http://www.howellcummings.co.uk/news en tom@howellcummings.co.uk Copyright 2012 2012-01-13T13:07:40+00:00 http://www.howellcummings.co.uk/index.php/news/detail/howell-cummings-catering-equipment-receives-glowing-report-from-client/ http://www.howellcummings.co.uk/index.php/news/detail/howell-cummings-catering-equipment-receives-glowing-report-from-client/ Alastair Methven, Main Contractor, appointed by Bupa to project manage the refurbishment at Salford Quays, Manchester reported:- Howell Cummings Catering Equipment were selected from six suppliers, not only for their competitive price, but also for the passion they demonstrated for the work they undertake and this was evident throughout the entire Bupa project.  Using Howell Cummings Catering Equipments knowledge and project experience, the restaurant was able to maintain service to Bupa employees during the refurbishment with minimal disruption.  Completion on time and within budget was critical and this was achieved. Kieron Bacon, Assistant Project Manager at Alasdair Methven said 'It was a pleasure working with such a professional company.  Brian Booth and the team gave 100% to the project and their passion for what they do gave us the confidence that the project would be completed on time and to the highest of standards.  Howell Cummings Catering Equipment will definitely be considered for any future projects Alasdair Methven carry out'. 2012-01-13T13:07:40+00:00 http://www.howellcummings.co.uk/index.php/news/detail/howell-cummings-catering-equipment-ltd-secures-liverpool-university-project/ http://www.howellcummings.co.uk/index.php/news/detail/howell-cummings-catering-equipment-ltd-secures-liverpool-university-project/ The building is being designed by architects Stride Treglown, and comprises of a 250-seat restaurant, kitchen and cafe in the ‘West Block’ and retail space, currently designed as three units plus a laundrette, in the ‘East Block’.  The development will also include 710 student accommodation units, providing a mix of en-suite study bedrooms, studio apartments, two-bedroom apartments and two-bedroom duplex ‘loft’ apartments. The student development is being hailed as the most sustainable in the UK and includes features such as a grey water system to provide water for toilet flushing, LED lighting for common areas, air source heat pumps, brown and green roofs, solar-thermal heating and integral natural habitats built into the brick work. The project is defined into 5 key areas where Howell Cummings Catering Equipment have been commissioned to design, supply and install catering equipment. Area 1 - The Main Kitchen provides a bespoke back of house kitchen where the majority of preparation and cooking will take place. The design takes into account the proposed building structure and the limitations of floor to ceiling heights relating to coordinating services installations. Area 2 – The Main Restaurant Servery is constructed in an Oval counter configuration, constructed adjacent to the main ground floor kitchen. This area is designed to cope with the busy University and Student requirements of a 250 seat restaurant preparing and serving throughout a busy daily schedule. This area also includes a separate cooking display area. Area 3 – The Main Wash Area has been designed with the latest appliance technology alongside a DDA compliant motorised Hi-Lo Tray Racking collection facility servicing the busy dish wash facility. Area 4 – A bespoke Cafe Area provides a separate refreshment facility to the main restaurant on the ground floor level Area 5 – Mezzanine Level – Hospitality Servery, designed for catering, as a specialist facility, for University conferencing, hospitality and corporate events.     Howell Cummings Catering Equipment have worked closely alongside Ocon Construction to develop, design and coordinate the installation which is due to commence in February 2012. The project has started on site and is due for completion in June 2012, ready for summer delegates and the new intake of students for the 2012/2013 academic year. 2012-01-11T09:56:21+00:00 http://www.howellcummings.co.uk/index.php/news/detail/onside-youth-zones-continue-business-with-howell-cummings/ http://www.howellcummings.co.uk/index.php/news/detail/onside-youth-zones-continue-business-with-howell-cummings/ After the successful completion of Carlisle Youth Zone, Onside placed orders for three further projects. Harpurhey Youth Zone was successfully completed in December 2011. Work has commenced onsite at Blackburn Youth Zone with completion due in January 2012 Work has commenced onsite at Oldham Youth Zone with completion due in January 2012. A fifth order is to be placed by OnSide for a further Youth Zone in Wigan once the present projects are completed. 