BEYOND THE BUILDING: June 2024
GMI Construction Group PLC
Together, we bring buildings to life, by delivering on our promises and exceeding client expectations.
GMI host Building Safety Act Seminar ??
GMI's inaugural Building Safety Act Seminar, hosted yesterday afternoon, was a fantastic success.
An expert discussion led by a panel of industry-leading experts, addressed key topics and issues, answered key questions on the wider Building Safety Act and how it impacts both individuals and organisations.
On the panel was our CEO Lee Powell , our Building Compliance Manager Michael Boyer BSc(Hons) C.Build E MCABE AIFireE , Director of Construction and Engineering at Walker Morris LLP Alex Jones and Graham King MRICS AaPS C.Build E FCABE from Safer Sphere .
Leading conversations on topics such as this is imperative to the industry nationwide, providing a platform for deeper understanding and the potential impact on the industry.
Feedback from those attending the event was that it was incredibly informative and great to get the views of a main contractor on the implications of the act.
A huge thank you to our expert panellists and to all those who attended ??????
GMI Construction Group Marks Dakota Hotel Newcastle Milestone ? ?
GMI Construction Group has marked a significant milestone in the delivery of the North East’s first Dakota Hotels by hosting a steel signing ceremony.
The erection of the steel marks a crucial phase in the transformation of the vacant St Anne’s Wharf building on Newcastle’s vibrant Quayside into a 118-room luxury boutique hotel.
Attended by key stakeholders and project team members, the ceremony highlighted the collaborative effort and commitment to excellence which defines the project.
Much of the building’s current features and details will be retained to complement its architectural heritage, with a number of exciting additions, including a new-look entrance lobby, reception and signature ground floor Bar & Grill.
An existing courtyard is being reconfigured to create a vehicle drop off area, while the first floor will feature bedroom terraces. PV panels and Air Source Heat Pumps will be installed to provide renewable energy.
Construction of Dakota Hotels Newcastle is on schedule, with completion anticipated for Spring 2025.
The project sees GMI continue its strong relationship with developer Evans Property Group ’s Dakota brand – having previously completed three Dakota Hotels in Manchester, Leeds, and Glasgow. The UK hotel chain, which also has hotels in Edinburgh and Motherwell, regularly welcomes celebrity guests.
The building at 112 Quayside previously held a number of tenants, including law firm Womble Bond Dickinson (UK) LLP . It had been based there since 1998 until relocating its 400 staff into the Spark building at Newcastle Helix .
Gary Oates , GMI’s Regional Director, North East, said: “The steel signing represents a major step forward in the redevelopment of this landmark building. Our team is committed to delivering a hotel that reflects the high standards and elegance associated with the Dakota brand.
“This project showcases GMI’s dedication to quality and innovation in construction, and we are excited to see the vision taking shape.”
Marc Banks , a director of Evans Property Group , added: “Reaching this milestone in the development of Dakota Hotels Newcastle marks a significant achievement and we are proud to bring a project of this calibre to the North East, which offers an unparalleled blend of luxury and comfort.“
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WE HAVE BEEN SHORTLISTED AT THE DIGITAL CONSTRUCTION AWARDS 2024 ???? ????
We are incredibly proud to announce that our GMI Technology team have been shortlisted on a National stage at the Digital Construction Awards 2024
The team have been shortlisted in the Best Use Of Data on a Project category for the implementation of 'ProjectData'. The system implements and livestreams data from a number of third party systems used by the business such as Work Wallet, Viewpoint/Trimble Inc., Biosite Systems Ltd, Microsoft and Elecosoft.
The Digital Construction Awards celebrate innovation and technology in the built environment through recognising the most pioneering projects, teams, and individuals, where the GMI tech team have stood out for their efforts in taking a leading front on making GMI a more digitally inclined business.
We want to say a huge well done to the team on this national achievement and good luck for the upcoming awards.
A Double Shortlisting for Carlton Hill at the Insider Yorkshire Placemaking Awards 2024 ?? ??
GMI Construction have been recognised at the Insider Media Yorkshire Placemaking Awards in two major categories for delivering the prestigious PBSA development in Leeds.
Following the major win at the Considerate Constructors Scheme awards with Carlton Hill achieving Silver on a national stage, the prestigious student accommodation continues to be recognised where it has been shortlisted in the following categories.
These categories look for projects which demonstrate innovation in design, construction or function, strong sustainability credentials, solutions to planning and site issues, buildability, and commercial viability, meets a local need, improves upon existing provision, improves its neighbourhood, and can demonstrate sale or letting success.
This double shortlisting is a testament to the GMI Yorkshire project team who delivered Carlton Hill for going above and beyond in assuring all requirements were met.
Carlton Hill is now home to the students of Leeds and will be welcoming the class of 2024-2025 in the upcoming academic year where they will be greeted with luxury living space with larger than standard bedrooms, a well-equipped gym and fully landscaped sky garden to encourage relaxation.
Wishing the Carlton Hill project team the best of luck for the upcoming awards.
Another National Shortlist for the GMI Tech Team ??
Our GMI tech team have been shortlisted at the Construction News Specialists Awards 2024.?
The GMI Dashboards, coined 'ProjectData' have been shortlisted in the category of Innovation of the Year?competing alongside the likes of VolkerStevin , Tarmac and Seaway7 at the awards being hosted in London on 5th September 2024.?
The award for innovation of the Year recognises contractors that have developed an outstanding new product, new service, new process or other relevant breakthrough.?
Developed by Data and Reporting Lead James Murkin , ProjectData has been delivered to avoid data being siloed in systems and has? fulfilled a requirement for collating, storing and presenting data across our multi-regional business. The goals were to ensure our projects are running to their optimum and there are no oversights in terms of programme, cashflow, Health & Safety, Quality Assurance, and Environmental data.
This system has enables us to remove ad-hoc analytics and analysis and has enabled us to store key information and data about our projects. The major benefit of the system is improved efficiencies across the business as the data visualisation helps project teams keep on top of any key issues that arise.
The system implements and livestreams data from a number of third party systems used by the business such as Work Wallet , Trimble Viewpoint UK&I , Biosite Systems Ltd , 微软 and Elecosoft . Projectdata has been built and delivered by our technology team who we would like to recognise for their fantastic work on developing a high-class multi-functional system that is having a major impact on the business.
Again a huge well done to James Murkin and Thomas West on this achievement and good luck at the awards in September.
We found it a really great seminar, thank you so much for the invite.
Account Manager at Biosite Systems Ltd
9 个月Great work and a much deserved nomination the at the Digital Construction Awards. All the very best of luck??