10/10/2009 - East London Line

Andrews precast division were contracted by Mansell Construction Services Ltd to supply approximately 1000 metres of precast terrazzo stair treads and risers to the terrazzo installation contractors. With such a short lead in for the supply of the precast, Andrews took on the challenge of supplying all four stations; Shoreditch, Haggesrston, Dalston and Hoxton and met the contractors installation dates; completing all orders on time including all variations for extras. Another success for Andrews growing precast division.

Andrews used imported maltese aggregates to colour match the imported maltese tiles specified for this particular project.

Works undertaken beweeen Mid September and Mid October 2009; the client was London Rail.

08/09/2009 - Somerfield/Co-Op Conversions Complete

Andrews have recently undertaken the refurbishment of around 40 no. ex Somerfield and Co-Op stores comprising a range of remedial works to the existing terrazzo floors. In addition to this areas of flooring were extended in matching terrazzo tiles and the majority of floors were given a diamond clean at the end of the contract to further improve the appearance. On some projects, such was the condition of the existing terrazzo flooring, that the entire area was subjected to a complete regrind and extensive renewal of defective joints etc was carried out.

Andrews completed all works to programme for a number of Main Contractors and were pleased to be involved once again on this conversion programme that took us all over the UK.

15/08/2009 - Richmond School

Andrews were contracted to undertake the complete cleaning and refurbishment of the existing terrazzo corridors within the school by main contractor Shepherd Construction including the replacement of bespoke 12" x 12" tiles. The works were completed to the satisfaction of all parties in June.

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02/06/2009 - St Vincent Street Glasgow

The works at 130 St Vincent Street in Glasgow recently completed. This refurbishment of the reception area involved floor tiling and cladding works. The floor tiling was a 600 x 300 conglomerate tile fixed in a brick bond pattern finished with matching conglomerate skirting tiles. The conglomerate tiles were also fixed to the staircase treads, risers and landings. The feature wall was cladded in 1200 x 600mm Jura Limestone to a height of five metres. The finished result looked stunning and the client was delighted with the quality of the installation.

The main contractor was GHI Contracts and the Architect was CDA.

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01/06/2009 - Andrews supply ESSO

In April 2009 Andrews precast division commenced the delivery of precast concrete protection units for the pump islands at the ESSO filling stations.

The first sites to receive delivery of the 2 tonne "crash barriers" are Crewe, Hartlebury, Heathfield and Oswestry. The precast barrier is 1000 wide x 1200 long x 800 high and is made in two sections with splayed sides and a semi-circular front end. The concrete is pre finished at our factory with edges rounded off and is available in a smoothed or textured surface.

Delivered to site by tail-lift wagon they can easily be moved into position by pallet truck as they have cast in slots for the forks. To sustain vehicular impact the precast barrier has cast in pockets underneath and is dowelled to the concrete forecourt by the building contractor.

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28/05/2009 - Partick Station Glasgow

This project, undertaken for Main Contractor C. Spencer Ltd, involved the laying of terrazzo tiles and precast terrazzo staircases to the main concourse, retail units and platform waiting rooms of the newly refurbished and extended Partick Interchange Railway Station in Glasgow. This project was very challenging due to access and phasing requirements necessary to allow the station to continue operating with minimum disruption. The floor was effectively layed in pieces in different parts of the builidng and only came together once hoardings were removed. The finished result looked excellent and justified all the hard work.

30/04/2009 - Waitrose Islington Completes

Andrews have recently completed works on the Waitrose store at Islington. The works comprised the fixing of 20mm thick black granite plinth bases to low level columns on Chapel Market Street elevation fixed back to timber and concrete columns using stainless steel fixings and adhesive.

20mm thick travertine cladding was also fixed to columsn and stallrisers on Liverpool Street and to the central column on Chapel Market Street elevation as well as 30mm travertine to fascias, fixed to blockwork on Liverpool Street elevation and to new steel frame work on Chapel Market Street elevation using mechanical fixings with all exposed edges polished.

The works were carried out for the RG Group and Excelsior Shopfitters.

