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Pea Green Things go eco with Element78

New fun and friendly brand Pea Green Things wanted their website to reflect their values. They also wanted full ecommerce functionality and integration with their back end order and delivery management software. Which is what we call fun!

Take a look at www.peagreenthings.co.uk see how we made our clients happy pea-ple!

Element 78 win New Business Partner Award

It's always nice to be thanked for all the efforts you put into the various projects we're involved in, but especially nice when someone gives you a nice shiney award to put on the mantle piece!

We're very proud to announce we were nominated and winners of the Weston Group New Business Partner of the Year award. As if this isn’t good enough, we also got to attend a very lavish award ceremony where Bob Wilson (ex Arsenal and Scotland goalkeeper) presented us with our new trophy cabinet addition.

Crest Nicholson adopt Google Mapping

As they say it's all about location, location, location when you're looking for a new home, so it made perfect sense for Crest Nicholson to integrate Google maps into their corporate website. Using the Google API we've enabled search results to be shown on a auto-zoomed map, and added bespoke placeholders, development information and imagery to make the new functionality sit comfortably within the existing website.

This new feature also makes use of the Google directions functionality and a CMS was developed for exact placeholder positioning (some post codes just aren't quite right) and areas that are covered by a developement can be masked using a polygon generator.

Hermes CEO champions Carbon360

Hermes Fund Managers Ltd has extended a 360 degree appraisal system to all its staff and adopted Carbon360 software to support this move. Having previouslHermes Fund Managers Ltd has extended a 360 degree appraisal system to all its staff and adopted Carbon360 software to support this move. Having previously used an off-the-shelf product, Hermes has invested in the Web based product which offers the flexibility required to support all areas of the organisation.

An ambitious roll out programme to 350 people, which represents 25% of the business, has been achieved in just three months. One of the first people to adopt the appraisal system is Rupert Clarke, CEO for Hermes who has championed the role of 360 appraisals. By participating in the process, Clarke has demonstrated that everyone in the company should play their part and that all members of the organisation benefit from constructive peer/report reviews.

Commenting on the 360 degree initiative, Nicky Maiden, Head of Organisational Development for Hermes Fund Managers said:

“Hermes is a multi boutique business supporting clients across a range of asset classes - each of which has very different needs which, in turn, need different skills sets from the people working in our business units.

“As a Web browser based product that we can manage in-house, we have been given the flexibility we need with Carbon360 as each business unit has been able to write its own behaviour statements and competencies. This consultative approach ensures that people are fully engaged in the process and competencies are accurately tailored for each department.”

More than five suppliers’ products were assessed before the decision was taken by Hermes to invest in Carbon360. Key reasons for selection were the HR competency framework and consultancy opportunities that would empower and engage Hermes’ staff. The ability to measure people against relevant metrics is also viewed as instrumental in the development of both individuals and the organisation.

Hermes invests funds on behalf of over 200 clients including pension funds, insurance companies, government entities, financial institutions and charities / endowments. The company’s owner, and largest Client, is the BT Pension Scheme.

Edexcel adopts in-house solution to automate 360 appraisals

Edexcel, provider of a range of internationally recognised qualifications to more than two million learners, has adopted an in-house solution to automate its 360 degree appraisal process. Having successfully trialled software to automate its review processes, Edexcel looked for a solution that could be managed internally and has invested in the Carbon360 product from Element78.

Ophelia Dodds, Edexcel Corporate Project Delivery Manager headed the software selection process and reviewed three systems. Commenting on the investment in Carbon360, she said:

“Financial considerations and an ability to host the system were key factors in the decision making process. Investment in the Carbon360 product not only gives us complete in-house control but it was more cost-effective to install the whole system than run an external solution.”

Other key reasons for adopting Carbon360 software included the ability to run on-line questionnaires in-house, flexibility, rapid deployment and supplier support. Additionally, the software’s reporting capabilities, particularly its ability to draw out data, impressed Edexcel.

Crest Nicholson launch new look website

Element78 are pleased to announce the launch of the new look Crest Nicholson corporate website.

