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Staff Day Out Multi-Activity Team Building - November 2009
Staff Day Out Cooking at Nick Nairn Cook School - September 2009
Staff Day Out White Water Rafting - August 2009
Congratulations to Monster Challenge for Galloway Team
Management Buyout
Congratulations to Galloway Monster Challenge Team - May 2009
Monster Challenge for Galloway Team - May 2008
New Directorships Announced
Accredited CPD Employer Status Awarded
Oustanding Apprentice
Best Apprentice Award
Everyone Loves PAM
Galloway Group Wins Top Safety Award
Acoustics Testing Just About Complete
Project Bridge Winning Team
Class Act for Dundee Firm
Silver for Galloway's Team
Only the Best will Do!
Safety First
Acoustics Set for London Market
Galloways at Cutting Edge with PAM
Bright Sparks

Staff Day Out Multi-Activity Team Building

On 13th November 2009 twenty-four members of staff from the Dewsbury offices attended a Staff Day Out of Team Building. They split up into four 4 teams to participate in six different events for points. Hovercrafts Driving Powerturn Buggy Driving Target Rifle Shooting Crossbow Shooting Catapult Build Minefield Three of the events were held in the morning, then following the break for lunch the other three events were held. The main highlights were hovercraft and power turn buggies (one enthusiastic pair left the course and nearly demolished the start tent. Victors on the day by a close margin were Team 2, congratulations to them. ATTENDEES ANDREW ARMITAGE MICK GRAYSON DANIEL COOK JOHN ASKEW MARTIN GILL PAUL HUNNEYBELL ANDREW HODGSON GARY HALL DAVE HALL ROB LOMAX RORY MCCOURT WAYNE HEWSON DAVID MOORHOUSE RICHARD MANN JILL PILKINGTON GAVIN MOIZER-PEACE NICK SHEPHERD SEAN RIBKA DARRYL RICHARDSON ALAN SHAW JUDITH WILKINSON KATHRYN VINE OLIVER SHELDON MARTIN STEVENSON 13 November 2009

Staff Day Out Cooking at Nick Nairn Cook School

On Friday 25th September 20 Members of Staff from Dundee headed off for a feast of Scallops, Fillet of Beef and Chocolate cake courtesy of Nick Nairn Cook School. But, before anyone could sit down to enjoy the delicacies, they had to prepare and cook it themselves. Under the expert guidance of a top chef, the preparation of the chocolate cake started the day. With a flurry of whisking, creaming and beating some magnificent creations appeared and were popped into the oven to rise (or fall). The preparation of the scallops was next. Some more adept than others at opening the shell, some even surprised that there was a shell at all!! With only minor injuries and a couple of blue plasters the feast (and wine) began. With fire extinguishers on hand, the grand finale was the cooking of the flambéed Fillet of Beef. A few singed eyebrows for those who were rather generous with the whiskey but the results were worth it. Great day, great fun, great food. ATTENDEES Jim Mathieson Angie Phillips Jacqui Christie Steven Spoor Yvonne Scott Margaret Feeney Robert Green Michael Oliver Martin Higgins Steven Milne Laura Barrie Bill Mitchell Tom Paterson Fiona Johnston Joan Cunningham Kevin Kenyon Derek Jolly Garrie Ritchie Tracey Anderson Colin Nichol 29 September 2009

Staff Day Out White Water Rafting

On Friday 28th August , 14 adventurous/insane staff members took to the water for a day of fun on the beautiful, if a little wet, River Tay. After several days of rain the river was running high and fast … “Perfect” … or so we were told.  The morning of Bugging (individual inflatable chairs) had mixed success – one or two even managed to stay on and I understand that one ‘bug’ was last seen heading out towards the North Sea! The afternoon of rafting was thoroughly enjoyed by everyone as the photos show. Several decided to swim at one point. Well a raft full actually and there was no choice when the group were a little overenthusiastic in a trick to tip the raft on its end.  A great meal at the Kenmore Hotel was truly appreciated by everyone and together with a glass or two of something refreshing helped to warm us all up!  A fantastic day out and luckily the head count on the return journey was the same as on the way out with no permanent injuries received. ATTENDEES Sammy Brown Moira Myles Alison Neave Jim Brown Kevin Cassidy Donald Napier Kevin Robbins Calum Sharpe Nicola Di Marco Alex Wilson Cammie Robertson Malcolm Sharpe Gayle Fyfe - - Jim Waddell 7 September 2009

