If you had 1 hr to change your business, what would you do? ‘1 hr to Change’ - is a series of webinars, podcasts & videos by Construction Coach, featuring local & national industry experts, to help…

We have all encountered the problem of having a loose toilet seat...   Normal seats work themselves loose over time and slip on the toilet pan. A second issue is not having sufficient hinge adjustment to allow enough…

Last year we set about working more closely with like-minded consortia to share frameworks and best practice. We have now moved this on to a formal collaboration between ourselves, Westworks, South East Consortium and Advantage South West. This…

We have some exciting news regarding our investments into IT to further support the EEM membership.      

What is a Dynamic Purchasing System?  A Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) is similar to an electronic framework agreement, except new suppliers can join at any time. This solution can save time and money by being a quick and…

EEM has created a list of approved manufacturers who can deliver a range of consistently high-quality, energy efficient modular homes. This DPS is now available for manufacturers to join and EEM members can call off from it from 25th June…

Tenants move into first new-build council homes for three decades  The first council homes to be built in North West Leicestershire for 27 years have just been completed. The two houses and four bungalows have been built on…

Kitchen Upgrades at the Patchills Centre Client Brunts Charity Contractor  Matthews & Tannert Manufacturer  Rixonway Kitchens Framework   EEM0057 - Kitchen and Bathroom Installations Contract   JCT Measured Term 2016 Programme  Sep-Dec 2017 - 12 weeks Value   £102,500   Introduction The Patchills Centre…

On March 15th our data team attended The Big Show organised by Alvin Morris where they were given the opportunity to take part in some practical training. Alvin Morris is a distributor which is able to provide Tarkett flooring which…

To ensure consistent support to the rapidly expanding membership, the EEM team has grown and we have seen some changes of job titles as careers within the company progress. We would like to welcome the latest members of the…

Passenger Lift Installation, Modernisation and Refurbishment Works (EEM0041) This framework went live in January 2018 Click here for details Windows and Doors - Installation (EEM0014) This framework went live in January 2018 Click here for details Fire & Intruder…

HeatRHight and Northstar Solar EEM's appointed plumbing materials distributor, PTS (Plumbing Trade Supplies), is providing this free-of-charge educational event to all EEM members.  This event is aimed towards Chief Executives, Financial Directors, Renewable Managers, Asset Managers and anyone…

In February 2018, EEM hosted the 4th annual Building Communities Awards at the East Midlands Conference Centre where £33,000 was raised for Rainbows Children's Hospice. On 21 March, members of EEM staff had the privilege of visiting Rainbows to…

Twelve families have taken up residence in the latest homes to be built as part of Bolsover’s first council house building programme in a generation.   The B@Home Partnership, set up by Bolsover District Council, contractor Woodhead Living…

Thank you... We would like to express our gratitude to everyone involved in making the Building Communities Awards 2018 the biggest and best event EEM has ever held. Without the support of the EEM network in the form…

2017 - wow what a year! It has been a fantastic year of growth and change for EEM, as our total number of members to date rises to 110! As we look ahead to another packed and busy…

In October 2017 we held another, well attended, Supply Chain Showcase to give our contractors the opportunity to show off the products and services they offer to Members through EEM’s frameworks.  The event, which we now hold each…

Many of you will have visited the EEM team at our offices in Annesley, where we’ve been based for the past six years. As the team has continued to grow and expand, to serve the ever-expanding Membership, we’ve…

Highlighted by an independent energy efficiency report as delivering 'exemplary performance in installing energy efficiency measures’, EEM contractor, Sustainable Building Services (SBS) has been working with Nottingham City Homes, to deliver a solid wall insulation scheme to more…

  Procured through EEM Ltd using the framework for the Sustainable Refurnishment of historic buildings (EEM0062), Phase One of the New Bolsover Model Village renovation project is now complete. Handover took place in November and EEM Member, Bolsover…

     This year will mark the start of an initiative between EEM and one of its member contractors, Mears Group PLC, which will increase the annual throughput on materials by at least £40m. This initiative will benefit…

Investing in IT - and still handing out community donations! To improve our day-to-day service for Members, we’re investing part of the surplus we make in our IT services this year. We’ll be creating a dedicated procurement portal,…

Community donations at work!  EEM has once again exceeded expectations, with increased turnover during the financial year 2016/2017, resulting in an operating surplus of £144,000, despite keeping commission on materials at just 1%.  Being a ‘not for profit’…

The new EEM framework covering the Supply and Distribution of Materials (EEM0068) is now ready to use. The successful contractors are; Grafton Merchanting GB Jewson Wolseley Bradfords For more information in relation to the framework, please click here.