Ryebridge joins CITB

Ryebridge Construction has joined the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB), becoming a key member of the industry training board for the UK construction industry.

Director Daniel Coyle said: “The CITB, like us, believes that developing the skills of workers in the construction industry is crucial to the health of the UK economy. We are proud to add CITB membership to our list of accreditations and awards.”

The CITB works with construction companies to help improve skills, increase competitive edge and respond to challenges including the low carbon agenda, the reduction of costs on-site and the recruitment of the best and brightest talent in the sector. 

The CITB was established in 1964 by the Industrial Training Order 1964, and was one of a number of training boards covering UK industries. It was a non-departmental public body of the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills until 2016 when it moved to the Department for Education.

In addition to working with the CITB Ryebridge Construction has joined a Luton construction forum, led by Luton Borough Council, and is working with fellow construction firms and key organisations to promote construction as a career choice to students, graduates and people looking for a new challenge.
 

Ryebridge organises charity cycle ride

Over £11,000 has been raised to buy school uniform, shoes and coats for children living below the poverty line in Luton thanks to a charity cycle ride organised by Ryebridge Construction.

More than 20 cyclists met at St Matthew’s Primary School to cycle to Paris and raise much needed funds for local charity Level Trust.

The cyclists, who included Ryebridge Director Daniel Coyle and five colleagues, were cheered on by the St Matthew’s Primary pupils who cycled to school and made flags and banners.

It also proved a family affair, with Daniel’s father and company founder John Coyle driving a support vehicle, mum Patsy Coyle driving another and brother in law Simon taking to his saddle to join the cycle ride.

Ryebridge mechanic Dave Bartlett and son Ashley joined in the adventure, driving another support vehicle all the way to Paris.

Jane Malcolm, CEO of the charity, said: “Ryebridge are big supporters of ours. They have been incredibly generous in putting this event together for us, raising funds which make a real difference to children in Luton.”

Daniel added: “We are passionate supporters of Level Trust, a charity that does essential and life changing work, ensuring all children in Luton have equal access to learning. We were delighted to organise this event, supported by many other businesses and the wider community.”

The group cycled through London down to Brighton before taking the overnight ferry from Newhaven to Dieppe on the north coast of France. From there they cycled to the French capital, arriving together at 6.30pm on Saturday.

You can still donate via Daniel’s Just Giving page. 

Ryebridge scoops fifth Gold award for excellence

Luton construction firm Ryebridge Ltd is set to receive a prestigious gold award for its work at London Luton Airport.

Ryebridge Ltd, working in partnership with London Luton Airport Operations Ltd Planning and Development Department for on-going civils maintenance, is set to pick up the top Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) award in June.

The company will be presented with gold at a prestigious annual scheme run by RoSPA during a ceremony at the ExCeL, London on Tuesday, June 20th, 2017.

Through the RoSPA Awards scheme, which is open to businesses and organisations of all types and sizes from across the UK and overseas, judges consider entrants’ overarching occupational health and safety management systems, including practices such as leadership and workforce involvement. The awards are now in their 61st year.

Ryebridge Director Daniel Coyle said: “We are delighted that our strong relationship with London Luton Airport. Health and safety is at the heart of all we do and to be recognised for our commitment to excellence is a proud moment.”

Julia Small, RoSPA’s head of awards and events, said: “The RoSPA Awards are the most prestigious in the world of occupational health and safety, and held in high regard around the world, as winning one demonstrates an organisation’s commitment to maintaining an excellent health and safety record. Achieving the standard required is no mean feat.

“This is a special year in the history of RoSPA, and we congratulate all of our winners in this, our centenary year”.

Gold medals are presented to organisations sustaining the high standards of the gold level over consecutive years.

Headline sponsor of the RoSPA Awards 2017 is NEBOSH – the National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health – for the 12th consecutive year.

For more information about the RoSPA Awards visit www.rospa.com/awards

Luton construction firm wins airport contract

£7million contract will support 40 local jobs

A Luton-based construction firm has been awarded a £7 million contract as part of London Luton Airport’s (LLA) current transformation project – directly supporting 40 local jobs including three apprentices.

The work includes the creation of four new aircraft stands and the construction of a new taxiway extension, both of which will help the airport increase capacity and improve the efficiency of aircraft movements. Works are already underway, and are expected to be complete by the end of the year.

This project forms part of the largest single investment in the airport’s history to increase annual capacity by 50% to 18 million passengers by 2020. The transformation of the airport will deliver a bigger, better terminal and improved infrastructure which will make passengers’ journeys quicker and easier.

Ryebridge Director Daniel Coyle said: “We have enjoyed a strong relationship with LLA since our formation eight years ago, and are delighted to be part of this exciting project and the redevelopment of the airport. We have invested heavily in training and will use a local supply chain wherever possible to ensure this project will positively impact the lives and businesses of the local community.”

Independent economic analysis has found that LLA is an important economic driver for the local area. In 2013, the airport supported 15,000 local jobs, generating £732 million for the economy in the Three Counties region. LLA’s current expansion means that this is expected to increase to 22,000 jobs and £1.2 billion by 2030.

Ruari Maybank, LLA’s Construction Director, said: “The appointment of Ryebridge for this important work is just one example of LLA’s commitment to supporting local businesses – around one third of our suppliers come from a 30-mile radius. As the airport grows, we want to make sure that the community shares in our success, and supporting local jobs is an important part of that.”