Birdsall would like to congratulate Brawn GP and all the team in their success. Birdsall have sent a letter of congratulations to Brawn GP for its magnificent achievement in winning both the drivers and constructors F1 championships. Back in November 08 things looked very bleak indeed for the team as Honda pulled out and no one was prepared to buy the team. Birdsall were one of the few suppliers prepared to continue working at the factory without a contract. We took that decision based upon the relationship developed with the factory over many years from the early days of BAR. In February with the team secure under the new Brawn ownership Birdsall were awarded with a new contract. Brawn GP went on to have an unbelievable season, one that they fully deserved. We’re proud to be associated with the Brawn GP team. [more]

The British Home has chosen Birdsall to provide its facilities management services, following a tender process and several interviews. The British Home is an independent charity that provides specialised nursing and social care for people with long term medical conditions and severe disabilities. The home  accommodates up to 122 adults of all ages and diverse backgrounds. Our Contract Manager has impressed the home already by assisting in the facilities Management and will be based on site three mornings per week. Two handymen who know the home and its residents well, will join Birdsall and continue to serve the Home. It’s great for Birdsall to play a part in a very valuable social service. [more]

The London Film Festival will be running from 14th- 29th October. This year brings a number of changes to the organisation of the festival. The UK Film Council is now the principle funder and a new awards scheme will see that winners are presented with them at a one off stand alone event. We have been working hard to ensure the site is running to its full operational standards, going beyond the call of duty to assist the FM’s in any way we can, to help prepare for the festival. [more]

Birdsall have sent a letter of congratulations to the BFI for securing £45m of funding from the Government for a new state-of-the-art film centre. The BFI have been working towards this goal for over a decade. The BFI plan to build an £166m new film centre on land adjacent to the London Eye. With the Government commitment the BFI can now proceed with the project whilst they secure the rest of the funds. The plan is to complete and open the new film centre in 2015. [more]

The Birdsall girls took part in this years Race for Life, held at Cassio Park in Watford on Sunday 28th of June. Sunday was a day of rarity with brilliant blue sky’s and lots of sunshine, probably the only day of the year the girls were wishing for showers and cloud. The Birdsall girls half heartedly participated in the warm up, and eagerly joined the masses at the start line. We all got off to a good start, with a few storming off in front and leaving the rest of us behind. The ones lagging behind soon caught up and everyone found their own pace to complete the 5k. Dehydrating, aching and out of breath we all crossed the finishing line in good times. This is when we all reflected we probably should have warmed up properly before running. The day ended with ice creams and everyone went home in extremely good spirits. Thanks again to those who took part and those who came to support us. The Birdsall girls managed to raise £1000 with Birdsall’s contributing £250 to Cancer Research UK. [more]

WOW, what a busy charity fundraising couple of months Birdsall have had! That’s not even mentioning the fitness training involved over the last 6 months. Sunday 21st June saw an early start for the Birdsall bike riding team. 5.15 am the bikes and ourselves were loaded onto our team van before being transported safely to Clapham Common where the 54 mile    London to Brighton bike ride commenced. Thirteen eager bike riders from Birdsall wound there way through London’s streets, where a few stops were inevitable due to traffic lights and the 27,000 cyclists taking part. Probably the most notorious part of the ride is Ditchling Beacon, which is where the route encounters the South Downs. With only a few miles to go a commanding view was to be enjoyed from the top, however the Beacon took no prisoners, and many of us after an initial attempt to cycle the unforgiving road gave up and walked to the summit. All thirteen cyclists completed the mammoth 54 miles from London to Brighton. The atmosphere was electric and the experience was unforgettable. Birdsall bike riders managed to raise a total of £2000 for the British Heart Foundation, with Birdsall donating over £200. Congratulations to the Birdsall Bike Riders. [more]

Britain’s showpiece athletics event, the Aviva London Grand Prix, took place at Crystal Palace National Sports Centre as the highlight of the summer. The Grand Prix took place over the weekend of the 24th and 25th of July. Graham Watson (Facilities Manager at CPNSC) was very impressed with the way Birdsall completed tasks ahead of schedule and the general       management and implementation of operations. This years Aviva London Grand Prix saw the following events: Long Jump Triple Jump High Jump Pole Vault Javelin Shot Put Hurdles 100 Metres 200 Metres 400 Metres 800 Metres 5000 Metres 400 Metres Relay The atmosphere was brilliant and even the dark clouds and chance of rain didn't seem to dampen anyone's spirit. All events where extremely entertaining, however the real highlight of the evening was the final event, the men's 100 metres. This is the event that everyone had been waiting for. Eight runners from four different nationalities USA, England, Jamaica and Antigua. The favourite to win was Usain Bolt, and he didn't let his fans down. He was so fast it was all over in seconds, his fellow competitors didn't stand a chance. Bolt came first with an unbelievable time of 9.91 seconds. Special thanks to the Birdsall team at Crystal Palace, who ensured that the event ran smoothly. [more]

The GLL Sport Foundation was launched in 2008 by its Patron Sally Gunnell. The aim of the foundation is to assist the development and success of young sports people. GLL Sport Foundation targets both financial support and free training membership to talented young sports people within the Boroughs where GLL operates its 65 leisure facilities. The support is designed to offer practical help and nurture talent striving for national and international success. In 2009 602 young athletes have received assistance from this foundation, making it one of the largest independent supporters of athletes in London. Without sponsorship this foundation would not exist and many young athletes would not be given the opportunities which they are now offered. Birdsall are extremely proud to be part of this foundation as we believe that more emphasis should be placed upon the positive impacts of sporting activities within communities. [more]

Birdsall are delighted to announce that a partnership has been formed with Hoval. Hoval are an international boiler and burner manufacturer, their products are offered in more than fifty countries. Hoval have appointed Birdsall as their approved contractor for London and the south east. Birdsall will operate as a subcontractor to Hoval, providing commissioning, maintenance, repair and reactive services to Hoval customers. Initially eight Birdsall heating engineers will be trained between June and September of this year. Four engineers have completed the training with four engineers awaiting training in September. The training incorporates many of the Hoval products including gas, oil and wood fired boilers, burners and their TopTronic management controls. Hoval will recommend Birdsall to potential customers where Hoval boilers have been specified and Birdsall will recommend Hoval products to existing and new customers. Birdsall are looking forward to working closely with Hoval and developing a successful partnership. Thanks to all those involved in making this partnership possible. www.hoval.co.uk [more]