22/04/2009 - Next Oxford Street

The works to fix 40mm thick Premium black Granite to stallrisers, border columns and fascias at the new Next store on Oxford Street are now completed. The granite was fixed to a steelwork background using suitable stainless steel fixings and adhesive that was pointed on completion using black grout.

The works were undertaken for Radius Shopfitters.

14/03/2009 - Wm. Morrisons Hastings

Works at the Wm. Morrisons Plc store at Hastings have now completed. The works involved Andrews installing approcimately 600m2 of terrazzo tiling to the new extension followed by a final diamond polish to enhance the overall appearance. In addition the existing sales floor was refurbished after the reblancing of the store had taken place; works involved joint repairs, isolated grinding, tile replacement, diamond polishing, floor patching and ceramic wall tiling. We also udnertook a refurbishment of the existing customer toilets.

The works involved the use of H & R Johnson ceramic wall tiles and Andrews precast terrazzo splayed skirtings.

The Main Contractor was Princebuild Ltd and the architect was Archial.

The Main Contractors Director made the following comments at PC Handover.
"We had a fantastic PC handover at Morrison supermarket, Hastings on Friday 27th February 2009, the store looks great and our clients are very happy. I would like to personally thank all of you for your hard work, long hours and the expertise that you have put into making this contract a success. You should all feel very proud of what you have achieved. Please pass on my gratitude to all of your team members.

10/03/2009 - Bradford Royal Infirmary

Working for the Estates Department A. Andrews & Sons Ltd succesfully completed repairs to the existing insitu terrazzo flooring despite 24 hour access been required by both staff and the public. This was achieved by using rapid setting floor grouts and completing the works in planned phases as the works proceeded.

The works were carried out Mid January to Mid Febraury 2009.

06/03/2009 - New Glasgow Office

Andrews Tiles Ltd have moved into newly purchased premises in Cambuslang. The move comes following sustained growth within Scotland and the need to relocate was taken in order for us to maintain a first class service to our clients in Scotland. In addition to the newly opened offices a Trade Counter will open on the 21st April providing a range of tiling materials from adhesives and grouts, to trims and wall and floor tiles at extremely competitive prices. Any companies wishing to open a trade account should contact us on either our Glasgow or Leeds numbers for an application form.

Granite Cladding at Hounds Hill shopping Centre, Blackpool.

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08/02/2009 - Cladding Contract Completes

The cladding works at the Hounds Hill Shopping Centre in Blackpool are now complete. The works, comprising 800 x 800 x 40mm thick supreme Black granite panels was completed to the statisfaction of all parties. The works involved having to fix back the panels with the use of stainless steel corbles and restraints to a block work and steel structure that comprised 3 no. columns, a large fasica, return fascia and soffit sections to the sides.

The works were carried out for Studiotech and the architect was NRN Design and were undertaken over 3 days.

30/01/2009 - Arena Contract Completes

Flooring works on the Middleton Arena in Rochdale have completed. The works were carried out over three levels comprising 300 x 300mm precast terrazzo flooring on a sand/cement screed and the supply and installation of a precast terrazzo staircase with corduroy tiling to the base of each stair(all manufactured at our Leeds site). In addition to this Andrews supplied and installed precast terrazzo coved skirting.

The Main Contractor on the site was Barr Construction Ltd.

29/01/2009 - Stone Flooring Works Complete

The Stone flooring works at Sir John Moore University, comprising 600 x 600 Appalacian Stone to four levels, laid in a brick bond pattern, have completed. In addition to the flooring the same material was installed to four number staircases which had to be cut to size and detailed by Andrews.

The main contractor on the site was Wates and the architect was Rick Mather Associates with a programme running from November 2007 to December 2008.

The unique irrigated garden!

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10/12/2008 - Beetham Tower Penthouse Manchester

The Beetham Tower is a Landmark 50 storey skyskraper in Manchester designed by Ian Simpson Architects and built by Carillion Construction. It is easily the highest building in the North of England and has spectacular views over the Greater Mancehster area.

