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The database which unifies accounts, stock tracking and operations is a bespoke piece of software that has been 1 year in the planning and development stage.

A huge thank you to Russell Smith for his time and patience with development and implementation of the whole scheme.

Large In-Building Solution (May 2008)

CAIP has been awarded a flagship In-Building equipment supply and turnkey design and installation project for a large UK airport.

The work covers all terminals for the combined 2g and 3g system with a requirement for built in upgradeability for emerging technology.

CAIP’s proposal was chosen over 5 other prospective bids. The works are expected to be concluded within 2008 and CAIP will provide ongoing support and maintenance for up to 9 years.

Estates and Professional (Apr 2008)

CAIP have been awarded a contract from a Blue Chip Client to provide negotiation, planning and design works on their active network.

The contract is expected to require the handling of many thousands of sites and should be concluded within 2 years.

Turn off Terrestrial (Mar 2008)

CAIP has been awarded a large contract by a blue chip client for the provision of building and internal fit-out services required as a result of the expansion and requirement to move terrestrial broadcast from its existing frequency.

Mast Redevelopment (Feb 2008)

CAIP have been awarded a package of works for mast redevelopment for a blue chip client.

The works require the construction of a new mast and rigging for multiple operators and the decommission of an adjacent temporary mast for which planning has expired.

Tower Strengthen (Jan 2008)

CAIP awarded tower strengthening projects by Blue Chip Client.

The works requiring co-ordination of craneage and heavy derricks, steel work design and fabrication and heavy rigging are being undertaken as part of an expansion in demand for wireless infrastructure.

Security Clearance (Dec 2007)

CAIP employees certified to carry Government Full Security Clearance for works on secure Government Establishments and Government Projects.

Fibre Optics (Nov 2007)

CAIP awarded Enterprise project for fibre connections between offices.

The works involved; feasibility study, design, infrastructure installation and commission of a backbone network connecting a cluster of offices for an expanding medium sized enterprise.

Rig the Railway (Oct 2007)

Following the success of the earlier works on GSM-R, CAIP have been awarded a further batch of rigging sites and tower erection projects from a blue chip client.

Microwave Dish Decommission (Sept 2007)

CAIP have been awarded a large project to decommission a redundant private microwave network.

The work is due for completion in June 2008 CAIP’s in-house Transmission teams will carry out the work which also involves Environmental Management under WEEE directives for the safe disposal / resale of equipment.

On the Railways (Aug 2007)

CAIP have been awarded a series of sites on the GSM-R project.

The works which involves tower erection, antenna install and rigging must be carried out during the night and under tight track possession windows.

Estates Works (Jul 2007)

CAIP has been awarded a series of estates projects from a blue chip client.

The works involve a batch of sites where protracted legal negotiations have lead to conflict and CAIP has been asked to mediate, negotiate a closing settlement and remedy any physical conditions outstanding.

Network Roll-out Isle of Man (Jun 2007)

CAIP are pleased to announce the successful completion of a new 2g network on the Isle of Man.

The 35 sites were completed within a 3 month build window just in time for the increased demand caused by the Isle of Man TT motorcycle race. CAIP provided construction, electrical, rigging, mechanical, logistics and optimisation services on this incredibly "tight for time" project.

A huge thank you to all concerned on the successful delivery of this very challenging project.

Client List Grows (Jun 2007)

Following the excellent UK wide delivery of construction and M&E services, CAIP are pleased to announce the addition of a further Blue Chip Company to our Client list.

Stand alone design, construction, mechanical, electrical and data projects are underway and furthermore work has begun on the development of plant asset registers to facilitate planned, preventative and reactive hard maintenance programmes starting in 2008 throughout the UK.

Ian Brooks (Director - Sales and Marketing) said, "the introduction of this Blue Chip Client demonstrates that clear parallels exist between the unique services offered by CAIP within its traditional telecoms market and those Clients who have reoccurring needs for bespoke UK wide projects coupled with ongoing hard maintenance needs."

A huge thank you to all concerned with the development of this work and its ongoing delivery.

Completion of New Offices - Elms Farm Barn (May 2007)

CAIP are proud to announce the completion of their new offices in Warrington.

The dilapidated 4000 sg ft barn was acquired 18 months previously and after a series of planning permission hurdles construction work began 6 months ago. Using a combination of specialist suppliers and CAIP's own internal trades resource, the work has been undertaken under budget and on time.

A huge thanks to all concerned and well deserved "topping out party" is planned in the near future.

