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16 04, 2020

John Reid & Sons Ltd (REIDsteel) statement: limited return to work

James Tourgout2020-04-16T13:01:56+01:00April 16th, 2020|Categories: News|Tags: building, business, businessnews, cladding, commercial property, construction, design, Dorset, glazing, hangars, manufacture, manufacuturing, REIDsteel, steel, steel construction, structural engineering, structural steel, supply, warehouses|

Structural steel company John Reid & Sons Ltd (REIDsteel), which was one of the first to shutdown its manufacturing and site operations following the Government’s implementation of the lockdown, has today announced a limited to return to work at its manufacturing facility in Christchurch.

The decision follows an extensive review of its steel handling and manufacturing procedures to find a way of helping those who cannot work from home back into full time work.

The company is also working on plans that will allow its site teams (including subcontractors) to return to construction sites.

Managing director Simon Boyd, above left, said: “The health, safety and wellbeing of our people is our utmost priority. When the lockdown was announced, we immediately took the decision to send all our people home to stop any potential spread of the virus and to give us time to consider alternative measures.”

“As government has advised we should do, we have been working on plans to find a way to re-open the factory/works and our construction sites to allow those who cannot work from home back to work while still respecting the hygiene and social distancing guidelines.

“It […]

9 04, 2020

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: Coronavirus update

James Tourgout2020-04-09T14:13:06+01:00April 9th, 2020|Categories: News|Tags: building, cladding, construction, coronavirus, covid-19, design, doors, Dorset, exports, glazing, international trade, manufacturing, steel, steel construction, structural steel, supply|

John Reid & Sons Ltd (REIDsteel) remains committed to taking all reasonable steps to protect its employees, supply-chain partners, clients, third-party colleagues, their families, and members of the general public.

In line with current government directives our factory in Christchurch will be closed until further notice.

REIDsteel will continue to monitor and act upon the latest guidance from the government and Public Health England as it is issued.

The company is, however, able to continue to provide administrative, design and detailing work remotely.

During this period of uncertainty please use the mobile numbers displayed clearly on the home page of our website as our switchboard will be closed.

The situation is unprecedented and we understand why everybody across the country is concerned but together we will get through this. The message is for everyone to stay safe, stay well.

17 01, 2020

Congratulations to Chartered Structural Engineer John

James Tourgout2020-01-17T08:56:49+00:00January 17th, 2020|Categories: News|Tags: building, cladding, construction, design, glazing, John, John Reid & Sons Ltd, REIDsteel, steel, steel construction, structural engineering, structural steel|

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REIDsteel design officer manager John Harrison has received his Chartership certificate from the Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE) in London.

John received the accolade from IStructE president Joe Kindregan after being elected as a member of the prestigious institution earlier this year.

Chartership recognises John’s professional and technical excellence, and means he is entitled to be referred to as a Chartered Structural Engineer.

REIDsteel managing director Simon Boyd said: “Congratulations to John on his richly deserved recognition.

“He has played a key role in the success of the company in recent years and will continue to do so moving forward.”

Simon added: “John’s achievement reflects the wealth of great talent we have within the company as we look forward to an exciting time ahead with relocation to our new state-of-the-art facility.

John marks his tenth year with REIDsteel in 2020. He has a degree in Civil Engineering – MEng (Hons) – from Cardiff University and has worked as the lead designer on nearly […]

13 01, 2020

Green light for new homes in Christchurch

James Tourgout2020-01-13T08:37:28+00:00January 13th, 2020|Categories: News|Tags: Bournemouth Poole and Christchurch Council, building, business, Christchurch, construction, design, Dorset. structural steel, Engineering, John Reid & Son Ltd. planning, manufacturing, plans, REIDsteel, steel, steel construction|

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Ambitious plans for the future of John Reid & Sons Ltd (REIDsteel) have received a major boost with the green light for development of its site in Christchurch.

The company obtained planning approval from BCP Council for up to 167 homes on its four-acre site off Fairmile Road in Christchurch.

It paves the way for our relocation to a state-of-the-art new facility proposed near Bournemouth Airport.