A. Andrews & Sons were commisioned to fix travertine Classico Venato tiles to the entire flor area of the state of the art 1500m2 penthouse worth an estimated

The living room of the Beetham Tower Penthouse

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10/12/2008 - Beetham Tower Penthouse Manchester

The incredible water feature installed by A. Andrews & Sons Ltd

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30/11/2008 - Barton Square Manchester

This project involved the erection of a central water feature/fountain to the Barton Square retail unit, which is an extension to the main Trafford Centre near Manchester.

The material was supplied from China through the client's own representatives and delivered to site, where it was unloaded and checked prior to fixing.

Due to the size and weight of the panels, some weighing over 500kg the majority of the installation was carried out using a crane. he feature consisted of many upper and lwer rings of solid white marble plinths whioh formed two pools and a central octagonal column with the top cantilevered bowl made up of 12 no. sections each weighing approximately 500kg. The pool floors were finished in red granite tiles and the whole fountain is finished off with a collection of bronze statues and dolphins - a truly unique project.

Feature wall.

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20/11/2008 - Next White City

The project comprised the supply and installation of an unusual split faced beige limestone wall to one side of the main escalator. The panels were in random lengths and two heights set out to a repeating layout as per the architects details. The overall dimension was 12 metres long by 13 metres high with the stones being fixed back to a structural steel frame with stainless steel supports.

The store was located in the new Westfield Shopping Centre complex in London adjacent to the BBC Television Studios and is one of the largest retail developments in Europe.

The project was on an extremely tight programme considering the complexity of the installation, but with the assistance of our stone supplier Pisani, the works were completed within time even with the addition of an extra 50m2 of walling and a last minute request by the client to mastic point all the joints and seal the entire 270m2 of stone.

The feature wall of Rustic Cladding.

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11/11/2008 - Next Projects

The latest batch of Next projects have been successfully completed including stores at Aintree, Preston, Collierswood, Holborn, Hays Galleria and Canary Wharf.

The Aintree project was particularly interesting as it included over 1600m2 of ceramic floor tiling and for the first time 150m2 feature wall of Rustic Cladding. This unusual product produces a textured basket weave effect of interlocking limestone wedges, which is then sealed with Lithofin MN Stainstop. The appearance of the finished wall is very striking (see photo) and we are now quoting for further works on Next projects for 2009.

31/10/2008 - Precast Update

Andrews precast terrazzo division continues to be the preferred supplier for new and refurbishment projects on London Stations. During 2008 has

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26/09/2008 - Alba Campus

The new Quintiles testing facility in Livingston brought together three different types of floor finishes to provide a top quality finish to this project.

Large format porcelain tiles were laid in the restroom areas and the use of a contrasting natural finish field tile with a polished feature border looked extremely nice.

Polished cream Marfil was laid in random lengths in the main corridors with matching skirtings that looked striking. This material was also used to form the staircase and landing areas. We were asked to assist with elements of design within the staircase on this project and we were more than happy to oblige and provide suggestions for some finishing detaills including the step nosings and the staircase stringers.

The Cream Marfil was again used in the entrance lobby to form a feature band within the Caithness Stone floor. Although these materials are very contrasting to say the least the end result looked fantastic.

Although there was a lot of intricate cutting and setting out involved in all aspects of this project our skilled team of crafstmen carried out these works impeccably.

The running of the project ran very smoothly due to the relationship we had on site with the Muir Construction site team and we look forward to working with them again.

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18/07/2008 - The Ridings, Wakefield

This large town centre shopping mall was originally tiled by A. Andrews & Sons ceramic division in 1983. Following an inspection by Centre Management 25 years later we were called back in to upgrade ramped areas within the centre to meet slip-test regulations.
The original tiles were found to be in such good condition that they could be overtiled. We were able to source carbarundum finish anti-slip tiles in similar sizes and colours as the original dis-continued ranges. Circular features were then water-jet cut to match the existing patterns on the tiled floor. Working on nights the ramps were over tiled to provide a slip resistant finish whilst maintaining the style of the original layout.

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11/07/2008 - Andrews to the Rescue!

