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BMC Clients
Article Courtesy of Pentangle MD John Smith
BMC Client Pentangle Consulting Engineers Limited would like to wish all the readers a prosperous new year!
In 2009 we are all facing a harsh financial climate the same as everybody else, however, despite the economy and indeed the construction industry in a state of chaos Pentangle is looking forward to one of our strongest years to date. Over the last year we have continually changed and grown to suit the industries needs unlike some of the larger practices we have been able to be agile and flexible when our clients need it.
With all the doom and gloom of the current economic climate that we are hearing in the press it may seem that now is a bad time to invest in property, however, this is dependant on which side of the fence you're on - if you're a first time buyer without a deposit then yes now is probably a bad time to invest, but if you are fortunate enough to be more financially stable, it is a great time to invest in property or redevelop any property you currently own. Our team is currently working on a number of projects to improve existing commercial and domestic properties, maximizing the potential of the existing property. In the long term, investment now will see a return in the future once the property market picks back up.
Pentangle News:
John Smith has recently become an accredited Commercial
This Accreditation enables us to assess the performance of both new and existing developments to ensure that a client can see how a building performs together with recommendations for improvement.
As part of our commitment to sustainability Pentangle took part in the CIBSE 100 Hours of Carbon Clean Up Campaign: Click here We dedicated staff time to carbon reduction activities which included setting up a review of the use of office equipment and power consumption to ensure all our equipment is being used in it's optimum manner and not wasting energy. At our Hertfordshire office we have now changed energy supplier to Ecotricity: www.ecotricity.co.uk a supplier that is committed to reinvesting their profits into renewable technologies in order to increase the amount of electricity they can generate. We also reviewed our Environmental and QA policies to ensure all members of staff and our Employers are aware of our commitments to sustainability.
Pentangle continues to actively support The University of Brighton and has recently awarded a prize to the top Architectural Technology Student of 2008 as chosen by the university . This year we shall continue our links with the university by attending and giving input to the Industrial Placement Panel to help the university ensure it's students are ready for the real world when they leave. We have also recently taken on Jackline Kibe who has joined us on industrial placement as part of her degree in Architectural Technology.
Pentangle Help:
A number of people have asked us what we do and what are we, we are Architectural Technologists, Building Services Engineers and Low Carbon Consultants and we provide a complete package of building solutions to from feasibility to handover. Our team consists of:
Architectural Technologists, also known as a Building Technologist, the Architectural Technologist provides building design services and solutions and is trained in architectural technology, building design and construction. They apply the science of architecture and typically concentrate on the technology of building design and construction. They may negotiate the construction project, and manage the process from conception through to completion.
Low Carbon Consultants are professionally competent to minimize energy use and carbon emissions from buildings both in design and operation. They are able to go beyond the current legal minima in improving the energy performance of both new and existing buildings. Clients can be sure that buildings designed and operated by Low Carbon Consultants will meet the requirements of Part L (Conservation of Fuel and Power) and Building Control Officers can be assured that compliance is being signed off by suitably qualified professionals.
Building Services Consultants are responsible for the design of the mechanical, electrical and public health systems required for the safe, comfortable and environmentally friendly operation of buildings All the things that you probably never think about in your day to day interaction with buildings, power, light heat, ventilation, water, data, air conditioning, gases, security, alarms, CCTV, AV systems, building transport etc.
For more information on Pentangle go to: www.pcel.co.uk
Congratulations to another BMC Client 'IE Design'
Shortlisted at ‘The Creative City Awards’ this year and last for both ‘Outstanding Innovation’ and ‘Best Brand’ – IE were thrilled to win ‘Best Brand’ at Creative City's glamorous 2008/9 award ceremony.
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Amongst the 400-or-so members of Birmingham's creative community attending the Creative City Awards 2008/9, IE's team were delighted to be identified as a leading light.
The Best Brand Award - sponsored by Aquila TV - is intended to recognise the creative sector business whose brand best conveys its values and strengths, enabling them to stand out from the crowd.
Ollie Leggett, Managing Director, says,
"IE's work creating, building and managing our client's brands is well known - but to be recognised amongst our peers in the city's creative community for the clarity and strength of our own brand is an enormous privilege.
IE stands for innovation and excellence. We're at our best working with values-driven clients who are as passionate about what they stand for as we are. The IE brand promises quality, creative flair, technical mastery, passion and process excellence.
We believe that a strong brand is always an asset - and in trying economic times that's more true than ever.
IE is optimistic about the future. Our web, interactive, brand and design teams are thrilled to have been honored in this way. We love what we do and we're enormously proud to be amongst the cream of Birmingham's creative talent."