As the cliche goes you only get one chance to make a first impression, but with a website the homepage is much more important than that. Not only does your homepage need to reflect your brand, promote your products and services but it needs to be tailored to make the most out of search engines and help your visitors make the most out of your site.

With this in mind Element78 have redeigned the Crest Nicholon homepage to include key information for search engines, but also to allow visitors to navigate straight to the appropriate content. As well as this we have incorportaed a showcase of the Crest Nicholson portfolio and delivered a powerful new home finder search.

To see the results visit the Crest Nicholson website

Cubic Transportation supports competency framework

Having viewed new version Carbon360 software at June 2007’s HR Software Show, Cubic Transportation Systems, Inc. has invested in the 360 degree appraisal package developed by Element 78 Solutions Ltd.

The global turnkey solution provider of automated fare collection systems for public transport applications has completed development of a competency framework and identified Carbon360 software as the ideal mechanism for delivery.

Liz Newman, Head of Human Resources, commented on how Carbon360 will support the move from a paper based performance management process to an automated solution: “Carbon360 has been identified as the ideal mechanism for delivering our newly developed competency framework which will enable us to migrate a paper based system to a desk-top based process. Straightforward translation of our framework data will ensure that we can seamlessly move to the software solution and cascade the information down the organisation without major investment in roll-out time or money.”

Other reasons cited by Cubic Transportation that reinforced the decision to move to the Carbon360 software appraisal solution were its ‘stand-alone’ system benefits that give total flexibility along with an intuitive, uncomplicated design and lack of IT jargon.

Carbon360 Characters Capture 360 Degree Dynamics

'Carbon360 Characters', each with their own distinctive features have been designed to support Element78’s new generation 360 degree appraisal software.

Representing the wide spectrum of people within an organisation impacted by the 360 degree appraisal, the iconographic characters also make a strong statement that Carbon360 is intuitive and easy-to-use. Element78 report that they believe this to be the first development by an appraisal software development company to represent the complex dynamics of the 360 degree appraisal with clear iconographic character branding. The company confirms that the fresh simplicity of the Carbon360 Characters' design reinforces the straightforward nature, and ease of implementation of the software, produced by Element 78 Solutions Ltd. The new branding will be represented throughout Element78's display materials including graphics, literature and other materials available to visitors to the exhibition. An on-stand rolling visual display featuring the Carbon360 Characters will guide visitors through the applications and advantages of the company's 360 degree appraisal software.

Element78 are moving!

After a fantastic 3 years of continued growth we have finally reached full capacity in our existing offices and have taken the decision to lay our proverbial hat elsewhere.

We're all very excited about our new offices which will give us more room to grow and provide a wonderful environment to work.

The planned move date is 3rd August which is when the fit out of the new offices will be completed (we hope). To have a look at how it's all been going check out our photo album.

Reed Business Information choose new Carbon360

Reed Business Information is one of the world's leading business to business publishers, with a portfolio of more than 100 news and information products, awards, conferences and directories covering 18 markets.

Following meetings with their senior HR team they selected Carbon360 from Element 78 Solutions Ltd to facilitate roll out of their 360 degree appraisal programme.

The latest version of Carbon360, which is being released at the HR Software show Olympia in June, enabled Reed’s complex performance level based competency framework to be easily modelled into the system. The browser based interface then enables the questionnaires to be distributed efficiently across the organisation.

Teh new version's powerful new reporting tools will also enable managers to produce detailed reports at a personal or Enterprise level.

New version of Carbon360 to be launched at HR Softworld Show

A major upgrade of the popular 360 appraisal tool, Carbon360, is set to be launched at the HR Software show Olympia, in June. The new version, written by Element 78 Solutions Ltd, boasts a number of powerful features designed to make rolling out 360 appraisals a painless process.

Iain Rhodes, Managing Director of Element78 said, “This version represents a quantum leap in terms of functionality and ease of use, we believe that Carbon360 is now the market leader.”

Key features include:-

• Simpler interface for responders • Manager dashboard – the manager can see the status of all appraisals under their control • Administer reviews in progress • HR Dashboard – the HR administrator can see all appraisals being run in the business and act on problem areas • Emails are now fully editable • You can choose your own scoring e.g. Poor to excellent, Strongly disagree to Strongly agree etc • The competency framework now supports performance levels rather than just simple questions • You can have responders who are external to the business • Reporting is vastly improved

Carbon360 version 3 will be available to purchase from June 1st and existing clients can be upgraded as part of their support agreement.