Congratulations to Galloway Monster Challenge Team - 4 Golds and 3 Silvers

Management Buyout

Congratulations to Galloway Monster Challenge Team - 4 Golds and 2 Silvers

Monster Challenge for Galloway Team

New Directorships Announced

Acceredited CPD Employer Status Awarded

We are pleased to announce that the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland has awarded us ‘Accredited CPD Employer’ status as from 1 January 2006. This award is made to employers, who can demonstrate that their in-house professional development schemes are comparable with the framework of ICAS’ new CPD scheme, ‘CA Lifelong Learning – Retain the Distinction’. In making this award, ICAS is recognising our commitment to the professional development and training of ICAS members and the ‘best practices’ inherent in it’s in -house training and development schemes. 12 September, 2006

Outstanding Apprentice

Galloway Group Ductwork Apprentice, Steven Menelaws has won an HVACR Industry Outstanding Achievement Award. Coming only 5 months after receiving the Best Apprentice Award, Steven has now been awarded the Runner Up Prize in this years Apprentice Ductwork Engineering Category.
Steven was presented with his Certificate of Achievement by Geoffrey Robinson, President of the HVCA at a ceremony held on 30 November at SELECT, Midlothian.
Again both Galloway Group Limited and BEST, Building Engineering Services Training Ltd are delighted for Steven and wish him every success in his future endeavour.

Best Apprentice Award

Galloway Group Ductwork Apprentice, Steven Menelaws was presented with an award for Best Apprentice at a ceremony in the City Chambers, Glasgow on 23 June 2005.
Pictured here with John Hutchinson, Operations Director, Steven has been attending North Glasgow College to achieve SVQ H&V Ductwork Installation. Steven was deservedly selected Best Apprentice from those on the course by Glasgow North College Senior Lecturer Colin Campbell.
Both Galloway Group Limited and BEST, Building Engineering Services Training Ltd are delighted for Steven and wish him every success in his future endeavour.

Everyone Loves PAM

Leading UK duct manufacturer and airside package contractor Galloway Group has taken up the value challenge by introducing a system which will slash the time it takes to construct a new building.

The UK wide company has engineered ready-to-install frame units which can hold a building's entire services system, from fire sprinklers and ductwork to M&E services.

Christened PAM (Pre-Assembled Modules), the units can be assembled off site while a new project is being built and then installed at incredible speed the moment the client is ready.

Their first large scale installation has taken place at a research centre in Harlow, which is being fitted with 168 modules. A 65,000sq ft facility at Saffron Walden has been kitted out to manufacture the units. Over a mile of multi-services have been installed on site in a month.

A Galloway representative said: "On a traditional job, with the services being done one after the other, then tested, then the probability of attending to defects, it could take over 6 months. And we could only start once the building was ready.

"With PAM we can get the ductwork, heating, hot water services, cable trays, sprinklers and a lot more in the units and fully test them while the building's still coming out of the ground.

"Because of the controlled environment we can improve efficiency, negate the need for access equipment, reduce risks, and improve quality, not to mention rationalisation of supports.

"After installation, it's much easier to carry out ongoing maintenance because we can pre-plan the units to give maximum access to each service".

Success at Harlow has led to more future work, with our involvement being sought on major London projects and Hospitals. Industry giants including Balfour Beatty and Skanska have also shown enthusiastic interest.

It was also added: "There are big savings to be made through PAM. Overall, the method isn't anymore expensive than going through the traditional route, and the savings come because the client gets their building finished so much earlier- and to top quality".

Notes to editors:

PAMs are individual frames 10.8m long by 1.8m wide and 1.2m deep in which the ductwork, pipework etc. are installed.

Galloway Group is one of the largest manufacturers and contractors of ventilation ductwork and related products in the UK. It employs some 400 people across Britain, divided between factories in Dundee, Dewsbury in Yorkshire and Haverhill in Suffolk.

