Sustainable Building Awards 2017

4 BUILD / Sustainable Building Awards 2017 , Best Reinforced Concrete Design/Build Company - UK Stephenson Group are Specialists in Design and Build of Reinforced Concrete Frames, Property Development and Shell & Core Construction. We invited Toby Hemsley to tell us more about the company and the services it offers. Although not seeking to be the biggest, the firm endeavours to be the best and is continuously attempting to deliver the best service to its clients. Client relationships are important to the company and they help to form part of the company’s goals and aspirations. Toby discusses the steps that the firm takes in order to achieve its overall mission of being the best in the business. “As a company, we have adopted the Russian Doll approach which has “economic activity is at the centre as the basis of wealth creation, which drives the development engine but at the same time is constrained by environmental and social conditions.” “Being a Specialist Contractor we are obliged to respond directly to our client’s specific requirements, we see this as being intrinsically linked with our goals and aspirations, which are demonstrated by our desire to continually improve our core business and the quality and value of the services which we deliver to our clients. Despite not seeking to be the biggest, we do endeavour to be the best and we continuously strive to deliver a market leading service to our clients through the application of enterprising, innovative, collaborative, value-based and non-adversarial practices.” Engaging and working alongside the client is a system that works for the company, guaranteeing Contact: Toby Hemsley Contact Email: [email protected] Address: Provender Mill, Mill Bay Lane, Horsham, RH12 1SS, UK Phone: 01403 217000 Website: www.stephenson-ssc.co.uk SU170004 that it is able to produce the best results for both. Ensuring that the interaction with the client begins at the earliest possible opportunity, the firm are able to lend their relevant expertise to ensure maximum efficiency, being a proactive rather than reactive. This has proven to be a successful process for the client, enabling the company to follow this business model wherever possible, as Toby explains. “At Stephenson we have always been “early adopters” in respect of new techniques, building systems and market sectors. We engage with many of our clients at the earliest possible stages of design and procurement thus lending our particular expertise to that of the wider team and helping to develop and drive efficiencies from the outset of the process rather than acting to respond and alter retrospectively.” “We have always found this to provide the most effective and successful outcome for the client, the project and our business and we intend to pursue new and repeat opportunities following this business model wherever the occasion is presented.” Looking to capitalise on its current success, the firm is looking to expand its business, targeting larger schemes and renewing a growth plan. Discussing upcoming projects, Toby observes that there are plans in place to maximise Stephenson was formed in 1962 and over the years has developed a reputation for integrity, commitment and performance meeting with Contractor’s and client’s requirements. The Stephenson Group now encompasses Reinforced Concrete Frames, Shell & Core and Development Divisions along with Specialist Contracting, Plant Hire and Sales. The company is actively involved through ‘Construct’ in the promotion of economic and fast track design and construction techniques which include the use of hybrid systems. The Company is dedicated to developing and promoting safe working practices and in actively engaging with the workforce through initiatives, newsletters and awards for Projects and individuals. Toby outlines what projects the firm undertakes within the sustainable building market and how they approach these ventures. “Stephenson are employed by Developer and Principal Contractor clients on a wide range of projects in all market sectors. We have recently been and are currently employed on projects related to the Nuclear Energy Sector. Concrete Building Structures are not generally considered to be inherently sustainable but our first principle approach is to ensure efficiency through resourceful design, procurement, manufacture and construction techniques.” the potential of the company’s staff, ensuring it can improve its business efficiency. With new appointments and reorganisation as part of the expansion of the business, it is an exciting time for Stephenson. “Whilst recognising that the immediate future contains uncertainties we have embarked on a renewed forward growth plan including the reorganisation of our regional businesses and appointment of new Divisional Directors to prepare the business for the challenges and expansion in the future. “Additionally, Stephenson is also targeting larger schemes and schemes clustered together in relatively close proximity as we see both of these as simple ways of maximising the potential of our staff and supply chain in addition to improving business efficiency.”