Desco (design & consultancy) Ltd

Morpeth Leisure Centre and Viking Energy Network Jarrow which we designed the M&E services for, both secured top awards at the RICS UK National Awards ceremony on Friday. David Starbuck attended the ceremony with GT3 where we were delighted to see Morpeth Leisure Centre win the Community Benefit Project award for its positive impact on the local community, and Viking Energy Network Jarrow receive the Public Sector Project award for its innovative system that supplies cleaner and cheaper energy to buildings connected to the network using Water Source Heat Pump technology. The Halls in Wolverhampton and North Shields Transport Hub were also shortlisted in separate categories following their wins at the regional awards. The team behind Morpeth Leisure Centre included: GT3 Architects, TSARiley LLP, Advance Northumberland, Desco, Willmott Dixon and BuroHappold Engineering. The team behind VENJ included: Colloide, Architectural Base Consultancy, Thornton-Firkin LLP, Border Design Consultants LLP, Desco and South Tyneside Council. Please click to read more; https://lnkd.in/e3ZDhET2

Well, what a few days! 😀 Now I can stop an take a breath, I can reflect on a wonderful pair of evenings surrounded by fantastic company at both the ukactive awards in Birmingham and the RICS national awards in London. Well done to the organisers and thanks to those we shared a table with at both events, both nights were fantastic! Well done to all those that were shortlisted and won awards! I want to take this opportunity to congratulate everyone who has worked on Morpeth leisure from the very beginning, through to completion! We should all be very proud. As it picked up, not one, but two national awards!!! ukactive New build of the Year 🏆 & RICS Community Benefit project of the year! 🏆 Morpeth leisure centre is a wonderful project that started with a great client, delivered by a truly collaborative design and construction team. That I, and I’m sure many others, feel very fortunate to have worked on. It is delivering real and tangible improvements to the health and well-being of the local community. Keeping people more active and allowing greater community cohesion via the wide range of facilities. Well done again team, and thanks for the recognition ukactive & RICS! GT3 Architects | Northumberland County Council | Advance Northumberland | Active Northumberland | Places Leisure | Willmott Dixon | Desco (design & consultancy) Ltd | Buro Happold | TSA Riley | DPP | OOBE | SAJ Transport Consultants | Apex Acoustics Ltd | Fairhurst | Design Fire Consultants

What a week for Hebburn Tri Station…after being opened by His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh, the project has now been awarded ‘Collaboration of the Year’ at the Government Property Awards 👏 Built by Esh Construction, the UK’s first carbon neutral tri-service station was handed over earlier this year and is now home to Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service, Northumbria Police and North East Ambulance Service. The emergency service centre includes ground source heat pumps, electric vehicle charging points, more than 340 photovoltaic panels on its roof and a wildflower meadow to support local biodiversity. Sunderland City Council | Desco (design & consultancy) Ltd | Todd Milburn | NEPO

🏆 We’re thrilled that the Viking Energy Network Jarrow has won Best Climate Action or Decarbonisation Initiative at the Association of Public Sector Excellence (APSE) Awards! Major accomplishments and recognition like this are a testament to the dedication and hard work of a strong team. Well done, South Tyneside Council! Wider collaboration partners: Desco (design & consultancy) Ltd | BCE NORTHERN LIMITED | Durotan | Amelio Group | Thornton-Firkin LLP | GSM SURVEYOR SERVICES LTD | HRS Heat Exchangers | Voltz Power Services Ltd | Fairhurst | Jeremias UK Limited Commercial | Hoval | Nixon Hire | Motrol | ESL Steel Limited | RJ Smyth Engineering | Rotorflush Filters Ltd | Schneider Electric | SPECIALIST SWITCHGEAR SYSTEMS LIMITED | KSB Company | Danfoss | Colloide Site Services | Spirotech BV (MacFarlane Environmental) | BALDWINS CRANE HIRE LIMITED | Siga Filtration | Raised Floor Solutions Ltd | McMahon & Associates | Gen Civils | AIG Enclosures | Middleton Forge Ltd | Astral Limited | IWTM-UK Ltd | PROTECHNICAL SERVICES LIMITED | JDD INSULATION LIMITED | Barilla Ltd | Armstrong Filtration Technology | BEST Services (Premier Technical Services Group Ltd (PTSG)) | Eaton | Geo Environmental Engineering This innovative project alongside others in Tyne and Wear is setting a benchmark for other regions to follow: https://lnkd.in/efJW2A3z 🌍✨ #APSEAwards #ClimateAction #RenewableEnergy #Sustainability #SouthTyneside #Decarbonisation #DistrictHeating #VikingEnergyNetwork #Jarrow

