Tony Lawther talks to RCI Magazine about the Building Safety Act
Tony Lawther (Managing Director) has spoken to RCI Magazine, about the Building Safety Act, covering the new systems; Building Control; Competence; Gateways; Golden Thread of Information; Mandatory and Voluntary Occurrence Reporting.
Read the full article in RCI’s Magazine July 2024 issue.
Apprentice of the Year MAC Awards 2024 – Sponsored by BriggsAmasco
BriggsAmasco was proud to showcase its commitment to helping improve the skills of a new generation of roofers at the 2024 Mastic Asphalt Council (MAC) Awards by sponsoring the ‘Apprentice of the Year’ category. Congratulations to Frankie Storrie, who walked away as this year’s winner.
Frankie’s triumph was announced during a finalists’ ceremony held in June at London’s Royal Horseguards Hotel. Nearly 200 high-profile industry professionals attended the event, described as the year’s ‘most prestigious’ gathering for the waterproofing industry.
Tony Lawther, managing director explained “The UK roofing industry is experiencing a huge demand for skilled professionals. Therefore, it’s important companies such as ours do what they can to promote roofing as a viable, fulfilling career for young people. Frankie’s success at the MAC Awards is indictive of the calibre of entrant we hoped the Apprentice of the Year category would attract. He’s talented, hard-working and has real passion for roofing”
Frankie, an apprentice at Oxley Asphalte Roofing Services in Brighton, left school aged 16 without qualifications. Now 17, his mastic asphalt apprenticeship includes a functional skills online course. Frankie has also enrolled at college to study English and Maths alongside his apprenticeship course.
It’s been a sensational few months for Frankie, who was also named ‘Young Roofer of the Year’ at this year’s NFRC (National Federation of Roofing Contractors) UK Roofing Awards.
Tony continued: “Frankie deserves the success that has come his way. He’s an inspiration to young people looking to enter the industry. We wish him the best of luck with his ongoing training. A long and happy roofing career awaits.”
New Offices for Chessington
Our Chessington branch has moved from Oakcroft Road to Hook Rise South just 0.3 miles away.
Our new address is Argent House, 175 Hook Rise South, Surbiton, Surrey KT6 7LD. The telephone numbers remain the same.
Lighthouse Waterproofing Project sees Briggsamasco win at MAC Awards
BriggsAmasco’s superb delivery of a logistically challenging roofing programme at a historic lighthouse site has taken the honours at this year’s Mastic Asphalt Council (MAC) Awards.
The project, at Sumburgh Head Lighthouse and Visitors Centre in Shetland, was announced ‘General Work, Development and Hybrid Project of the Year’ winner during a spectacular awards ceremony at London’s Royal Horseguards Hotel on 07 June.
Nearly 200 influential members of the roofing and waterproofing sector attended the event, which included an entertaining post-ceremony presentation by England football legend, Stuart Pearce.
Speaking of the awards win, Allan Dorris, Manager at BriggsAmasco’s Glasgow branch, said: “I’m proud of all of my team that delivered this unique project. The logistical planning, design, high quality, insulation and professional management were all befitting of the high standards BriggsAmasco is renowned for. A massive thanks to all the team involved, as well as the Mastic Asphalt Council for organising another fantastic awards event.”
For the Sumburgh Head Lighthouse and Visitors Centre project in Shetland, DITT Construction appointed BriggsAmasco to supply a new mastic asphalt roof to the historic site’s engine room. The ‘once-in-a-generation project’ was on behalf of the Shetland Amenity Trust. It meant it was imperative costs were minimised during the roof’s refurbishment, with BriggsAmasco operatives displaying the utmost care, attention and professionalism in carrying out the work whilst the centre’s accommodation blocks were occupied by holidaymakers. The team’s performance at the Sumburgh Head Lighthouse also earned industry acclaim with victory in the Mastic Asphalt category at this year’s NFRC UK Roofing Awards.
Allan Doris continued: “I’m delighted our teams’ performance at Sumburgh Head Lighthouse Visitors Centre has received the recognition it deserves with the wonderful MAC award. It was a special project to be involved with, and one I’m sure those who journeyed a long way and worked hard to complete it will remember for a long time. Additional thanks to all at IKO for its support throughout all stages of the works delivery. As ever, the quality of IKO mastic asphalt products was excellent.”
