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WYG supports competition encouraging SMEs to use BIM

Registration now open for BIM4SMEs Build Newcastle Live 2015 competition, 16-18 MarchProgramme, project management and technical consultancy WYG is delighted to support the BIM4SME Build Newcastle Live 2015 competition taking place on 16-18 March. The event offers participants in small and medium enterprises all over the UK the opportunity to use BIM freely, in a safe virtual environment. WYG also sponsors the Open BIM Build Live Award handed to the overall winner: www.buildearthlive.com/newcastle As part of its ambitious programme to modernise the sector, the UK Government has called

WYG appoints Nigel Mattravers as UK Head of Waste and Resource Management

Programme, project management and technical consultancy, WYG, is delighted to announce the appointment of Nigel Mattravers as Head of its UK Waste and Resource Management team. Nigel will be instrumental in delivering benefits to the growing network of clients across the UK and building on the existing range of services that the company is offering in this sector. Nigel brings a wealth of UK and international experience in the resource management sector. He is well known to the industry both from his previous positions with Grant Thornton and Mouchel Parkman, but also his professional

Proactive engagement with local community secures strategic allocation of Greenfield land

Land East of Horndean in Hampshire identified as an allocation for strategic development in the emerging East Hampshire Allocations Plan60 hectares of Greenfield land situated on the eastern edge of Horndean in Hampshire have been identified as an allocation for strategic development in the emerging East Hampshire Allocations Plan. This comes as a result of a proactive engagement campaign with local residents by lead consultant WYG throughout the application process. The firm also provided technical work related to the development proposal such as masterplanning, landscape design, transport,

WYG appointed to HCA Multidisciplinary Panel

Programme, project management and technical consultancy, WYG, was appointed to a four-year Homes and Communities Agency multidisciplinary panel on 30 October 2014. This national panel will facilitate easy access to accredited specialists and experts, saving local authorities and other public sector organisations across the country valuable cost, time and procurement effort. WYG offers users of the HCA panel a comprehensive range of professional services that uniquely allows a fully integrated approach to all types of projects, from land regeneration to new developments. These

ACE launches Northern Region Group and appoints WYG Director as Chair

Marc Davies, Head of Geo-Environment and Waste Resources at WYG, is appointed Chair of the Northern Region Group launched by Association for Consultancy and Engineering (ACE)Leeds, United Kingdom, 26 September 2014 – Dr Nelson Ogunshakin OBE, Chief Executive Officer of Association for Consultancy and Engineering (ACE), announced on Wednesday the creation of a Northern Region Group representing ACE across Yorkshire and Humberside. This new regional group is to be Chaired by Marc Davies, Head of Discipline for Geo-Environment and Waste Resources at WYG, the global programme, project

WYG secures planning permission for Chester's Cultural Centre

WYG secures planning permission for Chester's flagship scheme. Councillors unanimously approved plans for a £37.05 million Cultural Centre.Leeds, United Kingdom, 23 September 2014 - The first major step in the regeneration of Chester’s city centre was given the green light on Thursday last week. Programme, project management and technical consultancy WYG secured planning permission for the project.   Councillors unanimously approved plans for a £37.05m Cultural Centre, featuring a new theatre, library, 120 seat cinema, cafe and offices, based around the city’s former Art Deco Odeon

WYG acquires Alliance Planning consultancy

Global programme, project management and technical consultancy WYG becomes one of the largest planning consultancies in the UK following the acquisition of Alliance Planning on 10 September 2014.Leeds, United Kingdom, 11 September 2014 – Global programme, project management and technical consultancy WYG is delighted to announce the merging of its planning division with Alliance Planning on 10 September 2014. This selective acquisition strengthens WYG’s offering in planning services, making it one of the largest planning consultancies in the UK. Steven Fidgett, Owner and Director of Alliance

Multidisciplinary consultancy WYG invests in new offices in Southampton

Programme, project management and technical consultancy WYG moves to new offices at the Pavilion in Southampton to accommodate the expanding team and support the growth of the business in the region.From 11 August, WYG employees currently based in the company offices at Droxford and Lyndhurst will be based at the Pavilion Building, a new facility located on the Botleigh Grange Office Campus on the outskirts of Southampton. This move marks an important milestone in the company’s expansion, supporting further growth and allowing the team to offer a broad range of services from one office.

