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It was all hands to the pump to keep ‘business as usual’ after we suffered a ‘catastrophic failure’ of our server last week.

Our providers described the failure of both server operational hard drives as ‘unprecedented’ and although our back-up systems and Business Continuity Procedures were effective, we had to wait while the server was rebuilt and all the necessary software was re-loaded before we became fully operational again.

Our computers were protected with ‘anti-surge’ equipment but it is thought that the high level electric storm last week caused the damage.  ‘Other

We are pleased to announce that Kevin Sheldon has joined the Company as a Contract Supervisor.  He brings with him a significant amount of experience both in the property maintenance sector and at Supervisory level.

Geoff Harrod, Managing Director, commented that Kevin will bring strength and depth to the organisation and expects him to settle in quickly and have a positive impact on our productivity and customer service.

It’s never easy to lose both of our experienced Office Administrators at the same time.  But when the opportunity came up to train both Jemma & Stephanie in estimating protocols & process management, it was too good to miss – even if it did involve a trip to Nottinghamshire!

Jemma said ‘ it was good to get out of the office for a couple of days and the training and will be useful to us’.

Stephanie commented that meeting other people from different companies was very interesting.  ‘It was great to see

G R Westbuild has been pleased to assist Chris and Stephanie Churchill in settling Harry & Cody into their new home.

We wish them every happiness.

We are proud to announce The Westbuild Girls are running the Cancer Research Race for Life this year on 24th June in Poole Park.

They really want to raise as much money as possible for this close to their heart cause, so please sponsor them. Every donation will be grately appreciated and for every £1 given, Westbuild has agreed to pledge .50p.

You can sponsor them in many ways, through the girls Race for Life Web Page, by text or by good old fashion hard cash.

Please follow the below link to sponsor them through their web page

http://www.raceforlifesponsorme.org/jemmarose76

or you

G R Westbuild employees were congratulated and thanked by Mrs S, when the extension to her property was completed – and on St Valentine’s Day…  She said that the extra room would be ‘life changing’ for her and her family and commented ‘…Well done, you’re a great team.  I’m going to miss you all (LOL).  I’m so pleased with my extension.  It’s finished well and within time’.

Colin Smiles, Matty Croft and Dave Alwin all successfully complete both PASMA and Working at Heights Training during February.

John Bolton is our Health & Safety Officer and he commented ‘These short courses are part of our ongoing committment to training our employees, raising their awareness and increasing their capability.  Above all it enables them to work safely and with more confidence’

A total of 34 new balconies were fitted to flats in Duck Lane and Throop Road by a small team during January.  The project was completed within the timeframe despite some imclement weather.  Customer satisfaction surveys were very encouraging.  98.5 and 95.5 in Duck Lane and Throop Road respectively.

The G R Westbuild Team celebrated the Festive Season and their ‘Annus Mirabilis’ with a party in ‘Harry’s Bar’ at the Bournemouth Marriot Highcliffe Hotel on Friday.

Everyone was in party mood and, other than those manning the emergency phones, it was a 100% turn-out from our employees together with their partners, our main sub contractors and friends.

G R Westbuild is delighted to have been awarded a contract to install environmental improvements at Cunningham Crescent in Bournemouth.  The works comprise demolition of existing facilities & site clearance followed by groundworking & construction of stores, paving, fencing and gates.

Managing Director Geoff Latham-Harrod commented ‘We are very pleased to be assisting in the improvement of communial areas such as this one which will prove to be of benefit to many people’.