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First UKPIA course - 21/01/2010
JP Groups' first UKPIA SPA course was presented on 14th and 15th January at our Tewkesbury offices. All eight delegates, including two BP Oil Risk Assessors successfully completed the course. Post course feedback included “all good”, “a very well run course”, “the whole course was informative and constructive”, “a fantastic course” and “the case study was great, it showed me how much I had learned over the two days”. Tutors Steve Valentine and Tony Gallagher are delighted with the feedback and are looking forward to future presentations. Contact us on 01684 271200 to book your course now.
Automotive Construction Specialist Company 2010 - 05/01/2010
We are pleased to announce that we have secured the Institute of Transport Management Award for "Automotive Construction Specialist Company 2010." Mr. Patrick Sheedy, Director of the Institute, stated “The Institute research team undertook extensive research in the construction business in order to identify the best performers, particularly with a view to advising members. Following the final decision of the Awards Committee, it is my pleasure to announce that the "Automotive Construction Specialist Company 2010" Award goes to JP Construction. This is a company which works hard from top to bottom to ensure that the opinions and requirements of the client are factored into every construction project, so that the finished site lives up to the promise of the initial planning stage. Furthermore, JP Construction is committed to hitting time and financial targets, and does so consistently. Congratulations to everyone at JP Construction on winning this Award. I hope that it helps to highlight the superb work that this company is doing on behalf of the automotive and aftermarket sectors.”
Latest Contract Awards - 22/12/2009
December contract awards include Tesco Express store developments at Leamington Spa and Alderley Edge, petrol filling station redevelopments at Gosforth and Burwell, retanking for BP at Bracknell, and Shell forecourt works at Fleet and Hythe. In addition we are undertaking groundworks for Leadbitter at Trowbridge and structural works for Seckers at Bexhill-on-Sea. With a number of exciting new contracts on the horizon, the start of 2010 looks to be relatively buoyant.
Forecourt Trader Main Route Winners 2009 - 03/12/2009
We are delighted once again to be associated with winners of the Forecourt Trader of the Year Awards. Overall winner in the Main Route Category for 2009 is the Harry Tuffins petrol filling station and convenience store at Ludlow, Shropshire, which was built by JP Construction in 2007, this site was also the winner in the category for independant dealers with up to 9 sites. The Esso On The Run petrol filling station and convenience store at Hartlebury, Worcestershire completed by JP Construction this year, has won the Main Route Oil Company/Supermarket-Owned and Managed Award for 2009. The presentation event was held at London's Park Lane Hilton on September 24th.
SPA Passport Scheme - 05/10/2009
JP Group are pleased to announce that we have satisfied the terms and conditions laid down by the SPA Passport Scheme and are now authorised as a provider of Core and Petrol Retail training courses, issued 1st Ocober 2009 by the Safety Pass Alliance (SPA) Ltd. In house tutors at JP Group are Tony Gallagher, Health & Safety Manager, and Steve Valentine, Plant Manager. Contact Sara Robbins on 01684 271200 to book your course now.
The Health and Safety of Great Britain - 23/07/2009
The Health and Safety of Great Britain - The Pledge. We are delighted to participate in this new initative by the HSE. Our part in the initiative will be to :-
Agree to play our part in reducing the numbers of work-related deaths, injuries and ill-health in Great Britain.
Call on employers to put health and safety at the heart of what they do and to take a common sense approach to health and safety.
Commit to debunking myths around health and safety that trivialise the impact of injuries, ill health and deaths on individuals and their families.
Recognise the importance of health and safety in difficult economic times and the dangers of complacency.
Pledge to work with the Health and Safety Executive and its partners to Be Part of the Solution.
Further information can be found at www.hse.gov.uk/strategy/pledge, or by contacting Tony Gallagher, our Health & Safety Manager
Latest Contract Awards - 16/07/2009
Recent contract awards include new forecourts for Shell at Cheltenham and Swindon, shopfitting works for Iceland at Banbury, a new shop for BP including a Marks & Spencer Simply Food outlet at Oxford, and re-tanking for the same client at Kilmarnock. Meanwhile the BP pump upgrade programme continues on forecourts throughout the south of England. We are also currently undertaking MOT bay works for Kwik Fit at Swansea, Caerphilly and Newtown, Wales, and decommissioning works on a number of former petrol filling stations on the A1 in Yorkshire for Carillion. With a number of exciting new contracts on the horizon, the remainder of 2009 looks to be relatively buoyant.
JP Group secure Shell Motorway Services contract - 28/04/2009
We are pleased to have been selected as the main contractor for the new Shell forecourts at Tibshelf Services on the M1 north and southbound, near Derby. Work commences shortly on this 12 week contract.
Eco-Friendly Village Hall Completed - 20/03/2009
We are pleased to have completed the construction of the new eco-friendly village hall at Toddington, Gloucestershire. The multi-purpose hall utilises the very latest eco-technology to keep the buildings' carbon footprint to a minimum, and includes a ground-source heat pump, rainwater harvesting and photovoltaic panels. The finished building, in reconstructed Cotswold stone, blends sympathetically into the surrounding environment. See the Construction Case Studies page for more information.
JP Group secure Car Showroom contract on Guernsey - 14/11/2008
We are delighted to have secured the contract to redevelop the Barras Car Centre at Vale on the island of Guernsey. Work will commence shortly on this scheme, which is the first time we have undertaken a project off the British mainland.
