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A new starIntroducing the project

management star

Welcome to WendyMSP Wendy Alexander

visits EPM Solutions

Great North RunReporting on Gary

Kerr’s achievements in the Great North Run

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Airport expansion takes offA S A I R P O R T S G R O W S U P P O R T I N G I N F R A S T R U C T U R E S W I L L H AV E T O A D A P T

With the increasing numbers of air travellers the government is driving the expansion of UK airports to ensure they can cope with the pressure. Along

with other groups, the government have made a strong case for increased revenue and have pointed out that more air passengers is good for the economy and will generate revenue for businesses through tourism.

Glasgow expansionIn October 2006 a £290 million boost for Scotland`s busiest international airport was announced as BAA published its 25 year blueprint for the future of Glasgow Airport. Initially, BAA

Glasgow has revealed ambitious plans for a £25 million extension to the main terminal, due to start next spring. The Glasgow Airport Master Plan, launched by airport Managing Director Alan Barr, sets out BAA Glasgow`s long term vision for the airport over the next quarter century. The blueprint is the culmination of over 12 months of detailed discussions with local and national government, local residents, the business community and the tourism industry, on the future development of Glasgow Airport.

UK airports at near full capacityUK airports are capacity constrained with no spare slots at Heathrow or Stansted at peak times. 3% growth each year is manageable, but actual growth is expected to be 3.9%. At the moment BAA is working to get the maximum possible use out of its airports. However, it is generally agreed that expansion cannot come at any cost, particularly where the environment

is concerned. Airport growth will have to be implemented on a sustainable basis, with approval from the relevant bodies.

Airport expansion will have a big impact on companies who support airport infrastructures as new runways and terminals are built. For example suppliers to airlines and other airport functions who have been embedded into UK airports over many years will have to be ready to deal with their own structural changes. For details of EPM’s specialist engineering services for companies who operate in asset intensive and hazardous environments please call 0141 848 6609

New £25 million terminal planned for Glasgow Airport is due to start next spring

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Project Management StarO U R P R O J E C T M A N A G E M E N T S E R V I C E S A R E C L E A R LY E X P L A I N E D U N D E R A S TA R

EPM Solutions provide a complete end-to-end engineering and project management consultancy service for new build installations as well as carrying out

modifi cations to existing sites. Our main area of speciality is in managing projects for industries that are heavily reliant on various forms of pumps, pipes and tanks in industrial and hazardous areas.

The Project Management StarThe Project Managemen t Star shows at a glance the full range of services we offer to clients who have new build or site modifi cation needs. Every aspect of your project can be effi ciently managed and delivered from one dependable source. The star consists of 5 key elements as detailed below and across.

Design Site surveys; detailing CAD drawings to tender; mechanical, electrical & instrument; civil & structural; as-built drawings and documentation.

PM Solutions provide a complete end-to-end engineering and project management consultancy service for new build installations as well as carrying out

modifi cations to existing sites. Our main area of speciality is in managing projects for industries that are heavily reliant on various forms of pumps, pipes and tanks in industrial and hazardous areas.

The Project Management Star

clients who have new build or site modifi cation needs. Every aspect of your project can be effi ciently managed and delivered from one dependable source. The star consists of 5 key elements as detailed below

Site surveys; detailing CAD drawings to tender; mechanical, electrical & instrument; civil & structural; as-built drawings and

Design

Health & Safety

Project Management

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Awards short list again

asset management | engineering | project management

We are delighted to announce that EPM Solutions have been short listed for the second year running as a fi nalist for the 2006 Renfrewshire Chamber of Commerce

business awards. ROCCO. EPM are one of three fi nalists for the category of ‘most outstanding business in Renfrewshire.’

The award winners will be announced at the ROCCO awards dinner on Friday 10th November 2006. The dinner will be held at the Cosmopolitan Normandy Hotel, Inchinnan Road, Renfrew and is to be hosted by Fred MacAulay. For further information on the ROCCO awards visit www.roccoawards.co.uk

ROCCO 2005 from left to right: Suzie McGuire - Clyde 1, Gary Kerr - EPM Solutions and Gordon Brown - Scottish Enterprise Renfrewshire.

Project ManagementProject planning; cost control and project brief; scope of works; feasibility & opportunities assessment; equipment specifi cation & procurement; tender compilation; evaluation and review; appointing of contractors.

Health & SafetyHSE notifi cation; construction design management

(CDM) regulations; designer, planning supervisor and principal

contractor roles; pre-tender H&S

plan – Stage 1; construction stage

H&S plan – stage 2; health & safety fi le

management; contractor & method approval; and HAZOP

Study.

