2012 has been a tremendous year for us, with Natta continuing to

successfully complete projects to tight programmes and to the high

level of quality and excellent Health & Safety record that surpasses

our clients expectations. Our 3 year plan, to increase our size,

turn over and to diversify is well underway. Our strategy to move

into more main contracting work is starting to bear fruit. In the

last month we have successfully been awarded 4 new contracts as

the Main Contractor. Further to our infrastructure works at Cody Park in Farnborough we have been

awarded the groundworks and also the complete superstructure construction of the Datacentre. In

Millbrook Park, Barnet we are undertaking all road and drainage infrastructure. In Chiswick we will be

starting the design and complete build of 9 new houses. And finally we have been awarded the complete

rebuild of Redfields Nursery and Garden Centre. Well done to everyone who have helped secure these

projects, continue to work hard and who have helped deliver all of the other projects over the last year.

As a company we have seen other changes this year. We have implemented a new Personnel

Development Review (PDR) scheme to benefit our staff. This, we feel, is a much better and fairer way of

evaluating our personnel and rewarding them for their hard work; their performance over the year is

now linked to their bonus.

2012 also marks our 40th year of trading and I hope you have enjoyed the many celebrations that we

have had this year. The Natta Annual Golf Day back in May, the Family Day in July and last but not least

the Triforlife Triathlon at Woburn Abbey — which I have just about recovered from! On a serious note,

all the proceeds from these events went to charity and I am very proud to tell you that this year we have

raised a tremendous £16,450 for our nominated charities together with a further £650 that we have do-

nated to other causes. Thank you for your generosity and spirit that made these events such a success.

On behalf of Natta I would like to thank our clients and partners for their continued support.

Merry Christmas to you all from me and

my family. I wish you a very happy and

healthy 2013, please continue the good

work and be safe.

John Whelan - Managing Director

INTRODUCTION

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N E W C O N T R A C T S

AWE ALDERMASTON BOILER HOUSE

Foundations and drainage to a

building for Buckingham Group

BARNET

Main contractor for Infrastructure

for Inglis Consortium

CODY PARK

Main contractor for groundworks

and superstructure for Ancillary

Building for Ark Continuity

CHISWICK

Main contractor—building 9 town

houses with underground parking

for a Private Client

FURNEY COPSE FARM

New road for a Private Client.

PLUMSTEAD

New nursing home with a

basement for Castle Oak

REDFIELDS

Main contractor for rebuild of

existing garden centre for

Redfields Garden Centre

TAG SEPARATOR

Large tank for TAG

THREE BRIDGES

New car park for C Spencer Ltd

WHITSTABLE

Block of new

apartments for

Weston Homes.

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Congratulations to Paul Bessant and his team at

Farnborough for the successful placing of an oil

interceptor into a sheeted cofferdam. This had to be

done with a planned lift at night due to the proximity

of the airport runway. Simon Horsley, MD for Inseen

said, “I would like to thank Paul personally for going the

extra mile. A job well done by him and his team.”

P A G E 2

New Personnel

N A T T A N E W S

Continuing our graduate training programme for 2012,

we have 3 new Graduate Engineers.

Jack Taylor joined us on 1st October. His previous

employer was Balfour Beatty Civil Engineering Ltd. He

is in a long term relationship, enjoys the outdoors,

heavy metal music and plays guitar and snooker.

Callum Baines started with us on 19th September

after graduating from the University of Surrey with an

MEng in Civil Engineering last year. He has been a keen

rugby player for the University and local club however

most enjoys time spent with a board strapped to his

feet. He is a keen kite surfer and snowboarder. He is

starting to settle in to Natta and enjoys the work and

the day to day challenges on site.

Nishil Patani joined us on 29th October. He graduated in 2011 from Nottingham

University with a BSc Hons in Civil Engineering. Already in his 6 weeks he has got

his CSCS card, and more importantly got to know some of the characters on site.

Nishil is currently working at Milbrook Park in Barnet. He supports Manchester

United which often sparks debate and plays as part of a 5-a-side football team.

Other interests are tennis, golf and F1. He likes a good laugh (which is essential to

work for Natta!!) and enjoys comedy nights. Life generally revolves around friends

family and his girlfriend who he has been with since college.

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU...

Congratulations to Joe Correale who celebrated his 60th birthday on 15th October. Joe said, “thank you everyone for the delicious cake and lovely surprise.”

Congratulations also to Del Brandon who celebrat-ed his 65th birthday on 11th November with his Man U cake and Fergie card. Del first met John J Whelan in 1970 and has enjoyed this friendship and his long association and career with Natta…”and long may it continue! Although a good horse racing tip wouldn’t go a miss! “ Said Del.

Ken Mulholland joined Natta on 1st October as an Estimator working under

Matt Sainty. He is a graduate of Edinburgh University with BSc (Civ Eng). In

1981 he emigrated to Republic of South Africa.

Ken returned to the UK in 1998 and has been busy in the Groundworks / RC

frame trade since. His hobbies are Formula 1 & MotoGP.

