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We are pleased to announce the appointment of Kate Rogers as a Director of JCP as of May 2016. Kate has worked with us previously as a Structural Engineer and is looking forward to driving the company forward in her new role.

We recently took part in Spire FM's bring £1 to work day in aid of The Stars Appeal and were surprised with a visit from the Spire FM team!

JCP Engineers are pleased to announce a new member to our team! We have adopted Phyllis, a Female King Vulture currently in the care of the Hawk Conservancy in Andover. She arrived at the Trust in May 2010 to be paired with our male King Vulture. She came from Zoo d' Amneville in France and was born in 1985. She is a good match for our male who is genetically important in the breeding program. However whilst he seems very interested in getting to know her better. She seems more intent on getting to know the staff. On a positive not she has not tried to attack the male and we hope that once they settle in we might see some reproductive behaviour and maybe even a vulture chick next year.
The Hawk Conservancy’s mission is the conservation of birds of prey, please take the time to find out more at www.hawk-conservancy.org. Thank you.

On the 8th of June 2014 our up and coming Structural Engineer Alex Thompson completed the Durrington triathlon challenge taking part in a 400m swim, 11 mile bike ride and finally a 3 mile run.

Alex said "the triathlon was a challenging and fun experience, being able to support local charity Lucy's Days out while doing this was wonderful. The atmosphere was lively with a great sense of community.

It is definitely something I would do again and hope to encourage the other members of JCP to join in next time".

Well done Alex, from all the team!

Lucy's Days Out is a small but important charity supporting local children.

Lucy's Wish...

Lucy Page was a bright, happy young girl who had lived with cancer a long time and treasured all her special days out.

When Lucy knew her cancer was untreatable, she asked her family to set up a charity in her memory. Lucy decided she would like families living with serious illnesses to enjoy special outings like the ones she had enjoyed.

To give a child a reason to smile is such a rewarding thing, also as a family it is a heart-warming experience to have a fun day amongst many dark days of hospital visits.

Lucy was very courageous and designed the title and logo, along with the charity aims, herself.

Take a look at their website http://www.lucysdaysout.org



JCP recently had our Local Radio station Spire FM pop in for a surprise cuppa whilst visiting local businesses. Engineer Charlie Blake gave an impromptu interview. Great way of receiving free advertising. Thanks Spire!





Thank you again for all your help, you've been a pleasure to deal with.




CDM 2015 : What domestic clients need to do
 
A domestic client is someone who has construction work done on their home or the home of a family member which is not in connection with a business, unlike CDM2007 domestic clients have duties under CDM 2015.If you are about to alter or extend your house or buildings, building something new or demolishing the existing then the new regulations place a number of duties on you as a construction client, the extent of these duties varies with the types of project.

On projects that are likely to involve more than one contractor you are required to appoint a Principal Designer before significant detailed design work starts so that they can advise and assist you with your health and safety duties and plan, manage, monitor and co-ordinate the health & safety of the pre-construction phase of the project.

A principal designer is a designer (architect, building surveyor or engineer) who can demonstrate to you that they have the knowledge, skill and experience of CDM2015 and understands the process of design risk management. When you are talking to a designer about your project you should check that they have the capability and experience to carry out the work for you. A designer must be a member of one of the following design institutions – ARB, RIBA,RIAS,CAIT, RICS, IStructE etc and to undertake the role of Principal Designer should have an accreditation in health & safety risk management or can provide evidence of having undertaken training in CDM2015.

The regulations recognise that as the client, you hold the power to influence and control the contractors you engage or appoint and therefore that the ultimate responsibility for the achievement of a safe and healthy project is in your hands as much as theirs.There are two types of construction projects, projects with only one contractor and projects that are likely to involve more than one contractor. Where the project involves only one contractor client duties must be carried out by the contractor as well as their own duties. If the project will require more than one contractor you must appoint a Principal Designer to oversee the preconstruction phase and a Principal Contractor to oversee the construction phase.
These appointments must be made as soon as practicable and before the construction phase.

Further guidance can be found here https://www.aps.org.uk/page.php?id=106

Mr S Palfrey
Andover
Posted on 09/09/2013

 

 

On the 9th of June Charlie and Tom completed their triathlon challenge taking part in a 400m swim, 11 mile bike ride and finally a 3 mile run, in doing so they have raised an amazing £434.99 for Sebast ia n's Action Trust.

"£434.99 is an amazing amount of money raised and it will most certainly make a difference to Sebastian’s Action Trust.

Each year we aim to give 100 children and their families a crisis break at The Bluebells, with a further 500 children being able to use its extensive leisure facilities for single day visits. We are inundated with requests for breaks at The Bluebells and although our initial intention was to support families in the south of England, principally in Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey, Bucks and Oxfordshire, we have attracted visitors from every corner of the United Kingdom, which reinforces our belief that the service we offer is highly sought and desperately needed.

We really appreciate your continued support and know that although we are a relatively small charity, our work does make a significant difference to those who face an uncertain future. Thank you once again for your donation and we hope you will continue to monitor our progress in the future".

Hannah Lambart - Sebastians Action Trust
Posted on 14/06/2013



 

We are an Architectural practice in Andover. We have used J.C.P. for 13 years now, for all our structural requirements. No matter what the scheme or problem, we always received a prompt, professional and friendly service, from all the staff. It is very reassuring to know that they are only a phone call away from those on site problems and difficulties. Their input in to our architectural designs is hugely valuable.

Paul Flippance – Inter County Surveys
 

We have used JCP for some time now, they have been our prime contact for all our structural consultations and requirements. They have always offered a professional, friendly and prompt level of service, we would gladly recommend JCP to friends and colleagues.

Peter Tesar Architectural Design
Posted on 04/02/2013
 

I find all the engineers and support staff at JCP are helpful, willing to discuss any project and resolve issues in a pleasant but professional manner. The advice given is straight forward and practical.

Colin Burrows
Damen Associates
Posted on 30/01/2013

I was provided with comprehensive drawings eminently suitable for a good builder to follow.

Mrs. M.Walters