After experiencing problems with their new 2500m2 conglomerate floor (laid by others) in their headquarters at Bootle, the HSE called in A.Andrews & Sons for their technical expertise to remedy the problems. It was decided two of the main malls should be stripped and relaid using schluter ditra membrane to separate stresses in the base from the new tiling.
Working out of hours we stripped the existing tiles, made good the base and relaid the floor using BAL single part flexible adhesive in conjunction with schluter ditra membrane.
In other areas it was decided to strip existing movement joints and surrounding tiles, and replace them with a wider joint capable of withstanding greater stresses. In addition to this a further 700nr cracked and snipped 600*300mm conglomerate tiles were chopped out and replaced by men working in moveable tents to avoid dust contamination to other areas of the building.
All works were carried out to the satisfaction of the contractor Kajima Construction and the many HSE inspectors who work from the building.

04/07/2008 - Employee Rewarded

Mr John Zanre was presented with a gold watch as reward for his 25 years of loyal service at Andrews. The presentation, made by the Managing Director Ian Taylor, was justly deserved for the efforts and dedication shown by Mr Zanre in his time with the company as a polisher and a fixer.
John represents the 4th generation of the Zanre family to receive the award making a total of six members of the Zanre family to have achieved 25 years service or more. All have worked in the terrazzo division.

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29/06/2008 - Trinity Square Nottingham

A.Andrews and Sons were employed by Shepherd Construction to fix 300m2 of 48x48mm blue colour mix glass mosaic to the showpiece central tower of the brand new Trinity Square development in Nottingham City Centre.
Shepherds cast the insitu concrete column in several pieces from which Andrews established the correct radii and sweep of the finished tiling. We then carried out a shot blast and built out the concrete in several layers of render to form the required background for tiling.
Glass mosaic sheets were imported from China on a 14 week delivery period and fixed using Mapei Adesilex P10 adhesive. After carrying out samples of various coloured grouts, Mapei Space Blue was chosen as it best complimented the coloured mix of the glass mosaics.
Despite extensive preparation works including the application of render up to 50mm thick in several coats, the works were completed on time, the scaffold was then dropped and the building un-veiled to the public below.

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18/06/2008 - Aquis House Leeds

We were employed by local refurbishment specialists Waterhouse Ideas Ltd, to remove and re-fix the ageing entrance to one of Leeds busy city centre office buildings at Aquis House, Greek Street. Once the office had closed on Friday night the existing stone was stripped and removed from site. We then delivered new 600*600mm flame textured slabs, with pre

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01/06/2008 - Wayfarers Arcade Rejuvenated

Andrews were selected as principal contractor on this prestigious project, a 130 year old grade 2 listed shopping arcade. Our expertise was involved from conception to advise on complex design issues, through to construction, to ensure the highest level of installation would be achieved. The project involved the removal of an existing asphalt floor and the laying of a new 400x400 module tile imported from Portugal incorporating complex patterns of contrasting colour to the main arcade area. Existing areas of insitu terrazzo flooring deemed to be unrepairable was removed and replaced with new to match the existing in keeping with the listed status of the building. Where areas of existing insitu terrazzo were retained, the floor was repaired and repolished to reinstate its original appearance.

The project also included a complex feature produced off site by the precast division of Andrews in our Leeds Works. A circular feature, four metres in diamter with arrow features and concentric brass bands designed by Andrews to match the logo of the arcade was produced in three colours of epoxy terrazzo and all in a three week period to meet programme requirements. An entrance logo bearing the name of the arcade was also produced in this period to replace an existing feature.

Once completed the project met with universal approval of the highest praise from the client, architect and local planners.

10/04/2008 - Forum Shopping Centre

A contract to reinstate a flood damaged terrazzo floor at the Forum Shopping Centre has succesfully completed. The works involved cutting out the affected joints in large areas filling with polyester floor grout. This was then polished on completion and the floor given a final diamond polish.

The contract inviolved the use of 300 x 300 hand made precast terrazzo tiles and polyester floor grout and was carried out over a 2 week period for the client, Forum Shopping Centre.

