ISSUE11 - 05 March 2007

NOT THE LANGSIDE BLOG
(or it is at langsidecollege.blogspot.com )


Estates Update
Several important meetings took place last week regarding the development of the new estate. On Monday Robert Paterson attended a meeting with the Project Manager and Architect to consider options for the new main teaching block cladding material. Following this the options have been reduced to two and Robert has called for samples and artwork illustrations for both options for further consideration.
On Wednesday 28 February the very important process of appointing a Main Contractor got underway with each of nine contractors who had submitted a Pre Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) being interviewed by Robert Paterson, John Pugh, Fraser Organ, Fiona McDade (Project Manager) and David Ross (Architect). The PQQ document allowed the contractors to demonstrate their ability to deliver the Langside College Project in terms of experience, organisational ability, financial capability and sound working practices. Following submission of that document the nine contractors attended for interview which consisted of a 15 minute presentation in which they were asked to specifically address issues such as: a summary of their company capabilities; examples of recent and relevant contracts; their approach to planning and environmental management; and the specific skills set they would bring to the Langside project. Following the presentation the interview panel asked a number of questions covering areas such as: time and cost controls; communication strategies; sustainability issues; their approach to the particular challenges within the Langside project; and the health and safety issues associated with building on a live site with difficult access/egress issues. At the end of a very long day the interview panel allocated a score for each of the contractors interviewed.
On Thursday 1 March the PQQ document contents and the interview results were considered by a panel consisting of C Scott (Chair BOM), Graeme Hyslop, Robert Paterson, John Pugh, Ian Peden and a representative of each member of the estates design team. Following a prescribed marking schedule and within The Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2006, the submissions received in response to the PQQ and follow up interviews were assessed on the basis of each applicants economic and financial standing and their technical capacity.
At the end of that process a short list of contractors was drawn up who will now be invited to submit pre tender documentation to the College for consideration and submission to the Scottish Funding Council as part of the next College submission for final approval.

International Women’s Day
Fabulous Females: A Celebration for International Women’s Week
Wednesday 7th March, Main Concourse (10am – 1.30pm)
International Women’s Day has been observed since in the early 1900's, a time of great expansion and turbulence in the industrialised world that saw booming population growth and the rise of radical ideologies.

To celebrate Women’s Day at Langside there will be a variety of stalls on the concourse on the day including:
Strathclyde Community Police, Rape Crisis Centre, Fitness First For Women,
Scottish Slimmers, and a Virgin Vie stall offering cosmetics and jewellery for order.

“Opera in the Nude” involving Langside staff - shock!
Actually it’s Alison Barton our singing teacher and voice coach performing “Naked Opera” at Glasgow University’s Gilmorehill on Saturday 10 March at
8 pm. We are pretty sure that the only thing that she might take off is the roof – in the best possible way of course.
For tickets please contact the box office or Alison in the Music Dept. for what is bound to be an enthralling night out.

News from International Office
Anastasia delivered a baby boy called Gabriel McAvennie on Saturday 17th February at 10.14am. He weighed a healthy 8lbs 6oz and looks a lot like his mum. Both are home and doing well.

Get Well Soon
Katy Crumlish who has worked in the Refectory for a number of years has just undergone major surgery and is now at home prior to receiving chemotherapy treatment. We extend our best wishes to Katy at this challenging time. Margaret McClintock (Cleaning Supervisor) has kindly agreed to coordinate a get well contribution for all staff who wish to help. Please contact Margaret direct or on ext 3804.

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