Latest JPP News

04 Dec

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Proud to be SafeContractor Approved

We are delighted to confirm that Alcumus SafeContractor have renewed our accreditation for another year.

Thank you to Matthew Baldwin and Sam Flower for your project summaries evidencing how we have used the information management processes set out in BS EN ISO 19650 2 to add value to a project, to our business and to deliver benefits for our clients.

Thank you Business Support for providing examples of Equality and Diversity at JPP and special thanks to Natalie Randall for collecting and presenting the evidence so brilliantly.

These accreditations demonstrate our commitment to excellence in this industry.

28 Nov

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CAPTIVE SHOT BLASTING TECHNIQUE

JPP were set an interesting challenge recently at a new container yard facility. The client had initially requested a power float finished surface that offered grip for reachstackers to safely stack containers up to 5 high in wet conditions.

Despite test panels being done and approved to confirm the surface finish required, the contractor overworked the surface and provided a much smoother surface than was acceptable. The challenge was to find a method that would quickly provide the required grip.

We ended up presenting two options for discussion.

The first was to provide parallel grooves across the slab by diamond saw cutting. This option would provide grip for the lifetime of the pavement but would take several weeks to implement. As the site was about to go operational this would have either significantly delayed opening or have required large areas of the site to be out of action. This method also would have been costly.

The second option was captive shot blasting. This involved a machine firing small metal shot at high speed to provide a textured surface. This operation is quick to do (3 days for this site) however, unlike diamond grooving, it has a limited lifespan of typically between 2 to 5 years before it will need to be redone. However, on balance it would likely be the cheaper option over the lifetime of the pavement and will need to be redone in local areas rather than the whole slab.

After the shot blasting was done the site was tested with reachstakers and HGVs again in wet conditions and the tests proved successful. Uniformity of the finish was measured using a pendulum test which is essentially a falling arm to measure the friction of the surface. The shot blasting also removed any weak surface laitance earlier than would have happened during normal operations which now allows for timely remedial works where required.

JPP were delighted and proud to be able to offer a cost-effective solution that allowed the site to become operational on time.

21 Nov

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ENGINEERING EXCELLENCE

This month we are celebrating work anniversaries for Izzy, Mia, Tiffany, James and Hasnain.

Izzy has been working across our civil and structural teams for the last 5 years and is now an Apprentice working towards her degree qualification at Coventry University. Mia, our Design Coordinator in Northamptonshire, Tiffany, Structural Engineer based across our Northants and Milton Keynes offices, and James, Structural Engineer in Poole, have all worked with us for the last 2 years. Hasnain Imtiaz (not pictured) is a Senior Engineer within our Structures division and celebrates 6 years at JPP this month.

All of these colleagues demonstrate engineering excellence on a daily basis and we are so proud to have them work with us here at JPP. Thank you all for your hard work and professionalism. Here’s to many more years with The JPP Group.

12 Nov

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PROUD TO BE SMAS WORKSAFE ACCREDITED

We are currently one of approximately 22,000 contractors registered on the SMAS database.

What does this mean? It means JPP Consulting holds an industry recognised standard demonstrating our commitment to best practice in Health & Safety, providing credibility and assurances to the clients we work with across the UK.

Contact us to find out how we can assist you with achieving your project goals.

12 Nov

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WELCOME ANJU OUSEF

We are so pleased to welcome our newest Graduate Civil Engineer. Anju has joined our team at our Poole office and we wish her every success with us at JPP.

25 Oct

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WE ARE PROUD TO BE ISO 45001 ACCREDITED OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY

“ISO 45001 is an international standard that specifies requirements for an occupational health and safety (OH&S) management system. It provides a framework for organisations to manage risks and improve OH&S performance.” iso.org

Being accredited means we have a system that:

• reduces workplace incidents and injuries
• shows our commitment to worker health and safety
• ensures we are compliant with OH&S regulations
• demonstrates that we are continually improving

For more information on this accreditatation, go to https://buff.ly/3Nz8LPK

21 Oct

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CONGRATULATIONS!

JPP wish Rhiannon, Jamie, Harry, Henry and Rose best wishes as they celebrate their work anniversary with us this month. We truly appreciate all that you do and are so pleased to work with you all.

11 Oct

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Highly Recommended

Here at JPP we believe in providing our clients with the best service possible so we were absolutely delighted to receive this fantastic feedback from our client on the south coast.

Call us on 01604 781811, email us at [email protected] or fill in our contact form by clicking here.

07 Oct

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JPP Apprentice Profile

Matthew is a current JPP Apprentice working within our structures team and he is one of our newest profiles on our apprentice page.

“Throughout my A-Levels, the modules I enjoyed the most were rooted within mechanics, applied within both maths and physics. From this I was determined to take my enjoyment of mechanics further, and look to use it within my career. Eventually I found Structural Engineering. I applied to work with JPP during my gap year and have never looked back.”

To find out more about Matthew’s reflections on being a JPP Apprentice go to https://jppuk.net/apprentice-programme/ and scroll down.

18 Sep

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HISTORY LESSONS ON SITE

JPP’s civil engineers are working on the Heritage Park project in central Northampton where recently pieces of ironstone, which may have been part of Northampton Castle where Thomas Becket was tried, have been found in the Chalk Lane car park. Thomas Becket, Archbishop of Canterbury was put on trial for contempt in 1164. He was later assassinated in Canterbury Cathedral. John Speed’s 1610 map of Northampton shows the castle.