P A R T N E R I N G

The company has always sought to build strong relationships with its customers. Often these have led to repeat business won either in open competition or following negotiation.

The readiness of clients to consider such ventures with us demonstrates the high regard in which we are held, a position gained through hard work and determination and exemplified by a track record of expertise, quality and integrity. Partnering provides the client, design team and contractor with a framework which enables them to work together in a constructive and helpful manner to produce better buildings more quickly and economically.

In Taunton we have completed the construction of a major classroom block for The Castle School. This project needed an exceptionally quick start to allow completion in time for the Autumn Term 2003 and this was achieved through the partnering approach.

Following on from this project we secured a further partnering contract with Somerset County Council to construct a classroom block at Chilton Trinity Technology College in Bridgwater. Reforming the successful team from the Castle School project we were able to hand over the new building five weeks ahead of schedule.

In Bristol we worked closely with the Children's Scrapstore team to convert a redundant 1970's industrial building into a centre dedicated to providing a home for a number of child-centred organisations.

Working with new client Torbay Council on their Paignton Community College Library scheme we assisted in the cost engineering exercise advising on feasibility issues before constructing the building.

Recently completed in Taunton is a partnering project with Taunton and Somerset NHS Trust. In this scheme we created a dedicated education centre (Somerset Academy) where medical and nursing skills are taught in a simulated ward.

Three new schemes being undertaken through the partnering route are the Netham Park Pavilion for Bristol City Council, the Ashcombe Children’s Centre in Weston-super-Mare for North Somerset Council and the conversion of a large house into flats in Weston-super-Mare.

All of these ventures have been won against stiff opposition from other (and often much larger) contractors. Each time the message comes back that our openness, competence, can-do approach and track record win the day.

For more information on our Castle School project please choose from the list below for a detailed case study.

	Education		Regeneration/Community
	Healthcare		Industry and Commerce
	Design and Build		Public Authority
	Partnering		Sport and Leisure
	Housing		Country House Restorations