and have included a mixture of tarmac and paving flag pathways connecting the new building to the existing school buildings.

 

Internally the building is completed and is ready for the delivery of furniture and other school equipment. Once complete, Elliott Off-Site will undertake the making good of the site access route to return it to its original state.

Project Win for OSBS at East Norfolk Sixth Form College

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Elliott Off-Site Building Solutions has been commissioned by East Norfolk Sixth Form College to design and build a new canteen and two-storey classroom block. This continues a hugely successful relationship with the College established in 2003. Three separate contracts in that time have included the current works, two further classroom blocks and a sports hall for a total of £7m.

The new two-storey classroom block will include 16 classrooms, toilets and office accommodation with the external elevations containing a mixture of red brickwork and grey Kingspan cladding to complement the existing buildings on the College site. The building will include a covered walkway linking the classroom block to the new canteen.

The new single-storey canteen building will include an open seating area with up to 196 people capacity. Also within the buildings footprint will be a kitchen, servery, toilets and storage provision. Sliding folding doors will lead out onto a large terraced area facing the College playing fields to the South of the site. The building will have the same external appearance as the classroom block in keeping with the existing College site.

Both new buildings will be formed using a combination of structural steel frame and timber infill panels with concrete floors throughout with all internal and external finishes and mechanical and electrical installations meeting the College’s specification.

The Elliott Off-Site team will start on site in early September with overall completion of the projects expected in April 2012. Once completed, the whole south facing vista of the College site will include the five buildings constructed by Elliott Off-Site.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Project Win for OSBS at East Norfolk Sixth Form College

Elliott Off-Site Building Solutions has been commissioned by East Norfolk Sixth Form College to design and build a new canteen and two-storey classroom block. This continues a hugely successful relationship with the College established in 2003. Three separate contracts in that time have included the current works, two further classroom blocks and a sports hall for a total of £7m.

The new two-storey classroom block will include 16 classrooms, toilets and office accommodation with the external elevations containing a mixture of red brickwork and grey Kingspan cladding to complement the existing buildings on the College site. The building will include a covered walkway linking the classroom block to the new canteen.

The new single-storey canteen building will include an open seating area with up to 196 people capacity. Also within the buildings footprint will be a kitchen, servery, toilets and storage provision. Sliding folding doors will lead out onto a large terraced area facing the College playing fields to the South of the site. The building will have the same external appearance as the classroom block in keeping with the existing College site.

 

Both new buildings will be formed using a combination of structural steel frame and timber infill panels with concrete floors throughout with all internal and external finishes and mechanical and electrical installations meeting the College’s specification.

 

The Elliott Off-Site team will start on site in early September with overall completion of the projects expected in April 2012. Once completed, the whole south facing vista of the College site will include the five buildings constructed by Elliott Off-Site.

Carshalton High School – Week 13

The classroom block is internally very close to completion with all M&E installations complete and the final decoration and joinery works being undertaken.

 

There is a final push on the large amount of external works now to ensure that the building is ready for occupation in time for the new term.

OSBS Progress at Victory Park, Sheffield

Elliott Off-Site Building Solutions are making good progress on the new Elliott Depot at Victory Park in Sheffield. The project includes new workshop buildings, a new office building (pictured) and large hard standings for the storage of hire products.

The picture demonstrates the hybrid steel frame and timber infill panel method of construction utilised for this project by the Elliott Off-Site team. This method of construction is employed on many of the division’s projects and provides the benefit of a shorter construction programme. Using modern methods of constructing buildings we are able to provide complete design flexibility which provides tangible benefits to customers in terms of speed of construction, higher quality and efficient and adaptable space use.

Carshalton High School for Girls – Construction Time lapse Camera

Please see the link below which shows a time lapse camera illustrating the construction of the new Classroom Block at Carshalton High School for Girls.

 

http://carshalton.web7.devwebsite.co.uk/page/?title=New+Projects&pid=936

 

The building is due to be completed on schedule with the 18-week programme in time for the new term in September. The building has been constructed utilising Elliott Off-Site’s hybrid method of construction which incorporates a steel frame ground floor, timber frame first floor and timber infill panels.

 

The structure includes a concrete ground and first floor, pitched roof and brick cladding to the exterior providing a traditional aspect to the buildings appearance.

Carshalton High School – Week 12

The classroom block at Carshalton High School for Girls is completed externally with the brick cladding and tiled pitched roof fitting in well with the existing school surroundings.