CAIP complete Isle of Man - Ronaldsway Indoor Solution (Apr 2007)

CAIP are pleased to announce the successful completion of the Indoor coverage project undertaken within the Main Terminal building at Ronaldsway Airport, Isle of Man. The project for a Blue Chip Client was to improve 2g reception to key areas within the terminal and CAIP's brief was to supply:- RF design, equipment design installation, commission, and integration services.

The project took 1 week to complete and has resulted in a large uplift in available coverage both on the apron and also within the terminal buildings.

Many thanks to the CAIP team in delivering this successful project on time and on budget.

CAIP strengthens team (Mar 2007)

CAIP strengthen the team with the introduction of another highly experienced Commissioning and Integrations Engineer. Working on CAIP's equipment recovery and swap out programmes. Involved in projects with Nokia, Ericsson and Nortel equipment should keep this latest member of the CAIP team extremely busy.

CAIP appoint new Financial Director (Mar 2007)

CAIP are pleased to announce the appointment of Tony Allen as Financial Director to the CAIP Group. Tony brings a wealth of experience to the finance team and will only prove to strengthen the CAIP top management tier. All at CAIP wish Tony every success in rising to the challenges of working within the fast moving telecoms sector.

Equipment Recovery (Feb 2007)

Utilising CAIP's in house resources a Blue Chip Client requires the recovery of under-utilised, obsolete and end of life equipment from its network. The programme involves all of the multiple "on network" disciplines required to remove equipment coupled with its safe handling from a variety of difficult locations.

Equipment Swap works (Jan 2007)

Following on from the success of the first phase of this highly skilled programme, CAIP is proud to announce its involvement in the next 2 phases running from now until mid year 2007.

As previously, those involved are expecting a challenging programme with narrow outage windows with many "on network" activities requiring close co-ordination. A big pat on the back for those at CAIP's I&C teams for phase 1 and good luck for phase 2.

Isle of Man (Jan 2007)

CAIP awarded contract for installing the Network for a Global Blue Chip Client on the Isle of Man. Initial pre-contract works began mid way through 2006 with January 2007 seeing the deployment of the first phase.

All those concerned are totally committed to delivery of the project for commercial launch before the start of the historic Isle of Man TT motorcycle races, which this year celebrates its Centenary.

Bench Test Facility Saves the Day (Dec 2006)

CAIP's rigging division - Spectrum, quite literally saves the day. Given the large quantity of pre-used and second hand equipment in the network the Bench Test Facility in Wellingborough came in very useful for end of year panics concerning equipment integrations.

The Facility, which allows the pre-testing of all types of equipment before going into service, highlighted the pre-failures of 12 equipment items destined for the field. In real terms, these 12 failures would have resulted in lost integrations and aborted days, both of which were mitigated by the early identification of failing parts.

Miles and Miles of Switch Jumpering (Dec 2006)

CAIP's works formed part of a large package of works involving the re-engineering of the access network to help reduce the Clients ongoing Opex. A difficult aspect of the installation was the fitment of literally miles of jumpering tribulations within a blue chip clients key UK Switch centre. Once installed much of the jumpering works were cutover out of hours so as to minimise disruption to the network.

CAIP embark upon equipment kit swap programme (Nov 2006)

The programme based in the North of England is required by a Blue Chip Company to free-up equipment on the network and increase capacity to heavily trafficked areas.

The works involve:- 10 hour live site shutdowns, logistics management, DC electrics, Transmission, PCN, air conditioning and equipment integration.

All this in one day is a tall order and big pat on the back to all concerned with the planning and execution of this incredibly difficult project.

Sarian Roles on (Oct 2006)

Further to the award of the initial Sarian Project (July news), CAIP and Spectrum are pleased to announce that due to strong performance and delivery on the phase 1 role-out that additional sites have entered the programme.

Phase 2 will be focused in Central London and requires completion by close 2006.

Street works administration (Sept 2006)

CAIP undertake street works administration all day training seminar. In line with recent changes to the requirements of noticing and increasing awareness of Local Authorities to enforce penalties on Contractors working in the Highway, CAIP undertakes its third training seminar on this important topic.

The day proved extremely useful to new starters and invaluable to those working under the new requirements.

CAIP undertake training day (Aug 2006)
CAIP employees attend all day training session with group health and safety advisor Steve Wallace.
Following on from internal H&S spot checking on CAIP's on site works, the session was for feedback and lessons learnt.
The day was also of great benefit for new starters who met Steve and were made aware of the high standards expected of them.