WYG Ecology team grows in Scotland

Programme, project management and technical consultancy WYG strengthens its ability to deliver ecology services to clients in Scotland with two new appointments in Edinburgh.Joining one of the UK’s largest teams of professional ecologists, Gary Sinclair and Nicola Tyrrell have taken up new roles as Principal Ecologists. Together, they bring additional skills and extensive new experience within the ecological consultancy and environmental management services at WYG. These appointments consolidate further the multidisciplinary team of experts already based in Scotland.Gary Sinclair has over

Team success and growth for WYG, Manchester

Press release19 June 2014Team success and growth for WYG, Manchester   Multidisciplinary consultancy, WYG has announced a new Head of Planning for its Manchester office and has awarded a number of promotions to employees within its Planning team in recognition of their efforts in growing the business in the North West. Paul Shuker is promoted to Head of Planning after more than a decade with the company.  His role will include providing planning advice to a range of private and public sector clients on retail, residential and mixed-use development.  In addition, Paul is currently

Upper Quartile and WYG secure multi-million Libyan employment programme contract

30 April 2014Press releaseUpper Quartile and WYG secure multi-million Libyan employment programme contract International economic strategy consultancy, Upper Quartile, has secured the latest contract for its partnership with multidisciplinary consultancy, WYG. The partners have been awarded a competitive £2.5million Department for International Development (DFID) contract, to deliver the creation of jobs for 18 to 35 year olds in Libya. Following the conflict in the country, the Arab Partnership[1] 

WYG welcomes new associate director to strengthen energy team

Press release23 April 2014WYG welcomes new associate director to strengthen energy team WYG is pleased to announce the appointment of Simon Sjenitzer who has recently joined as Associate Director.  Based at the Cumbria office, Simon will be helping to establish the strategic direction of energy and climate change business within the energy team and will be responsible for joining up all relevant capabilities under one umbrella to create a unified approach for WYG’s clients. Simon comments on current market conditions: ‘As highlighted by recent developments reported in the media,

WYG makes key strategic planning appointment

Multidisciplinary consultancy, WYG, is pleased to announce the appointment of Christopher Tennant who joins the team in London as Director and Head of Planning.  Christopher will strengthen, lead and provide a new direction for the London planning team in a period of growth and investment for WYG. As a Chartered Town Planner with almost 20 years experience in the public and private sectors, Christopher brings a wealth of experience to WYG, including the management and delivery of major development projects across the UK.  He joins WYG from international architects, Scott Brownrigg,

WYG announces acquisition of Delta Partnership Solutions Limited

Press release11 March 2014 WYG announces acquisition of Delta Partnership Solutions Limited WYG is pleased to announce the expansion of their international business with the acquisition of specialist international development consultancy, Delta Partnership Solutions Limited. Formed in 2000, Delta is an established business boasting an experienced team of permanent consultants and a large network of associates dedicated to improving the lives of people living in poverty. Delta has worked with a range of clients including the governments of Kenya, Uganda and Rwanda, the bi-lateral

WYG secures new contract with Sainsbury’s

Press release5 March 2014 WYG secures new contract with Sainsbury’s After retendering its town planning services, Sainsbury’s has confirmed it is to continue its long-term relationship with WYG by awarding a new 3 year contract across the South East, South West, Wales and the West Midlands for its main store estate.    Multidisciplinary consultancy WYG, has provided town planning services to Sainsbury’s for over 25 years, helping them to build new stores, extend existing ones and create other improvements to their estate.  Their support has helped them regain the ‘No 2’ UK