Approvals & ConsentLocal authority planning applications; demolition and building warrants; miscellaneous approvals and consents Site ManagementContractor supervision and liaison; customer liaison test; commission and hand over.

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Local success storyM S P W E N D Y A L E X A N D E R H A I L S E P M A S A L O C A L S U C C E S S S T O R Y

www.epmsolutions.co.uk

MSP Wendy Alexander recently visited the EPM offices to congratulate the team on its recent successes as well as taking the opportunity to present its ISO 9001:2000 award for quality management.

Commenting on the visit Wendy Alexander said, “I was delighted to present EPM Solutions with this award. The company is a local success story and this accolade is testimony to the efforts of its hard working staff. I am sure that this award will inspire the company to greater success and encourage other local businesses to emulate EPM’s achievements.”

EPM are grateful to everyone who has helped get them to this stage. In particular, the ISO 9001:2000 award comes partly as the result of support given in consultancy and training from Renfrewshire Council. EPM is recognised as a growth company by Scottish Enterprise who have provided support to the company over the last 12 months.

With the assistance of Scottish Enterprise EPM have formally defined their growth strategies, which includes a marketing plan to target key blue chip clients across the UK. As part of this activity EPM recently exhibited at Maintec where they picked up leads from Tesco, Glaxo SmithKline and Valspar. International interest was also generated from as far a field as Libya and Nigeria. New customers so far this year include William Tracey, Air BP and the Scottish Parliament.

A customer recently asked for guidance on the suitability of a pump and motor set installation within their site. They needed to know where to go for detailed guidance as well as the relevant parameters when classifying the hazardous area? The system in question was for processing liquid in a hazardous environment.

Research into IP15 (3rd Edition) revealed that the existence of a Zone 1 or 2 depends on the type of pump shaft seal, the category of the fluid being handled, the process and the environmental conditions. In this situation a zone 2 was suitable. IP15 (IP Area classification code for installations handling flammable fluids: Model code of safe practice in the petroleum industry Part 15, ISBN 978 0 85293 418 1) is a well-established, internationally accepted publication that sets out a methodology for hazardous area classification of installations handling flammable fluids. It includes a demonstrable methodology for specifying hazard radii and is applicable to installations in production, processing, distribution and retail sectors. It should be applied by safety practitioners involved in hazardous area classification. It gives guidance on the classification of regions around equipment handling or storing flammable fluids, and provides a basis for both the correct selection of electrical equipment and the location of other sources of ignition in those areas. For further information visit www.energyinst.org.uk.

Kevin McGinnigle of EPM Solutions is presented with the ISO 9001:2000 award by MSP Wendy Alexander

Staff SpotlightJ O E L I N N I N G

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Place of birthGlasgowPosition held at workTechnical SupportInterestsGolf, reading and going for a pintFavourite foodSeafoodFavourite music and artist70’s Rock - Led ZeppelinFavourite TV programmeSky Sports - Super SundayFavourite movie12 Angry MenFavourite place visitedMost places on the West Coast of ScotlandFavourite actorJames Stewart

Joe Linning is a relative new start within EPM Solutions yet here he is under the spotlight already. He enjoys seafood and dreams of life on the Med - seems like a good combination!

If you were not at EPM , what would you like to be doing?If I had the brains I would like to be a TeacherIf you could trade places withanyone for a day, who would it be and why?Probably one of my daughters as they have a great social life and don’t seem to have a care in the worldOne thing that nobody knows about youCan’t think of one that could be printedWhat would you do if you won the lotteryRetire to Portugal, buy or build a nice house by the beach in a small fi shing villageIf you could change one thing in the world what would it be?With so much trouble in the world I think peoples understanding and tolerance of each otherWhat do you enjoy most about working at EPMMy work mates and the opportunity to learn about the business.

50,000 runners lined up for the world’s biggest half-marathon, the 26th BUPA Great North Run on 1st October 2006. One of the runners was EPM’s Managing Director, Gary Kerr. This was the fi rst long distance

run Gary has been involved in, so it was a big test in terms of getting fi t and fi nishing on the day. However, he did it on what was a very hot day in 2 hours and 28 minutes. Gary also managed to raise over £1,300 for The Parkinsons Disease Society. Gary said, “I had no idea what effect the disease would have on my family until my Mother was diagnosed a few years ago. My Dad now cares for her full time. I am certainly delighted with the support people have given me and would like to take this opportunity to thank them.” Gary now has the running bug and is keen to make sure he maintains this level of fi tness.

G A R Y K E R R R U N S T H E G R E AT N O R T H R U N

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