business Archives - Reidsteel Structural Engineering

21 09, 2022

Energy price cap – John Reid & Sons (Strucsteel) Ltd comment

James Tourgout2022-09-21T13:25:20+01:00September 21st, 2022|Categories: News|Tags: business, energy, price cap|

Simon Boyd, managing director of John Reid & Sons (Strucsteel) Ltd, said: “The price cap is to be broadly welcomed as it is significantly less than the rate we have been quoted by industry suppliers although it is still an increase of 100% on our current cost.

“On the face of it, it is more bearable although it is incredibly important that the supply chain passes all of the savings on. If so, I am confident that the price cap will prevent an immediate increase over the next six months after which time it is inevitable that more support will be needed unless conditions in the energy market change.”

Simon added: “Certainty is absolutely vital in business and we will be lobbying at the highest level to ensure companies in the most energy intensive sectors which are so important to the national economy and UK plc, such as steel and manufacturing, receive the support necessary beyond the six-months limit of the cap in order to survive, invest and grow.”

The price cap in wholesale prices is £211 per MWh of electricity, and £75 per MWh for gas for six […]

8 09, 2022

Energy support package – reaction comment

James Tourgout2022-09-08T18:09:40+01:00September 8th, 2022|Categories: News|Tags: business, energy, Liz Truss, Simon Boyd|

Simon Boyd, Managing Director of John Reid & Sons (Strucsteel) Ltd, comments upon energy support measures announced today:

“Our new Prime Minister’s intervention to freeze energy costs is clearly welcome although it would have been preferable to see the timescale expanded beyond six months for businesses.

“Capping energy costs at the same price per unit that households pay will help and it will be useful to see more details about this in order to gain greater clarity for budgeting over the coming months.

“It is encouraging to see further support promised for vulnerable sectors beyond the initial six months’ package based on a review this autumn, during which time I will forcefully be pressing the case for manufacturing and the steel industry.

“Overall, the new Prime Minister has recognised the necessity of tackling the underlying causes of the energy cost crisis which is critical for the long security of our energy supply and economic resilience to ensure our country is self-sufficient and not at the mercy of international markets or events.”

ENDS

17 03, 2022

Careers and apprenticeship show is just the job

James Tourgout2022-03-17T11:57:04+00:00March 17th, 2022|Categories: News|Tags: apprenticeships, BIC, business, careers, steel|

A team from John Reid & Sons (Strucsteel) Ltd has been talking to prospective new employees at the Careers and Apprenticeship Show at Bournemouth International Centre (BIC).

They manned stand C5 to provide information about the range of exciting apprenticeship opportunities available at REIDsteel – including fabricator/welder, cladding draughtsperson and steel erector positions.

As a company REIDsteel is always keen to recruit locally and provide opportunities for young people, including apprenticeships, work experience placements and support for such projects as AFC Bournemouth’s Premier League Kicks initiative.

Even more apprenticeships will be on offer once we complete the redevelopment of our site in Christchurch with a cutting-edge new manufacturing facility and headquarters – whether for skilled roles in our workshops and on sites or in the office.

There was a great atmosphere at the BIC with lots of young people, students, parents, teachers and employers attending throughout the day – and visiting the REIDsteel stand.

The one-day event is one of the premier careers shows in the South with more than 100 employers and organisations in attendance.

Keep watching our website and […]

17 03, 2022

REIDsteel leads way in call to Chancellor

James Tourgout2022-03-17T11:32:36+00:00March 17th, 2022|Categories: News|Tags: business, chamber of commerce, REIDsteel, simon, spring statement, steel|

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John Reid & Sons (Strucsteel) Ltd managing director Simon Boyd is among the business leaders in a British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) ‘call for action’ ahead of next week’s Spring Statement.

He features in a dispatch from the BCC for the Chancellor Rishi Sunak to tackle the rising cost of doing business.

Simon calls for a rethink about the tax burden on business and the government’s proposed NI increase amid the situation in Ukraine, the after-effects of Covid and ever increasing energy prices.

Simon is a board member of Dorset Chamber, which is accredited to the BCC.

The Spring Statement is next Wednesday, March 23. The BCC’s full press release is below:

Spring Statement: Chancellor must act now to ease ‘cost of doing business crisis’

The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) is urging the Chancellor to take bold and decisive action in his Spring Statement to tackle the escalating cost of doing business crisis.