Be one of the first to see Carbon360 version 3. Visit stand A130 at the HR Software show, Olympia, June 20th and 21st and enjoy a demonstration with a glass of champagne.

Homeserve join Element78

Following a detailed selection process UK based Homeserve has selected Carbon360 from Element 78 Solutions Ltd to manage their 360 style staff appraisals.

Homeserve is one of the UK's fastest growing home emergency services, serving households and business across the UK and carrying out over 1.1 million repairs. They are continuing to invest heavily in their staff and see the benefits of 360 style appraisals to provide structured guidance and career development.

The purchase of Carbon360 means that Homeserve will be able to manage their own appraisals without being tethered to an HR consultancy or global HR software solution.

Symbian get smart with Element78

Element 78 Solutions are excited to announce a contract signed with Symbian to supply our Carbon360 appraisal system.

Symbian, based in the UK, develops and licenses Symbian OS, the market leading open operating system for advanced, data-enabled mobile phones, also known as smartphones. With close to 1200 staff the need for effective appraisals is critical and Symbian scoured the market for a system that would meet their needs.

After contacting the Rhema Group, a leading HR Consultancy in the UK, they introduced Symbian to Carbon360 and the deal was signed within just a few weeks.

Following a successful trial the system is now being rolled out across the upper tiers of the organisation.

Leading Scottish Accountancy firm selects Carbon360

One of Scotland’s leading Chartered Accountancy firms has upgraded its 360 degree appraisal process with software from Element 78 Solutions Ltd.

Founded in 1990, Anderson Anderson & Brown (A²+B) takes a progressive approach to accountancy placing emphasis on teamwork and encouraging creative thinking. In line with A²+B’s innovative approach, the firm has embraced latest appraisal techniques and has successfully run 360 degree reviews for a number of years. Further commitment to the 360 process has been taken with investment in the Carbon360 software product which will automate the review process.

Commenting on the selection of Carbon360, A²+B HR Manager Janine Sydenham said:

“Anderson Anderson & Brown’s requirement was for a 360 appraisal software solution which would complement our existing processes: Element78’s product impressed us because, unlike other solutions, we did not have to invest in a totally new HR package.

“Additional reasons for choosing Carbon360 included the fact that, like our existing systems, it is SQL based and it is also intuitive to use – you don’t have to be an IT expert to run the software.”

A²+B represents one of a number of companies that have invested in Carbon360 software after viewing a Web based demonstration. With A²+B based in Aberdeen and Element78 located in Bristol, an online demonstration facility supported by phone commentary from Element78 joint Managing Director Nick Furneaux eased the selection process for the accountancy firm.

A²+B’s nine partners and 101 members of staff will all benefit from the Carbon360 appraisal solution which is a browser-based software package for the creation, distribution and reporting of 360 degree staff management, performance and appraisals.

Weston Group partner with Element 78

Element78 were recommended to Weston Group by COINS when the property developer asked them about web solutions for their ERP.

Having worked with COINS previously on behalf of Crest Nicholson, Element78 were put in touch with Weston Group and after a competitve tender process are pleased to announce they have been chosen as the preferred supplier for the redevelopment of the Weston Group websites.

Carbon360 headed for Telereal

Telereal is a leading property solutions company that has extensive expertise in optimising property portfolios. For example, in 2001 they completed the UK's largest corporate property outsourcing deal. Telereal acquired the majority of the BT UK property estate comprising 6,700 properties totalling 5.5 million m² and took on a team of 350 property specialists. This enabled BT to unlock £2.38 billion in capital.

As Telereal’s business is growing fast, HR has been searching for ways to better appraise the staff in order to maximise efficiency and retention. They settled on carrying out 360 degree style appraisals but knew that a paper based model would be highly complex and a consultant led service far too expensive.

This led them to contact Element 78 and purchase the Carbon360 product which fulfils their needs now and into the future. The ‘buy once, use many’ sales model fitted their requirements and ensures that long-term appraisal costs are kept to a minimum.

