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DELIVERING ESSENTIAL SERVICES
HEALTHCARE FACILITIES
FOCUS PROJECT
KINGS CROSS
02
06
ISSUE 42 / OCTOBER 2011
SHARING EXPERIENCE,
INNOVATION AND SUCCESS
THE VINCI CONSTRUCTION UK MAGAZINE
CONTENTS
FOCUS PROJECT
KINGS
CROSS
CHALLENGES
THE CARBON AGENDA
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CREDITS
Editor Melanie Mathews, Head of Corporate Communications, VINCI Construction UK Limited
melanie.mathews@vinciconstruction.co.uk
Copy Stratton Craig
Design www.cpvdesign.co.uk
Photography ConstructionPhotography.com on the front cover and pages 11, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 24 and 32.
01 CHAIRMANS WELCOME
02 DELIVERING ESSENTIAL
SERVICES HEALTHCARE
FACILITIES
06 FOCUS PROJECT
KINGS CROSS
10 CHALLENGES
THE CARBON AGENDA
14 NEWS ROUND-UP
17 OVERSEAS HIGH SPEED RAIL
20 EXPERTISE
AIR DIVISION
23 BEYOND CONSTRUCTION
THE CROSSRAIL PLATFORM
26 COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
30 OUR PEOPLE
32 AWARDS
CONTENTS
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DELIVERING ESSENTIAL SERVICES
HEALTHCARE FACILITIES
Communiqu Issue 42
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CHAIRMANS WELCOME
One of the biggest benefts of being part of VINCI
is that there is no area where we dont have
expertise. Collaboration with sister companies
both in the UK and France is a vital part of our
strategy moving forward.
In the last issue of Communiqu we featured our
consortium with Freyssinet in the UK which has
developed a patented solution for deep ofshore
wind turbines. In this issue we talk about how
we are applying lessons learnt from France to our
projects in the healthcare sector. One of our most
important collaborations is our joint venture with
VINCI Construction Grands Projets in the new
nuclear market.
Commercial success cannot be achieved without
skilled and dedicated people who make it happen.
By combining the experience and expertise of our
teams, both locally and globally, we will improve
our collective performance, bringing innovative
approaches to projects and improving productivity.
John Stanion
Chairman & Chief Executive
VINCI PLC
Collaboration is a
vital part of our
strategy.
WELCOME TO THE
LATEST EDITION
OF COMMUNIQU.
John Stanion
Communiqu Issue 42 01
FRENCH LESSONS
IN HEALTHCARE
CONSTRUCTION
They have given us Monet, Voltaire and Degas.
Theyve written the book on revolution, art and haute
cuisine. But as VINCI Construction UK has discovered,
the French also know a thing or two about cost-
efcient modular construction for healthcare facilities.
DELIVERING ESSENTIAL SERVICES HEALTHCARE FACILITIES
VINCI Construction UK has been providing services for the
health sector for many years. Under various procurement
frameworks, it is a contractor of choice for both public and
private healthcare construction schemes. The organisation
certainly has many strong selling points in this area for
example, its experience of facilities management, its technical
acumen and its broad service offering. But most recently it is
expertise acquired from projects in France that is giving VINCI
Construction UK a competitive edge in the healthcare market.
PROCUREMENT ROUTES AND
FRAMEWORKS
In 2010, VINCI Construction UK in a joint venture with Sir
Robert McAlpine called Integrated Health Projects (IHP) was
one of six organisations appointed to operate under ProCure
21+ a national framework for the procurement of public
healthcare facilities in England. Following VINCI Construction
UKs participation in the frameworks predecessor, ProCure 21,
this appointment has already delivered significant financial
returns, as Framework Director Alan Kondys explains:
ProCure 21+ is opening up great opportunities. It means were
recognised as one of the top six providers in the country for
provision of public healthcare facilities. Weve certainly had a
good start under the framework, with eight projects totalling in
the region of 150 million since ProCure 21+ started in October
2010.
Our projects under ProCure 21 include the redevelopment of the
Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen Hospital, which is the largest
scheme completed under the framework. Being seen as one of
the organisations capable of delivering projects on this scale
gives confidence to our NHS clients, says Alan.
While VINCI Construction UK looks set to derive a substantial
proportion of its healthcare turnover from ProCure 21+, the
Company is also a key framework contractor for Circle Health
one of the UKs up-and-coming private healthcare providers.
Last year, VINCI Construction UK delivered the first ever Circle
Health scheme, Circle Bath, which has since won Best Building
Project at the British Construction Industry Awards 2010 and
Best Hospital Design at the Building Better Healthcare Awards
2010. The Company is also now on site at Circle Reading and is
in the design stage for Circle Manchester.
Our involvement in Circle Health is a great example of true
partnership working, says Alan. Its a programme of works,
meaning Circle Health has put its confidence in us to deliver
continued improvement over time. Rather than going back to
the market to try to force down margins on each job, Circle
Health shares our vision of achieving value through continuity.
THE FRENCH CONNECTION
Within these frameworks, VINCI Construction UK has brought
years of experience to bear on an array of healthcare schemes.
But in an effort to add real competitive value, it is also looking to
gain and apply knowledge of French construction methods and
techniques.
In particular, Alan Kondys and his team have been focusing on
modular construction to see if its purported efficiencies and
cost reductions might translate to the UK healthcare sector.
Weve been studying the design-and-build concepts for the
Victor Dupouy hospital on the outskirts of Paris, says Alan. Its
apparently the largest modular constructed hospital in Europe,
and all the stakeholders have been won over in a really big way.
So, weve integrated with our colleagues in France to try to find
out more, share best practice, and take from the project what we
can.
Modular construction is predicated on offsite manufacture.
Completely fitted out units are put together in a factory
and delivered as a pre-manufactured unit which can then
be assembled on-site. This process can either be sectional,
involving pre-manufactured wall panels or building sections,
or volumetric, which entails the off-site construction of entire
rooms which are then joined together.
As has been observed at Victor Dupouy, there are many benefits
to these approaches. Firstly, with more time spent in the
factory, modular construction saves installation time which
minimises disruption to existing on-site services. Secondly,
with manufacture carried out in a controlled environment, the
quality of workmanship tends to go up while the number of
defects goes down, potentially leading to reduced maintenance
costs.
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A lot of effort occurs off-site, remarks Alan. Then theres a
very tight and orchestrated logistical installation programme.
This involves working intensely for very short periods to deliver
modules which are completely fitted out, down to the furniture
and window blinds, so that the time between first delivery and
handover of a building is very short.
PREFAB PREDICAMENT
The challenge now facing Alan and his team is to demonstrate
no downsides to modularisation and to breakdown traditional
approaches which prevent standardisation. This is a key factor
in reducing space planning time and realising the benefits of
off-site construction.
Elsewhere, VINCI Construction UK is comparing healthcare
building regulations in France to those in the UK and
challenging the blanket approach in applying clinical
regulations to all healthcare accommodation. In France, for
example, clinical space and support or ancillary space are
treated very differently and space is arranged to suit the
plant required to condition it. Construction costs are more
competitive and overall programmes shorter yet patient
outcomes generally better.
OVERSEAS EXPANSION
With growing expertise in these diverse areas, VINCI
Construction UK now offers genuine breadth and depth in its
healthcare service provision. Indeed, its experience of design
and build for PFI hospitals, and VINCI Facilities management of
these premises, has given the organisation further insight into
building system efficiencies. And through VINCI Facilities, there
is also a growing understanding of the materials, designs and
components needed to keep hospital infections in check.
As Alan concludes, through its various healthcare activities
VINCI Construction UK is accumulating a mass of information
that we can draw on to inform our design and construction of
new hospitals.
However, these new hospitals wont be confined to the UK.
As momentum builds, VINCI Construction UK is looking to
expand its unique health sector offer to overseas markets. In
Canada, for example, it is focusing on Private Public Partnership
hospital projects in British Columbia. Meanwhile, in the Gulf
States the Company is exploring opportunities to establish new
and improved hospital facilities to service the regions ageing
population.
Combing home-grown expertise, lessons from France, and
ambitious projects abroad, VINCI Construction UK is fast
becoming an international force in healthcare construction
services.
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Alan Kondys, Framework Director, ProCure 21+ and Circle Health
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CGI Circle Health, Reading
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BUILDING THE FUTURE,
PRESERVING THE PAST
Since May 2008, VINCI Construction UK
has been engaged in a triple-contract
redevelopment project at Kings Cross Station
in London. With Grade 1 listed buildings
giving rise to a host of heritage issues, and
with certain critical work restricted to
weekend and night-time possessions, the
project has presented many complex
logistical challenges. VINCI Construction
UK has responded with operational
discipline and fexibility, not to mention
a number of technical innovations that
have blended old and new and kept the
redevelopments on track.
FOCUS PROJECT KINGS CROSS REDEVELOPMENT
THE CHALLENGES
Triple contract competitive tenders
Kings Cross Station in central London is undergoing a
remarkable transformation. With over 400 million of
investment from the Department of Transport and Network
Rail, by summer 2012 the ugly duckling of metropolitan rail
services will be transformed into a magnificent, world-class
transportation hub. New features will include an extended
western concourse complete with shops and restaurants, and
improved access links to the London Underground, Thameslink
and the domestic and international services at St Pancras.
With a project of this size and scale, all the major players
within the construction industry have been vying for lucrative
redevelopment contracts. Up against heavyweight competition,
VINCI Construction UKs first challenge would be to win tenders
for three programmes of works Package 4, the design and
build of a shared services yard (30 million); Package 6, the
refurbishment of the Western Range building and Western
Concourse (180 million); and Package 3, the design and build of
a new train shed footbridge and reconstruction of all platforms
(20 million).
Live rails, public scrutiny
Working in a live transport environment presents three major
challenges: limited windows of opportunity in which key
works can be carried out, major safety considerations, and the
unrelenting scrutiny of the travelling public intensified in this
case by the fact that the main project client, Network Rail, is a
highly visible public body.
To avoid disruption to train services, significant elements of the
work at the Kings Cross site would have to be carried out during
night-time and weekend possessions. With overhead electrics to
contend with, railway possessions pose serious safety hazards.
There are also astronomical penalties for the late return of these
possessions, meaning that VINCI Construction UK would have
to combine stringent safety measures with meticulous time
planning and project management.
During the day, works on Package 4 would also have to be
carried out immediately adjacent to a live railway, requiring
specialist safety skills, expertise and all-round operational
vigilance.
Heritage issues
The Western Range Buildings are part of the Kings Cross
original Victorian faade. With all works strictly controlled
by English Heritage, it required extensive cleaning and
refurbishment not least the removal of 150 years worth of
accumulated brickwork grime. VINCI Construction UK would
have to stabilise and bring the building up-to-date with modern
safety requirements, while preserving the buildings key
heritage features and distinctly historical aesthetics. A World
War II bomb gap also had to be reinstated in such a way as to
ensure continuity with the main building.