From Eastbourne to Aberdeen - 17/09/2008
JP Groups' area of operations have recently extended to all four corners of Great Britain! We have been working on sites near Eastbourne in Sussex, Great Yarmouth in Norfolk, Aberystwyth in West Wales and Aberdeen in Scotland. We shall be pleased to receive your enquiry wherever your next project may be in Britain.
Latest Vacancies - 02/05/2008
See our recruitment page for the latest vacancies in our construction, demolition and plant divisions.
JP Group receive accreditation from SAFEcontractor - 17/04/2008
We are pleased to have received accreditation from SAFEcontractor, a programme which recognises very high standards of health and safety practice amongst UK contractors. The scheme is operated by international safety, health and environmental risk management specialists, the National Britannia Group, www.safecontractor.com.
JP Group win Tiger Performance Award - 03/04/2008
We are delighted to have won the "Tiger Performance Award 2007" by Esso Petroleum on their Contractor Safety Recognition Program, being awarded first place at the European Health & Safety Performance Seminar at the NEC on 19th March 2008.
Happy New Year - 03/01/2008
JP Group Directors and Staff wish our Clients, Consultants, Suppliers, Sub-contractors and Associates a Peaceful and Prosperous 2008.
Flood Recovery for Local Business & Householders - 02/08/2007
As one of the largest construction companies in the affected flood area, we are able to offer our services in support of flood relief, recovery and reconstruction. Our location makes us both well placed and equipped to undertake and co-ordinate works in the affected Gloucestershire, Herefordshire & Worcestershire areas. Contact us now on 01684 271200 for advice and assistance.
JP Group busy throughout Great Britain - 09/05/2007
As a National Construction, Demolition and Development company, we are currently undertaking projects from Kent in the South East, to Wales in the West, and to Scotland in the North. Please do not hesitate to contact us wherever your next project may be. We look forward to hearing from you.
JP Group staff win Health & Safety Awards - 15/03/2007
Congratulations to John Parrott, Group Chairman and Phil Price, Site Foreman, who both won awards at the BP Global Alliance Awards Evening at Milton Keynes on 8th March 2007. Johns' award was presented for over 35 years safe service to the oil industry, whilst Phil won his award for the safe way he has undertaken maintenance works on live BP forecourts over the past 6 months. Well done to John and Phil.
Busy Start to 2007 - 15/01/2007
JP Group are pleased to announce a busy start to 2007 with new projects commencing throughout Britain in our industrial and commercial, fast-track, homes and demolition divisions, with enquiries also received for a number of future schemes. We also welcome new members of staff into key positions within our company, and look forward to a busy and prosperous 2007.
Latest Vacancies - 18/09/2006
See our recruitment page for the latest vacancies in our construction, homes and demolition divisions.
We are Moving ! - 13/07/2006
Due to continuing expansion, as from 24th July 2006 our new address will be :-
JP House
Green Lane Business Park
Green Lane
Tewkesbury
GLos
GL20 8SJ
JP Group Awarded Somerfield Contract - 20/06/2006
We are pleased to announce that we have been chosen to be included on Azure Property LLP's selected list of approved contractors to undertake development works on Somerfield petrol filling station redevelopments over the next two years. We look forward to working with Azure Property and Alphega Design and Construction Management on this prestigious contract.
Demolition plant available for hire - 04/04/2006
We currently have 25 tonne excavators with operators, shears, grabs, breakers and concrete munchers, STGO Cat 2 semi lowloader with crane and Extec Megabite crusher all available for hire. Contact Steve Valentine on 01684 271200 for further information.
DNV Accreditation Granted - 31/01/2006
JP Group are pleased to announce that following an International Contractor Safety Rating System Audit in December 2005,we have been granted DNV accreditation for a further 3 years by Det Norske Veritas.
JP Construction win prestigious Civic Award - 27/01/2006
We are pleased to have received a Civic Award from Worcester City Council for our contribution to the quality of the City for the restoration of the former British Legion Club, St Nicholas Street, Worcester,which was converted into apartments for Trinity Gate Property Limited. The awards ceremony took place on January 25th 2006 at the Guildhall, Worcester.
Recruitment - 27/01/2006
See our recruitment page for the latest vacancies in our construction and demolition divisions.
JP Group launches new website - 12/10/2005
Welcome to the brand new JP Group Website! We hope you enjoy browsing our pages. If you have any comments please do not hesitate to contact us – we look forward to hearing from you.
JP Group wins BP Global Alliance Safety Award - 10/10/2005
JP Construction were delighted to receive the prestigious BP Global Alliance UK Safety Award for the “Most Proactive Individual” – awarded to Des Jones, Contracts Manager. Graham Sims, Head of BP UK Retail, presented the award to Des at the ceremony in Milton Keynes on May 3rd 2005. We are delighted that, after receiving 4 awards in 2004 – Best Principal Contractor, Best Site Set-up, Best Site Induction and Best New Idea – our continued efforts to improve Health and Safety across all areas of our operations have been recognised within the industry.
JP Group installs E-Vision software - 05/10/2005
As part of JP Group's strategic drive for efficiency and improved information, it has installed E-Vision's Build-It business software to update its software package. With a growing choice of construction software on the market, the decision-making team were impressed by Build-IT's flexibility and ease of use. Having installed the software earlier this year, the employees are delighted with the results.
 
 


 
 
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