26/03/2008 - Next Contracts Complete

The contracts for Radius Shopfitters Ltd at the Next stores at Barton Square, Manchester and the Arndale Centre, Manchester are both now complete. The works involved the supply and laying of 1200m2 (x 2no) of 600 x 300mm (large format) Next approved porcelain tiles in standard Next colours to various departments within the two stores. The new build Barton Square is psrt of the Trafford Centre extension built by Bovis and opened Easter 2008. The Arndale project is the refurbishment of the flagship existing store carried out on nights behind hoardings whilst the shop remained open for trade. Both projects opened on time as part of Next's refurbishment roll out works.

The tiles used were a 600 x 300mm Strata Feel Porcelain in colours Live, Loft and Moonlight. Bal Pourable Thick Bed Flexible adhesive was used with Porcelain Techonology Admix. Mapei (Next approved grout) with a flexible additive was used to grout in both black and grey.

The programme ran from January to March 2008.

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21/01/2008 - Glenskirlie Hotel

Glenskirlie Hotel is on of Scotland's top wedding venues and finished to a very high standard.
The tiling that was carried out by us comprised large format Caithness flooring to the main reception areas and limestone flooring to the ceremony room. Caithness stone was also used to form the fireplaces and these all contribute to giving that auhentic Castle feel.
The toilet areas and themed en-suites incorporated Victorian wall and floor tiles, porcelain, ceramic, glass and natural stone mosaic finishes . Intricate pattern mosaic was also fixed to each staircase leading to the bridal suites.
Challenging from start to finish we at Andrews are proud to have been involved in such a prestigious project.

31/10/2007 - Terrazzo News

25/10/2007 - Ceramics Update

21/10/2007 - Marble News

18/10/2007 - Precast News

Getting there!

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18/09/2007 - Barnsley Interchange Completes

Works at the Barnsley Interchange, comprising 4000m2 ceramic tiling and laytex works to the concourse, have now completed in the reduced programme period of ten weeks due to delays in the construction. However, although the programme period was tight, we were able to utilise our large experienced workforce and place twenty tilers on site working seven days a week. The works were completed to programme on the Friday allowing the Mayor of Barnsley to carry out the pre-arranged opening ceremony the following day.

17/09/2007 - Further Supermarket Hands Over

The company is pleased to announce that it has succesfully handed over a further store to the supermarket giant Wm.Morrioson Plc following the completion of the terrazzo installation at the Dundee store.

Granite flooring at St. Stephens Centre, Hull.

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17/09/2007 - St. Stephens Centre Hull

The installation of 4000m2 of random length granite flooring at the St. Stephens Centre in Hull is now very close to completion. The works, carried out for contractor Breheny, has taken 12 weeks to install and is yet another example of Andrews ability to lay first class finishes to programme and to budget.

17/09/2007 - Second Phase Renovation Works Begin

Following the succesful completion of the first phase of renovation works at the Royal Hall Harrogate the company is set to commence works on the second phase in October. The prestigious development is being over seen by it's Patron Prince Charles and sees Andrews expertise being brought to the forefront once again.

16/09/2007 - Manufacturing Update

During the month of August Andrews terrazzo manufacturing division shipped out it's second export order for petrol pump islands to Jersey in the Channel Islands.

Manufacturing of Flowcrete MONDECO EXOTIC PLATINUM resin terrazzo door surrounds, bar tops and splayed coved skirtings for the prestigious sky bar project on the 34th floor of the West Tower in Liverpool went into production as too did the pebble terrazzo tops for another M & S deli; this time at the Braehead Shopping Centre in Glasgow.

The manufacturing divisions always welcomes new enquries for work and they can be contacted on 0113 262 4751 or via email contracts@andrews-tiles.co.uk

As supplied to the Zanetti Group. Double sink and recessed drainer in precast terrazzo.

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17/08/2007 - Precast News

As precast manufacturers for members of the National Federation of Terrazzo Marble and Mosaic Specialists we have recently supplied a precast terrazzo worktop with integral double sink and recessed drainer to the Zanetti group; one of the UK's leading specialists in the industry.