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GALLOWAY GROUP WINS TOP SAFETY AWARD
Galloway Group has won a prestigious safety award from the British Safety Council. Only companies with below average accident rates are eligible.

Galloway Group is one of only about 1,000 winners from large and small enterprises all over the country in the public and private sectors. They faced a tough test in order to satisfy the independent Awards Panel.

Winners must have lower than average accident rates, good safety policies and safety plans and commitment to health and safety at the highest board level. They must detail their health and safety officers' qualifications and provide details of significant advances in health and safety for the year.

Mr David Ballard, Director General of the British Safety Council, says: "The National Safety Awards highlight organisations that reach top levels of health and safety. They are a mark of a proven and significant achievement in safety standards. By making safety an important feature of everyday work practice, Galloway Group is reducing accidents and ill health while improving productivity and profitability."

Prime Minister Tony Blair sent a message to winners via his office: "The Prime Minister was pleased to see that so far 25 traditional industry sectors have now set challenging health and safety targets in line with the national Revitalising Health and Safety ones. Mr Blair feels that the efforts and commitment of the British Safety Council are making a real contribution to the Revitalising Health and Safety initiative and sends his very best to all award winners for a successful and enjoyable evening."

Winning companies were presented with their awards at a banquet in London on 17 May, the biggest event in the safety calendar. Guests heard a keynote speech from Lord Faulkner, President of the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents, and enjoyed a variety of entertainment.

Photo from left to right:
Tom Chadwick, Chas Eves, David Craddock, David Ballard (Director General, British Safety Council), Dennis Caulfield, Paul Croucher

Acoustics Testing Just About Complete
After several months of hard work Galloway Acoustics silencer testing is almost finished. Over 1000 tests have been carried out on a new range of configurations at the UKAS accredited Test Rig of Salford University - designed, manufactured and installed by Galloway Acoustics.

Gary Hall, Sales Director of Galloway Acoustics, said "Comprehensive independent testing to both BS4718 1971 and ISO 7235 1996 on a UKAS accredited test rig gives Galloway Acoustics a unique level of credibility in terms of silencer performance figures. Coupled with full Professional Indemnity Insurance and a highly trained and qualified team of staff Galloway Acoustics can offer a top class technical service for any form of noise and vibration control application."

PROJECT BRIDGE WINNING TEAM
Mace recently confirmed that Galloway Group's GSK House Team (more commonly known as Project Bridge) were winners when they presented them with the awards for Most Improved Safety and the Quality League. Tommy Chandler also won the individual Safety Award and Scot Zenko, a Galloway sub-contractor won the individual Safety Award for End Systems.

Under the watchful eye and in the experienced hands of Senior Project Manager Graham Jordan, Project Bridge is the largest contract ever undertaken by Galloway Group involving some 33 miles of ductwork. Work on the Glaxo Smith Kline site began in May 2000 and is due for completion September 2001.

Class act for Dundee firm
More and more of Dundee's workforce is benefiting from the free training supplied by Dundee College.

The Galloway Group Ltd, are the latest employers to avail themselves of the European Social Fund, Skills for Success project that enables businesses employing up to 250 people the chance to train their staff absolutely free.

Dundee College have equipped an IT training suite at the ductwork and electrical contractor's Group Headquarters in the city's Wester Gourdie industrial estate and are supplying a trainer to deliver a range of IT programmes.

"The Skills for Success project allows us to provide training to SMEs (small/medium-size companies) free of charge in a bid to upskill people already in employment," commented Stuart Dell, head of Corporate Services at Dundee College.

"We are delighted to enter into a partnership with a leading local company such as the Galloway group.

"A wide range of post-holders within the organisation will receive training covering many aspects of Information Technology including the internationally recognised European Computer Driving License."

Craig Hutchison, Managing Director of Galloway Group said, "The Skills for Success project offers a unique opportunity to both Galloway Group and its staff, which we are delighted to participate in."

