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Month: October 2024

New Head office for Q3

Posted on by Ian Adams

We are pleased to announce that Q3 has moved to new head office premises, based near Reading:

Q3
Merlin House,
Brunel Road,
Reading,
West Berkshire, RG7 4AB

The move has been prompted by the substantial expansion of our business in the last couple of years and will meet our anticipated future requirements, as we continue to grow.

All clients and suppliers should now have received letters confirming the new address for correspondence, and our website contact page has also been updated. Phone numbers remain unchanged.

Coinciding with this move, we are also announcing that we have changed the trading name of Newtons Group Limited to Q3 Technical Services Limited. We ask that all clients previously dealing with this legal entity, please update their systems with this new name and postal address if they have not already done so.

Please note our registered office remains the same:
7/8 Innovation Place,
Douglas Drive,
Godalming,
Surrey, GU7 1JX

A full list of all Q3’s trading businesses may be found on the privacy notice on our website.

 

Congratulations Fabio – Young Leader Award Finalist

Posted on by Ian Adams

We are pleased to announce that Fabio Goncalves, Assistant Contract Manager on our Salesforce contract, is a finalist in the Young Leaders Award 2024, organised by the Emerging Workplace Leaders Group and PfM magazine.

Fabio has worked hard to reach the final, first submitting a written summary of his career to date and his aspirations for his future in FM, and then facing a tough panel interview with representatives of the Emerging Workplace Leaders group.

Finally, Fabio and the two other finalists were invited to a further nerve-wracking presentation in London where, in front of an audience of 40 FM peers and professionals, they had to elaborate on their ideas for making FM a more attractive career opportunity for young people.

Fabio’s own route into FM is not untypical of many, who fell into FM by accident. While still a graduate studying for a degree in Computer Science (Games Programming), Fabio took a part-time job on the helpdesk of the FM team running events at Ascot racecourse. When he graduated, he kept in touch with the management team and developed in quick order through a series of full-time roles in Q3, to his current position.

Well, now all the hard work is done, and the judges have made their decision. All that remains is for Fabio and the Q3 team to endure the nervous wait until Wednesday November 6th, when the result will be announced at the prestigious PfM Awards in London. You will find Fabio on the Q3 table with his band of very loud, raucous supporters. Go Fabio!

Q3 makes excellent progress towards Net Zero

Posted on by Ian Adams

Following an audit by the Planet Mark organisation, Q3 has recorded another substantial year-on-year reduction in its CO2 emissions, putting the organisation well on target to achieve its objective of reaching Net Zero by 2035.

Since Q3 started measuring its carbon footprint in the base mark (financial) year of 2020-21, the company has already delivered a 77% reduction in measured CO2 emissions.

The achievement is even more remarkable, as the company has expanded its operations significantly during this period. Rationalisation of fixed office facilities and reduction in vehicle fleet accounted for significant amounts of these savings.

Commenting on the result, CEO Martyn Freeman said, “I’m delighted with the progress we are making on our Net Zero journey. Working as we do in FM, and responsible for hundreds of client buildings, means that we have a duty to lead by example and address the climate change issue as a matter of urgency.”

Q3’s updated carbon reduction plan may be viewed and downloaded from our website: Carbon Management and Reduction Plan.

Maximus extends contract with Q3

Posted on by Ian Adams

Q3 has been granted an extension to its three-year, integrated FM contract with the health and employability specialists Maximus, covering over 160 locations across the UK.

Maximus is a specialist service organisation that works with public and private sector clients, assisting individuals into employment, providing access to support, and helping people remain healthy in their workplace and community.

This was a first-generation outsourcing programme when originally secured by Q3 in November 2022, and the new term extends the contract until August 2028.

The partnership has travelled a long way in the last two years, with Q3 introducing robust systems and processes to deliver record, high levels of statutory compliance. This is underpinned by the launch of a new cutting-edge CAFM system, introduction of workplace technology and establishment of a dedicated, self-service help desk.

Q3 and Maximus have also worked in close cooperation on the sustainability agenda, including energy-reduction projects and carbon reduction commitments.

Commenting on the contract extension, Richard Piggin, Facilities Management Director at Maximus, said: “We feel in Q3 we have found a facilities provider that can support our needs and is in tune with our cultural and social values. It’s a bespoke solution that totally supports and enhances our daily business activities.”

Greg Lindley – a facilities management success story

Posted on by Ian Adams

Q3 are excited to announce the promotion of Greg Lindley to the position of Soft Services Manager at our Alhambra Centre contract in Barnsley, with immediate effect.

Greg has been with Q3 since 2018, having joined via TUPE transfer as one the cleaning operatives. In 2020 Greg was promoted to Cleaning Manager having demonstrated exceptional dedication and strong leadership skills. As part of Greg’s continuous development, he has completed his IOSH Managing Safely certification whilst being first aid qualified. Greg has also completed his SIA and CCTV licence.

Going forward Greg will be responsible for both the cleaning and security service delivery at the Alhambra Centre, supported by Anita Colebrook, Cleaning Supervisor and Geoff Burgess, Security Supervisor.

Facilities Management provides opportunities for career development quite unlike any other sector. Q3 has always worked on a strategy of developing talent from within, and Greg is just one example of the success that comes from putting your faith in quality people.

Congratulations Greg on this well-deserved promotion.