Within the Western Range, meanwhile, coil after coil of
unidentified cabling had to be accounted for and dealt with.
Presenting a rats nest of complexity, these cables would have
taken months to isolate and divert unless an alternative solution
could be found.
THE SOLUTIONS
Collaborative pitch presentations
Aware of the time pressures and spatial constraints involved in
this project, from the outset VINCI Construction UK was keen
to identify and include key specialist subcontractors. As the
subcontractors would have to work hand-in-hand at all times,
it was crucial that all parties were clear about their roles and
committed to one another from the very beginning.
In order to communicate this synergy and cohesion, VINCI
Construction UK presented the key subcontractors as part of
the core project team. They took part in the tender process and
in the final presentations to Network Rail. This collaborative
approach was essential to winning the work and establishing
project team solidarity. It enabled VINCI Construction UK to
demonstrate quality, expertise and strength in depth which,
combined with astute pricing and a tight sequence of works,
helped to secure the contracts for all three tendered packages.
Logistical planning, safety management
In a highly pressurised working environment, all possessions
had to be meticulously managed. VINCI Construction UK
planned each block of night-time or weekend work by the
hour, with contingencies in place to minimise the risk of delay.
The project team sequenced schedules to ensure tasks did not
overrun or interfere with the stations morning services. It also
carried out risk assessments to pre-empt any complications that
could impact on delivery.
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When working adjacent to the live tracks, VINCI Construction
UK employed stringent and recognised safety systems. For
example, the team fitted slew restrictors to excavators to
ensure they couldnt turn into the railway, and orientated
equipment so that, if it failed, it wouldnt fall across the rails
into the path of oncoming trains. The team also ensured that
all on-site personnel were well versed in safety procedures
and behaviours, and that a culture of diligence and care was
promoted at all times.
Cable consultation
It was clear that some of the cables in the Western Range
controlled critical station assets. But as there was no record of
which cable did what, the team had to proceed with caution.
The process of individual identification, however, would have
taken months and delayed the project considerably. So, VINCI
Construction UK took a consultative approach, bringing in a
number of stakeholders from Kings Cross and Network Rail.
With stakeholders able to identify their own service cables,
the project team gradually built up an understanding of those
that were critical and those that were not. Those deemed non-
critical were then cut one by one, and in such a way that they
could be quickly rejoined if necessary. This solution enabled
VINCI Construction UK to resolve the problem relatively quickly
and progress with the building refurbishments.
Heritage skills
Given the very specific requirements of the Western Range, and
the need to retain its historical character, VINCI Construction UK
set about recruiting external experts with the necessary heritage
skills. This included specialist roofers, stonemasons and brick-
layers, and plasterers who could work with heritage lime plaster
thats reinforced with horse hair and takes a long time to dry.
The project team also examined brick samples to determine
how well they would weather, and procured cleaning agents
that would remove external dirt without damaging the existing
brick face. Doors with heritage interest were also identified
and removed for restoration and upgraded to meet modern
fire regulations. Across all the key heritage features of the
Western Range, VINCI Construction UK was careful to bring
sensitive materials up-to-date with modern standards without
diminishing their historical qualities.
Temporary works and modular wiring
The use of temporary steelwork shoring was critical to the
success of the Western Range refurbishments. With two new
gate lines needed through the buildings, VINCI Construction UK
had to create large openings at various locations. To enable this
to happen, the project team designed and installed hundreds
of tonnes of temporary steelwork. Capable of taking huge loads,
the temporary works enabled the team to support the heritage
structure while demolishing its internal walls. Jacking the
Western Range into position, the team relied on the steelwork
to support 1,200 tonnes of listed building while demolitions
and excavations took place followed by installation of a new
concrete frame.
Inside the Western Range, meanwhile, the slow-drying heritage
plaster was threatening to cause delays. With only some
internal spaces requiring heritage plastering, some rooms were
being completed quicker than others. This meant the project
team had to modulate the pace of its work, which when it came
to installing services presented something of a problem. To
overcome this, VINCI Construction UKs key building services
supplier devised an innovative modular wiring approach a
preassembled services loop which enabled the team to bypass
certain rooms and hook them up when ready. This kept the
project ahead of schedule and prevented costly delays.
PROJECT PERSPECTIVES
Simon Jenks, Project Director
We preserved the heritage interest and appearance of key
station features, while also creating a stunning and highly
modern transport environment. The old Booking Hall, for
instance, has been returned to its former glory and will be the
heritage jewel in the crown of the new station. Im very proud of
our achievements at Kings Cross.
Peter Doody, Senior Engineering Manager
Temporary steel works saved the day. By creating temporary
works we were able to jack up huge building loads and get in
underneath without using ties. This meant we could tackle all
the work in one go on a rolling programme, saving around half
a million pounds in project costs.
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Simon Jenks, Project Director, Kings Cross
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Construction of the bespoke diagrid steel roof structure.
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VINCI Construction UK is at the heart
of the construction industrys eforts to
tackle climate change. With expertise in
renewable and low-carbon technologies,
sustainable buildings and urban development,
VINCI Construction UK is dedicated to
achieving a cleaner, low-carbon future.
CHALLENGES THE CARBON AGENDA
THE CARBON
AGENDA
With the Climate Change Act introducing a wave of new
regulations and targets, the UK construction and FM
industries face major challenges in the years ahead. As
ever, VINCI Construction UK is taking a leadership role
in meeting these challenges and promoting sustainability
within key sectors. Here, Rennie Chadwick and Tony
Raikes, Managing Directors of the Technology Division
and VINCI Facilities respectively, tell Communiqu
how the organisation is responding to the carbon
agenda and grasping the opportunities it presents.
What is the main thrust of the climate change legislation, and
what are the implications for the markets we operate in?
RC: Theres a huge amount of change on the horizon. The
Climate Change Act requires that the UK reduces carbon
emissions by 80% by 2050, compared to 1990 levels. As part
of these national targets, a new regulatory framework has
been laid out for the construction industry in particular,
the UK Building Regulations which determine the timescales
for carbon emissions reductions for new buildings.
According to the new regulations, all new buildings have
to be zero carbon within the next eight years housing by
2016 and all other buildings, such as ofces, hospitals and
schools, by 2019. Theres been a lot of debate recently about
what zero carbon actually means. But it basically refers to
zero annual carbon emissions relating to heating, lighting,
hot water and building services. So, we have a very clear
framework in which to operate and a series of ambitious,
legally-binding targets theres a lot of work to be done.
TR: From a Facilities perspective, these changes have major
implications. Customers want buildings that not only meet
the new regulations but also allow for future-proofng
in terms of climate change and energy costs. Embracing
low-carbon thinking is an increasingly important aspect
of corporate reputation, and having a fully engaged and
informed facilities manager can have a material impact on
customers carbon targets. This is currently most evident in
our long term contracts, where we can invest in technology
to reduce emissions and look not only at operational carbon
but also embodied and whole-life carbon. So for the industry
generally, and for VINCI Facilities specifcally, there are
numerous opportunities arising from these developments.
What about the existing building stock?
What are the opportunities there?
RC: The regulatory framework for the existing building
stock is less clear. We dont yet know what will be
required for the 80-90% of the stock that wont be
renewed between now and 2050. But no doubt therell
be lots of potential for involvement there too.
TR: Yes, we see the existing building stock as a huge
opportunity and our teams have been developing the required
skills to deliver in this market. While much legislative focus
is on new build zero carbon targets, these alone will never
meet the UK carbon budgets. Weve worked with Luton and
the Together Group to retroft their social housing to deliver
low carbon solutions. These works included building-fabric
upgrades, such as insulation, replacement windows and doors.
We also installed smart meters to bring about behavioural
change, plus renewable technologies which enable customers
to beneft from the Feed In Tarif and Renewable Heat
Incentive schemes. These measures have a positive impact
on the energy efciency of existing buildings, and were
well positioned to deliver them on a much wider scale.
What other low-carbon techniques and
initiatives have you developed?
RC: At VINCI Construction UK, weve been pioneering low
carbon building methods and materials for many years. One
of our Millennium Commission projects, for example, was
to design and construct the conference facility at the Earth
Centre, Doncaster. The idea was to show just how far you
could go in terms of low carbon construction. We built as
much as possible using reclaimed materials; we used recycled
timber and radiators, put PV panels on the roof, used wind
catchers for ventilation it was a real low-carbon showcase.
Since then, weve taken these technologies and methods
and incorporated them into more commercial projects,
e.g. the use of ground source heat at the Luton Sixth Form
College, Dalham Hall Stud, and Building Three at Daresbury.
Weve also been busy developing our in-house skills. At our
Technology Centre we have qualifed BREEAM assessors, a
Low Carbon Consultant, and staf with expertise in EPCs,
DECs and a range of energy modelling techniques. This
expertise is used to inform bids and projects, identifying
opportunities to reduce the carbon impact of our projects.
TR: We believe strongly that awareness raising, education and
behavioural change are among the most cost-efective ways
to minimise carbon, whether it be energy use in the ofce or
changing your driving style to be more fuel efcient. Across our
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projects we foster partnership arrangements with our clients
to facilitate behavioural shifts, and utilise other tools such as
BREEAM In Use, Post Occupancy Evaluation and satisfaction
surveys. These surveys can help to focus attention on those
aspects within our scope, but also on the goals of our customers.
What about renewables and energy generation? How
is the business applying its expertise in this area?
RC: This is another big area of activity for us. If the UK is
to meet its climate change targets, we need to decarbonise
energy generation. This means moving towards renewable and
low-carbon technology, such as onshore and ofshore wind,
solar panels, nuclear power and tidal stream generation.
Theres going to be about 110 billion of investment
in energy generation in the UK over the next 10 years,
and VINCI Construction UK is gaining a strong position
in the renewable and low-carbon markets. In a joint-
venture with VINCI Construction Grands Projets and
Balfour Beatty, were competing to secure construction
contracts for EDFs new feet of UK nuclear power stations.
And as was covered in the last edition of Communiqu,
were playing a central role in developing the UKs next
generation of deepwater ofshore wind turbines.
In this way, VINCI Construction UK is very much at
the heart of the UKs eforts to decarbonise energy
production and advance the low carbon agenda.
TR: On a buildings level, the installation of renewables is
also a key part of our ofer at VINCI Facilities. We are in the
fnal stages of becoming a member of the Microgeneration
Certifcation Scheme, which means we can install renewable
technologies where appropriate and a number of our teams
have been trained to design and install these. Of course,
without certainty from the government on issues such as
the Green Deal and funding mechanisms to support retroft
and micro-renewables, the market may be slow to gather
momentum. But micro-renewable energy will be essential
to achieving the UK legislative renewable energy targets.
