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Stratford upon Avon Herald: 17th March 2011
Hat-trick of success
for surveyors
THREE surveyors from an Alcester firm have recently
passed their professional exams and received several awards
from the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb) for their
efforts.
The trio work at chartered quantity surveyor and dispute
prevention consultants, Pyments Ltd, in Captains Hill.
Directors Lee Westwood and Bridget Theaker studied post
graduate diplomas in Adjudication at the College of Estate
Management, in Reading. Mr Westwood gained his diploma
in January 2010 winning the MCMS prize for best performance
in one module and the president’s prize for best
overall student in Year 2. He also became a fellow of the
CIArb. Ms Theaker made it a double when she gained her
diploma in January, with awards for best performance in one
module; the MCMS prize for best performance in another
module; and the presidents’ prize for best overall student in
Year 2. Last June, Rhiann Storey also achieved a first class
honours degree in commercial management and quantity surveying
and was awarded the most outstanding student prize.
This accompanied her existing law degree.
Congratulations Pam: February 2011
Congratulations to Pam, our office administrator on passing her accountancy exams.
Pam is now eligible to apply for membership of the Association of Accounting Technicians.
Well done Pam from all of us at Pyments.
Cycle Marathon: January 2011
On the 21st May 2011, Lee Westwood and Stuart Neville will be undertaking a charity cycle ride with over 100 other cyclists from lands End to John O’Groats.
This epic event is in aid of the charity Action Medical Research for Children and will take place over a nine day period, with both Lee and Stuart cycling circa 110 miles per day with the longest day being 138 miles, equating to circa 10 hours per day in saddle.
They are both currently in training, which shall intensify closer to the challenge allowing them to become accustomed to cycling long distances back to back. Their current regime consists of ; 1 days circuit training and 4 days cycling (2 days mid week cycling, being of shorter fast rides, 25miles per day) and the weekend cycling being longer endurance rides of circa 55 – 60 miles per day.
The above training regime will change as Lee and Stuart’s fitness progresses, it is anticipated a further days cycling will be introduced midweek, with the midweek rides increasing to 55 -60 miles per day and weekend rides ranging from 100 – 110 miles per day.
As mentioned this event is for charity and a very worthwhile cause and therefore if you are yet to make a pledge to either Lee or Stuart we ask you to please, please make a donation and if you have already pledged we take this opportunity to thank you.
If you are yet to sponsor but wish to make a contribution you can do so by either contacting Lee or Stuart directly via e-mail at a Lee.westwood@pyments.co.uk Stuart.neville@pyments.co.uk or by a cheque made payable to Pyments Ltd (Action Medical Research) Address: Kinwarton House, Captains Hill, Alcester, Warwickshire , B49 6HA.
The money raised from this challenge will allow Action Medical Research to continue the wonderful work they do and will furthermore allow them to continue to develop medical breakthroughs which have aided in the detection, prevention and treatment of medical issues affecting children.
Well Done Bridget: January 2011
Many congratulations to Bridget who has passed her final exams with excellent grades and has now attained her Post Graduate Diploma in Adjudication.
Bridget has also been awarded the Driver Consult prize for best performance in the adjudication practice and procedure model, the MCMS prize for best performance in the drafting and decision writing module and The Presidents prize for best overall student in year 2 sponsored by the CIArb.
Mace London: December 2010
Over the last few months we have been and continue to be involved with the Three Quays Development, a nine-storey retail and residential development in London.
We have been instructed to prepare detailed Contractor’s Bills of Quantities for a number of the trade packages, namely brick/blockwork, drylining, floor finishes, wall finishes, carpentry and landscaping.
CVA Update- Calthorpe Estates: November 2010
We are pleased to have been instructed by Calthorpe Estates to undertake CVA on a building of historical significance in Edgbaston.
CVA provides detailed and contemporaneous records of the progress of the works at specific points in time utilising state of the art hardware and software.
