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Velway continue working relationship with RBH Properties.

Velway continue working relationship with RBH Properties.

01/04/2020

Velway are excited to extend their current contract with RBH Properties for an additional 6-month period running to September 2020.   Velway’s Managing Director Robin Harris said “The 1st 6-month of the contract have gone extremely well, we are pleased to have the opportunity to further develop our service and strengthen the relationship with one of the most successful privately owned property companies in the United Kingdom”

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Velway deliver 2-day training program on legionella control to the National Care Group

Velway deliver 2-day training program on legionella control to the National Care Group

12/03/2020

Velway’s Managing Director Robin Harris and Operations Director Matthew Wilson spent 2 sessions engaging around 50 delegates from across the National Care Group management team. During these sessions they showcased how Velway are proactively managing the control of legionella across the client’s national portfolio of properties.   Robin explained the work management processes behind the successful delivery of risk assessments, the completion of remedial works and the implement...

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Velway add The Bridge Care Company to their Care Sector portfolio

Velway add The Bridge Care Company to their Care Sector portfolio

28/01/2020

Velway are pleased to announce that they are now providing property and compliance services to The Bridge Care Company adding further to Velway prominence in the care sector.   Previously being involved with The Bridge Care Company Velway have recently been instructed to complete works at their  new property in Snaith near Goole, East Yorkshire.   Velway’s Operations Director Matthew Wilson said “This is a great opportunity to work with The Bridge Care company as t...

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Velway relocates head office to the grounds of an 18th-century architectural masterpiece

Velway relocates head office to the grounds of an 18th-century architectural masterpiece

30/10/2019

Velway is proud to announce that our new home will be in the grounds of the historical Nostell Priory, West Yorkshire. Managing Director Robin Harris said “We were looking for a truly unique location for our office, somewhere that not only meets all our operational requirements but also provides us with something a little different. Nostell Estate’s location, close to both the M1 and M62, coupled with its stable café and over 300 acres of parkland also makes it an excellent...

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Velway centralises property compliance across the National Care Group

Velway centralises property compliance across the National Care Group

24/10/2019

Velway is working with the National Care Group to centralise the management of their property-related compliance.   Evolving from managing the water and fire compliance, Velway now provides services for asbestos surveying and management, as well as ad-hoc maintenance on systems such as nurse calls.   National Care Group (NCG) is a leading provider of care and support services to vulnerable adults throughout the United Kingdom. They work closely with the people they support, their f...

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Velway enter exciting partnership with William Blake House

Velway enter exciting partnership with William Blake House

17/10/2019

Velway is delighted to announce that they have been awarded a contract to deliver full facilities management services to William Blake House.   Velway looks forward to working alongside the operations team helping to maintain the properties of this unique care provider.   William Blake House is a registered charity that has been providing residential care to young adults with learning and physical disabilities, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, since 2001.   Velway’s...

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Velway welcome a new Operations Director

Velway welcome a new Operations Director

12/08/2019

Velway have recently appointed Matthew Wilson CIWFM as their Operations Director. Matthew comes with a wealth of experience in facilities and property management having worked in the industry for over 8 years. Matthew started working on an FM helpdesk and has progressed successfully up through several company structures whilst achieving a Bachelor of Arts degree in facilities management. With experience in all sectors including commercial, care, residential and retail Velway identified Matthew...

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Velway appoint a new Managing Director

Velway appoint a new Managing Director

20/06/2019

Velway have recently appointed Robin Harris as Managing Director. Robin comes to Velway with over 15 years’ experience in facilities management and property solutions. Following a successful introduction to facilities management during his time on the HSBC contract within Mowlem Aqumen, Robin went on to work on the Nationwide Building Society account before moving to Carillion Estates, where he was a facilities manager delivering services across the national portfolio. Robin moved from C...

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Velway unleash a new Velway Property Management system but retain their excellence in customer service.

Velway unleash a new Velway Property Management system but retain their excellence in customer service.

20/06/2019

In May 2019, Velway introduced their new Property Management system. Built using several years of combined experience in Property Management and Workforce Management Systems and software, Velway’s system adopts state-of-the-art technology to ensure it provides a fully integrated Property Management solution; Managing everything from reactive work instructions, compliance and planned preventative maintenance to room bookings, consumable ordering and document control. Velway are proud of t...

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Velway support Bliss as a chosen charity

Velway support Bliss as a chosen charity

22/04/2019

Velway are delighted to have chosen Bliss as a chosen charity to support. Our Managing Director Robin Harris has supported Bliss since having a premature baby born at 25 weeks, weighing just 1lb 9oz, on Christmas Eve 2014. Robin presents nationally for Bliss in front of medical staff and experts about his experiences and how he coped with the 121 days his son spent in intensive and high dependency care. Robin’s son is now a healthy little boy and it’s a pleasure for Velway to supp...

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