First and foremost, however, before renewable technologies
are installed, buildings themselves need to be made as
efcient as possible. This is where we partner with the
Technology Division and other specialists to ensure we
optimise any domestic or non-domestic building fully
before we ofer additional renewable energy solutions.
How has the Company managed to establish such
a leadership role in sustainable construction?
RC: Our size, combined with our engineering excellence
and entrepreneurial fair, is a key factor in our success. As
a Company we have the strength and capability to invest
in research into energy and low carbon issues. Were
currently sponsoring research programmes in Paris into
how the connections between buildings, cities and districts
can shape sustainable energy systems. The insights and
knowledge we gain from such programmes feed directly
into our work, providing added value for clients.
Across the VINCI Group, were also able to draw on a wealth
of expertise in energy, urban development and sustainability
through the VINCI-sponsored think tank, The City Factory.
This expertise gives us insight into policy making, which
means we can align our research and development to
meet emerging regulatory challenges. As a result, were
able to anticipate change and remain agile and responsive,
putting us very much at the forefront of the industry.
TR: Our leadership role also stems from our proven ability
to put our principles into practice. At VINCI Facilities were
certifed to BS EN 16001, and we are currently transferring our
certifcation to the international energy management standard.
By committing to these standards and developing a range of
training and education programmes we can demonstrate real
progress. Were also working with Action Sustainability, a
specialist procurement consultancy, to embed sustainability
and low carbon principles within our procurement process.
I know that across the Group were reducing energy
consumption and minimising impacts wherever possible.
RC: Yes, at the Technology Centre were also certifed to BS
EN 16001 for Energy Management. This is based on the work
we have been doing to manage our energy use since 2008.
We reduced consumption by 43% between 2008 and 2010
and we expect to achieve a further 20% reduction in 2011.
TR: Exactly. These measures demonstrate to customers that
were genuine in our eforts to promote sustainable energy
programmes. Weve actually done it ourselves, which only
serves to reinforce our commitment to a low carbon future.
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Rennie Chadwick, Managing Director, Technology Division
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Tony Raikes, Managing Director, VINCI Facilities
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HEALTHCARE
CIRCLE HOSPITAL,
READING
The Building Division has completed
the structural frame of a brand new
50 million state-of-the-art hospital in
Reading. The hospital will include five
operating theatres, 30 in-patient beds
and 20 day-patient beds. The hospital is
being built by the award-winning design
and build team responsible for Circle
Hospital in Bath. When open in August
2012, it will offer treatment in luxury
surroundings, improving the hospital
experience for both NHS and private
patients.
HELP FOR HEROES
VINCI Construction UK is working with
Help for Heroes (H4H) as Construction
Manager on a new 10 million project.
The aim is to create one of the Charitys
new Personal Recovery Centres (PRCs)
at Tidworth in Hampshire for wounded
servicemen and women.
Earlier this year, H4H took a 99-year
lease on Tedworth House, which is now
under restoration. The Charity is adding
a new wing to the stately home where it
will create a facility (the first of its kind)
to provide and trial the One Stop Welfare
Shop concept.
THE GREAT HOSPITAL,
NORWICH
The Building Division is providing
improved residential facilities at The
Great Hospital in Norwich. The archive
of the Hospital is said to have the fullest
and by far the most important set of
British medieval hospital records to
survive the English Reformation. It is
one of only 20 locations in the UK to be
awarded this status by UNESCO. The
on-site team is aware of the need to treat
the unique medieval environment with
respect, and is demonstrating extreme
sensitivity in handling a site of such
unique historical importance.
HELLINGLY SECURE
UNIT
VINCI Construction UK is underway with
an IHP contract to deliver a 11.5 million
Secure and Forensic Mental Health Unit
at Hellingly, East Sussex, for Sussex
Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. Three
independent Y-shaped wards will be
linked by a connecting foyer and street
to a shared facilities block.
EDUCATION
CHURCHFIELD PRIMARY
SCHOOL
A ground-breaking ceremony in July
marked the start of the year-long
construction of Churchfield Primary
School in Highbridge, Somerset. VINCI
Construction UK was awarded the
4.6 million contract to construct
the 14-classroom school that will
accommodate 420 students. The new
facilities will include an activity space,
production kitchen and a hall.
SHEFFIELD BSF UPDATE
VINCI Construction UK has been working
with Sheffield City Council, Sheffield
Local Education Partnership and
Partnerships for Schools to deliver major
redevelopments in schools throughout
Sheffield as part of the Building Schools
for the Future programme. As part of the
programme, VINCI Construction UK has
carried out refurbishments and new build
works at a number of educational sites.

Providing design, planning, construction
and project management expertise,
VINCI Construction UK is taking a lead
on each of these projects to deliver
transformational development of
educational facilities. At Handsworth
Grange Community Sports College,
for example, VINCI Construction UK
is refurbishing existing buildings and
building a brand new accommodation
block. At Notre Dame, an extensive
overhaul of the main school building will
see VINCI Construction UK providing
modern and enhanced teaching facilities,
alongside a new kitchen, restaurant
and visitors entrance. At Bents Green,
meanwhile, VINCI Construction UK has
helped to deliver an inclusive redesign
to meet the needs of the schools
pupils, many of whom have autism and
communication difficulties.
In each case, VINCI Construction UK has
worked closely with Sheffield Council
to minimise any disruption to the
operational activities of schools, pupils
and staff. From the outlet, most schools
also had a say in how their facilities
would be remodelled. Indeed, at Birley
Community College, pupils were invited
to submit their own designs for their
redeveloped school environment.
COVENTRY UNIVERSITY
ENGINEERING AND
COMPUTING FACULTY
A topping-out ceremony was held in
June to mark the completion of the
main structure of the new engineering
and computing faculty at Coventry
University. The iconic building is being
built by VINCI Construction UK as
part of the universitys overall 160
million redevelopment plan for the
city centre campus. With universities
being challenged to make new and
existing buildings energy efficient
and sustainable, Coventry is now the
benchmark for best practice.
NEWS ROUND-UP
KING EDWARD VII
SCHOOL, SHEFFIELD
An investigation by our Technology
Centres Building Pathology team has
saved the Building Divisions King
Edward VII school project 18,000. The
investigation identified wet rot as a major
on-site deterioration mechanism, and
recommended a conservative treatment
and replacement programme which
resulted in the significant cost reduction.
HALTON BUILDING
SCHOOLS FOR THE
FUTURE
Halton Transformational Partnership (a
consortium of Galliford Try, HOCHTIEF
PPP Solutions and VINCI Construction
UK) has reached financial close as
the construction and investment
partner which is undertaking the 50
million Halton Building Schools for the
Future (BSF) programme. Following
financial close, Galliford Try and VINCI
Construction UK will carry out the
redevelopment of The Grange School in
Runcorn and the redevelopment of Wade
Deacon High School in Widnes for the
Halton Transformational Partnership in
joint venture. Work commenced in June
2011 and completion of construction
is expected in April 2013. HOCHTIEF
Facility Management (UK) will then
assume responsibility for running the
schools.
AIR
GATWICK MAJOR
WORKS FRAMEWORK
The Air Division has secured a place on
the 1.2 billion Gatwick Major Works
Framework programme for upgrades
and improvements. Works covered on
the four-year deal include major projects
such as upgrading terminal facilities,
new aircraft piers, runway resurfacing,
car park construction and modernising
baggage systems.
REGENERATION
STREATHAM HUB
REGENERATION
VINCI Construction UK has been
awarded a contract worth circa 80
million to build a new mixed-use
development on behalf of SpenHill
Regeneration in partnership with the
London Borough of Lambeth. It will
comprise a new Leisure Centre for
the residents of the London Borough
of Lambeth, incorporating an ice
rink, swimming pool, sports hall
and fitness suite. In addition, a new
63,000 sq ft Tesco Extra supermarket
will be provided, together with a mix
of residential homes and affordable
housing all served by underground car
parking. The development will also
include new bus interchange facilities for
Transport for London, and public areas
sympathetically surrounding the Grade 2
listed Streatham United Reform Church.
The contract award represents the
continuation of a long association
with Gatwick Airport. VINCI
Construction UK, currently working on
Gatwicks 16 million South Terminal
forecourt redevelopment and the
Pier 2 development, has carried out
numerous projects at both North
and South Terminals over the years.
ENVIRONMENTAL
ENERGYSAVE LUTON
Luton Borough Council has teamed up
with the Energy Saving Trust (EST) and
the Building Research Establishment
(BRE) for a ground-breaking
refurbishment project, EnergySave Luton,
which has dramatically improved energy
efficiency in three council-run homes.
VINCI Facilities carried out the work
which included insulating walls, floors
and lofts, improving air tightness
and heating controls, installing
photovoltaic panels and low energy
lighting, reducing thermal bridging
and replacing windows and doors.
FIRST JET WASH
PROJECT
Remediation Technologies in partnership
with John Jones Excavation (both part
of VINCI Construction UK) has won a
1.4 million contract to undertake soil
washing and earthworks support on a
contaminated site near Dagenham. The
41-week project is the first to use VINCI
Construction UKs unique jet pump
scrubbing system.
NEWS ROUND-UP
billion scheme, and part of the BBMV
joint venture pursuing four stations with
a total bid value of circa 1 billion. The
BBMV joint venture comprises Morgan
Est, Balfour Beatty, VINCI Construction
and Beton-und Monierbau.
LIVERTON 2 BUSINESS
PARK, EXMOUTH
Landowner Clinton Devon Estates has
announced that VINCI Construction UK
has been awarded a 2 million contract
for infrastructure works at Liverton 2,
a second major business park on the
outskirts of Exmouth. Work on the
five-hectare site, which lies to the north
of Liverton Business Park, will begin
in September. The project will involve
substantial earthworks, the installation
of utility services and the development
of a road and footpath, with frontage for
new units that will range in size from
1,200 sq ft to 30,000 sq ft.
TRAMLINK
NOTTINGHAM
SELECTED AS
PREFERRED BIDDER
FOR CITY TRAM
EXTENSIONS
Nottingham City Council has
announced that the Tramlink
Nottingham consortium has been
chosen as the preferred bidder for the
NET Phase Two project, which will
provide two new lines and expand
the existing network by 17.5 km.
The consortium includes Alstom, VINCI
Construction UK, Keolis and Wellglade
as industry partners, and Meridiam
and OFI Infravia as financial investors.
The contract for the 23-year concession
project is due to be finalised in late
summer, at which point Tramlink
Nottingham will take over the operation
and maintenance of the existing 14.5
km Line 1 system. Construction of
the new lines could begin by the end
of the year, while passenger services
across the whole network could be
fully operational by the end of 2014.
