"As Managing Director, Neil Coates is responsible for the Company's strategic direction and the development of the business. Having worked in local governments, consulting engineering and utilities contracting, he joined the board of LPC in 2002."
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LPC Construction have been awarded and are progressing with important high voltage electrical work as part of the CrossRail project. Operating in and around central London, the work is helping to deliver this major transport infrastructure upgrade under testing conditions and in accordance with exacting requirements.
April 2010
LPC Construction continue to complete vital 33kV cable upgrades on the EDF Energy network. Responsible for the civil engineering and cable installation elements of these projects, recently completed contracts have enabled overhead routes to be placed beneath ground providing network enhancement and major asset safety improvements.
January 2010
LPC Construction has successfully achieved all of its Annual Key Objective targets in 2009. Covering the core management areas of Quality, Safety and Environmental, the Company’s Annual Objectives provide a framework to drive and monitor improvement in key areas. Notable successes during the past year include the reduction of carbon emissions by 231 tonnes and reducing the utility damage incidence rate by 63%.
September 2009
EDF Energy Contracting has awarded LPC Construction a three year framework agreement for civil engineering and cabling works. The contract encompasses such projects as HV and LV cable installations, street lighting upgrades and substation switchgear refurbishments throughout the Eastern, Southern and London Power Network Regions.
LPC’s Commercial Director, Paul Phillips said “we are delighted to have been awarded this prestigious, long term contract. As one of EDF Energy Contracting’s key service providers, we shall continue to seek success in business through delivering value for money and supporting the key values and objectives of our valued clients”.
May 2009
Achilles ‘Verify’ that LPC Perform
LPC Construction has successfully renewed it’s ‘Verify’ Category B2 accreditation with Achilles.
The process, which took place over two days in May 2009, included a thorough assessment of the Company’s Safety, Health, Quality and Environmental systems both at LPC’s head office in Watford and on-site in Reading.
Speaking after the assessment, Neil Coates, LPC Construction’s Technical Director said “we are delighted to have renewed our registration with Achilles Verify as it is an important procurement tool for many of our valued customers.”
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March 2009
LPC Wins Gold Again!
For the second year running, LPC is celebrating winning one of the prestigious RoSPA Occupational Health and Safety Awards.
The Gold Award will be presented at a ceremony at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole Hotel, National Exhibition Centre, on Wednesday 13th May. The ceremony will take place alongside Safety & Health Expo 2009, Europe’s leading annual health and safety exhibition.
David Rawlins, RoSPA awards manager, said “LPC Construction Ltd has shown a commitment to protecting the health and well-being of it's employees and others. Entering the RoSPA Awards reinforces the message that good health and safety is good for business, and clearly demonstrates an organisation's dedication to improving performance in this crucial area".
Patrick Leneghan, LPC’s Construction Director, said “this award demonstrates our ongoing determination to protect the health of our employees and others and underlines our long term safety strategy to continually drive improvement in this critical area”.
January 2009
LPC Achieves ISO 14001
LPC has achieved certification for it's Environmental Management Systems to ISO 14001.
Neil Coates, LPC's Technical Director said, "This accreditation is testament to the hard work and determination of everyone involved in LPC Construction and their commitment to the core values of the company".
October 2008
LPC Secure NERS Renewal
LPC Construction has cemented its position as a leading contractor to the electricity industry by successfully renewing its Lloyds National Electricity Registration. The 3 year evaluation was carried out by Lloyds Register EMEA over 2 days in October and enables LPC to continue to qualify for contestable electricity works nationwide. View further details by clicking on this link: www.lloydsregister.co.uk/ners.html
August 2008
Islington PFI Scheme Success
LPC have helped to replace more than 6,000 street lights in Islington over the past five years as part of a huge revamp of lighting in the borough.
The Public Lighting PFI Project has also installed an extra 1,360 lamp posts across the borough and replaced 1,240 traffic signposts and belisha beacons. Working on the project since its inception in 2003, LPC Construction has worked alongside EDF Energy and latterly, Scottish & Southern Energy to relight 105 miles of roads.
Cllr James Kempton, Leader of Islington Council, said, “This has been hugely successful and Islington is now better lit than ever before. Good lighting makes streets safer, and we know that’s vital for residents. It also brings our communities to life after dark.” Patrick Leneghan, Construction Director for LPC Construction, said, “LPC is delighted to have been part of such a successful team on what was a pioneering scheme and one which has contributed greatly to improved safety in Islington”.
The end of the five-year lighting project was marked with a community ‘Spotlight Islington’ event in Laycock Street on Monday 4th August with face painting, story telling and competitions.
July 2008
LPC Construction have been selected as preferred supplier to EDF Energy for the civil engineering packages for lighting schemes in Kent, Sussex and Surrey.
Paul Phillips, Commercial Director for LPC said, “we are delighted to continue the development of our successful partnership with EDF Energy and further increase our footprint as first choice civils provider to the lighting and energy markets”.
May 2008
LPC Wins Gold
LPC is celebrating winning one of the prestigious RoSPA Occupational Health and Safety Awards in 2008.
The Gold Award will be presented at a ceremony at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole Hotel, National Exhibition Centre, on Wednesday 14th May, alongside Safety & Health Expo 2008, the UK’s premier health and safety at work exhibition.
David Rawlins, RoSPA Awards Manager, said “LPC Construction Limited has shown a commitment to protecting the health and well-being of its employees and others. We hope other businesses and organisations will follow its lead and strive for continuous improvement in health and safety management”.
Neil Coates, LPC’s Technical Director said “everyone at LPC Construction has worked extremely hard to achieve both the RoSPA Gold Award for 2008 and certification to BS OHSAS 18001:2007. It is testament to all of our employees' excellent attitude and performance in relation to safety that we continue to improve in this critical area.”
April 2008
LPC Achieves OHSAS 18001
LPC has become one of the first construction companies to achieve certification to the 2007 Occupational Health and Safety British Standard 18001 for Management Systems, BS OHSAS 18001:2007.
Neil Coates, LPC Construction’s Technical Director said “we are delighted to have achieved this accreditation. The management system we now have in place has allowed us to formulate the framework for continuous improvement so important in attaining our safety objectives. Everyone at LPC deserves a lot of credit for their ongoing commitment and support”.