Carbon360 debuts at HRSS

Element78 Solutions Ltd exhibited its 360 appraisal software product for the first time at the HR Software Show and had a busy two days demonstrating the solution to representatives from a wide range of organisations.

The company, which marked the first anniversary of the product at the show, found that HR representatives from blue chip companies, councils and charities were prepared to spend time on the Element78 stand to receive a detailed demonstration of the Carbon360 package.

Element78 established that there is widespread awareness of the benefits of 360 appraisals which provide rounded review feedback from reports, peers and managers and that the industry is ready to take the next step with investment in software that can be run in-house by HR personnel.

There was also positive feedback to the fact that Carbon360 was working to de-mystify 360 appraisal technology by offering a straightforward solution that provides reports that are easy to track and analyse.

Crest Nicholson go .NET

Having been the Group's web agency for over 5 years we have built up an excellent understanding of the business' online needs and it's internal systems.

By using .NET technologies we will be pulling together several internal and third party systems so that information can be shared online.

The new site will use a cost saving content management system to deliver a much improved Home Search area, which will provide the visitor with a much greater level of information regarding the company's various developments.

The new site will be launched in June.

Carbon360 gets Council Hat trick

Bath and North East Somerset are set to become the 3rd County Council that are adopting Carbon360 for the appraisal of managers and other staff.

North Somerset and South Gloucestershire County Councils are already enjoying the benefits of Carbon360 to construct, roll out and report sophisticated 360 style appraisals in an efficient, cost effective manner.

Bath and North East Somerset are also working with us on the development of an exciting new Performance Management system which will redefine the management of objective and performance planning. This system will assist staff with career planning, training and development options and will work with Carbon360 to provide a complete appraisal system.

Canada Life select Carbon360

Canada Life, the established world class financial services provider, prides itself on delivering exceptional customer value. The company places a key focus on both the quality of its products and the excellence and integrity of its people.

Reinforcing the company’s strong philosophy of supporting and developing its workforce, Canada Life invested in Carbon360 from Element78 Solutions Ltd.

The decision to move to the 360 software appraisal solution was taken after an Internet demonstration using Webex meeting software. The on-line approach to product previews has proved successful for Element78 as it confirms the ease-of-use of the solution and minimises client time required for software selection.

Phase 1 Launched for The Consortium

In September we won the contract for the complete redevelopment of The Consortium's e-commerce website. We are very pleased to announce that phase 1 of this project has now gone live.

The Consortium product range consists of over 4000 items ranging from mattresses to paper clips. The website uses the internal catalogue management system to populate the site and all orders are then processed through integrated backend systems.

Phase 2 is due for launch at the end of the summer which will include the redevelopment of The Consortium's main e-commerce site.

To view the site please visit care.theconsortium.co.uk

Council select Carbon 360 for Staff Appraisals

We are delighted to announce that South Gloucestershire County Council have chosen Carbon 360 to manage its next phase of rolling out 360 style appraisals to its staff.

Having tried 360 appraisals with staff they had found it to be very successful but with an unworkable time expense attached to it. They wanted to role out the process to others in the organisation but needed a software solution that would be flexible enough to model their competency framework.

Having considered several 360 products the Council chose to pursue Carbon 360 as the software that would enable them to roll out efficient and manageable appraisals to a wide audience.

In the next phase the software will be integrated into other Council-wide HR systems.

Lloyds TSB push Payments with Element 78

Element 78 have worked with Lloyds TSB for over 5 years and in doing so have won acceptance onto the bank's approved supplier listing for internet and intranet work.

We are pleased to be working with the Corporate sector of the bank in designing and developing the product demonstration for the upcoming release of its new online Payments software.

When complete the interactive product tour and demonstration will reside on www.marketplace.lloydstsb.com

Formpro Mail Marketing Choose Element 78

Formpro Mail Marketing have more than 30 years' experience of print, production and mail fulfilment and following their recent acquisition of the Mail Marketing Group have firmly staked their position in the market as a major player.

The company knew that its web site had to move with the times and provide the same level of professionalism as the business, and so looked to the local web building community to help produce a new, more vibrant and client-friendly presence.