Landmark Roof Installation at Historic Lighthouse Site Secures BriggsAmasco a Deserved NFRC Award Win
BriggsAmasco has scooped a prized industry accolade for its delivery of a first-class roof installation at a world class visitor attraction.
The company was adjudged winner of the Mastic Asphalt category at the esteemed NFRC UK Roofing Awards. BriggsAmasco was awarded for its expert performance at Sumburgh Head Lighthouse and Visitors Centre. The project, which took place in Shetland’s remote, inclement environs, involved supplying the historic site’s engine room with a smart new watertight roof.
Speaking of BriggsAmasco’s latest industry recognition, Tony Lawther, managing director said: “This is a magnificent achievement. The NFRC awards celebrate the very best UK roofing projects and workmanship. For our performance at Sumburgh Head Lighthouse to be judged winner in a strongly-contested category is immensely pleasing. Warmest congratulations to all those involved in the project. You’ve made us all incredibly proud.”
The Sumburgh Head Lighthouse roof installation, on behalf of the Shetland Amenity Trust, was a once-in-a-generation project for BriggsAmasco. Operatives not only had spells of wild and wintry weather to contend with, they had to carry out the work whilst the site’s accommodation blocks and visitor centre remained open. Hence, this mastic asphalt-based refurbishment was as much a triumph of BriggsAmasco’s project management skills in upholding visitor safety, as it was the team’s installation prowess.
Additionally, the Shetland Amenity Trust’s charity status meant BriggsAmasco operatives needed to work at pace to ensure the client’s strict budget was not infringed. Briggs teams delivered on all counts, making it a landmark installation for all involved.
Tony continued: “The Sumburgh Head Lighthouse is definitely one of our more notable projects. It demonstrates that no matter how challenging the conditions, location or installation requirements, our teams have the skills and diligence to deliver what is required. Their talent and professionalism know no bounds.”
BriggsAmasco received its NFRC award at a finalists’ ceremony held at the InterContinental London – The O2. The evening was hosted by comedian, actor and presenter Hal Cruttenden.
Pictured above, Tony Lawther (Managing Director for BriggsAmasco), Allan Doris (Branch Manager, Glasgow for BriggsAmasco), Marcus Lee (Sales Director for IKO) & Malcolm Grinstead (Director for Mastic Asphalt Council).
Dual Nomination aor BriggsAmasco at this Year’s Mac Awards
BriggsAmasco is a dual finalist following the shortlisting of two of its roofing projects at this year’s Mastic Asphalt Council (MAC) Awards.
The projects at Everton football stadium, and Sumburgh Head Lighthouse and Visitors Centre have been nominated in the ‘General Work, Development and Hybrid Project of the Year’ category.
At Everton Stadium, which is due to open in 2025 at the former Bramley-Moore dock site on Liverpool’s waterfront, BriggsAmasco operatives overcame challenging conditions to complete a huge multiple roof installation. Nearly 15,000m2 of mastic asphalt waterproofing was installed across two levels of the 52,000-capacity stadium, along with 5,000m2 of asphalt paving to demarcated roofing areas. The site’s exposed waterfront location meant operatives had to overcome high winds and accommodate a raft of complex roof detailing to complete a project that will herald a new era for the Premier League football club when they take-up residence at the stadium for the start of the 2025/26 season.
For the Sumburgh Head Lighthouse and Visitors Centre project in Shetland, DITT Construction appointed BriggsAmasco to supply a new mastic asphalt roof to the historic site’s engine room. The ‘once-in-a-generation project’ was on behalf of the Shetland Amenity Trust. It meant it was imperative costs were minimised during the roof’s refurbishment, with BriggsAmasco operatives displaying the utmost care, attention and professionalism in carrying out the work whilst the centre’s accommodation blocks were occupied by holidaymakers. The team’s performance at the Sumburgh Head Lighthouse has already earned industry acclaim with victory in the Mastic Asphalt category at this year’s NFRC UK Roofing Awards.
Tony Lawther, managing director, BriggsAmasco said: “The awards nominations are fantastic news. The nominated roofing projects are among the most high-profile we’ve completed in recent years. They’re indicative of our operatives’ ability to carry out a range of roofing disciplines in differing environments and attain the same exceptional performance levels. Congratulations to all involved.”
The MAC Awards attract a wide range of quality entrants from across the UK, thereby fulfilling its remit to promote excellence in construction. This year’s category winners will be announced on Friday, June 7th at a luncheon being held at the Royal Horseguards Hotel in London.