Our country may well be once again under tighter restrictions for a while, but the construction industry carries on, jobs are being issued and sites are continuing to mobilise safely and responsibly into their new year programmes.

With vaccinations rolling out and orders rolling in, we have a lot to feel positive about at Highview, and we’d like to begin 2021 by wishing you a Happy New Year and good mental health. The impacts of lockdown can be tough to tackle and advice on mental health and wellbeing, along with guidance on accessing support, can be found here on the NHS website. 

We really look forward to another year of working with our existing connections, as well as making new ones, and supporting the growth of more small businesses than ever.

Stay Safe, Stay Positive.

We are delighted to announce that we have been successful in securing an impressive new residential project in Hackney, London.

Constructing multiple new dwellings onto a former garage site at Daubeney Road, E5, the development is well underway and on target to receive roofing works in the new year. 

Starting in Spring 2021, our works will comprise 11 staggered flat roofs, each receiving a Bauder product installation, as well as a green roof construction at the end of the terrace row.

The programme will last approximately 2 months and we very much look forward to sharing the results early next Summer.

At Highview, we are always looking for ways to invest in the training and development of our staff, so we recently welcomed the opportunity to send two of our buying and estimating team members on a full day product and install course courtesy of Langley Roofing Systems. 

Casey Dennis (now Buyer and former Highview Administrator) and Pippa Gazeley (Trainee Estimator) attended the training day as part of a series of professional development initiatives which we are implementing, in partnership with our approved manufacturers, that also includes a two-day roofing installation for ‘Women in Roofing’ scheduled to take place early next year.

This full day course included an introduction to ‘Safe to Torch’, a Langley Membrane installation introduction, use of self-adhesive, hot air guns and gas torch works. All of which was completed very successfully by the Highview team.

As our Trainee Estimator, Pippa will also be continuing to embellish her understanding of our commonly used installation methods in the coming months, with courses in Hot Melt, Single Ply, Liquid Course and Bitumen.

10 years into his construction career, James Cramp recently made the decision to bring his knowledge and experience from roofing manufacturing, to benefit our delivery at Highview, in his new role as Regional Director. 

We asked James to introduce himself and share some compelling insights from his unique CV…

Background

“I come from a construction family which led me to attend university to study architectural design technology and production at the Leicester school of architecture, based within De Montfort University. During my time at university I worked a placement year, and then part-time, at Moss Architecture as an architectural technologist. I also worked part-time for a local tanking company called Midlands Tanking as a CAD draughtsman.”

“After a brief stint in recruitment I joined Marley Eternit as their first ever graduate scheme. I spent 2 years working in their technical department specialising in Pitched roofing and Facades. This then led to my first area manager role, as a Façade specification manager in the South West, which then increased to the whole of the South over 2 years. An opportunity then became available at Bauder, where I worked for 6 years.”

Roofing Systems

“I have a strong knowledge of most flat roofing systems, having used all within my time at Bauder.”

“The systems I used the most were Bituminous, Single ply and Liquid. I also have a good understanding of green roof requirements.”

“From my days at Marley, I have a good technical knowledge on pitched roofing from clay tiles, concrete tiles to fibre cement slates and I have a very good knowledge of fibre cement facades.”

Manufacturer to Contractor

“I loved working for Bauder, who are an incredible company, but decided it was time for me to gain a greater experience elsewhere. Progression is a key thing in my career and I believe making the move now will benefit me in the long term.”

“Having worked with the teams at Highview previously, and working alongside Dan Costen during my time at Bauder, the opportunity to join the company and the role given to me is one I didn’t want to turn down.”

Highview Ambitions

“I would like to grow the business with a strong and loyal client base.”

“We will strive to offer the best service possible and where there may be times when this is stretched, it will be all about our honesty and integrity to meet the clients’ needs.”

“I hope to influence the business growth, bringing my technical knowledge, alongside my organisational skills, to increase an already thriving business.”

Giving the Clients Extra

“With my extensive knowledge of flat roofing, pitched roofing and facades, I have been on both sides of the fence. I understand the manufacturer’s route to market and what they will want for the client and marry that up with what we can offer from Highview.”

Construction is underway at a new development to the south of Oxford, creating 14 houses and 3 apartment blocks for the affordable homes market. 

We are thrilled to have been instructed to install the new roofs on these homes and will be mobilising our teams to commence works from November 2020, through to May 2021.

Using an Axter Hotmelt system, along with Bitumen felt work, we will complete each roof in tandem with the builder’s programme to ensure a coordinated on-time delivery. 

We look forward to growing our new relationship with this award-winning developer.  

Highview are mobilising even more residential schemes in London next month, with the latest being this mixed-level collection of apartments in Ashbourne Close, Clapton.

Using a Langley system to replace the multiple flat roof areas, and Redland Concrete Interlocking Tile to replace the pitched roofs, we will be applying our years of experience of operating in occupied residential buildings, in order to minimise disruption to occupants whilst the works take place.

To achieve this, working to the Main Contractor’s 3 phase programme, we will be maintaining up-to-date communications to everyone in situ throughout, keeping them informed and reassured.

We look forward to delivering the completed new roofs for the residents.

Our relationship with longstanding client, Engie, continues to build with the latest appointment in Hackney, London.

Replacing the flat roof atop of this 3 storey residential apartment building on Graham Road, we will be installing a new Bauder waterproofing system in place of the existing.

Our 4 week programme will commence in mid-October, delivering a new watertight roof for these residents just in time for winter! 

We are very excited to be mobilising our latest new roofing project this week, for The Academy Transformation Trust, at The Nicholas Hamond Academy School.

Located in Swaffham Norfolk, the school educates 11 to 18 year olds and is part of the wider ATT (Academy Transformation Trust) group of 22 school academies across England. 

Highview will be carrying out extensive flat roofing works at the School, installing a Bauder Tapered Roof Replacement to all the main roof areas over the coming weeks.

We look forward to reinforcing a successful relationship with our new client by delivering a high quality roof at this first academy.

We are excited to be starting work today at the impressive Green Lanes development in London’s Haringey, for major contractor Engie.

The 5 new-build apartment blocks feature multiple elevations and terrace styles, ranging from 5 to 7 storeys in height, all of which are due to receive installations of Bauder Hot Melt roofing systems by Highview, over a carefully phased 8-month programme.

Having previously worked for Engie’s Neighbourhood Refurbishment team, this appointment marks our first project with their Home Building division, whilst we look forward to using this opportunity to further reinforce our reputation as the reliable roofing contractor development teams can depend on.

Since starting our recent project for Main Contractor Hutchinson’s builders, at Wheatfields School in Cambridgeshire, we are delighted to have also been appointed on a further two school roof replacements in the county.

Both Yaxley Primary in Peterborough and Hardwick & Cambourne Primary in Cambridge involve a full flat roof replacement, with the installation of a new Langley waterproof system, for which we are currently starting on site and due to complete ahead of the new academic year in September.

With Asbestos removal and safe to torch detailing key considerations on these projects, Highview will be applying our extensive experience of roofing works to education buildings similar to these, in order to carefully coordinate a safe programme and high-quality finish to be proud of.