Following a lengthy tendering and interview process Element 78 Solutions was chosen to fulfil the project.

We have now built and delivered a site that provides a clear and communicative window on the Formpro Mail Marketing world and enables new and established clients to efficiently browse the company’s offering.

Eithne Donlon, web site project manager from Formpro Mail Marketing stated,

“Element 78 were a clear choice for me from the outset…. I briefed four companies and immediately gravitated towards the eagerness of Nick and Iain to understand what we were about and their consultative approach to designing a concept for us. They listened to my thoughts and comments and were always available to answer my questions.”

Eithne continued, “I would highly recommend Element 78, not only for their personal approach, professionalism and knowledge of the industry, but also for their strength in technical and design application.”

Quay Marinas Dock With Element 78

Quay Marinas Ltd has a wealth of experience in the development and management of marinas and as a result has established itself as one of the UK's leading Marina management companies.

The company has recently undergone a rebranding process and as a result contacted Element 78 with the aim of bringing their website into line.

The redesign will also include new functionality aimed at both existing marina berth holders and prospective customers. Additions include Marina virtual tours, online berthing enquiry applications and marina galleries.

The site is due for launch in early 2006.

Carbon 360 Goes Global with dunnhumby

dunnhumby is an international consultancy and marketing services organisation with offices in Europe and USA. They currently use the Snowdrop HR system and wanted to implement a 360 appraisal tool to assist with the assessment of staff and to help manage growth and promotion within the business.

Following an extensive investigation of various software products they chose Carbon 360, as it provided the highest level of functionality for the price. The software could then be extended to provide further capabilities and integration with Snowdrop.

Aside from purchasing Carbon 360 to service the UK and USA, the HR department also specified a new Performance Management module to be written and fully integrated into the software. This is currently in development and a generic version may become generally available as a Carbon module, watch this space!

Crest Redevelop Flagship Sites

Continuing our long running and successful relationship with Crest Nicholson we are pleased to have been chosen to redevelop two websites for their flagship developments in the South West.

Harbourside Bristol and Braydon Mead in Swindon are now well established developments enjoying successful sales. Their existing websites were tailored towards pre-release exposure and offered little in the way of "real" information.

The new web sites will enable the user to browse the developments and their latest releases, learning about its layout and position as well as the style of the houses and apartments.

Availability and cost is updated regularly so you can see what plots are still available within your price range.

Element 78 have been involved with the development of over 30 web sites for Crest in the past 5 years which have enjoyed marked success in helping to market and sell their properties.

Crest Nicholson use COINS ERP to drive web sales

How do you ensure that the information on your website is accurate and up-to-date without investing large amounts of resources into web management? The answer to this question for premium house builder Crest Nicholson was to use the data within their ERP solution, COINS, as a means of driving web content. Having worked with Crest Nicholson for over 5 years and as specialists in back end web integration Element 78 have been awarded the contract.

By replicating the data from the COINS House Sales module, Crest Nicholson will have accurate and live sales information online automatically. This will free up sales advisors time from managing content on the website and give confidence that when traffic is driven to the Crest Nicholson website prospective customers will find the latest information available.

Element 78 will be working with the developers from COINS and the new Home Search website from Crest Nicholson will be launched in early 2006.

If you are interested in learning more about how integrating your back end systems with your website could benefit your business please contact us on 01275 547878.

NOW Recruits Carbon 360

NOW Recruitment has become the latest company to choose Carbon 360 to manage the appraisal process for their fast growing staff numbers. NOW Recruitment boasts 10 offices in both the UK and Australia and could see difficulties appearing in how best to roll out and manage efficient and meaningful appraisals.

Following an investigation into software solutions and viewing a number of products available in the UK market the management team agreed that Carbon 360 would provide the flexibility and control that, for example, would allow bespoke questionnaires to be automatically generated for various job roles.

Being professionals in the job market means that NOW need to ensure that they set the standard in employee assessment and development; Carbon 360 will provide the tools to assess staff, afford development planning and provide the company-wide 'top down' reporting that will help the company to grow successfully.

Carbon 360 is the professionals choice for the preparation, dissemination and reporting of 360 style employee appraisals.