09/08/2007 - New Appointments

Andrews Tiles Ltd are pleased to announce the promotion of two key members of staff. These are David Clough to the position of Company Director from his previous position of Contracts Director and Mike Wilson from Senior Contracts Manager to his new position of Contracts Director. Both appointments continue Andrews trend of promoting from within the company and reward both employees for their exceptional service and commitment.

08/08/2007 - Ceramic Update

The past month has been a hectic period for the ceramic department. Below we highlight just some of what has been happening.

* Three Andrews ceramic tilers (Chris Fretwell, Martin Lumb and Steven Swift) have been awarded Appointed Person certificates after completing St. John Ambulance First Aid training course.

*The successful completion of the Next store re-fit in Newcastle and further orders for the Next stores in Warrington and the Trafford Centre.

* The completion of the glass mosaic and granite tiling package on the prestigious Duke of Westminster owned Grosvenor Hotel in Chester.

*Limestone tiling works begin on Beetham Tower Penthouse in Manchester, the tallest building in the North of England.

13/07/2007 - New Venture

A. Andrews & Sons (Marbles & Tiles) Ltd are delighted to have been awarded the contract on the West Tower project in Liverpool to install 120m2 of resin terrazzo flooring (Flowcrete Mondeco)in the prestigious sky bar for the main contractor Carillion Building Ltd . The works also include cove upstands. Andrews Tiles Ltd are confident of installing a high quality product and hope that this will be the first of many contracts in this ever expanding field. If you would like advice or a quotation relating to resin flooring then please call us on 0113 262 4751.

06/07/2007 - New Store Hands Over

A. Andrews & Sons (Marbles & Tiles) Ltd succesfully handed over the terrazzo flooring to main contractor Kier North West on June 15th on the newly built Wm. Morrisons supermarket in Speke. The works were carried out to programme and within budget and further enhanced the companies 120 year reputation as one of the leading installers of hard wall and floor finishes throughout the UK.

06/07/2007 - Marble & Granite Update

A. Andrews & Sons (Marbles & Tiles) Ltd marble & granite division continues to thrive and there appears to be little sign of down turn as the department continues to tender for works on many prestigious developments.

Currently contracts are being undertaken at the Trafford Centre, Manchester (band stand balustrade and cladding); Hepworth House, Leeds (marble cladding and fascias) and West Riding House, leeds (granite cladding, pilasters, stallrisers and fascias). The department is soon to commence works on the following projects.

Leeds Office Park (vanity tops and slate sign); Next, Newport Retail Store (granite pilasters); Yorkshire Bank, Brooadway, Bradford (stone cladding); Chester Grosvenor Hotel (vanity tops and urinal division panels); Yorkshire Bank, Merrion Way, Leeds (granite cladding and curved steps); Spring Gardens, Manchester (slate reception desk) and Hilton Beltham Tower, Penthouse, Manchester (marble/stone cladding and steps).

The division also reports the recent succesful completion of the following projects -

Brompton Road Bureau De Change, London (granite cladding); Next, Newcastle (granite cladding); Golders Green Holiday Inn, London (granite vanity tops & granite cistern tops) and Oceana Nightclub, Cardiff (granite bar tops).

The department welcomes any further enquiries and these can be sent to either contracts@andrews-tiles.co.uk or to Mervyn or Richard direct at mervyn.marriott@andrews-tiles.co.uk or richard.lockwood@andrews-tiles.co.uk

18/06/2007 - Wigan Grand Arcade Contract Completes

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Getting there!

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15/06/2007 - Barnsley Interchange Completes

Works on the Barnsley Interchange Building have completed to programme despite a reduction in programme length from sixteen weeks to ten. The contract saw Andrews Tiles Ltd lay 3000m2 of ceramic tiles that incorporated feature tiling, mosaics, staircases, seats and bins. The works were carried out for Laing.