2011-12-23T13:51:04+00:00 http://www.howellcummings.co.uk/index.php/news/detail/bupa/ http://www.howellcummings.co.uk/index.php/news/detail/bupa/ BUPA commissioned Howell Cummings Catering Equipment Ltd in June 2011  to design and install the bespoke servery counters for personnel at their prestigous offices at Salford Quays, Manchester. The project was successfully delivered on time and to budget with an onsite installation period of two weeks.  Careful coordination was needed to ensure minimal disruption to client activities which included some out of hours working and deliveries. 2011-10-10T13:32:11+00:00 http://www.howellcummings.co.uk/index.php/news/detail/new-managing-director/ http://www.howellcummings.co.uk/index.php/news/detail/new-managing-director/ Paul Surtees has recently joined Howell Cummings Catering Equipment Ltd as Managing Director after previously being employed with national construction company Shepherd for 32 years. He was one of their most experienced Project Managers and worked on a wide-ranging variety of contracts for a broad spectrum of clients. His background is Construction Planning, Programming, Design Management and Coordination. With Paul’s background he is familiar working with clients, designers and contractors during Design Development , Pre Tender and Construction on a wide variety of contracts. The experience and commitment he brings to Howell Cummings Catering Equipment Ltd will ensure the business, under his guidance, has every opportunity to develop and succeed. 2011-08-10T15:43:37+00:00 http://www.howellcummings.co.uk/index.php/news/detail/youth-zone-carlisle/ http://www.howellcummings.co.uk/index.php/news/detail/youth-zone-carlisle/ Working with Kier Construction, Howell Cummings Catering Equipment Ltd completed the servery and kitchen installation on behalf of OnSide North West. 2011-04-21T07:39:48+00:00 http://www.howellcummings.co.uk/index.php/news/detail/Howell-Cummings-Catering-Equipment-Limited/ http://www.howellcummings.co.uk/index.php/news/detail/Howell-Cummings-Catering-Equipment-Limited/ The Halcyon Building Group based in Trimdon, County Durham now incorporates Spennymoor based Howell Cummings Catering Equipment Ltd. Howell Cummings Catering Equipment Ltd still have the strength of their experienced administration staff and project managers but are now supported by the appointment of a new Managing Director. Halcyon Group Managing Director Alan Richardson recently stated that he was delighted to announce that Paul Surtees, formerly of National Construction Company, Shepherd Construction, had joined the company. "Pauls appointment will give support and structure to the company with the added benefit of his 32 years within the construction industry" Howell Cummings Catering Equipment Ltd are now ideally placed to carryout the design, supply and installation of all types of commercial catering installations. Paul commented that "We firmly believe at Howell Cummings Catering Equipment Ltd in providing personal communication with detailed coordinated planning and design. We are able to offer a professional, friendly and efficient service to ensure we meet the expectations of our clients"  2011-02-17T08:58:55+00:00 http://www.howellcummings.co.uk/index.php/news/detail/celebrity-master-chef/ http://www.howellcummings.co.uk/index.php/news/detail/celebrity-master-chef/ Howell Cummings based in Spennymoor, County Durham supplied the kitchen on Celebrity Master-chef, organised and presented at Forman's Restaurant.  This is being aired on BBC 2 this Thursday the 12th August 2010. Lord Sebastian Coe hosts a ‘Best of British’ dinner at our restaurant with the four semi finalists cooking for Olympic heroes Lord Coe, Dame Kelly Holmes and Dame Tanni Grey-Thompson. Forman's and Field Executive Chef Lloyd Hardwick where on hand to offer sage advice and support throughout. Another prestigious project from Howell Cummings. 2010-08-13T09:46:39+00:00