The Consortium choose e78 for new eCommerce solution

With over 30,000 products, turnover in excess of £40m and as leaders in the school supplies market, The Consortium are not new to eCommerce. Element 78 have been awarded the contract to build and integrate a new corporate ecommerce website, using .NET technologies and bespoke integration with a number of key backend systems. Due for launch in early 2006, the new site will include sophisticated account management, order tracking, product attributes and full transactional services.

Element 78 Celebrate First Birthday

Element 78 Solutions was started just one year ago by technologists Iain Rhodes and Nick Furneaux and has already established itself as a successful Bristol based e-marketing and e-development agency. Element 78 Solutions has picked up contracts with Lloyds TSB, Lyons Vending, North Somerset Council and Crest Nicholson, amongst others.

The company develops both bespoke 'browser-based' software, professional web sites and intranets and also builds in-house software products. The most successful of these is Carbon 360 a system aimed at making staff appraisals more effective and easier to carry out. Already businesses such as MCPS-PRS and Rotherham Borough Council are benefiting from its features.

Crest Nicholson launch new corporate website

Following numerous successful projects with premier house builder Crest Nicholson PLC we are please to announce the launch of their new corporate web site at www.crestnicholson.com.

The site uses a dynamic map on the front page, designed to enable prospective buyers to find appropriate properties quickly and easily. The entire back end of the 'Find a Home' section has been restructured to enable the data to be quickly updated and maintained by Crest to ensure that the information is always up to date.

Try our clever 'draggable' map by clicking on a region at www.crestnicholson.com.

North Somerset select Carbon 360

We are delighted to announce that North Somerset County Council has selected Carbon 360 software to carry out its staff appraisals. Carbon 360 will improve the way that employee assessments are carried out within the Council and will enable Managers to better judge their staffs' performance and progress.

HR Manager Hayley Scott commented that 'Carbon 360 will enable staff to have a certain level of control and ownership over their own appraisal and this certainly improves the effectiveness of the assessment and reduces costs.'

Carbon 360 is written and distributed by Bristol based Element 78 Solutions Ltd. The software runs in a web browser and allows HR departments to easily roll out computer based appraisals using the 360 Feedback method.

LDC goes live with new website

As one of only 12 approved web suppliers for LloydsTSB, Element 78 were awarded the contract to design and develop a new corporate web presence for the Development Capital arm of the bank.

Since the 1981 launch, LDC has completed over 300 investments and boasts a portfolio that stands at over 80 businesses across the UK, and is collectively valued in excess of £1.5 billion.

The brief given to us was to produce a site that followed the recent rebranding undertaken by LDC, produce an accessible site that conformed to the group's high technical standards, and provide full content management capabilities to the client so updating the entire site could be handled internally.

No problem! The site has now launched at www.ldc.co.uk.

If you have comments about the site or would like to speak to a member of our team about your requirements then please contact us.

Murphy Group intergrates Cognition with Intranet

When the Murphy Group selected Cognition Solutions to supply their business system they were faced with the problem of data being duplicated across multiple platforms, including their Intranet.

Element 78 were awarded the contract to integrate the data warehousing of the Cognition software with the company's employee portal.

Using the latest web technologies this was acheived resulting in more efficient and accurate information systems throughout the Group.

Crest Nicholson refocus Corporate Website

With recent reports estimating that over 60% of prospective home buyers use the internet as their first point of enquiry, Crest Nicholson have commisioned Element 78 to redesign their corporate website in an effort to increase traffic to its Home Search area of their website.

The proposed solution will use dynamic mapping techniques and an interactive form of navigation not seen on any other house builders site, so watch this space!

Lyons Group Award Contract to Element 78

Element 78 are pleased to announce a new contract has been won for the design and development of the new Lyons Group corporate website. The Lyons Group are one of the UK's largest suppliers of vending solutions facilitating the use of watches, keyfobs and corporate cards to purchase items from vending machines, breakout areas, restaurants and convenience shops.

The website will reinforce the groups strategic growth into areas such as businesses, schools, and the health and leisure sectors.

In addition, Element 78 have also been tasked with the job of overhauling their Systopia microsite, a system which offers a comprehensive alternative payment solution for organisations with multiple catering and vending environments.