The construction works comprise refurbishment of the existing building along with a new build extension, all of which is being undertaken by local contractor Shaylor Construction.
It is important the works are completed on time and therefore careful monitoring of progress will enable Calthorpe Estates to make informed decisions should the works become delayed.
Congratulations to Rob & Cat: September 2010
Congratulations to Rob & Cat on the birth of their son Henry Mark on 16th September, weighing in at a healthy 8lb 3oz. A little brother for Thomas.
Our First Class Rhiann: June 2010
Congratulations to our Rhiann Storey who has attained a first class honours degree in BSc (Hons) Commercial Management and Quantity Surveying and was awarded the 'Most Outstanding Student' prize. As a reward the boss as bought her a new company car!
Bolting this qualification onto Rhiann's existing law degree provides her with all the tools to be a real asset to our team at Pyments.
Rhiann will now embark upon gaining professional membership of the RICS.
Congratulations to Brendan & Michelle: April 2010
Congratulations to Brendan and his wife Michelle on the arrival of their son Reuben on 10th April 2010, weighing in at a healthy 7lb 8oz.
Brendan has also recently become a Member of the Chartered Institute of Builders and an Associate member of the RICS.
All good news to celebrate!
CVA Update: February 2010
Recent CVA commissions include:-
Mansell Construction
New build junior school with special needs circa £13.5M. The scope of works entailed the capturing and recording of the progress of the fit out stage of the works focusing on the M&E installation and also monitoring the progress of other trade contractors.
Mitie
New build multifunctional public building with council chambers and a theatre circa £35M. The scope of work entails capturing and recording the current progress of the project including detailed records of the M&E fit out including delay items and damaged installations. To date 24 nr visits have been completed, over 26,000 images captured together with detailed records and programme updates.
New Build Art Gallery circa £15M. The scope of work entailed capturing and recording the current progress of the project to allow a time slice report to be produced highlighting delay issues.
Shepherd Construction
Hotel refurbishment situated in London. The scope of work entailed capturing and recording the current progress of the project to allow a time slice report to be produced highlighting the current status.
New build Hospital situated in London circa £35M. The scope of work entailed capturing and recording the current progress of the project to allow a time slice report to be produced highlighting the current status.
Congratulations Lee: January 2010
Congratulations to Lee Westwood on attaining his Post Graduate Diploma in Adjudication. Lee also won the MCMS prize for best performance in the drafting and decision writing module and The Presidents prize for best overall student in year 2 sponsered by the CIArb.
Well done Lee, from all of us at pyments.
Pyments Xmas Bash: 2009
This year's Xmas bash was a Karting event in Stourbridge followed by a few beers and Karaoke at a local hostelry back in Alcester.
A good time was had by all especially the Karting winner Andy Green, who has provided his humorous race analysis below:-
In the pressure cooker environment of motor sport psychology plays an integral part of the game, Pyments Xmas Karting challenge proved to be no different with drivers talking themselves up or down as the big day approached.
Odds were given on certain drivers to out perform others or on how many other drivers they could nudge out of the way to get to the front.
Ex single seater & rally man Tim was expecting to be a podium contender & talked a good game, Andy also ex racer & current kart racer could only lose face if not wining races, so was a target for everyone else especially as he choose to dress as the Stig in a dark visor helmet & shiny white race suit!!
New Commissions: 2009
During the latter part of 2009, Pyments received a number new commissions:-
EIC - Contractual and commercial support on a number of live electrical projects.
Shepherd Construction - Commercial support on a £40M medical clinic re-furbishment
Kier Build - Contractual and commercial support on a new £200M prison.
Mansell Construction Services Ltd - Claims consultant on £10M museum extension.
Rock + Water - Contractual and commerical support on £0.5M lansdscaping scheme for Zoo enclosures.