Thank you to Paul Baker for organising the training for the Sunderland Desco (design & consultancy) Ltd team, Fantastic engagement and interaction from everyone who attended Module 1 of the Honeywell Training Programme, this course covers the fundamentals of BS5839 Part 1, for the planning, design, installation, commissioning and servicing of fire detection and alarm systems. Special thanks to Peter Rudge-Wells for supporting me in delivering the training for the engineers. New graduates entering the mechanical and electrical design services industry need to adapt to rapidly changing environments by acquiring new knowledge and improved skills. The Honeywell Training Programme is designed specifically for electrical and mechanical consulting engineers wanting to extend knowledge on the application of design principles within the fire industry. Honeywell is committed to nurturing tomorrow’s experts and providing key education to newly qualified graduates. More information and how to register on the Honeywell training programme is provided in the link below https://lnkd.in/eX4jG6_q #futureshaper #honeywell #traininganddevelopment #firesafety #teamwork

Gerard Hosford was presented with his past chair medal yesterday, by current CIBSE North East Chair Neil Rooney, recognising his time as CIBSE North East Chair. Gerard held the role from 2015-2017, and the medal recognises his passion and dedication to CIBSE North East and the building services engineering profession. Gerard also played a key role in the creation of CIBSE YEN North East chapter prior to his time as CIBSE North East Chair, which provides a forum and support network for young engineers. His leadership, vision, and commitment to this has ensured the success and growth of the region, leaving a lasting impact in the industry in the North East. Congratulations Gerard on your incredible achievements throughout your career!   #CIBSE #Congratulations #EngineeringExcellence CIBSE North East

Desco’s Sunderland office took part in Business Fives Charity Football Event on Friday 23rd August at SoccerWorld in Newcastle, and raised £290 for the North East Autism Society. Nick Jordan, Aidan Ward, James Alexander, Craig Ord, Josh Camm, Jon Parker, Matthew Miller and Lucas Crowe all took part, competing in 5 matches and managed to reach the semi-finals, winning 2 games and losing 3. A drinks reception was held after the competition where Desco were awarded the Top Fundraiser trophy by event ambassador and former Newcastle United player Steve Watson, who also did a Q&A with the teams. The team had a fantastic day and are already looking forward to joining next year’s tournament. #teamwork #charity #businessfives  #footballtournament

✨ Meet the 2024 CIBSE North East Committee ✨ Next, we're excited to introduce Neil Duffy, our Honorary Treasurer. Neil has not only dedicated considerable time to maintaining our financial records, but he’s also a strong advocate for #STEM, championing the development of young professionals in our industry. Neil works an Associate Director, specialising in Mechanical Engineering at Desco (design & consultancy) Ltd #CIBSE #CIBSENE #Committee #CIBSEYENNE #Engineering

"The rigorous application and selection process ensures the right candidates join the programme." David Starbuck, Board Director at Desco (design & consultancy) Ltd, comments on what gives PlanBEE the edge over apprenticeship programmes. "We’ve taken on 14 apprentices to date, and each one has shown exceptional quality, commitment, and drive. That’s why we continue to support PlanBEE." Find out more about the value apprenticeships bring to employers like Desco in David's interview ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eq9y3yVa #planbee #desco #apprentices #apprenticeships #takeonanapprentice #londonapprenticeships

We're delighted to share that Morpeth Sports and Leisure has been announced as a finalist for the ukactive New Build or Design of the Year Award! 🎉 This recognition highlights the team’s dedication and hard work in creating people-centered facilities that enhance health and wellness in our community. This is yet another shortlisting for this project, and we couldn't be prouder. Congratulations to all the practices who were also shortlisted; we wish everyone the best of luck! A big thank you to everyone involved. We look forward to continuing our positive impact on community wellbeing. DPP | Desco (design & consultancy) Ltd | FT Leisure | Fairhurst | Buro Happold | Apex Acoustics Ltd | Design Fire Consultants | TSA Riley UK and Ireland #ukactiveAwards #PeopleArchitecture