11/06/2007 - Wm. Morrison Plc Refurb Finishes

A. Andrews & Sons Ltd have just completed the succesful refurbishment of the terrazzo flooring at the Wm. Morrisons Plc supermarket in Morley Leeds. The contract was run by our Contracts Director Mike Wilson with Phil Waite taking care of the financials. The works included the overhaul of the existing terrazzo floor and finished with a diamond polish prior to completion. The main contractor was Ham Construction Ltd.

09/06/2007 - Smoke Free Andrews

Andrews are pleased to announce the introduction of a Smoke Free Workplace Policy ahead of the 1st July Smoking in Public Places Ban.

08/06/2007 - Further Training

Four of Andrews Site Supervisors (foremen) are undertaking a two day Site Supervisors Safety Training Scheme Course (site safety plus scheme). This is part of Andrews commitment to provide the highest level of service to our clients as well as maintaining our dedication to ensuring the safety of our employees. The four employyes are; Ray Lumb, David Fretwell, Martin Turtle and Tony Wade.

07/06/2007 - CSCS Skills Card

A further sixty terrazzo & granite tilers have recently received their CSCS Skills Cards ("terrazzo/marble & granite installer") under construction related occupation scheme. This now means that the company has an almost 100% CSCS compliant workforce. The company is now striving to achieve the 100% mark by booking slots for the remaining handful of employees who still have to take the CSCS examination.

06/06/2007 - Andrews Product Range Expands

Andrews Tiles are now stocking Lithofin products for sealing, cleaning and maintaining granite, marble, limestone and other natural stone surfaces. Please see our sales area for product detail and prices. Other products from the Lithofin range are available to order. Please use the online enquiry form for price and delivery details.

04/06/2007 - Granite Paving Works Commences

Works have commenced at the St. Stephens Development in Hull for contractor J. H. Breheny Contractors Ltd. The works involve the installation of 3500m2 of granite paving laid internally on one of Hull's largest and most prestigious developments.

29/05/2007 - Work on New Wm. Morrisons Supermarkets Plc to Commence

Andrews Tiles Ltd are pleased to announce the commencement of terrazzo flooring works on four new Wm. Morrisons Supermarkets stores. Having worked closely with the retail giant for a number of years Andrews Tiles Ltd continues to produce high quality flooring throughout the UK for this market leader. The new stores are Llanelli, Hartcliffe (Bristol), Wednesbury and Gibraltar.

24/05/2007 - Staff Training

Andrews Tiles Ltd has invested further in the training of it's staff with three key members attending a 5 day Site Management Safety Training Scheme. The staff attending are: Phil Waite (Projects Manager), Neil Prior (Quantity Surveyor) and Tim Raper (Contracts Manager). Andrews Tiles Ltd trusts that our continued investment in it's staff will enable us to remain at the forefront of our industry.

24/05/2007 - Barking Town Centre

A. Andrews & Sons Ltd are putting the finishing touches to the chequerboard style terrazzo paving they were contracted to carry out at Barking Town Centre for Ardmore Construction. The design, by MUF Architects, involved laying a black and white terrazzo pattern on a sand/cement screed incorporating a black border with black and white tiling laid at forty-five degrees laid within. In total an area of 580m2 was laid externally involving an inordinate amount of fair square cutting and the installation of movement joints. The quality of the work has received praise from MUF Architects.

30/04/2007 - Aldi Distribution Centre Works Complete

Andrews Tiles Ltd have recently completed works at the New Aldi Distribution Centre in Atherstone, Warwickshire. The project involved the installation of 1500m2 of Villeroy & Boch 200 x 200mm ceramic tiles to walls within various floors and buildings forming toilets, cleaners rooms, testing and warm rooms. There was an additional 500m2 of floor tiling also installed. The works involved a high standard of setting out and the demand for a high quality finish by Aldi/ATP Architects was achieved. ATP Architects (Nadja Witzig) can be contacted on 01827 722598.

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07/11/2006 - A New Look for Andrews Tiles

We are happy to announce the launch of our Brand New Website.

We have worked closely with our design team to ensure a great user experience, for both newcomers and our existing clients.

We have added lots of new features, such as our new Online Store and Recent Projects areas, plus we feature a wealth of company information in About Us.