As global and domestic headwinds mount following the invasion of Ukraine, the BCC believes […]

7 05, 2021

REIDsteel spans Atlantic for Belize government offices

James Tourgout2021-05-07T12:25:11+01:00May 7th, 2021|Categories: News|Tags: business, Christchurch, cladding, construction, design, detailing, Dorset, drawing, erection, fabrication, glazing, manufacture, steel, steel buildings, steel structures, structural steel|

REIDsteel has designed, made and supplied structural steel, cladding and glazing for for the government of Belize for the new Ministry of Foreign Affairs building in Belmopan, Belize, Central America

A landmark government building designed and made in Dorset has opened in Belmopan, the capital of Belize in Central America.

Structural steel firm John Reid & Sons Ltd (REIDsteel) manufactured steel sections in Christchurch before shipping them 5,000 miles to Belmopan.

They were used to construct the Government of Belize’s new headquarters for its Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Trade and Immigration.

REIDsteel – which has exported to more than 140 countries to date – also provided glazing and cladding with innovative panels to give the building a modern and stylish look.

Business development manager Pepe Oliva said: “The new headquarters is a very smart building which creates an excellent first impression.

“We used perforated aluminium panelling in a variety of shapes and sizes on its façade to create a contemporary yet corporate look worthy of its status as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ new headquarters.

“It was a pleasure to work […]

12 03, 2021

On crest of wave with Solent 250

James Tourgout2021-03-12T15:14:11+00:00March 12th, 2021|Categories: News|Tags: business, business news, cladding, design, doors, Engineering, fabrication, glazing, manufacturing, Solent, Solent 250, steel, structural steel|

Solent 250 success

John Reid & Sons Ltd (REIDsteel) has been recognised as one of the top businesses in the Solent in new ratings out today.

The firm features in the 2021 Solent 250 listing of private, independent businesses with the highest turnover in the region.

The Business Magazine has published the rankings with HSBC, Irwin Mitchell, RSM and CMA Recruitment Group.

REIDsteel managing director Simon Boyd said: “The Solent 250 includes some of the region’s most successful and high-profile businesses.

“It is testament to the hard work and commitment of everyone at the company that REIDsteel is included among their number.

“Although we have experienced significant growth over recent years, we are not content to rest on our laurels and have ambitious plans for the future. I hope this will enable us to help make the region an even greater powerhouse than it already is.”

REIDsteel was ranked 232nd in the listings with sales of £20.4m for the year ending March […]

29 09, 2020

Bombardier hangar takes shape as roof goes up

James Tourgout2020-09-29T13:52:45+01:00September 29th, 2020|Categories: News|Tags: aviation, Biggin Hill, Bombardier, building erection, business, business news, Civils, cladding, construction, design, Engineering, fabrication, glazing, manufacturing, REIDsteel, structural steel|

The core structural steelwork for Bombardier Aviation’s new 250,000 sq. ft hangar at London Biggin Hill Airport is complete, with construction of the cantilever roof beginning in earnest.

Dorset-based structural steel firm John Reid &Sons Ltd (REIDsteel) and design and build specialist Civils Contracting Ltd (Civils) are building the Bombardier service centre together, with products sourced from British Steel.

On completion, it will be the largest cantilever roofed hangar to be built in the UK for more than 50 years.

The complex cantilever design allows the roofs to safely span the hangar without support from any internal columns, creating a vast floor space capable of housing up to 14 Global 7500s jets at any one time.

John Harrison, senior technical manager at REIDsteel, said: “REIDsteel has strong history at London Biggin Hill, with more than half of the hangars currently standing built by the company.

“This is the most technically challenging yet. With a 165m long central core supporting two 45m cantilever roofs, it is the UK’s second largest after a 46.5m cantilever hangar built at RAF Brize Norton in […]

25 08, 2020

REIDsteel firing on all cylinders

James Tourgout2020-08-25T11:30:29+01:00August 25th, 2020|Categories: News|Tags: build, business, cladding, construction, coronavirus, covid, covid-19, design, doors, Dorset, drawing, Engineering, fabrication, glazing, louvres, manufacture, manufacturing, steel construction, structural steel, windows|

Structural steel company John Reid & Sons Ltd (REIDsteel) is back to pre-Covid productivity levels at its manufacturing facility in Dorset.

