BUILD April 2017

8 BUILD / April 2017 , GrahamOates Associates offers a unique bespoke package of design & build for residential and commercial buildings. The firmhas recently been honoured with the title of ‘Contractor of the Year, UK’. We profile the firm, exploring its history, past developments and how it works to achieve excellence across every project. Graham Oates Associates: Building the Future Founded in 1991 as a high quality Property Developer, Graham Oates Associates has since set the industry standard for excellence through its range of quality projects. The first project the fledgling firm undertook was a restoration of a row of four terraced properties and three bespoke houses in the attractive Village of Wickhambreaux, just South of Canterbury in Kent. This superb restoration and development, had set the standard for the design, quality and attention to detail of all future projects. Graham Oates Associates were asked to carry out numerous works within the village and in particular working with the Church of England to restore and extend the C of E School in the Village. Graham Oates became a shortlisted Contractor to the Church of England within 3 years of starting the business, and has since carried out many outstanding projects. The Company had begun to build a very high quality client list with exceptional projects in East Kent. However, in 2000 the decision to get back into Development was taken and a Farmstead was purchased at Middle Pett Farm, Nr Bridge again South of Canterbury, an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). As such the firm undertook various landscaping and development projects over the years, including the restoration of the Grade II Listed Farmhouse, three Barns a Mews block and an Oast House were all finished to the highest quality with bespoke, joinery and detailing to blend with the Historic setting. Whilst carrying out the developments, Graham Oates Associates have also been involved in a wide variety of design & build projects. OS10 Architectural Consultants (Canterbury) have been closely associated with the designs, planning and project management of these schemes. The variety from developments, to bespoke houses, garden rooms to swimming pools has allowed the company to create a vast portfolio of projects and gain experience across a variety of different sectors and skills. Looking ahead, the firm has an exciting future ahead of it, as Graham Oates Associates is just about to celebrated its 25th Anniversary. A Registered A1 Contractor with The NHBC, a catalogue of varied and high quality projects and a huge list of superb and individual clients, have made the 25 years memorable, and moving forward its ongoing focus will remain on building upon its current success. 1701BU20