CAIP and Spectrum awarded Transmission Link contract (Aug 2006)

This ongoing project comprises of the installation, hot cutover and decommission of transmission links for a Blue Chip Client.

The works are currently reactive and the install services are provided by Spectrum teams. An additional service of pre-testing the equipment prior to service is also available using the test bed facility located at Wellingborough.

CAIP and Spectrum awarded Remote Tilt installation programme (Aug 2006)

Concentrated in the South of England the remote tilt install programme is required to enable the remote changing of antenna tilts to allow optimisation of the network to be done from the local switch centre.

The project, requiring both project management and installation skills, is perfect for the joint offering of CAIP and Spectrum.

CAIP awarded Sarian project (Jul 2006)

CAIP have been awarded a 600 site UK wide Sarian installation project.

The equipment that helps Blue Chip clients understand microwave link performance at key nodal sites within the network must be deployed, commissioned and operational before the close 2006.

CAIP's sister company - Spectrum, who were instrumental in being awarded the contract are well on schedule to achieve the demanding targets set.

CAIP awarded - In Building Coverage Contract (Jul 2006)

CAIP have begun a series of projects with a Blue Chip Client for the design and installation of "in building solutions" for Corporate Clients.

The works ranging from simple repeater to whole scale BTS commissioning projects are ongoing and represent a large proportion of future network coverage to highly focused areas.

CAIP complete RF and Transmission optimisation of a key site covering Old Trafford (the "Theatre of Dreams"), home of Manchester United football club (May 2006)

Directly overlooking the football ground on a 10 storey office building the requirement was to relocate 2 no sectors, amend all azimuths, relocate transmission dishes and re-route power and fibre feeds.

Working closely with the Client the site required careful and meticulous planning by CAIP. The complex site operations went off without a hitch ensuring minimum downtime of the site for the Client. The hot cut-over went smoothly with the site works compressed into a 1 week duration with all site timings working around Manchester United's home fixtures.

The Client expressed his thanks to the CAIP team for a job well done.

Spectrum relocate to larger premises in Wellingborough (May 2006)

Spectrum relocate to larger premises in Wellingborough as a result of continued expansion and growth. Spectrum has moved its operations to a new office and storage facility in Wellingborough. Gary Wilson, Operations Director said "the new premises with increased space will allow the growth expected in 2006 and beyond and enable Spectrum to keep on track with Clients demands for technical, clean storage with proving and testing capabilities prior to installation".

CAIP's rigging division Spectrum has achieved BS EN 9001 Quality Standard (Apr 2006)

CAIP's rigging division Spectrum has achieved BS EN 9001 Quality Standard. Embracing many of the parent companies systems and procedures simplified the process. Many thanks to those within CAIP and Spectrum who assisted in achieving this quality benchmark.

Spectrum enjoys rigging approval status with Vodafone UK (Feb 2006)

Spectrum enjoys rigging approval status with Vodafone UK. Richard Haughey, Technical Director for Spectrum, said "this is a fantastic achievement that will permit new opportunities within Spectrum, this new approval is the result of delivering quality sites month on month for all operations for which the operations teams deserve great credit".

Railway works approval (Feb 2006)

CAIP gain approval to work for Rail Franchise Operator. Operating on multiple refurbishment contracts up to £350,000 within the North West region.

CAIP achieve BS EN ISO 14001:2004 (Jan 2006)

CAIP have successfully achieved the prestigious award of BS EN ISO 1400:2004 for Environmental Management. The award further demonstrates CAIP's commitment to continuously improving the quality of services and products we deliver.

Upgrade and Small Works contract signed (Oct 2005)

CAIP have been successful in signing up to a 24 month framework agreement for the provision of Site Upgrade and Small Works to cell sites for a mobile phone operator. The works cover both north and south regions and allow the group to combine the Project Management expertise of CAIP with the Rigging skills of its rigging division SPECTRUM.

Exclusivity Agreements Signed (Sept 2005)

CAIP have signed exclusivity arrangements with 2 major ADC telecoms infrastructure providers. Under these arrangements CAIP will provide increased services covering Project Management, Commercial Management and Build for all clients construction work.

Datacentre Power-Upgrade contract award (July 2005)

CAIP awarded £200,000 contract on datacentre power-upgrade project for Blue Chip Client.

Phase 1 of the works includes demolition of old foundations and then the construction of multiple generator bases, fuel tanks, associated ducting, support steel and acoustic fencing.

Phase 2 requires internal works to the datacentre to take unused office space up to "technical room" standards.

The project is currently on schedule and started in June 2005.