We have welcomed staff back into its workshops with social distancing, and have resumed operations on construction sites.

Now we are set to phase the return of office staff at our Christchurch headquarters, the majority of whom have been working remotely from home.

Managing director Simon Boyd said: “We have reached and are now exceeding pre-lockdown productivity levels in our manufacturing facility.

“Praise must go to all of our people who returned to work raring to go and embraced our new Covid-19 working practices.

“Our construction operations have also successfully resumed and we intend to introduce a phased return for our office staff.

“The commitment of our people has helped to place the company in a very strong position so it is able to play a full part in supporting the country’s economic recovery.”

We were one of the first to shut down our manufacturing and construction site operations following the Government’s Covid lockdown in March – and led the way in re-opening five weeks […]

31 07, 2020

Double promotion from within at REIDsteel

James Tourgout2020-07-31T09:05:17+01:00July 31st, 2020|Categories: News|Tags: Bridges, business, churches, cladding, construction, design, disaster resistant buildings, doors, Dorset, drawing, erection, fabrication, factories, glazing, grain stores, hangars, industrial units, louvres, manufacture, More than just steel, multi-storey car parks, promotion, REIDsteel, steel, structural steel, supply, windows|

John Reid & Sons Ltd (REIDsteel) has promoted two rising stars to managerial positions at its headquarters in Christchurch, Dorset.

The 130-strong structural steel firm has appointed Megan Law as Head of Human Resources and Jo White as Quality, Health, Safety and Environment (QHSE) Manager in a double promotion.

Managing Director Simon Boyd said: “At REIDsteel we are strong believers in recognising excellence and promoting talented people from within.

“Megan and Jo are rising stars and have both played key roles to ensure the smooth and safe running of the company.

“My congratulations to them both on their richly deserved promotions and I am sure that they will continue to make outstanding contributions as we look forward to the future with confidence despite the coronavirus pandemic.”

Jo has worked at REIDsteel since June 2016 and was promoted from QHSE co-ordinator.

Megan, who started at the company in February 2019, has been promoted from HR/Contracts Administrator.

The double promotion comes hot on the heels of the appointment of Donna Campo as Operations Director and Simon Morgan as Financial Director.

REIDsteel is firing on all cylinders with social distancing and safety measures in […]

1 06, 2020

Jet set hangar takes shape in Portugal

James Tourgout2024-05-14T09:38:15+01:00June 1st, 2020|Categories: News|Tags: business, business news, cladding, construction, design, doors, Engineering, fabrication, glazing, hangar, hangars, John Redi & Sons Ltd, manufacture, manufacturing, Portugal, REIDsteel, steel, steel construction, structural engineering, structural steel, supply|

The stunning Mesa Hangar at Beja Airport in Portugal is taking shape, thanks to John Reid & Sons Ltd (REIDsteel).

This impressive complex extends over 9,500 sq m, including the hangar, workshops and a technical centre for larger aircraft.

It will be used by Hi Fly for maintenance of its Airbus fleet. Mesa will also provide maintenance service contracts for other airlines operating Airbus models, including the mighty A380.

We provided design and drawing services as well as the manufacture and supply of steel for the development in Portugal – including specialist doors and cladding.

It is always incredibly rewarding to see projects such as the Mesa Hangar in Portugal nearing completion, and we’re proud to have played our part in such an impressive development.

Although we are renowned for our hangars, we also provide design, drawing, fabrication and construction for a whole range of different buildings – including bridges, warehouses, automotive centres, stadia and disaster resistant structures.

Contact us on 01202 48333 or sales@reidsteel.co.uk to find out how we can help you.

15 05, 2020

REIDsteel builds for future with new directors

James Tourgout2020-05-15T10:53:55+01:00May 15th, 2020|Categories: News|Tags: business, cladding, construction, design, directors, Dorset, drawing, Engineering, fabrication, glazing, manufacturing, steel, structural engineering, structural steel|

Global structural steel firm John Reid & Sons Ltd (REIDsteel) has strengthened its top team with two new directors.

The Christchurch-based business has promoted Donna Campo to operations director and appointed Simon Morgan as financial director (pictured before social distancing was introduced).

Both will sit on REIDsteel’s board as the company looks to the future despite the coronavirus pandemic.