BCP Council’s planning committee gave the go-ahead for the residential scheme, which will also include parking and access.

Now we will market the site for a developer to build the homes after it relocates.

REIDsteel managing director Simon Boyd said: “This was a fantastic decision and a great start to 2020 for us.

“It will unlock the other steps which we need to follow for our relocation to the new manufacturing facility near Bournemouth Airport.

“The new site is absolutely vital for the future of our company and will allow us to significantly increase […]

30 12, 2019

Happy new year from all at REIDsteel

James Tourgout2019-12-30T12:11:41+00:00December 30th, 2019|Categories: News|Tags: 2020, build, building, business, cladding, construction, design, Dorset, Engineering, fabrication, glazing, manufacturing, steel|

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Happy new year from all at REIDsteel!

We’ve had a fantastic 2019 as we celebrated our centenary in style. Our thanks to everyone who has played a part in a superb year, including our valued customers, employees, suppliers, sub-contractors, business partners and associates.

Now we’re looking forward to an exiting 2020 as we enter a new decade – and a new century for REIDsteel.

Roll on 2020!

20 12, 2019

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

James Tourgout2019-12-20T13:47:38+00:00December 20th, 2019|Categories: News|Tags: building, Christmas, cladding, construction, decking, design, Engineering, fabrication, glazing, manufacturing, new year, steel|

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Merry Christmas from all at John Reid & Sons Ltd (REIDsteel)!

Many thanks to all of our customers, suppliers, sub-contractors, business partners and associates for a superb centenary year.

We’ll be closed between Christmas and new year but look forward to returning in January for a very exciting 2020!

5 12, 2019

Helping Boreham Wood FC to stand out from the crowd

James Tourgout2024-05-14T09:42:46+01:00December 5th, 2019|Categories: News|Tags: building, business, cladding, construction, design, Dorset, Engineering, fabrication, football, glazing, manufacturing, REIDsteel, stadia, stadium, stand, steel, steel construction, structural steel|

John Reid & Sons (REIDsteel) Ltd has played a key part in the development of a football club’s £1m new stand.

We provided steel design, fabrication and construction expertise for the project at Boreham Wood FC’s Meadow Park ground.

We designed and supplied a fully galvanised steel frame – including cladding, terracing and handrails – for the North Stand at the stadium in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire.

We worked on the project through main contractor Civils Contracting Ltd of Tonbridge and with HTP Architecture LLP Chartered RIBA Architects, based in Richmond, Surrey.

National League side Boreham Wood FC play their home games at the ground, which is shared with Premier League side Arsenal FC’s Women’s and youth teams.

Sean Burchell, REIDsteel business relationship director, said: “This was our second stand at Boreham Wood FC and the latest in a long line of stadia projects.

“We were delighted to return to the club and provide our expertise to help develop this modern, high-quality facility.

“Boreham Wood FC are a superb club and we hope the new stand will give them the platform to fulfil their ambitions on and off the pitch. It was […]

1 12, 2017

REIDsteel rebuilds hurricane-hit Caribbean

James Tourgout2017-12-01T10:01:36+00:00December 1st, 2017|Categories: News|Tags: building, Caribbean, disaster-resistant, Hurricane, steel, steel construction, structural steel|

We’re aiming to play a major role in the reconstruction of hurricane hit communities in the Caribbean with our disaster-resistant buildings.

We have designed, manufactured and supplied hundreds of buildings in the Caribbean and Central America over the past century, including churches, granaries, schools, industrial units, aircraft hangars and bridges.

Our Sales Manager Mike Chappell has recently returned from a fact-finding trip to the British Virgin Islands and Antigua where he saw the devastation first hand. Mike met business and community leaders as well as government ministers.

His visit came after virtually all of REIDsteel’s structures – including warehouses, supermarkets and banks – survived hurricanes Harvey and Irma, which hit at speeds of more than 200 mph. Only one of our many buildings had suffered minor structural damage as a consequence of the hurricanes.

We’ve has been called in because of our expertise and strong relationships built with communities and businesses over many years.

One of the first projects will be to rebuild a school funded by a wealthy local benefactor in Tortola, which is the largest […]

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