BBC WALES DRAMA
PRODUCTION VILLAGE
A striking new 24.5 metre bridge has
been constructed to connect Cardiff
Bay to the Porth Teigr mixed-use
development site and the new BBC Wales
Drama Production Village. The design of
the bridge with its creased, origami-
style evolved from a competition-
winning entry by Studio Bednarski and
Flint & Neill.
VINCI Construction UK won the contract
to construct the new 170,000 sq ft drama
production village in 2010, which is
set to house Doctor Who and Casualty
among other productions. Porth Teigr
is a joint venture between Igloo, an
Aviva Investors Real Estate Fund, and
the Welsh Assembly Government. The
venture is responsible for developing
38 acres of land on the south side
of Roath Basin in Cardiff Bay for an
environmentally sustainable mixed-use
development. It will include commercial,
retail and residential space.
INFRASTRUCTURE
CONNAUGHT TUNNEL
CONTRACT
VINCI Construction UK has been
awarded a 35 million contract to
refurbish the Connaught Tunnel in
London. This is one of the two remaining
tunnelling contracts to be let on the
Crossrail project.
We are also part of a consortium with
VINCI Construction Grands Projets that
is bidding for further work on the 15.9
DRILLING INTO
THE THAMES
Thames Water have recently filmed the
Soil Engineering team in Phase 5 of the
Thames Tidal Ground Investigation.
The team has been working on
Thames Waters Thames Tunnel and
Lee Tunnel projects since 2005.
The current Phase 5 project is to be
completed within a 14 week programme
and to add further complexities, the
whole project is carried out over
water on the River Thames stretching
from Greenwich to Hammersmith.
RETAIL
TESCO ECO-STORE,
HORNSEA
Construction of a new Tesco ECO-
store is underway in Hornsea. Prior
to the commencement of the project,
VINCI Construction UK took great
care to protect the ecology and history
surrounding this site. This included
protecting and relocating the Glacial
Stone, a local landmark which marks an
ancient boundary between Hornsea and
the next village, and the forming of two
new wildlife ponds and ditch networks
to relocate water voles, grass snakes and
the great crested newt.
TESCO STORE, ESTON
VINCI Construction UK has commenced
construction of a new Tesco store in
Eston. The contract will include
archaeological recording of a concrete
World War 2 Pill Box and archaeological
trenching to locate World War 2 anti-tank
trenching and a possible gun battery.
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OVERSEAS HIGH SPEED RAIL
MAKING TRACKS ON
THE PARIS-BORDEAUX
CORRIDOR
In June 2011, VINCI-run company
LISEA signed a 50-year concession
contract with Rseau Ferr de France
to develop the South Europe Atlantic
high-speed rail (SEA HSR). Running
between Tours and Bordeaux, the
HSR will cover 302 kilometres and
connect 17 lines within the
conventional rail network.
Representing a total investment
of 7.8 billion, the project is the
biggest public-private partnership rail
contract ever signed in France, not to
mention one of the worlds largest
infrastructure programmes
of the last decade.

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CORRIDOR
In June 2011, VINCI-run company
LISEA signed a 50-year concession
contract with Rseau Ferr de France
to develop the South Europe Atlantic
high-speed rail (SEA HSR). Running
between Tours and Bordeaux, the
HSR will cover 302 kilometres and
connect 17 lines within the
conventional rail network.
Representing a total investment
of 7.8 billion, the project is the
biggest public-private partnership rail
contract ever signed in France, not to
mention one of the worlds largest
infrastructure programmes
of the last decade.
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At present, Frances high-speed trains (TGVs) can only travel
at maximum speed on the Atlantic line over a 230 kilometre
stretch between Paris and Tours. As a result, Bordeaux in
the South West is currently three hours from the French
capital by rail. By 2017, however, the SEA extension of the
high-speed line will bring Bordeaux to within two hours and
fve minutes of Paris, and is expected to generate additional
trafc of around three million passengers a year.

The Tours-Bordeaux SEA HSR is part of a regional development
scheme that arose from the Grenelle Environment Forum, which
opened the door to high-speed rail projects in the direction of
Limoges, Toulouse and Spain. The SEA HSR will increase the
growth of freight and regional services on the existing line
between Tours and Bordeaux, and is anticipated to stimulate
employment and economic development throughout the south-
west region.
The 50-year concession contract, won by a VINCI-led
consortium, encompasses the fnancing, design, construction,
operation and maintenance of the SEA HSR. The frst 78 months
will be spent designing, building and commissioning the
extended line, and it goes without saying that this initial period
of work will be hugely challenging. Indeed, the SEA extension
breaks down into 15 earthworks, engineering structures and
communication restoration packages totalling 46 million cubic
metres of spoil, and 30 million cubic metres of backfll. It will
encompass 400 structures, including 14 viaducts measuring
250 to 500 metres in length, plus a large 1,300 metre viaduct
spanning the Dordogne River. There will be 1,000 metres of
cut-and-cover tunnels, of which more than half will be under
motorways, plus 1,300 kilometres of rail and over one million
sleepers.
In the words of Jerome Lejeune, Deputy Director of the
construction joint venture COSEA, Its more than a major civil
engineering project; its a complete transport system.
COOPERATION AND SYNERGY
Size and scale aside, the SEA HSR will also be a major challenge
in terms of the multiple agencies involved and the new
dimension of cooperation and synergistic working into which
VINCI will be thrust. Indeed, the team behind the project is
made up of no less than 10 companies.
The design and civil engineering works included within
LISEAs project management have been awarded to COSEA, a
consortium of companies led by VINCI Construction which
includes Eurovia and VINCIs Energies business line, as well
as BEC, NGE, TSO, Ineo, Inexia, Arcadis and Egis Rail. MESEA,
owned by VINCI Concessions (70%) and Inexia (30%), will be in
charge of operation and maintenance of the line, and LISEA will
be remunerated in the form of trafc-related fees paid by users
operating trains on the HSR.
In terms of human resources, the construction joint venture
will, at peak times, involve over 4,500 employees on the
earthworks and civil engineering, and 2,000 on the railway
equipment component. As Erik Leleu, Director of Human
Resources and Social Integration at COSEA and LISEA, explains,
the workforce requirements present an excellent opportunity
to stimulate local employment. Between now and the spring of
2012, he says, we are going to have to recruit and train 1,300
local people. Whats more, weve committed to allocating 10%
of earthworks and civil engineering jobs (about 400 in all) for
people involved in social integration programmes.
According to Xavier Neuschwander, Chairman of VINCI
Construction Terrassement and Head of the construction joint
venture, the team work of all the people and parties involved
will be absolutely critical to the success of the project:
Its the cohesion between all the participants, whether VINCI or
partner companies [that matters]. During the fve years spent on
developing the proposal that cohesion was absolute, and its by
continuing in that vein, no matter what situations we encounter,
that we will succeed. Just like in an [international] rugby
tournament, everyone has to forget what club he belongs to and
push together in the scrum to win possession of the ball!
INNOVATION AND INTEGRATION
A project of this scale cannot be started at one end of the line
and fnished at the other. It has therefore been divided into
four geographical sections on which works will be carried out
simultaneously from three bases connected to the national
railway, with about 15 worksites spread along the entire length
of the line.
Integration will also be critical, and the technical team has
worked hard to develop an IT infrastructure commensurate
with the project which will enable all participants to use
the same database and drawings throughout. This includes
innovative imaging techniques and a geographical information
system that will give digital access to all project drawings in 3D.
These 3D images will enable people to walk around within the
project as if it had already been built, making the work of the
consultation specialists already on site that much easier.
On the ground, meanwhile, the frst geotechnical boreholes
have already been drilled for the main project structures. These
boreholes will confrm or change the assumptions made for the
initial studies and will be the technical pillars on which the
companies build their construction plans. As Bernard Godinot,
Deputy Director of COSEA, explains: Once the boreholes are in
place, our goal for the end of 2011 is to start work on complex
structures and the most critical locations.
TREADING LIGHTLY
As VINCI prepares to break ground on its project of the decade,
it is also attempting to minimise its impact on the communities
and landscape that fall within the scope of the SEA HSR.
Consultation with local communities, for instance, has been an
integral part of the process so far, particularly in relation to land
acquisition, development and redistribution.
The VINCI-lead consortium is also keen to preserve biodiversity
in the Paris-Bordeaux corridor; a major challenge considering
that the line will pass through no fewer than 14 Natura 2000
sites and impact 170 protected species. So far, relevant agencies
have carried out environmental studies to ensure that, as an
initial measure, everything has been done to restore water
fows, control food risks and preserve the quality of ground and
surface water. An ambitious partnership has also been set up
with all stakeholders environmental protection associations,
farmers to make sure all relevant information and expertise is
captured.
Because while this project presents a huge opportunity to
display the breadth and depth of skills available across the
VINCI Group, it is essential that wider issues are considered.
VINCIs aim is to enable high-speed rail travel throughout the
region, but it also wants to tread lightly as it does so only in
this way will the project help to lay solid and sustainable tracks
for long-term success.
Its more than a major civil
engineering project; its a
complete transport system.
Jerome Lejeune
Deputy Director of COSEA
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Working in live environments is always a challenging
undertaking. But given the time-sensitive and safety-critical
nature of airside construction, the technical capabilities and
management acumen of the Air Division are often tested to the
limit. Communiqu spoke with several key personnel to fnd
out more about the Air Divisions key service oferings, and to
understand how it copes with the daily demands of working in
the busiest airports in Europe.
DEALING WITH COMPLEX PROJECTS
The Air Divisions core business is to deliver highly complex
technical projects in live operational environments. As Jason
Grifths, the Air Divisions Operations Director, explains, Thats
what we do thats what were all about. And the more complex
and demanding a project, the better we perform.
Typically, these projects are multi-stakeholder and multi-
phased and have to be carried out in and around the everyday
operations of large international airports, such as Gatwick and
Heathrow. Working under multiple pressures and constraints
(specifc time allocations, restricted site access, heightened
security measures), the Air Division is wary of prescriptive
approaches. Complex problems require inventive solutions,
says Jason, describing how the team is at its best when it is
allowed to be innovative and responsive, rather than following
fxed and infexible methods:
Over the years weve developed into a specialist contractor
that deals with complex projects and this is where we excel.
But you cant be rigid in the way you handle these projects; you
need to think diferently, creatively which is something we do
really well.
There are numerous examples of innovation in the Air Divisions
work. At Heathrows T4, the team were challenged to deliver
a remodelled glass faade for the terminal entrance. Within
a tight budget and even tighter timescale, they worked in
partnership with the VINCI Construction UK Technology Centre
and specialists to create the desired international showpiece. It
was exactly what the client wanted, says Jason.