Managing director Simon Boyd said: “Donna and Simon are high calibre individuals who will help take REIDsteel to the next level.

“Donna has excelled in every role she has taken since starting at REIDsteel, while Simon joins the team with a highly impressive background in strategic finance.

“Congratulations to both on their new positions. They will play a major role in the successful growth of the company over the coming years as we look to the future despite the challenges posed by the coronavirus pandemic.”

Donna joined REIDsteel as Simon Boyd’s PA in 2012, rising to contracts office manager and then operations manager.

She said: “REIDsteel is a forward looking company which encourages professional development and rewards success.

“I’ve enjoyed developing my career with the company and very much look forward to continuing in my new […]

5 05, 2020

Development boost for Christchurch site

James Tourgout2020-05-05T12:02:59+01:00May 5th, 2020|Categories: News|Tags: business, business new, Christchurch, cladding, commercial property, construction, design, Engineering, fabrication, glazing, ma, manufacture, manufacturing, steel, steel construction, structural engineering, structural steel, y|

Christchurch

A disused site on Stony Lane in Christchurch is set to have fresh life breathed into it with a new commercial property development with support from John Reid & Sons Ltd (REIDsteel).

Penton Motor Group is building four units on the former Boyland Joinery site to create a trading hub for businesses. The hub is to be known as Penton Business Park.

Over the past eight years Penton Motor Group has built four new showrooms for its franchised motor business and renovated a further three separate investment buildings.

This is a new direction for the long established Wilson family business, which has locations in Christchurch, Poole, Andover and Salisbury, to develop a ground-up commercial investment property other than for its own use.

Fellow Christchurch firm John Reid & Sons Ltd (REIDsteel) has designed and manufactured the steel frames, decking, cladding, glazing and doors for the project.

An estimated, circa 30 new jobs could be created in a boost for the local economy providing a total of 1,885 sq metres / 20,300 sq ft for trade counter, light industrial, storage and […]

28 04, 2020

REIDsteel resumes manufacturing in limited return to work

James Tourgout2020-04-28T09:24:36+01:00April 28th, 2020|Categories: News|Tags: architecture, business, business news, Christchurch, cladding, design, Dorset, Engineering, fabrication, glazing, manufacturing, steel, structural engineering, structural steel|

Structural steel company John Reid & Sons Ltd (REIDsteel) has welcomed workers back to its manufacturing facility in Christchurch.

The company was one of the first to shut down its manufacturing and construction site operations following the Government’s implementation of the coronavirus lockdown in March.

After an extensive review of its steel handling and manufacturing procedures, it has resumed production with strict operating protocols and safety measures in place.

With the re-start of factory operations after a five-week suspension, the company is in the vanguard of businesses nationwide throwing open their gates to support employees and the UK economy.

Managing director Simon Boyd said: “The health, safety and wellbeing of our people, suppliers and contractors remains our first priority.

“We took the immediate decision to send all employees home on March 24 when the lockdown was first announced to stop any potential spread of the virus and allow us to assess ways to resume operations.

“Since then we have been working on plans 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.

“Following careful consideration […]

20 04, 2020

Steel reinforcement for chamber

James Tourgout2020-04-20T10:02:51+01:00April 20th, 2020|Categories: News|Tags: business, business news, Christchurch, cladding, construction, coronavirus, covid19, design, Dorset, Dorset Chamber, glazing, REIDsteel, steel, steel construction, structural steel, supply|

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Dorset Chamber has strengthened the ranks of its platinum business partners with leading structural steel firm John Reid & Son Ltd (REIDsteel).

REIDsteel has joined the fold as the 130-strong firm steps up its support of the chamber.

The chamber’s business partner programme is for members which wish to make a greater contribution to the organisation and the business community.

REIDsteel designs, manufactures and builds all kinds of steel buildings across UK, Europe and the world – from bridges and large commercial buildings to hospitals and churches – including their glazing, cladding and doors.

Ian Girling, chief executive of the Dorset Chamber, said: “REIDsteel has been one of our strongest supporters of recent years.

“We’re delighted to welcome them as our manufacturing business partner and look forward to working more closely with them in the times ahead.

“The Chamber is a broad church with different types of businesses within its membership, including the county’s many highly successful manufacturing and engineering firms.”

REIDsteel has sponsored the […]