Silver for Galloway's Team
Last weekend saw members of the Association of Scottish Kart Clubs head south to take part in the Annual Inter Nations Championship held at Llandow, Wales. Pictured is the Pro Kart Team from the West of Scotland Kart Club at Larkhall, sponsored by Galloway Acoustics, a division of Galloway Group Limited, Dundee and suppliers of attenuators, acoustic louvres and enclosures to the ventilation industry. The Pro Karts reached second position overall.

Larkhall members are, from left to right, Tommy Paterson, Andrew Gilchrist, Chris Miller, Gavin Duffy, Davie McInnes with Stewart Linn in the kart.

ONLY THE BEST WILL DO!
The construction industry has been notorious in the past for its poor safety record, lack of customer satisfaction, poor treatment of sub-contractors, low profits, out of control costs…. The list goes on. After the production of two damning reports on the industry the Construction Best Practice Programme was set up and is funded by the Department of Trade and Industry to help bring the construction industry up to scratch, an initiative Galloway Group welcomes and is pleased to be participating in.

Having recently undertaken a CBPP approved Benchmarking Assessment which measures performance against other businesses in the construction industry, Galloway Group achieved a rating of at least "Stronger overall performance" in the following categories:

Profitability
Financial Management
Productivity
Innovation People
Management Suppliers
Leadership
Policy and Strategy
Processes

Having come through the assessment with what are believed to be many positive results, there are also a number of areas that need improving. A system of measuring and monitoring issues such as "Customer Satisfaction" is now being considered. This would measure performance on key issues such as product quality, delivery time, cost and customer service highlighting both the best and the worst areas. Once these have been identified steps can be taken to improve poor performing areas and learn from the best.

SAFETY FIRST

Galloway Group are now members of the British Safety Council, the highly respected world-wide organisation concerned with occupational health, safety and environmental issues. We are currently applying to be considered for a national safety award because of our improving Health & Safety culture - Watch This Space !

ACOUSTICS SET FOR LONDON MARKET

The success of Galloway Acoustics has resulted in the opening of new offices in Richmond, Surrey, ideally situated for targeting the London market. John Redknap, recently appointed Southern Sales Manager for Galloway Acoustics believes the growth of the Acoustics division is likely to continue with the Galloway Group's commitment to supply quality products on time and at a competitive price.

Having competent London based representation will open up new opportunities in the South and allow for further expansion of the current team.

GALLOWAYS AT CUTTING EDGE WITH PAM
Over £1m to be installed in just 25 days!
This is no ordinary contract, but the revolutionary new concept of modular frame building. The contract for GSK's Discovery Research Automation Facility (DRAF) at Harlow was won in conjunction with MJN Colston on the also very new e-bidding process via the internet.

The pre-assembled modules (PAMs) are individual RHS frames 10.8m long by 1.8m wide and 1.2m deep in which the ductwork, pipework, electrical, medical gas services and sprinklers are installed. The complete modules are then connected on site providing the entire building services system in one efficiently organised unit. This not only provides considerable savings with regard to site installation time and costs but also drastically simplifies ongoing maintenance by ensuring unrestricted access to each service.

The 168 modules required will be made and fitted out in Galloways dedicated premises at Saffron Walden near Haverhill. Once the building is ready in May/June the Southern team will then deliver and install 8 modules a day.

There has already been a great deal of planning and organising with completed mock up modules already installed at Saffron Walden and witnessed by MJN, Bovis, GSK and GSK personnel from America - all very impressed, with much credit going to Chas Eves and Adrian How.

BRIGHT SPARKS

In the last month Galloway Group's Electrical Division has won another three NHBC Pride in the Job Awards for excellence in on-site management. The awards are added to the growing number of accolades achieved by the division which has, for nearly 30 years, made a significant contribution to the success of the company. The division has an annual turnover of almost £2.5m generated from electrical installations in new build housing for clients such as Wimpey, Betts Homes, Barratt and Redrow. Operating throughout the Central and Grampian regions of Scotland the division employs up to 54 electricians including 6 apprentices, and is supported by the office staff (pictured below) and two site supervisors.

From left:
Raymond Crawford Electrical Manager, Robert Green Operations,
Jackie Moir Secretary, Kenny Hill Surveyor , Jeff Lee Surveying