Construction and Engineering Awards 2020

BUILD Construction & Engineering Awards 2020 Construction & Engineering Awards 2020 BUILD 60 61 Sep20289 Suction Excavator Manufacturer of the Year 2020 - UK uction excavation is a relatively new technology. High powered fans are used to create an airflow which draws up material from the ground. It’s simple, efficient and creates minimal waste. The machines were first developed in the early 90s and have slowly gained traction over the years, but in the last few years have become a vital part of the construction process in the United Kingdom. This incredible achievement is due in no small part to the efforts of RSP UK, run by Charlie and Lloyd Gardener. When the Gardeners launched RSP as the UK subsidiary of RSP Germany in 2016, they knew that they were entering into a market that was about to boom. While suction excavators have been a feature of sites for many years, this team has taken the technology to the next level. Their efforts have provided machines that pave the way for innovative and safe excavation, and the team are still looking at the exciting potential of the technology. The Gardeners consider RSP a family business at its heart, offering exceptional customer service that meets the exacting needs of their clients. The RSP team manufacture their suction excavators in Germany and are the premier providers of the technology. This is the base that set the standard for this machinery, and gives customers a guarantee of quality in everything they do. For clients, this provides complete assurance that the work is of the highest quality, and perfect for the rigours of site work. Suction excavators are in increasingly high demand, being safer and more efficient than other methods as well as requiring less on site vehicles for a project. Each vehicle is designed to be unique, suiting the exact needs of the client. This means that the team work closely with clients to ensure that every detail is taken down. Far from being used for one project then discarded, the staff at RSP take the time to understand what will be required from the excavator in the long run, futureproofing a purchase as far as possible. The team work hard to get this part of the process perfect so that their customers get the most out of their investment. The team provide a choice of standard or customised approach to their truck, giving as much flexibility in production as possible. The basis is 3D design that has been put together by experienced staff. Individual decisions, bespoke designed for a client, can be quickly implemented and put into place. The value of suction excavators cannot be understated in the modern construction scene. These innovative machines have quickly become a mainstay for those working on site. Since 2016, the team at RSP have led the way in providing leading suction excavation technology to the UK market. We take a closer look The value of suction excavators cannot be understated in the modern construction scene. These innovative machines have quickly become a mainstay for those working on site. Since 2016, the team at RSP UK have led the way in providing leading suction excavation technology to the UK market. We take a closer look at the firm to see just what they have to offer, and how they have been able to achieve such incredible levels of success. S at the firm to see just what they have to offer, and how they have been able to achieve such incredible levels of success. The designs are completed to a high standard, with quality materials used throughout. On the steelwork, all important parts are mounted and aligned on the carrier chassis and the mounting points drilled before painting is completed. Special workstations for hydraulic and electrical systems ensure a smooth workflow in these areas and to ensure that quality is maintained throughout, the factory enforces the strict separation of work areas and a clean final assembly area. The latest techniques are used to make these work areas as fast and efficient as possible. When all the parts are put together, they are sandblasted and degreased. This provides an ideal base on which the paintwork can be laid. This is applied with 2-component paint, carefully mixed to meet the needs of the customer. The team have a variety of different options in this regard, allowing the finished vehicle to represent its new owner and company as effectively as possible. This includes gloss finishes as well as a special high-strength construction machine finish. The teams producing the vehicles are mixed, with old and young working together. The team are mixed deliberately to ensure that different ages are in the same groups. Skills can pass in both directions and methods of working can balance each other out. Each team takes responsibility for the final assembly of their assigned machine, meaning that each carries a sense of pride. As such, a collaborative mindset is key. The team at RSP is not looking to upsell far beyond reasonable specification, but their expertise gives them a unique perspective that can be incredibly beneficial to customers. This means that the team’s support goes above and beyond wherever necessary. Service does not end at the point of sale, but carries on through the lifetime of the truck too. This means an experienced sales and service team are on hand, 24hrs a day, 7 days a week and 365 days a year to support customers and their suction excavators. Over the years, the team have seen a great deal of change, but in the utility and construction industry, health and safety is obviously a priority. The team know that suction excavators provide a safe working environment in comparison to traditional excavation methods, but that even the least dangerous machine can be a hazard in unfamiliar hands. As such, RSP offer an invaluable service to the industry, with their team offering on-site training to ensure that all operators are using their suction excavators in the safest way possible. This has been achieved by working with industry leaders to set an example for this sort of work. Company: RSP UK Web Address: https://www.rsp-uk.co.uk/en/