At Heathrows T3, the team also devised a revolutionary piling
and jacking solution during the construction of the Flight
Connection Centre. It was an approach that radically overhauled
the methodology set out in the tender submission, but which
enabled the client to avoid costly service diversions and time
delays.
The VINCI Construction UK Air Division is a highly specialist unit with over
50 years experience providing construction services to the UK aviation
sector. Delivering world-class projects in world-class airports, it is widely
recognised for its professionalism, innovation and expertise.
EXPERTISE: AIR DIVISION
EXPERTISE AIR DIVISION
Its all about de-risking the client, Jason observes. We work
hard to deliver the desired results. But to do so in a way that
minimises risk for the client often involves radical, alternative
thinking.
DESIGN MANAGEMENT
For all aviation projects good design management is vital, and
a core element of the Air Divisions service ofering is its Design
Management capability. Design for aviation construction needs
to factor in the various challenges of live airside environments.
We have to focus a lot on the buildability, safety and time and
cost-efciency of the designs, explains Ray Sparks, Divisional
Design Manager.
The team also has to engage with diferent levels of NEC 3
a family of contracts that facilitates the implementation of
project management principles and practices. And once again,
the variability of scenarios means the Air Divisions design
managers have to be hugely fexible. For example, the teams
involvement usually follows a successful tender based on
information prepared by clients, normally at RIBA Stage D or
E. However, as Ray points out, we can also be engaged at early
concept stage, so in our approach and expertise we need to be
able to cover the entire project lifecycle.
COMMERCIAL MANAGEMENT
On the Commercial Management side, the Air Division
achieves success by educating its supply chain on the rigours
and peculiarities of aviation work. To do this, the Commercial
Management team uses a bespoke set of procurement
documents which capture and convey the obligations of
working in an airport.
As Divisional Commercial Director Simon Ashwood remarks,
understanding the costs that arise from the operational
dependencies of airport environments is absolutely critical.
Challenging and managing these costs, he says, presents a
great opportunity for both us and our clients.
Typically, the projects the Air Division delivers are based upon a
cost-reimbursable arrangement against an agreed client target.
And as Simon notes, contrary to popular belief, recording the
costs incurred is not simply about adding up the invoices. To
add real value to our clients we understand and identify costs at
grassroots level, removing duplication and unnecessary waste.
A guiding principle of the Commercial Management team is to
involve the client in every aspect of the decision making process
be it fnalising a procurement strategy or agreeing a fnal
account. Our aim, says Simon, is to provide timely, accurate
and precise project information. This helps to give the client
confdence and insight, enabling them to manage not just the
project but the bigger picture as well.
PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT
AND SAFETY
Since August 2008, the VINCI Construction UK Air Division has
delivered 3.75 million continuous, accident-free man hours on
airport projects. This is a remarkable achievement one that is
critical to the long-term success of the Division. Indeed, with
a limited client base, the Division cannot aford to make any
mistakes. Theres no margin for error, says Jason Grifths. A
serious accident could jeopardise 50% of the business.
Knowing how to behave around airports, airport staf and the
travelling public is therefore crucial, as Production Director
Paul Neto remarks: Our main safety issues revolve around
interfacing with passengers and airport stakeholders. And with
some environments being 24/7, this can be logistically very
challenging.
Control measures are also required to deal with mechanical
and electrical services, both within voids in existing airport
buildings and below ground. According to Paul, its often the
case that records of service size, type and location havent been
maintained over the years and this presents another major
complication.
To ensure these issues dont impact on project safety, Paul
Neto insists on continued and collective focus on safety at all
times. Were extremely proud of our divisional record, he says.
But were careful not to let complacency set it. We recognise
that successful projects are those which are well planned
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Gatwick Airport, South Terminal Forecourt Project
and scoped. And with our continued one team, one approach
mindset, hopefully we can continue to deliver projects safely
long into the future.
PEOPLE QUALITY,
PROJECT EXCELLENCE
In all aspects of its service provision, what really sets the Air
Division apart is the quality of its people. Their breadth of
understanding, experience and expertise in delivering complex
aviation projects forms what Paul Neto refers to as the golden
thread running through all our work.
Jason Grifths agrees. Our people, he says, are engaged and
bothered; they have a real acumen and theyre always thinking,
always looking for new ways of doing things. Not surprisingly,
all employees are handpicked from well-educated, well-
rounded backgrounds. The Division also invests a great deal
in their professional development, providing mentoring and
support to enable them to reach their full potential.
Because ultimately, as Jason concludes, we need the very best
to deal with the technical complexities of this type of work.
Our people develop a deep understanding of client needs; they
understand how to get things done in these unique working
conditions. But above all they question, challenge and reassess
and thats what makes them special.
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BEYOND CONSTRUCTION THE CROSSRAIL PLATFORM MODEL
BEYOND CONSTRUCTION:
THE CROSSRAIL PLATFORM MODEL
The VINCI Construction UK Technology Centre provides living proof of the adage that
practice makes perfect. At their campus in Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, the centre is
home to a wealth of mock-up-and-trial capabilities and innovative testing facilities. Through
modelling and simulation exercises, the Centres engineers help clients to perfect their
designs and methods before delivering the real thing. This unique ofer has won VINCI
Construction UK many high profle contracts most recently the construction of a full-size
Crossrail platform model that is shaping the future of underground travel.
Crossrail is a 14.8 billion construction project to deliver a new,
high-frequency railway for London and the South East. The
new line will link Maidenhead and Heathrow in the west to
Shenfeld and Abbey Wood in the east via 21 kilometres of twin-
bore tunnels running underneath central London. It will bring
an additional 1.5 million people within 45 minutes of Londons
key business districts.
As the project gets underway, new Crossrail stations will
be built along the central route at Paddington, Bond Street,
Tottenham Court Road, Farringdon, Liverpool Street,
Whitechapel, Canary Wharf and Custom House. Around 200
million people will travel on Crossrail each year and the route
will provide a 10% increase to rail capacity in the capital.
The new stations therefore need to cope with large numbers
of passengers throughout their life. They need to be easily
navigable and able to endure a century of commuter wear and
tear.
To create this transport legacy for London, it is essential that
every last fxture and component of the new stations are
ft-for-purpose, cost-efective and built to last. Indeed, it is
absolutely critical that the internal design of the stations is
right. For this reason, on 18th May 2010 the VINCI Construction
UK Technology Centre was appointed to deliver a full-size
architectural model of a below-ground Crossrail platform.
MODEL SERVICE PROVISION
The Crossrail platform model is six metres high and 20 metres
long, with sliding passenger safety-doors in the style of the
Jubilee Line platforms. It was built on-site at the Technology
Centre using the Centres in-house team. According to Dr
Russell Matthews, Director of the Centre, the construction of the
model was an intense and highly pressurised process:
Were very proud of the fact that we built and fnished it
on time, says Dr Matthews. The client had an immoveable
end date and despite a later than planned commencement
we fnished in around three months and met the original
completion deadline. And we did it with zero accidents
something both ourselves and Crossrail were committed to
achieve.
Now fnished and in-situ at the Leighton Buzzard Campus, the
platform model is delivering enormous value to the Crossrail
project. As Dr Matthews explains, the life-size model helps
Crossrail to get a better understanding of how the new
platforms will operate in real life. It enables them to assess
cladding fnishes, CCTV, fooring, lighting and signage even
platform acoustics. These assessments then inform key design
decisions.
Since completion, over 200 members of the Crossrail project
team have visited the Technology Centre to walk around the
model. And from their life-size sampling of the new platform,
the team has already made some crucial design enhancements.
The designers have already decided, as a result of the mock-up,
to put train information displays above the passenger doors,
says Dr Matthews. Usually its perpendicular to the track and
can be hard to see if youre standing at a distance. So this is an
immediate improvement.
The model will also help Crossrail make decisions about
inclusive design features for passengers with restricted
mobility, or for those with visual and hearing impairments.
Whats more, it will enable a consistent look and feel for
the new platforms while allowing each station to retain its
individual identity.
EXCELLENCE, INNOVATION AND
ADDED VALUE
The Crossrail model builds on and extends the Technology
Centres reputation for excellence in testing and understanding.
As Dr Matthews explains, the Company has a unique history
of doing large-scale tests and mock-ups going back to the
UK nuclear programme in the 1960s. Weve certainly got the
facilities to deliver over 5.5 hectares here at the Centre, and
large internal workshops perfect for this kind of project.
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The real added value in the Crossrail project is the tangible
preview that the platform model provides. Sure, computerised
models exist, says Neal McDonald, Project Engineer at the
Technology Centre, but they dont give the same sense of
scale or ability to assess lighting or acoustics. And given the
importance of Crossrail, everyone involved wanted to go the
extra mile. So, weve developed a full-size model thats as close
to the real thing as you can get. And with this real-life mock-
up, Crossrail can now anticipate future station environments
and passenger experiences.
Through these innovative test-and-trial solutions, the
Technology Centre goes beyond construction to deliver truly
outstanding results for clients. Its particularly useful for large-
scale, complicated construction projects, says Neal McDonald.
On a recent Kings Cross project, our facilities helped
VINCI Construction UK to perfect really complex methods
before applying them to a live rail-tunnel environment. The
preparatory work we did meant they returned all their weekend
possessions on time and without incident. And this, of course,
saves clients time and money and enables them to meet their
project deadlines.

A HIGH PROFILE PROJECT
Beyond adding technical value for Crossrail, the platform model
is also proving crucial in achieving high-level stakeholder buy-
in and project support. Commenting on the model earlier this
year, Transport Minister Theresa Villiers said:
Good rail journeys start and end in stations which meet
passenger needs thats why this is an excellent way for
designers to test whether they are providing the best layout and
facilities before they build the real thing.
Boris Johnson, the Mayor of London, was also enthusiastic about
the vital preview that the model provides.
We need to check the station designs meet the high standards
Londoners require, said the Mayor. These tests mean that
when work begins on the real McCoy later this year, we can
be confdent we will be building the best possible Crossrail
stations.
The project as a whole has also generated widespread media
coverage and helped to raise the profle of VINCI Construction
UK and the Technology Centre. As Dr Matthews observes,
Crossrail is a huge project for London; people know its big
and want to get it right. Thats why weve put so much into this
mock-up programme.
Likening it to a backstage rehearsal prior to a fnal public
performance, Dr Matthews agrees that the mock-up-and-trial
capability is indeed all about the pursuit of perfection through
practice. It may be an old adage, but in Leighton Buzzard it
certainly seems to be working.