 

The trades are finalising the internal fit out and the project is due to complete on time and on budget.

Carshalton High School – Week 11

There is now only 4 weeks in the programme until the new classroom block is finished at Carshalton High School for Girls. The development is on budget and on programme.

 

The team are currently busy plaster-boarding the internal walls and preparing the internal finish to meet the clients requirements. Externally the building is nearing completion with the brick cladding almost finished and the scaffolding will be down next week.

Dr Who goes to Glastonbury

While it's not side splittingly funny I thought this may amuse. It's a short cartoon depicting how Dr Who's TARDIS gets "soiled" while parked along side a line of portable toilets at Glastonbury. I do like the way his eye starts twitching after he's looked inside. Enjoy!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5vzI30E52TI

Panda's Big Adventure

If you have a spare hour or two take a look at this.......

http://armorgames.com/play/4164/pandas-big-adventure

......."On a secret mission Panda discovers a time traveling 'portaloo' machine.

Our hero decides to go for a ride but things go horribly wrong as parts of the machine are scattered across time.

Travel back as far as the Prehistoric ages to help Panda return home safely".

The portable toilet he's travelling in seems to be based on Dr Who's TARDIS (or should that be TURDIS!?)

Anyway it's good fun, try it.

Mr Toilet's There Again.

For a long time the "man at the urinal" in our street urinal brochure, Rod Hepper is pictured here outside our portable toilets at the recent Dragon Boat Festival held on the River Nene in Peterborough. Although Rod no longer works in the marketing department here at Elliott - he is now Customer Experience Manager at Elliott Modular Buildings -he has never been one to shy away from  a publicity shot (and clearly likes being photographed with toilets!)

Heroes!

This is the saddest post I've written so far. I was sent the info from one of our guys at the Derby branch; we'd supplied 10 portable toilets to a fund-raising day for "Help for Heroes". The day was in memory of Marine Jon Crookes from Charlie Company, 40 Commando Royal Marines. I went on the MOD website to check I'd got all his details correct. Anyway take a look and you'll see why I found it so moving.

ALGECO SCOTSMAN ACQUIRES SPEEDY SPACE

Company Enhances Service and Product Offerings for UK Customers

BALTIMORE (April 26, 2011) – Algeco Scotsman, a leading global business services company focused on modular space and secure storage solutions, today announced the acquisition of the business and assets of Speedy Space, a division of Speedy Hire PLC.  Speedy Space’s fleet and operating branches will be integrated into Algeco's business operations in the United Kingdom, known as Elliott.

Elliott and Speedy Hire will also enter into a multi-year partnering agreement to provide customers in the UK with an integrated service that combines the expertise of each company in their respective products and services, making the full range of their products and services available to each other’s customers.

“This acquisition affords us new capabilities to better serve all of our customers, especially those with needs throughout the country,” said Mark Eburne, managing director for Elliott.  “Customers can continue to rely on us for superior service and will now have access to more units from more locations.”   

As a result of the transaction, Algeco Scotsman has added more than 16,000 units to its fleet and new locations in Chichester, Swindon, Ipswich and Derby.

“This deal underscores our ongoing commitment to enhancing the reach and scope of our business in the UK,” said Duncan Gillis, chief executive officer of Algeco Scotsman.  “We welcome the Speedy Space team to the company, as we join forces to provide excellent service and value to customers.” 

About Algeco Scotsman

Algeco Scotsman is a leading global business services provider focused on modular space and storage solutions. Operating as Williams Scotsman in North America and Algeco in Europe, the company manages a fleet of more than 300,000 units, with operations in Belgium, Canada, China, Czech Republic, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Mexico, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom and United States. The company’s reputation is grounded in exceptional customer service, effective management of business operations, and consistent product innovation. Algeco Scotsman’s global presence combined with its local market expertise provides exemplary service tailored to meet the unique needs of customers throughout the world. For more information go to www.algecoscotsman.com

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Toilet of the Week - Shorelink MOD Potty

This is a handy little toilet unit. It's not part of our mainstream product range but is used, for example, for short term hires where a conventional portable toilet wouldn't fit or where there is no access for delivery. We've supplied them to premises where the drains have collapsed and to environmental projects in the middle of nowhere. They can also be carried and used in the back of transit type vans. The important thing is that they can be sealed using the locking straps to avoid accidental spillage.