August 2011

31/08/2011 - Thomas Vale congratulated for making a dream come true

The head teacher of a Warwickshire school is thrilled with the efforts of Thomas Vale Construction on the completion of their new Sixth Form building. Colin Turner, Headteacher of Etone College, Nuneaton has thanked Thomas Vale and the project delivery team for the hard work, dedication and sheer determination they ...

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31/08/2011 - Refurbishment to high rise blocks now complete

Thomas Vale has recently completed works on the Charlemont Farm Estate in West Bromwich as part of phase 1 of the Sandwell Decent Homes Partnership. The project saw regeneration work to the Beacon View and Wyndmill Crescent tower blocks in partnership with Sandwell Decent Homes. The Sandwell Decent Homes Partnership (SDHP) ...

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24/08/2011 - Rooftop celebrations at new estate to re-house Coventry families

A roof ‘topping off’ ceremony was held yesterday, August 23rd, at a Coventry housing development where 70 new homes are being built as part of a major regeneration of the city. The final roofing tiles were laid on top of one of the houses in the new Windmill Meadows ...

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24/08/2011 - Showcasing how to build to ‘Carbon Neutral’

One of Staffordshire County Council’s incumbent principal contractors who are currently delivering the Staffordshire Construction Partnership, Thomas Vale Construction are re-launching their ‘Emerging Innovations’ Workshops – this time, at the purpose built £1million award winning Apedale Energy Station and Visitors Centre, Newcastle under Lyme. The ...

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22/08/2011 - Thomas Vale Construction achieves TPAS Contractor Reaccreditation

Thomas Vale Construction has been recognised for its high quality efforts in its effective involvement of residents in delivering the Decent Homes Investment Programme. The company first achieved the TPAS (Tenant Participation Advisory Service) accreditation in 2008, achieving excellent scores for its work for many council and housing association providers of ...

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22/08/2011 - Thomas Vale secures place on £3billion framework

The four-year framework, which can be extended to eight years, has an estimated value of £3billion and will be used by Birmingham City Council as well as being available to all public sector bodies within the West Midlands. It is anticipated that the framework will include projects that form ...

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19/08/2011 - 'Buy Local' Event a success for Wyre Forest

Local construction giant Thomas Vale has held a major 'Buy Local' event in partnership with Wyre Forest District Council and Ice Blue; to maximise and discuss opportunities for local businesses to get involved in procurement activities across the area. The event, hosted at the purpose built £1.5million Forum Training ...

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17/08/2011 - Thomas Vale become partner in BITC’s unique education programme

Thomas Vale Construction have recently become a partner of Business in the Community’s unique, strategic education programme; Business Class. A programme which aims to build effective, sustainable partnerships between schools and a national network of businesses. It’s ultimate aim is to aid young people in developing ...

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15/08/2011 - Work begins on NFU Headquarters

Award winning contractors Thomas Vale Construction have recently started a £2 million project for the National Farmers Union. The first piece of turf has been cut at the Stoneleigh Park site to make way for new facilities for the National Farmers Union Trust. The 28 week project for the NFU involves ...

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12/08/2011 - Children’s Home refurbishment complete

Warwick House Children’s Home in Acocks Green is ‘outstanding’ according to government inspectors. The children’s home has recently received a major refurbishment by leading contractors Thomas Vale. The home which belongs to Birmingham City Council provides respite care for children with physical and learning ...

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09/08/2011 - New Divisional Director for Housing Regeneration

We are pleased announce the appointment of Peter Hood as Divisional Director of Housing Regeneration. Peter joins us from G F Tomlinsons where he was Director and General Manager for 7 years. He comes to us with a wealth of experience from similar operations and will be supporting the other Divisional ...

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02/08/2011 - Longbridge Regeneration gathers pace!

The £17.2 million project has transformed the former ‘Nimmings Farm’ council estate located near the former Rover factory in Longbridge, Birmingham. Birmingham City Councillor John Lines, the Cabinet Member for Housing said: "The completion of this scheme is a testimony to the excellent partnership working between the City ...

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