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The Crossrail platform model was built on site at the Technology Centre
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Dr Russell Matthews, Technology Centre Director
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Completed Crossrail platform model
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
IVOR GOODSITE AND HERO BEAR
TEACH LOCAL CHILDREN SITE SAFETY
In early summer, staf from our renovation project at Tedworth
House visited local primary and secondary schools to highlight
the dangers of playing on construction sites. Along with Hero
Bear and Ivor Goodsite, aka Morgan Stacey, Russell Franklin
and Jim Dudley from VINCI Construction UK spoke at school
assemblies and in classes to emphasise the importance of site
safety.
VINCI CONSTRUCTION UK BOUNCES
INTO BARKING PARK
The Lottery is funding the restoration and landscaping of
Barking Park on behalf of the London Borough of Barking and
Dagenham. The VINCI Construction UK project team hold
monthly meetings with everyone in the park community to
make sure everyone is involved and well-informed on plans
and progress. The team recently donated a bouncy castle
for a community fun day in the park to celebrate National
Childminding week, providing free activities for the under-5s.
Julie Worboyes, Information and Outreach Ofcer at the London
Borough of Barking and Dagenham said:
The Bouncy Castle played a huge part in making the day a
success and we thank you for your kind donation.
PARKWOOD ACADEMY STUDENTS
TAKE A TOUR AROUND THE SITE OF
THEIR FUTURE SCHOOL
Earlier this summer, a group of 13-14 year old schoolchildren
and their teachers were taken on a site tour of their new
school extension at Parkwood Academy in Shefeld. The
Northern region of VINCI Construction UKs Building Division
is undertaking the 18 million contract. Andy Geraghty, Project
Manager, organised the visit to enable the students to record
videos and take pictures of the work in progress. Penny Turner,
Teacher, commented:
The children have been stupendously well behaved and
enjoyed every bit of their visit. Andy has been fantastic with the
children and has made the trip safe and secure. He also paid
extra attention to one of our disabled students and made sure
she could access all the areas the other students visited, safely.
VINCI FACILITIES ON HAND TO
ASSIST WITH ABBEY ESTATE
CARNIVAL
The Abbey Estate Carnival in Thetford is an annual event
organised jointly by the Abbey Estates schools and Flagship.
Working all year on the Abbey Estate, VINCI Facilities staf have
become part of the local community and regularly participate in
the carnival. They help out with trafc management and assist
children with their parade props, items and costumes.
The team wholeheartedly engage in the day and take the
opportunity to chat with customers, listening to ideas and
initiatives the tenant groups would like to see implemented in
their neighbourhood.
MOAT SCHOOL MURAL
VINCI Construction UK has been undertaking a high-profle
historic restoration project at Bishops Park and Fulham
Palace. The site is close to Moat School where the children
were recently tasked with painting a mural on the theme of
the Four Seasons. The mural will now be photographed and
projected onto boards to be erected around the park. Marlene
Pope, Parks and Development Ofcer at the London Borough of
Hammersmith and Fulham, said:
It is great to have this opportunity to showcase the creativity
and talent of some of the local schoolchildren. The mural is
something they can be very proud of and will brighten up the
park for the months to come. Big thanks to VINCI Construction
UK for their generous support.
HUGH BAIRD COLLEGE, LIVERPOOL
Hugh Baird College in Liverpool are using the St Catherines
Hospital site in Birkenhead as a study focus for their National
Diploma in Construction. The National Diploma is a two-
year course, during which the students will be following the
development of St Catherines.
Following a visit to the site by students and tutors, Alan Carden
from Hugh Baird said:
[The day] really went down well with the students. Thanks for
making time to be with us, it is appreciated. The opportunity
for the students to meet you and hear frst hand what the
construction industry is like is an important part of their
course, and you have made a very positive impression on them.
AVIATION MANAGEMENT STUDENTS
VISIT TERMINAL 3 MAJOR UPGRADE
VINCI Construction UK has recently undertaken hugely
complex and challenging work to upgrade Terminal 3 at
Heathrow Airport. Aviation Management students from
Coventry University took time out of their summer break to
learn directly about how to undertake a large-scale upgrade in a
live airport environment.
The Baggage Reclaim area and Immigration Hall have
undergone a total facelift, with new foors, ceiling and walls.
Increased security lanes and a fight connection centre
extension have also all been carried out in and around the
55,000 passengers that depart from Terminal 3 every day.
Jenni Fernando, Senior Lecturer in Aviation Management,
Coventry University said:
Having undertaken a number of airport operator hosted
visits, it was particularly useful for us to gain the contractor
view of airport operations and to better understand the massive
challenges of major work within a live operational building.
It very much reinforced the complex system - stakeholder
approach that we continually emphasise throughout the course
teaching.
David Buisson, BAA Capital Projects Leader, Head of Capital
Projects, Terminal 3 Heathrow Airport said:
This has been one of the most challenging projects we have
had to deliver and the eforts your team have made to deliver
successfully should not be underestimated. I am extremely
pleased with their work.
THE PERFORMANCE HUB
VINCI Construction UK has been carrying out community
work while simultaneously constructing The Performance
Hub at the University of Wolverhampton. In working alongside
organisations such as Progress to Work and the Accord Group
(a substance abuse social care organisation), they have given
support, self-respect and confdence to troubled youths, leading
to opportunities for them to take up trainee positions. As a
refection of the pride in what they do, VINCI Construction UK
arranged for the Black Country Constructing Excellence Club to
visit the project for a sneak preview prior to completion.
VINCI Construction UK has always been committed to making a
positive impact in the communities where it operates. For years
it has sought to conduct its business in a way that is ethically
viable and socially responsible. And in Stand Out, Make a
Diference, the Company now has a focused and formalised
programme of corporate responsibility (CR) initiatives.
As Colin Jellicoe, HR Director at VINCI Construction UK, told
Communiqu magazine:
For a long time weve played a role in improving local
communities through investment and development in the built
environment. With Stand Out, Make a Diference, were taking
these commitments further; were helping young disadvantaged
people break into the construction industry, and were providing
our staf with valuable experience of leadership, team working
and community involvement.
Stand Out, Make a Diference was originally devised to fll a gap
at corporate level in the Companys CR and charity engagement
policies. At frst, VINCI Construction UK wanted to approach
one or two charities, but decided that the links between The
Construction Youth Trust, The Duke of Edinburghs Award and
The Princes Trust were too strong to ignore.
The natural afnity between these charities, says Colin
Jellicoe, meant they would be able to complement one another
and give us a variety of potential outcomes. It became clear that
our community programme could be about so much more than
just sending a cheque to an organisation.
A FANTASTIC STEP IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION
Stand Out, Make a Diference comprises several key areas
of activity. In partnership with The Princes Trust, VINCI
Construction UK is helping to fund and facilitate Get Into
In early 2011, VINCI Construction UK launched a pioneering community and employee
engagement initiative called Stand Out, Make a Diference. Based on a long-term partnership with
The Construction Youth Trust, The Princes Trust and The Duke of Edinburghs Award, this new
scheme is designed to engage local communities, create professional opportunities for young people
and contribute to the personal development of our people.
A few months in, and Stand Out, Make a Diference is already having a palpable efect on local
communities and the lives of disadvantaged young people. And with the programmes unique
trinity of charitable partnerships, VINCI Construction UK has achieved a real coup and placed itself
among the big hitters of corporate community involvement.
STANDING OUT, MAKING A
DIFFERENCE
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Construction a short course ofering intensive training and
experience to help disadvantaged young people fnd work
within the industry. In association with The Construction Youth
Trust, the Company is also focusing on promoting professional
construction careers to young people through the Budding
Brunels Plus scheme.
And as part of the internal call to action, VINCI Construction
UK is encouraging employees to work towards The Duke of
Edinburghs Business Gold Award to develop skills, attitude and
character to help them realise their potential. Staf members are
also being asked to get involved by donating a day of their time
to a charitable cause or community activity.
Speaking of the benefts of partnering with VINCI Construction
UK, Peter Westgarth, Chief Executive Ofcer of The Duke of
Edinburghs Award, said his organisations work
wouldnt be possible without supporters like VINCI
Construction UK whichbelieve in investing in young people.
Meanwhile Christine Townley, Director of The Construction
Youth Trust, described Stand Out, Make a Diference as a
fantastic step in the right direction for the sector.
At VINCI Construction UK, the impact of the programme on the
Company, communities and individuals is already being felt
on a daily basis. As revealed on page 12, four young candidates
on the Get into Construction scheme have received ofers of job
placements within the industry whilst there is the potential for
job opportunities for three others; around 40 members of staf
have now enrolled on the Duke of Edinburghs Business Gold
Award Scheme, and many have engaged in voluntary work for
local charities. According to Colin Jellicoe, these achievements
have boosted the morale and confdence of employees,
who have embraced the scheme on a major scale.
Its a signifcant fnancial commitment from the Company,
says Colin Jellicoe: It edges towards 80K a year across the
three charities. On top of that, were providing work experience
and long-term employment for disadvantaged young people. Its
a great programme and people have really bought into it.
Whats more, its also the frst time an organisation has
partnered with all three of the charities simultaneously
something VINCI Construction UK is understandably very
proud of.
Its a real milestone for us, says Chairman & Chief Executive,
John Stanion. Were also only the sixth business in the UK to
adopt the Business Gold Award. The other companies doing it
are the likes of Lloyds and Tescos fairly major players, and
were up there competing with them.
Such exemplary eforts will see VINCI Construction UK
standing out and making a diference for many years to come.
Its a real milestone for
us, were also only the
sixth business in the UK
to adopt the Business
Gold Award. The other
companies doing it are the
likes of Lloyds and Tescos
fairly major players, and
were up there competing
with them.
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Colin Jellicoe, Human Resources Director, VINCI Construction UK
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GETTING INTO CONSTRUCTION
As part of Stand Out, Make a Diference, VINCI Construction UK is supporting The Princes Trusts
Get into Construction scheme, a national programme to support young people into work or training.
The Princes Trust is a youth charity which was set up and is still supported by its President HRH
Prince Charles. In May this year, 15 young people were selected to take part in an intensive four-
week training course designed to equip them with experience, skills and an insight to help kick-start
their construction careers. Conducted at the UPP Clifton Campus Student Accommodation block in
Nottingham, the course gave participants the chance to roll up their sleeves and sample numerous
construction trades in a live site environment.
Right across the board, the candidates grasped the
opportunity with both hands. One received a formal
commendation from a leading electrical company and 12
have now begun jobs with companies within the VINCI
Construction UK supply chain.
For the majority of unemployed young people in the UK,
breaking into an industry and building a career is a daunting
prospect. Where do you begin? Who do you talk to? How do
you gain the experience you need to convince people youve
got what it takes? The Princes Trusts Get into Construction
scheme gives young people from disadvantaged backgrounds
vital work experience and training to help them overcome these
challenges. It is a scheme that can open doors. In fact, around
80% of candidates say the programme has transformed their
lives.