The final site will include full content management and database integration.

Age Concern Bristol

Following on from Element 78's involvement with the Bristol Tsunami charity appeal we are very pleased to have been awarded the contract for another Bristol based charity, Age Concern.

After a competitive tender process, Element 78 were deemed to of successfully pitched a full design, development, hosting and content management package all within the budgets constraints set by the charity. The site will conform to set accessability standards whilst reflecting the organisation's core brand values in the design and content of the site.

Love From Bristol raises £33,500

Element 78 would like to congratulate all those involved with the "Love From Bristol" Tsunami campaign.

The site, which was designed and developed by Element 78, has now closed after a staggering £33,500 was raised in support of this appeal.

Gloucester docks with Element 78

Crest Nicholson have recently launched a new phase at one of their flagship developments, Gloucester Docks. Element 78 are pleased to announce that they have won the contract to produce a website to support the sales and marketing of this development.

The website is due to be launched in April.

Welcome back to LloydsTSB

The continued success of the Welcome Officer Intranet has resulted in Element 78 being asked to develop the third phase to this employee portal.

Element 78 are currently one of only 11 approved suppliers for LloydsTSB and continue to produce work that meets the high technical requirements put in place by the bank.

Murphy Group expands intranet

Having developed the corporate Intranet over 3 years ago, Element 78 are pleased to continue their long standing relationship with The Murphy Group. Since its launch, the employee portal has been well received and usage has exceeded expectation. This has lead to an increase in demand for further development and functionality to be added.

This month saw the integration of an online Method Statements library aimed at raising awareness and conformance throughout the company.

Crest Nicholson use E78 for eBrochure

Traditionally printed brochures are the default choice for most marketing managers in the construction industry but Crest Nicholson have demonstrated their forward thinking by launching an online electronic brochure which replaces the need for any printed material.

The website for Wythall shows how the electronic medium can bring interactive and dynamic content to the visitor leading to an overall more impressive and engaging experience.

Love From Bristol

Like everyone, Element 78 has been appalled by the devastation and loss of life in Asia following the earthquake and ensuing Tsunami. So when we were approached by a consortium of people and companies looking to raise money we were of course delighted to help.

'With love from Bristol' is a community project led by volunteers. It aims to unite and work with the people of Bristol to raise at least £50,000 for survivors of the recent world disaster.

Valentine's Day on February 14 - traditionally a day of love - will be the main day of action. This year, we want to send that love to the 5 million people who have lost their families, homes and livelihoods.

Element 78 offered to assist by building the web site to be the hub of the campaign, recording Pledges and Donations whilst helping disseminate ideas on fund raising and directing people to the Disaster Emergency Fund. A graphic of a 'heart' will gradually fill to indicate the level of donations gained.

If you feel that you or your business can help please visit www.lovefrombristol.org.uk

MCPS-PRS Alliance chooses Carbon 360 to improve staff appraisals.

MCPS-PRS Alliance collects licence fees for the public performance and broadcast of musical works and is also responsible for the collection and distribution of royalties generated from the recording of music onto many different formats. This income is distributed to their members - writers and publishers of music.

HR had been using a 360 degree process for sometime to appraise the performance of key management and Director level staff with considerable success and wanted to extend the programme to other staff. They set out to look for a system that was both powerful and easy to use to be able to roll out to their 900 staff.

Carbon 360 outshone the competition from the start, benefiting from its browser based interface and simple and effective administration. The system was chosen after just one meeting.

The system will be gradually rolled out throughthe company in the coming months and is expected to prove a boost to management who will be able to monitor staff performance and improvement more effectively.

Poole Quarter for Crest Nicholson

Continuing our long running and successful relationship with Crest Nicholson we are pleased to launch a new web site to market a prestigious new residential development in Poole, Dorset.

The web site enables the user to browse the new development learning about its layout and position as well as the style of the houses and apartments.

Availability and cost is updated regularly so you can see what plots are still available within your price range.

Element 78 have been involved with the development of more than a dozen web sites for Crest and have enjoyed marked success in helping to market and sell the properties.

Visit the site and see what you think at www.poolequarter.co.uk.