News
February 2007 Provision of BOHS P400 Series of Courses Begins
January 2007 Re-branding and Marketing Drive
October 2006 Opening of Devon Branch
August 2006 Head Office Relocates to Creech St Michael
July 2006 Internal Buy-Out
January 2006 New Laboratory Fully Staffed
November 2005 40th Member of Staff Starts
September 2005 Opening of Birmingham Branch
March 2005 30th Member of Staff Starts
December 2004 Opening of Creech Branch
July 2004 5th Year Anniversary
June 2004 Opening of Belfast Branch
May 2004 20th Member of Staff Starts
April 2004 Opening of Bristol Branch
February 2007
Provision of BOHS P400 Series of Courses Begins
Despite being a BOHS approved course provider for some time, due to the internal buy-out process and the subsequent move, course provision had proved impossible - until now!
This month we got off to a flying start with P402, P403 and P404 courses being run, with further of these courses, and the addition of a P405 course, in the pipeline.
An on-line diary of future courses has been created in the ‘Training and Seminars’ page of the ‘Services’ section to cope with the demand. Book early to avoid disappointment.
January 2007
Re-branding and Marketing Drive
To celebrate the New Year under the new ownership, a newer, fresher image was chosen. The original, somewhat retro, logo and design has been replaced by a more modern, forward looking livery that better represents the position and outlook of the Company.
The re-branding has been accompanied by a big push to get the new G & L consultancy brand and ethos out there, particularly in our satellite regions. The early results are very promising, with a good many clients not having received the type of service offered by G & L.
October 2006
Opening of Devon Branch
Following the success and growth of our other offices, due in no small part to the increased customer satisfaction these offices generate, it was felt that the time was right to open a Devon Office.
The office was opened on the trading estate in Heathfield, conveniently placed on the A38 to provide quick and easy access to Exeter, Plymouth, Newton Abbot and Tor Bay. The office will be managed by Mr James Ooyman, who will be recruiting locally.
August 2006
Head Office Relocates to Creech St Michael
Following the problems presented by having a Head Office on a split site, the Taunton and Creech Offices have come under one roof at the refurbished Creech St Michael site, which becomes the Somerset Office.
The new Somerset Office provides considerably better facilities than were available at the former Taunton Office, including an even bigger, purpose-designed Laboratory that will be able to be used not just for bulk sample analysis, but for the provision of the BOHS P401 training courses. In addition to this, the Seminar room has moved downstairs to a larger, even better equipped room, which is more conveniently located close to the Laboratory, DCU and enclosure.
By having all of the Head Office facilities under one roof we will be able to provide our clients with a better speed and quality of service.
July 2006
Internal Buy-out
In July 2006, after a period of negotiation, an internal buy-out was agreed between the Directors and Julie and Paul Lewis bought out the other founding member of the Company; Nick Grinter. This was brought about by differences of opinion about the future direction of the Company which was not helped by the Head Office being on a split site. Ultimately, it was agreed that the best way forward for the Company was for it to rejoin on one site and Nick decided to move on to explore other opportunities.
The Company now looks forward to a period or re-growth, change and development.
January 2006
New Laboratory Fully Staffed
Due to the ever increasing demand for bulk sample analysis, it was decided to increase the capacity of our Bulk Sample Laboratory, situated in the Taunton Office. In a major reshuffle, the ground floor office staff relocated upstairs to take advantage of the remaining space created by the opening of the Creech St Michael Office. The ground floor office was then refitted to Laboratory specifications and, in doing so, more than doubled the staffing potential of the Bulk Sample Analysis department.
The new Laboratory was fitted with eight work stations, an increase of three and this month the final two places have been filled.
This has not stopped us recruiting for further Trainee Asbestos Technicians and when the right person applies the number of work stations will grow once more.
November 2005
40th Member of Staff starts work
On the 9th March, Mr Terry Loker became our 40th member of staff.
Terry is an Asbestos Consultant who has returned to the Company after a six-month absence and will be working from the Creech St Michael Office.
September 2005
Birmingham Branch opens
Although traditionally based in the South West of England, with the increasing amount of work coming in to the North of Bristol, an expansion in to the Midlands became inevitable.
The office will be managed by Mr Martin Bowden, who will be recruiting in the local area for both Trainee Asbestos Consultants and Trainee Asbestos Surveyors .
The Birmingham Branch will allow us to offer our 'local' rates to the Birmingham area, making our rates far more competitive than previously, when we were commuting from Bristol.
March 2005
30th Member of Staff starts work
On the 9th March, Mr Naeem Farzaneh became our 30th member of staff.
Naeem is a Trainee Asbestos Surveyor and will do his training from the Taunton Office before moving to Bristol and working from the Bristol Office.
December 2004
Creech St Michael Branch opens
As a result of the continuing expansion of the Taunton Survey Department and Bulk Sample Analysis Laboratory, the Taunton Air Monitoring, Training and Asbestos Management Departments have moved to a new unit in Creech St Michael.
This new Creech St Michael Branch is closer and more convenient to the M5, making it quicker and easier for the site work and more convenient for candidates attending courses.
The new Branch will be under the overall control of Mr Paul Lewis, with Mr Mark Skinner running the Air Monitoring and Asbestos Management and Mr Austen Knight looking after the Training and Seminars. In addition, the Accounts and Credit Control will be run from the Creech Branch by Mrs Sally Monger.
The move to the new office is particularly important for the Training Department, as the Creech Branch has a dedicated seminar room and dedicated practical training facilities on the ground floor.
July 2004
G & L Celebrates its 5th Anniversary
G & L Consultancy Ltd turned five years old this month and celebrated by taking all those brave enough, or foolhardy enough, to a day of paintball.
Many people saw their opportunity in the anonymity of the mask and coveralls and took revenge on their Managers for making them work so hard. Mr Paul Lewis and Mr Terry Loker suffered the most, receiving in excess of 40 identifiable bruises each; but still, good fun was had by all.
Those that were still able to walk then took the celebrations in to Taunton and there were many sore heads the following morning.
June 2004
Belfast Branch opens
Mr Alan Lewis is now heading up our newly founded Belfast Branch.
Rather than losing Alan from the Company, when Alan said he wanted to move to Northern Ireland, G & L gave him the opportunity to open and run a branch of his own.
Alan will initially only be offering Asbestos Surveys and Bulk Sample Analysis but intends to recruit locally and be offering the full range of services within a year. Alan will be seeking to employ both Trainee Asbestos Consultants and Trainee Asbestos Surveyors.
20th May 2004
20th Member of Staff starts work
On the 10th May, Mr James Ooyman became our 20th member of staff.
James is a Trainee Asbestos Surveyor and will be working from the Taunton Office.
April 2004
Bristol Branch opens
Due to our increasing workload in the Bristol market, and in an effort to keep our prices as reasonable as possible, we have opened our Bristol Branch in the Brislington area.
The office will be managed by Mr James Wade, who will be recruiting in the local area for both Trainee Asbestos Consultants and Trainee Asbestos Surveyors .
The Bristol Branch will allow us to offer our 'local' rates to the Bristol area, making our rates far more competitive than previously, when we were commuting from Taunton.