For Gareth Miles, Assistant Site Manager for VINCI Construction
UKs Building Division North, its all about giving young
people a unique vocational opportunity.
The programme enables people to get a foot in the door, says
Gareth Miles. It gives them experience across a range of trades
and will result in them obtaining a CSCS card which is your
passport to working on a building site.
The candidates who took part on the VINCI Construction UK/
UPP scheme were a mixture of probation referrals, job centre
referrals and applicants who had responded to an advert in the
local paper. Of the original applicants, 30 were selected to attend
a taster day on May 4th at Nottingham Trent University. After a
series of course overviews and discussions, VINCI Construction
UK and the Princes Trust then whittled the candidate list down
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to 15. We were looking for those who we thought would really
make the most of this opportunity, says Gareth Miles. Of the
fnal 15, two were on probation and fve were ex-ofenders.
The course itself, a national Princes Trust led initiative,
which was funded by UPP but controlled entirely by VINCI
Construction UKs Building Division North alongside
the Princes Trust, consisted of four weeks of training and
supervision. In Week One, candidates received training at
Stephenson College on all of the major trades, including
bricklaying, joinery, plastering and painting. All candidates
passed the initial assessments and received their CSCS
operatives card.
In Week Two, each candidate was allocated a professional buddy
to guide and support them in more specialised trade activities
on the UPP Clifton site. These construction mentors came from
VINCI Construction UK and sub-contractors also involved in the
scheme.
Under the supervision of Imtech, Week Three saw the
candidates learning the theory and practice of M&E on-site.
Those who excelled during the previous week were able
to remain with their professional buddy to develop their
specialised trade skills further. The fnal week then covered
Health & Safety, certifcation and career development options.
But it doesnt end there. At the time of writing, 12 of the
15 candidates have gone on to secure job placements or
recommendations from the construction industry. Three of
them spoke to Communiqu magazine about their experience of
the scheme and where it has taken them.
Michael Collins
Michael had recently been made redundant from Dixons Plc
when he heard about the Get into Construction programme:
I used to work with computers, but Id always wanted to do
construction. I tried several times to get a CSCS card but it
never really happened. Then this came along and I thought,
why not? I was accepted onto the course and now Ive got my
card and can get on site.
The last couple of weeks of the course were really good. I
covered diferent trades, did diferent jobs you know, learning
a bit of everything; bricklaying, plastering. Then, in the second
week I saw scafolding and thought thats it; thats what I
want to do. So I specialised in that. It was mainly labouring,
but I must have shown something because now Ive been taken
on by Rilmac Scafold.
I wasnt expecting a job out of this so Im dead chufed. Once
I start Ill be on another course, learning how to put scafolding
together and take it apart. I cant wait. Ive loved being on site
and mixing with the other lads and contractors. Its been a
great experience. In all honesty its helped to change my life
around.
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Chris Anstey
Before enrolling on Get into Construction, Chris had completed
college where he had trained to be a kitchen ftter. He heard
about the VINCI Construction UK/Princes Trust partnership
programme through his local Connexions service:
During the course, I spent three weeks labouring then
specialised in furniture which is what Id been doing before.
It was great. We learned all about Health & Safety and the risks
and responsibilities of being in a live site environment. You gain
so much on site much more than you do stuck in a classroom. I
met new people and got loads of good feedback and help from the
other contractors.
The guys from VINCI Construction UK were great to work
with a real laugh. And as a result of the course Ive now got
a job with Carlton Furniture, ftting handles to doors, fxing
wardrobes and units to walls that kind of thing. Im over the
moon. The whole process has given me more confdence to work
with new people and learn new things. Its given me a real lift
and a job at the end of it too!
Kyle Brandy
Before joining the Get into Construction scheme, Kyle was out of
work and looking for a job:
During the frst week of the course I focused on carpentry. I
thought that was what I wanted to do but then we started
on electrics and I realised I enjoyed that more. It was hard
work, but Ive really found my thing. And I received a formal
recommendation from the Managing Director of Imtech G&H,
who specialise in electrics so its all looking good.
In terms of my next steps, Ive written of to a couple of colleges
and apprenticeship schemes. My aim is to get onto another
course or become an electricians mate. I know theres a lot of
work involved a good few years of training before I can qualify,
but I dont mind that. This course has really motivated me to
pull my fnger out and get on with it. For other people thinking
about this course Id say defnitely do it, you cant go wrong.
Look at me I didnt know what I was doing before; now I know
where I want to be and how Im going to get there.
Kyle has now been ofered employment with Imtech G&H.
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Kyle Brandy
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Michael Collins
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Chris Anstey
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Kyle Brandy
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OUR PEOPLE
JIM FLYNN FLYING THE FLAG FOR
VINCI CONSTRUCTION UK
Earlier this year, Jim Flynn from the Civil Engineering Division
climbed Kilimanjaro the highest mountain in Africa to raise
money for Cancer Research UK. But Cancer Research UK is not
the only charity to beneft from Jims enthusiasm. For the last
three years he has taken a weeks holiday at the end of August to
volunteer at a summer camp for children in Mablethorpe. This
event is organised by his former school and enables about 50
children to have a week at the seaside.
Jim is also in touch with his former Secondary School, the
Saint John Houghton Catholic School in Kirk Hallam. He went
back recently, but this time on the other side of the desk. He
was invited to be guest speaker and presenter of the Duke of
Edinburgh Bronze Awards. Jim is currently training for the Duke
of Edinburgh Gold Business Award as part of the Companys
Stand Out, Make a Diference initiative.
ANNUAL FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT
Retail & Pleasure, a team from the Retail & Interiors business,
won this years VINCI Construction UK football tournament.
Retail & Pleasure beat a very strong Bamford WTW in a very
competitive fnal. The tournament featured 23 teams from
across the Group and from all over the UK. Dr Rennie Chadwick,
Managing Director of the Technology Division, was in attendance
to present the medals to the fnalists and the shield to the
winning captain, Harvey Jackson.
VITAL SKILLS MAKE EVERY
PENNY COUNT
A new course developed by the University of Derby Corporate
and VINCI Construction UK could boost project efficiency
within the construction industry. With an industry shortage of
estimators, the two organisations have teamed up to develop an
Advanced Diploma in Estimating.
Around ten staff from VINCI Construction UK are currently on
the course and are studying for part of the qualification at the
Universitys flagship Enterprise Centre in Bridge Street, Derby
a building VINCI Construction UK helped develop in 2008.
For the rest of their course, VINCI Construction UK employees
will take part in a work-based project and, upon its completion
next year, will receive 60 credits at higher education level 6.
Dawn Whitemore, Head of University of Derby Corporate
said: The Enterprise Centre is building a reputation as one of
the most exciting new business centres in the region. VINCI
Construction UK played a significant part in ensuring the
construction project was a success, completed on time and on
budget. It is fantastic news that we have been able to help some
of its staff to develop new skills and expertise. We can now
say that VINCI Construction UK built our building and we are
helping their people build new skills!
ICELANDIC BIKE RIDE BUILDS
HOMES IN HAITI
David Thompson from VINCI Construction UKs Technology
Centre recently made headlines in Leighton Buzzard by cycling
around the 1,340 km perimeter of Iceland to raise money for
charity. The sponsorship money is still coming in and will be
donated to Pane Condiviso Associazione de Voluntariato in
Haiti. Pane Condiviso has already succeeded in building over
50 modest anti-seismic, three-bedroom houses with amenities,
opened an orphanage for children aged 8 and 15, and created
opportunities for young people to pursue a university education.
OUR PEOPLE
IN YOUR HANDS APPEAL
VINCI Construction UK, together with former Manchester
United and England defender Phil Neville, has launched
a 50,000-appeal to fit out Oldham Hospitals new
Womens and Children Unit. The appeal is part of a
campaign called In Your Hands, which aims to raise
200,000 to buy equipment for the new supercentre
which is due to be completed in December 2012.
Fundraising for the appeal is already off to a flying start,
after VINCI Construction UK, which is underway with the
construction of the new facility, pledged to help raise 50,000
in partnership with its sub-contractors. Staff will be taking
part in a number of events to raise money, including the BUPA
Great Manchester 10k Run in May, a parachute jump and the
Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge walk. They will also be taking
part in MedEquip4Kids Megahike, where competitors have
24 hours to complete a 50-mile trek across the Pennines.
HEALTH AND SAFETY CONFERENCE,
CHELTENHAM
The Midlands, South West & Wales region of the Building
Division held a Health & Safety Conference at Cheltenham
Racecourse recently for both direct and Sub-contract employees.
The conference was opened by Regional Managing Director,
Chris Pape, and Managing Director of VINCI Construction UK,
Andrew Ridley-Barker.
The theme for the day was Dont Walk By. Presentations
were followed by an excellent performance from Dramanon,
who earlier in the day had secretly filmed one of their actors
performing unsafe acts whilst delegates registered for the
conference. The film was shown at the end of the conference to
demonstrate how many people had had the courage to challenge
the actor and question what he was doing. The day was
concluded by ex-roofer, Jason Anker, who delivered a moving,
very real portrayal of an accident which left him disabled from
the waist down. Our Health & Safety Director, Andy Sneddon,
brought the day to a successful close and reinforced the need to
make a difference, dont walk by and step-up to the challenges
ahead.
BIRMINGHAM TO OXFORD BIKE RIDE
In July, eight employees from the Midlands, South West & Wales
region of the Building Division, put down their Sunday papers
and got on their bikes in aid of charity. Roger Antrobus, Scott
Bryan, Ed Biddle, Tom Coole, Ben Dufy, Jim Keyte, Jon Lucas
and Simon Mann all completed the 75-mile Birmingham-to-
Oxford Bike Ride. They raised just over 1,000 for The Jennifer
Trust, a charity that supports individuals who sufer from spinal
muscular atrophy and their families.
OUR PEOPLE
ROYAL VISIT TO KING DAVID
HIGH SCHOOL
Prince Edward, HRH the Earl of Wessex, became the first
official guest at the new King David High School in Liverpool
recently. VINCI Construction UK is nearing completion of
the project which was awarded by Liverpool City Council as
part of the Liverpool Building Schools for the Future (BSF)
framework. The Company recently became a supporter of the
Duke of Edinburghs Award, and as a Trustee of the DofE the
Prince visited the new school site and met with staff members.
Among those who spoke with the Prince were Gary Kays and
Sam Finch, who are currently participating on the VINCI DofE
Business Gold Award programme.
Gary commented on his experience so far on the programme,
saying: The DofE experience has given me the opportunity and
confidence to participate and share my views with colleagues,
both inside and outside of the work environment.
Brigid Smith, Headteacher of King David School in Liverpool,
wrote, We are really impressed with the new facilities and are
looking forward to the great new opportunities we will be able
to offer to our pupils. We have been very lucky to work with you
and your team at VINCI in securing a magnificent state-of-the-
art campus.
