Cemex open new training facility in Coventry
New training facility and office space close to UK headquarters to better fulfil client demand
CEMEX say they are confident that the opening of a new training facility in Coventry will help them train employees more efficiently to better fulfil client demand. The company has opened the training facility at the Business Innovation Centre – part of the University of Warwick Science Park.
The new facility will allow Cemex’s UK team to easily train many more employees in house for various projects, instead of having to book external venues that cost the firm time and money.
The new training centre also sits alongside an office for administration staff across 1,732ft2 of space. This has freed up capacity for the 200 staff at the company’s UK headquarters – based just a stone’s throw from the Innovation Centre on Binley Business Park.
Explaining the motivation behind the expansion Terri Charles, head of customer experience at Cemex UK, said: ‘We were facing space constraints at our UK HQ, particularly when it came to dedicated training sessions. Meeting rooms were frequently booked, forcing us to rely on external venues such as hotels for longer sessions. That wasn’t ideal for our employees or for cost-efficiency.
‘Located just a short distance from the company’s headquarters, the Business Innovation Centre was a natural place to expand into. A tour of the site, hosted by centre manager Emma Turner, confirmed its suitability. It quickly became evident that it was the right choice for us.
‘The high-quality communal areas, the incredibly supportive team, and the collaborative spirit of the businesses already based here made the decision easy.
‘The newly established training facility now provides a dedicated space where teams can gather – with the flexibility to connect virtually with colleagues across Europe and the Americas – and allows us to deliver training without the constant concern of venue availability.
‘It’s a significant step toward working more efficiently, something that’s increasingly important as our clients become more cost-conscious in a changing global economy.’
Since moving in, Cemex have already hosted several comprehensive training sessions and say they have seen a marked increase in cross-team collaboration.
‘Having this space helps to make us more agile,’ added Ms Charles. ‘Staff are regularly moving between the HQ and the Innovation Centre, which is creating new opportunities for knowledge sharing and teamwork. It’s a change that’s already benefiting both our people and our clients.’
Business Innovation Centre manager Emma Turner said: ‘We’re really pleased that a company of Cemex’s size has chosen to take space with us. With the centre being in such proximity to the company’s headquarters, it is the ideal solution for fostering ongoing collaboration.
‘It shows that we can provide innovative workspace solutions from the smallest of start-ups right through to multinational firms that turn over billions.
‘We’re delighted that the training centre and administration office are already helping Cemex improve their efficiency and ability to be more agile.’