WYG welcomes new associate to strengthen waste management team

Press release 13 January 2014 WYG welcomes new associate to strengthen waste management team Multi-disciplinary consultancy, WYG has appointed Jeff Evans as an Associate to strengthen its waste management team who will be based at headquarters in Leeds aiming to spearhead business development in the North. Jeff brings a wealth of experience to the role from working in both the public and private sector and has a PhD in Environmental Engineering. His previous role was as Waste Partnership Manager for the York and North Yorkshire Waste Partnership responsible for co-ordinating the

WYG makes two senior appointments in Edinburgh

Press release6 December 2013 WYG makes two senior appointments in Edinburgh Multi-disciplinary consultancy, WYG is pleased to announce two key appointments at their offices in Edinburgh. Richard Phillips joins as Director and Head of Planning in Scotland and Lisa Russell as Planning Associate. Together, Richard and Lisa will help strengthen the planning team based in Scotland. Richard brings a wealth of experience to WYG, including managing and delivering major development projects. As a chartered town planner with almost 25 years experience in the public and private sector, he

WYG’s Chief Executive wins prestigious award

Press releaseWYG’s Chief Executive wins prestigious award15 November 2013  WYG Chief Executive Officer, Paul Hamer is celebrating after picking up the Association for Consultancy and Engineering’s Sterling Award on Wednesday night (13 November) at ACE’s European CEO of the Year Awards at The Dorchester in London. The award was presented by Huw Edwards, BAFTA award winner, and Sir John Armitt, former Head of ODA and formed part of the ACE Centenary Gala Dinner, celebrating 100 years of consultancy and engineering excellence. Chair of the judging panel, Baroness Jo Valentine said:

WYG highly commended on remediation work

Press releaseWYG highly commended on remediation work11 November 2013  The Maze Long Kesh Regeneration site has received a highly commended award at the prestigious Brownfield Briefing Awards 2013, for ‘Best Use of a Combination of Remediation Techniques’. Geo-environmental specialists WYG received the award for work they have undertaken on the Maze Long Kesh site in Northern Ireland. The work on the site was highly commended for delivering a cost effective and durable solution for the client who significantly reduced the pollution burden across the 347 acre site. The work on

Prestigious awards for WYG in Poland

Press release30 October 2013 Prestigious awards for WYG in Poland  International consultancy, WYG is celebrating in Poland after picking up not one but two prestigious awards. Last month saw WYG receive the title of ‘Ambassador of the Polish Economy 2013’ in the ‘Partner of foreign companies’ category at the fifth annual Business Centre Club awards.The title of ambassador is awarded to Polish companies that promote Poland in the international arena as a reliable business partner, contribute to the economic development of the country and build credibility and trust in Poland

WYG announces acquisition of Higham & Co

Press release11 October 2013 WYG announces acquisition of Higham & Co Multi-disciplinary consultancy WYG is pleased to announce the expansion of their team in Manchester with the acquisition of chartered planning and property advisers, Higham & Co. With over 23 years of practicing in Manchester, Higham & Co is a well established business boasting a team comprising six chartered town planners who each have a wide range of planning skills with a particular focus on major residential and commercial projects.  David Lowin, Head of Planning at WYG said: ‘We are delighted to announce

WYG appoints new director

Press release10 October 2013 WYG appoints new director   Multi-disciplinary consultancy WYG is delighted to announce the appointment of Charles Lewis as Director for Private Sector Development in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) with effect from 7 October.   Charles joins WYG from EC Harris, a built asset consultancy based in Prague, where as an Equity Partner he was responsible for developments with multi-national companies and regional client accounts across CEE.  With almost 30 years experience in the industry, 18 years spent in CEE, Charles will further strengthen WYG’s

Renewables start flowing from Dundee

Press release3 October 2013Renewables start flowing from DundeeSBA, part of the WYG Group, is helping put the port and city of Dundee well and truly on the renewable energy map by providing expert transport planning and engineering advice to allow the construction of a major new wind farm in Aberdeenshire. Commissioned by specialist hauliers Give Svaergods Transport Limited, SBA has been tasked with identifying the best route to Mid Hill Wind Farm, which is currently under construction for Fred Olsen Renewables. SBA identified Dundee as the most suitable port for the deliveries

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