February 2017

40 BUILD / February 2017 , R P Compliance Testing Ltd is a testing services supplier supporting the construction industry. The firmhave recently been awarded with the title of ‘2016 BUILD Awards: Sound Insulation Testing in the UK’. Founder Ros Piggott talks us through the firmand the range of services it offers. Making Noise in Sound Insulation Testing Established in January 2012, R P Compliance Testing is a UKAS Accredited field test laboratory No. 7970, providing a range of services for the construction industry that demonstrate compliance with building regulations. Based in North-West Norfolk the business operates throughout England, supporting a wide range of clients across the construction market including developers, architects, quantity surveyors and self-builders. Ros explains the firm’s service offering in greater detail. “As a service provider, we deliver a full package with ‘Design’ and ‘As Built’ energy calculations (SAP’s, SBEM’s, PEA’s, EPC’s etc.), sound insulation testing of separating partitions in dwellings and air tightness testing both of which we are UKAS accredited to perform on all building types and sizes. In addition, our engineers are Bpec qualified for domestic ventilation inspect, test and commissioning together with PAT testing. Overall 80% of our business is with national housebuilders and we do not out-source any of these services, which allows us to ensure that every client receives the very highest standard of service when they work with us.” According to Ros it is her firm’s dedication to excellence, combined with its professional certifications, which include ISO9001 (Quality Management System) and ISO 14001 (Environmental Management System) certification with the British Standards Institute, plus a CHAS Accredited Contractor and registered with Constructionline, that set it apart from the rest of the industry. “There are many companies in this industry, but few that have invested in a range of third party certifications and accreditations. Our Clients can rest assured knowing that bodies such as The United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) and The British Standards Institute (BSI) continually review our practices, methods, record keeping, etc. Clients can be confident they are receiving a service from a Company that has made a strong commitment and investment in external sources of verification and knowledge, so that we continually improve and keep up-to-date with legislation and market trends. “Fundamentally, our business strength lies in the outstanding delivery of services throughout the company. We are all part of a human jigsaw puzzle where all the pieces fit together perfectly, and complement one another. In other words, we are a team with the same goals as our focus. By looking after our Clients, they look after us by being loyal and referring their contacts to us.” Currently celebrating its five- year anniversary, the firm is looking forward to a bright and prosperous future. Ros concludes by outlining the future plans which will help ensure its continued success going forward. “Looking ahead, as R P Compliance Testing it celebrates its 5th anniversary, to receive two awards within the last six months is a tribute to our first-class team of dedicated professionals. Our plans for the future include finding suitable land and the design of purpose built premises. After unsuccessfully searching for the right offices combined with warehouse space for the last couple of years, we have decided to build our own. The building will include conference facilities where we can continue to offer the industry relevant legislative updates and knowledge of the latest building methods and products as they enter the marketplace. We also have plans for the purchase of additional equipment to increase our capacity to test even larger-scale buildings than we can at present. Alongside this, we have only recently recruited a trainee test engineer and will be looking to expand the team again towards the end of 2017”. “Overall we are looking forward to the next five years of continued success and feel these plans will help us to achieve even greater acclaim.” K Company: R P Compliance Testing Ltd Name: Mrs Ros Piggott Email: [email protected] Web Address: www.rp-compliance.co.uk Address: 9 Park Road, Hunstanton PE36 5BP Telephone: 01485 580018 1701BU08 “Fundamentally, our business strength lies in the outstanding delivery of services.” Engineering & Infrastructure