Build 2016 Construction & Engineering Awards

Build 2016 Construction & Engineering Awards 80 e are pleased to announce that Wilkinson Construction Consult- ants have been awarded the title of Best Approved Inspector for the 2nd year running. “Building Control Approval is an essential part of any construction project and the choice of supplier can make a huge difference to the success of a project, with early engagement, adequate levels of inspection and depth of knowledge setting apart a good building control body from an average or poor one. Wilkinson Construction Consultants are a private sector Building Control Body (known as an Approved Inspector) and licensed by the Construction Industry Council to offer Building Control Approvals on all types of projects throughout England and Wales. They pride themselves on being a small family business with old fashioned values of good service and ethical behaviour offering the levels of engagement, resources and knowledge necessary to win this award. In the first two years of trading the company established itself as a thought leader within the construction industry and despite being a small business the company have featured in National TV and Press Coverage including BBC 1, Channel 4, Guardian and Daily Mail as recognised experts in their field. The company gained its Approved Inspector Licence in 2011 and expanded rapidly, picking up Blue Chip clients along the way, doubling turn- over from 2013 levels in 2016 and increasing shareholder funds tenfold. Working across all sectors from small domestic projects to large commercial schemes they have demonstrated a commitment to excellence that has re- sulted in ISO 9001 accreditation and the Nation Workplace Wellness Charter. They understand that one of the most important things to a client is that works are completed on time and on budget. As a result, they look to find ways to help with compliance, and offer advice early in the process to avoid the need to correct defective work. Each employee plays an integral role, working together, communicating and supporting each other in a team at- mosphere that is busy and challenging, but equally rewarding and enjoyable. The company are dedicated to “Building Standards in the UK” and allow staff time off to sit on working groups within Government, Business Groups and Professional Organisations, promoting the development of new stand- ards and best working practices. They have shown the ability to innovate and expand into overseas markets in the past year - providing a remote inspection and consultancy service to the Building Control Department of the Cayman Islands on a project designed and built in the UK, but erected in the Cayman Islands. They have also advised the World Bank on how for- eign developers can obtain permits in the UK which will assist in attracting overseas investment in the UK following the Brexit decision. “ Best Approved Inspectors 2016 – UK Wilkinson Construction Consultants are a multi award winning specialist practice, based in London and the South East, advising clients on how to solve problems that they might have complying with Building Regulations and Fire Safety. W CE160057 Company: Wilkinson Construction Consultants Ltd Email: [email protected] Website: www.thebuildinginspector.org Address: Wilkinson Construction Consultants, Suite 7, 70 Churchill Square Business Centre, Kings Hill, West Malling, Kent, ME19 4YU Telephone: 01732 523466