JOHN OGROATS TO LANDS END
Simon Hughes, a Senior Manager with VINCI Facilities, has
completed a charity bike ride from John OGroats to Lands End.
Simon, together with a group of other charity supporters, spent
ten days cycling the 1,000 miles to reach their destination. The
charity bike ride is expected to raise more than 10,000 for
three charities - MDNA, National Autistic and Bluebell Wood
Childrens Hospice in Sheffield.
Earlier this year, Eamonn Lynch, Contract Manager with VINCI
Facilities, took a group on pilgrimage to Lourdes in Southern
France as part of HCPT The Pilgrimage Trust. Started in 1956
by a young doctor who took four children with disabilities
to Lourdes, the Trust now organises a Pilgrimage holiday for
children with various disabilities or social and emotional needs.
This year Eamonn and a group of volunteers took nine children
and two young adults in their group of 27, which also included a
group leader, a nurse and a priest.
PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES
PROPERTY TRIATHLON
In July some of our employees and members of our senior
management team took part in the ffth Property Triathlon
at Dorney Lake, Eton, one of the venues for the 2012 Olympic
Games. Andrew Ridley-Barker, Tony Raikes, Colin Jellicoe, Rennie
Chadwick, Rory Murphy (and his wife Claire), Tony Girvan, Andy
Sneddon and Stephen Williams all successfully completed the
course, with times ranging from just over an hour to just under
two. The event raised 120,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support.
KINGS CROSS VISIT
Earlier this year, the Kings Cross team hosted a visit by
VINCIs senior management team who hold their annual
meeting in a different country each year. As well as
providing an opportunity for senior executives to share and
discuss issues affecting the business, a number of site visits
are included as part of their commitment to work more
collaboratively at all levels throughout the organisation.
BUILT IN QUALITY
AWARD
Integrated Health Projects, a joint
venture between VINCI Construction UK
and Sir Robert McAlpine, has been
awarded a Built in Quality Award for the
Neonatal Unit at Birmingham Womens
Hospital. Peter Thompson, Project
Manager, collected the trophy at a
ceremony held at the International
Convention Centre in Birmingham.
RIBA AWARDS
This year, four VINCI Construction UK
projects are among 97 schemes to be
recognised with a RIBA Award.
Circle Bath Hospital, designed by Foster +
Partners, won a RIBA award in the South-
West region and has been featured on the
BBCs Culture Show.
Meanwhile, the Teenage Cancer
Trust ward at Birmingham Childrens
Hospital, designed by Lifschutz Davidson
Sandilands, is thought to be the only
scheme to receive a unanimous vote.
The other two projects are Treforest
Student Union by Rio Architects and
The Apex by Hopkins Architects. The
97 winning projects will be considered
for the prestigious RIBA Stirling Prize,
which will be announced at a ceremony
televised by BBC2s Culture Show on
1 October.
AWARDS
CIVIL ENGINEERING
DIVISION QUARTERLY
QUALITY AWARD
The Civil Engineering Division has
introduced a quarterly quality award
to recognise the team delivering the
highest quality project or work activity.
All entries will be assessed by a panel
of judges and the winning entry will be
awarded the Defect Free trophy.
PREMISES AND
FACILITIES
MANAGEMENT AWARDS
VINCI Facilities have been selected as
finalists in the PFM Awards for their
Sheffield Schools submission in the
Partners in Education category. The
awards are now in their 18th year and
are the most sought after Awards in
the facilities management sector. They
recognise best practice in partnering
in facilities management and support
services, as well as the skills and
enterprise of the people engaged in this
sector. This has the added benefit of
enabling VINCI Facilities to enter the
PFM Award for Partnering Excellence, an
opportunity only open to finalists of the
awards.
TECHNOLOGY CENTRE
ENERGY MANAGEMENT
SYSTEM CERTIFIED TO
BS EN 16001
Since 2006, VINCI Construction
UKs Technology Centre has been
developing methods for practical energy
management. They are one of the first
organisations to be certified to BS EN
16001, which represents the latest best
practice in energy management.
PARTNERSHIPS
BULLETIN BEST
HEALTHCARE PROJECT
2011
Overwhelming community support, a
pioneering funding model and thoughtful
design has seen St Catherines Health
Centre in Wirral receive the Partnerships
Bulletin award for Best Healthcare
Project 2011. On track for completion
in 2013, the ProCure 21 project will
replace a range of former workhouse and
sanatorium buildings from the 1800s
with modern healthcare facilities. The
project will improve patient care and
deliver a broader range of services from
the 11,100m
2
four-storey centre.
Despite still being under construction,
the judges described this as an exemplar
project for public sector procurement
to deliver more for less. The team
behind the project comprises NHS
Wirral; architects and funding partner,
Prime plc, and contractor Integrated
Health Projects, which is a joint venture
between VINCI Construction UK and Sir
Robert McAlpine. All of those involved
were praised for their innovative
partnership working.
VINCI WINS GOLD
FOR BEST FINANCIAL
GOVERNANCE
VINCIs Finance department has been
awarded top prize for the best financial
governance among major French
international groups. This honour, for
which VINCI was competing against
groups such as Danone, Schneider
Electric, GDF Suez, LOral, Sanofi and
France Tlcom, was awarded by a jury,
the majority of whose members were
corporate chief financial officers. The
award was announced at a ceremony
organised by, notably, Paris-Europlace,
the Financial Times and La Tribune. It
was awarded in recognition of many
years of outstanding and sustained effort
on the part of VINCIs finance teams to
promote the development of the Group.
SILVER CONSIDERATE
CONSTRUCTORS AWARD
Bamford WTW has received a Silver
Award at the 2011 Considerate
Constructors National Site Awards.
The project had been placed in the top
7.5% of the sites audited by Considerate
Constructors in the UK this year.
The award coincides with the project
reaching its first major milestone the
successful introduction of flows by
Severn Trent Water through the new
Contact Tank. This milestone was
achieved three weeks ahead of schedule,
which helped to ensure client compliance
with the water quality deadline set out
by the Drinking Water Inspectorate
(DWI). Bamford WTW now supplies 1.5
million people with drinking water.
ROSPA GOLD
VINCI Construction UK has won a RoSPA
Gold Award, the first year that all VINCI
Construction UK business units have
contributed to the awards jointly.
BREEAM AP
We are pleased to announce that
Bob Lewis, Principal Sustainability
Consultant at the Technology Centre, is
now a BREEAM Accredited Professional
(BREEAM AP). This is potentially of
significant benefit to Building and Civil
Engineering projects. Up to two credits
are available under BREEAM 2008 for
the comprehensive use of a BREEAM AP
throughout a project.
CIOB GOLD AWARD FOR
MORGAN STACEY
Morgan Stacey from the South West
& Wales region of VINCI Construction
UKs Building Division has been
awarded the CIOB Site Management
Gold Award, plus full membership of
the CIOB. The purpose of the award
scheme is to promote best practice and
reward training and professionalism. It
covers site management for candidates
who have demonstrated application
in the advancement of knowledge and
occupational competence, and who have
made contributions to improvements in
site management practice and activities.
TOTAL UK LARGE
CONTRACTOR OF THE
YEAR
The VINCI Facilities team at Total UKs
corporate offices in Watford and Luton
have been recognised with a Large
Contractor of the Year Award. The
award was for significant year-on-year
improvements in health and safety,
attitude, knowledge and performance. At
the presentation Total commented:
Over the last 12 months the VINCI
Facilities team and their associated
contractors have shown a strong mutual
support, great listening and outstanding
customer service to colleagues
throughout Totals business - thank you.
TECHNOLOGY
CENTRE PASSES UKAS
RECERTIFICATION
AUDIT
The Technology Centre has successfully
undergone a United Kingdom
Accreditation Services (UKAS)
recertification audit. This is the sole
national accreditation body recognised
by government to assess against
internationally agreed standards.
The testing process was exhaustive,
covering 40 individual tests, which were
assessed by a five-man team over three
days. All of the assessors were highly
complimentary about the Technology
Centres team members, whom they
described as very competent and
knowledgeable.

New tests (concerning acoustic
and glazing) were added to the
comprehensive set of assessment criteria,
and in some areas the Technology Centre
is the first UK test laboratory to be
accredited for these tests.
AWARDS
WHAT A DIFFERENCE A DAY
MAKES!
As part of Stand Out, Make a Diference, every member of staf is being encouraged to undertake one
day of voluntary action a year for a local community organisation or charity. Across the Company,
there are plenty of opportunities to harness employees passion, commitment and expertise
whether through support for clients charitable fundraising or engagement with local communities.
However employees decide to spend their time, the newly launched Stand Out, Make a Diference
day has the potential to deliver over 4,000 days of community service a year. Its a chance for every
member of staf to really stand out and make a diference.
Here, Dr Russell Matthews, Director at VINCI Construction UKs Technology Centre, describes how
he spent his Stand Out, Make a Diference day of voluntary action.
My father is 89. In his later life he gradually lost his sight until he became totally blind about fve years
ago. Having served in the Second World War, he has recently received a lot of help and support from a
charity called St Dunstans, an organisation dedicated to securing an independent future for blind ex-
Servicemen and women.
When I heard about the Stand Out, Make a Diference day, I immediately thought of St Dunstans it
seemed a great opportunity to get involved with a charity that meant something to me and my family.
However people choose to volunteer their services, a Stand Out, Make a Diference day is a day well spent
but for me, the personal connection with St Dunstans made the whole project that bit more poignant.
So, having made the necessary arrangements, on Tuesday May 24th I took the train to London and reported
for duty at St Dunstans head ofce.
Aiming to increase their fundraising by 60% in 2011, St Dunstans have their work cut out for them this
year, and there was certainly plenty for me to do. I spent the day working closely with Catherine, one of
the fundraisers there my tasks included researching details of target companies for the Spinnaker Tower
challenge in Portsmouth; stufng envelopes to send details and shirts to entrants for the 100K London-to-
Brighton bike ride; and handwriting thank you postcards for people who take part in fundraising events
for St Dunstans later in the year.
It was really interesting to see how charities operate and raise funds, and I think I made a valuable
contribution during my day. St Dunstans were defnitely grateful for the help. All charities welcome
hands-on voluntary support, and I came away with the feeling that company schemes like Stand Out,
Make a Diference day are really appreciated across the charity sector.
At VINCI Construction UK, we all have a lot to ofer organisations like St Dunstans. In particular, our project
management skills and expertise translate very well to charitable operations. A Director I spoke to at St
Dunstans said the charity could learn a lot from our experience in handling large-scale projects which is
something Id like to follow up on at some point in the future. I certainly think my father will be pleased.

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