Ken MulhollandKen Mulholland

Jack TaylorJack Taylor

Callum BainesCallum Baines

Nishil PataniNishil Patani

Congratulations to our fitter Peter Stoner and his wife Natalie who gave birth to a beautiful baby boy Archie James on 5th October weighing 7lbs 11oz. His 2 older sisters Shannon and Holly are very proud!

Well done Natta for helping to Sponsor Bishop Gilpin Primary School’s football kit. The girls’ football team came top at the Merton Borough Finals recently and will represent Merton at Crystal Palace sport centre next March. The kids drew us a thank you poster and said, “thank you Natta. You have made us feel much more confident now that we have a proper kit to represent our school! ”

P A G E 3

I S S U E 2 0

HEALTH & SAFETY

Spotting the most hazards within the period of time given, the team of Tony Cheek, Phil King and B. Shini Spotting the most hazards within the period of time given, the team of Tony Cheek, Phil King and B. Shini

were awarded 1st place and received several prizes including new hi visibility fleeces and PPE. The team were awarded 1st place and received several prizes including new hi visibility fleeces and PPE. The team

of Gary Davidson, Dave Morris and Mark Liversage just missed out on second place but a great effort of Gary Davidson, Dave Morris and Mark Liversage just missed out on second place but a great effort

from all those involved showed that Natta takes all hazards seriously. Throughout the week Natta not only from all those involved showed that Natta takes all hazards seriously. Throughout the week Natta not only

took part in other contractor’s displays and exercises but also held our own display. Our demonstration took part in other contractor’s displays and exercises but also held our own display. Our demonstration

was on “Safe driving and plant awareness”. There was a great turn out for the display with was on “Safe driving and plant awareness”. There was a great turn out for the display with

representatives from Skanska and many other contractors on site. During the display we demonstrated representatives from Skanska and many other contractors on site. During the display we demonstrated

the hazards caused by plant and their operatives as well as hazards caused by operatives working the hazards caused by plant and their operatives as well as hazards caused by operatives working

around the plant. The demonstration was a huge success for all those taking part and those watching. around the plant. The demonstration was a huge success for all those taking part and those watching.

Natta again showed that even though there are always hazards whilst working on site that we are always Natta again showed that even though there are always hazards whilst working on site that we are always

leading the way in both hazard prevention and correct safety procedures. leading the way in both hazard prevention and correct safety procedures.

On the 22On the 22On the 22ndndnd October 2012 Skanska held their annual IFE week at October 2012 Skanska held their annual IFE week at October 2012 Skanska held their annual IFE week at

Clay farm in Cambridge. Throughout the week there were several Clay farm in Cambridge. Throughout the week there were several Clay farm in Cambridge. Throughout the week there were several displays and competitions. One of which was a “Hazard awareness displays and competitions. One of which was a “Hazard awareness displays and competitions. One of which was a “Hazard awareness

room”. With 8 company’s taking part and over 15 teams entering room”. With 8 company’s taking part and over 15 teams entering room”. With 8 company’s taking part and over 15 teams entering Natta secured 1st and 3rd place within the competition.Natta secured 1st and 3rd place within the competition.Natta secured 1st and 3rd place within the competition.

NATTA LEADING

THE WAY!

Well done also to Natta Foreman Steve Drake who was a winner last

month of the fortnightly Safety Awards at AWE Aldermaston.

“The award was presented by Mr Mark Young Operations Manager for

NG Bailey in recognition of the individuals attributes to date, namely;

Safety conscious at all times, looking out for others, assistive attitude,

always trying to do it right. Our thanks and congratulations to you for

the good example set to date.”

Said Kevin Frost, SHE Manager AWE Boiler Refurb.

C Ward, Skanska Manager, presenting Tony Cheek with his award

B Shini (Charlie), G Davidson, Natta display dummy & Bear P King and B Shini (Charlie) with their awards

CSCS HEALTH & SAFETY TEST

Callum Baines (MAP), Nishil Patani (MAP), Lee Tucker, Will Moir,

Paul Garland (Supervisor), Niall Daly (Supervisor), Steve Drake

(Supervisor)

FIRST AID AT WORK

Nick Wyatt, Phil Giles

STEM ACCREDITATION

Recently we have purchased the following plant:-

I x new Doosan DX140 Zero tail. 1 x new Amman 14 tonne Compactor Roller. 2 x Wacker Neuson Remote Trench Rollers. 1 x new Ford transit van for the fitters. 2 x new Peugeot Bipper Vans. We have also purchased some new transport for our Graduate Surveyors and Engineers who are looking after more than one job.

PLANT NEWS

SSSTS TESTS

Tony Cheek

NVQ LEVEL 2 – PLANT OPERATIONS

Dritan Dauti, Steve Drake, Ben Gamroth, Noel Hart

Michael O’Keeffe

Following our Blue Level: 1001141 STEM accreditation back in July, on 4th December Natta was awarded with the Silver STEM Environmental Award from Kent County

Council.

This means that as a business we have measured our carbon footprint and taken the necessary action to reduce it. We have identified the resources, legal requirements, training and communications required for our environmental programme.

STEM has three levels; blue, silver and gold. These levels correspond to the three phases of the National Standard BS 8555. We are working towards the Gold Level and are hoping to achieve it In early 2013.

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