BUILD Q2 2019

BUILD Q2 2019 20 1808BU12 orthern Ireland-based Advanced NI Scaffolding has gone from strength-to-strength in the seven years since its creation. Not only has its workforce increased to nearly 100 strong, from just a few staff previously, it has also re- ceived recognition within the industry by clinching the title of 2018’s Most Outstanding Family Owned Scaffolding Firm in the BUILD Global Excellence Awards. Originally starting off as a labour-only provider, with a couple of con- tracts on the go, Advanced NI Scaffolding has grown rapidly to now operate across Ireland and the UK. This expansion is largely due to the strong emphasis that the company, backed by ambitious Man- aging Director Robert Andrews, places on staff development and progression. It has even launched its own RoSPA approved training The Skies the Limit Acclaimed scaffolding firm, Advanced NI Scaffolding, has its sights firmly set on achieving further success. N programme, with online training modules to ensure that all staff are completely up to date with the latest industry requirements and regulations, and to increase their skills base further. With several large projects under its belt, such as University College London Hospital, Great Ormond Street Hospital and Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, it’s clear to see how the firm has been successful in gaining more business on the back of such impressive contracts, especially as Advanced NI Scaffolding was able to handle them smoothly and without incident. Other projects for the company include George Best Hotel, HMS Caroline and the Grand Central Hotel, all based in Belfast, where the firm hails from. It’s clear that Robert Andrews and his team are dedicated and com- mitted to continuing their success and growing the business further, whilst ensuring the firm can still provide a fantastic service to clients.