Miles Partitioning- Contractual and commercial support on disputed account and adjudication
Controlled Group- Contractual and commercial support on various projects and adjudications
Well Done Rhiann: March 2009
Congratulations to Rhiann Storey on being nominated by her lecturer at Wolverhampton University for the Midlands 2009 Women in Property Awards. These awards aim to find the top female undergraduate students who are studying construction or built environment courses in the UK. Keep up the good work Rhiann.
CVA 'Takes Off': March 2009
We now have two teams, headed by Andy Green and Andy Semke, both having extensive construction experience in project management and being supported by Adam Ludford and Steve Mole.
CVA provides detailed and contemporaneous records of the progress of the works at specific points in time utilising state of the art hardware and software and has been commissioned on the following projects:-
Weavers PLC;
55 Nr Apartments, value circa £5.5M. The scope of work entailed capturing the current condition of each of the apartments. Work had been suspended 6 months previously and the building had been standing empty without heating, ventilation etc and as the building was not watertight, there was water damage to most of the apartments, which was required to be recorded. A report for each room was produced highlighting the damage along with accompanying images. Return visits will be made to capture the rectification process.
Skanska:
New Build Hospital,value circa £310M. The scope of works entailes the capturing and recording of the progress of the fit out stage of the works to each of the 1800 nr rooms including monitoring the progress of specific trade contractors. To date 17 nr visits have been completed with over 80,000 images having been captured along with over 43,200 progress % entries plotted per visit.
New Commissions: November 2008
During the last few months Pyments are pleased to have received various new commissions:-
Keir Build:
Contractual and commercial support on a new £70m NEC3 contract
Allenbuild Ltd Midlands:
Contractual support and advice on a £5.1m JCT D&B contract
Mitie Construction Services Ltd:
Commercial M&E support on a £4m M&E contract.
Mansell Construction Services Ltd:
Project quantity surveying services on a £2.5m new build sports hall.
Controlled Group Ltd:
Dispute resolution services
Comsite Projects Ltd:
M&E commercial management
New Faces: September 2008
Pyments welcomes Dan Ryde. We have sponsored Dan through his university life at Reading University and Dan has reciprocated by working for Pyments during his holidays, gaining hands on experience over the last 3 years. Dan will now embark upon attaining his RICS professional qualifications and we are sure he will be a valuable team member.
Brendan Sanders (aka 'The Colonel') makes a welcome return to Pyments as a Consultant Quantity Surveyor following 3 years working overseas in Barbados. Brendan also returns to the UK a recently married man, congratulations Brendan and Michelle.
Congratulations Pam Cull and Emma Morris: 20th August 2008
Well done to Pam Cull and Emma Morris, Administration Dept., who have both passed their accountancy course exams and will now continue onto the next stage in September.
Mansells it's a Knockout!: 2nd August 2008
The stage was set for Pyments Ltd - AKA "Custard Pyments" to make an impression in the Mansells Centenary "It's a Knockout" competition against 17 other teams which was a Charity event on behalf of Mary Stevens Hospice.
Pyments open evening: 26th June 2008
Held at our new offices in Alcester. Guests were welcomed by Tim Hart followed by champage & canape reception.
Clay pigeon shooting: 5th June 2008
This was a combined corporate entertainment day organised in conjunction with M&E specialists John Watson Services Ltd. Many were new to the art of clay pigeon shooting but after a few lessons and practice shots in the morning the real fun began in the afternoon with a competion between the Pyments team and the John Watsons team. Well done to the John Watson team who won by 11 clays.
New Faces: 1st May 2008
Pyments welcomes Mark Jay - Senior M&E QS. Mark joined Pyments on 1st May 2008 from Skanska. Mark has over 20 years experience as an M&E QS and is a valued member to the Pyments team.
Pyments also welcomes Andy Semke to the Construction Video Analysis team. Andy joined Pyments on 1st July 2008 to promote our expanding CVA service. Andy has over 35 years experience as a Project Manager in the Midlands region.
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