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  • AWARD-WINNING CONTRACTOR SECURES MULTI-MILLION POUND UNIVERSITY CONTRACT

    Award-winning contractor secures multi-million pound university contract.

    Ashford contracting firm REDEC Refurbishment Ltd have been selected to undertake a schedule work across Canterbury Christ Church University’s North Holmes Campus over a three-year period.

    REDEC Director Chris has hailed this new partnership between Canterbury Christ Church University as a ‘wholly new way of working.’

    – The local firm will enter a multi-operator framework for the provision of building maintenance and minor building works across the University’s Canterbury sites.

    – The framework will incorporate civil engineering, roofing, flooring, windows, painting, glazing works, the management of building services and other related specialist works.

    – There are several key objectives involved in the Tender process:

    – To appoint the three most economically advantageous Economic Operators for the provision of Minor Building and Associated Works and encourage innovation.

    – To appoint Economic Operators who understands the University’s Sustainability Policy and Strategy and who will work in partnership with the Contracting Authority to achieve associated targets.

    – To ensure compliance with all relevant legislation in the provision of services through a legal compliance system.

    – To appoint Economic Operators who will be able to provide detailed management information.

    – To provide a safe and effective estate for a high-quality learning environment.

    REDEC Director Chris was keen to share his thoughts on this new venture;

    “The University has decided to appoint three excellent local contractors to cover all works required by this forward thinking and progressive higher education institute. REDEC will handle all their Canterbury estate which includes classrooms, residential, office space and even a world heritage site. Having a company like us on board that has built a 20+ year reputation on being highly adaptable but also incredibly dependable will ensure that this cutting-edge University’s infrastructure is in good hands to deliver their world class higher education courses.”

  • REDEC Becomes Chartered

    It is with great pleasure we can inform everyone today that Redec has become a chartered building contractor. By becoming a Chartered Building Company, Redec has demonstrated to our clients, customers, and suppliers that our business is committed to endorsing the principles and values of best practice, ethical standards and professionalism. Enhancing our professional standing within the industry at large and proving to all stakeholders that we are committed to achieving and delivering the best service we can to our clients.

    CBCs operate according to the CIOB/CBC’s Code of Conduct. The CIOB (The Chartered Institute of Building) is recognised worldwide as the leading Institute for construction professionals. As a CBC there is commitment to the training and development of your staff towards recognised qualifications at the highest industry standards. Your clients can be assured peace of mind and satisfaction. Colin our MD said, “For clients, membership of the Scheme becomes instantly synonymous with professionalism, leadership and a commitment to excellent performance. Employing a Chartered Building Company, like us, is an assurance that you will be working with recognised professionals who will be delivering excellent services and will always provide a quality end-product.”

  • Redec Joins Prestigious Framework for Kent County Council

    We are delighted to announce that Redec has been appointed onto the prestigious new KCC Principal Contractors Framework. Securing a place under Lot 1 for projects from £1 to £750,000 with a projected contractual spend of £90m on either a design and build or construct only basis. The ethos of the new Contractors Framework will be to provide the highest degree of professionalism in the way that Kent County Council projects are delivered and to create a dependable list of local contractors to drive the county’s big plans forward from 2016 onwards.

    The framework will last for 5 years and will include increased apprenticeships and training, community benefits such as local purchasing, the use of BIM, increased engagement of local SMEs and reduction in construction waste being sent to landfill.  KCC being the largest property owning body in the South will engage the select contractors from this new framework for all works to schools, colleges, offices, pupil referral units, care homes, waste disposal sites and transportation within the county with other buying authorities able to join the list from next year.

    Redec Director Chris said, “This is a fantastic opportunity for both the County and our Company.  It is something that I personally have been working on for over 2 years now, and I cannot wait for it to commence.  Working closely alongside 19 other organisations in a spirit of collaboration will ensure the property portfolio of Kent will be in safe hands for years to come.”

  • Redec’s Refurbishment Department Secures Restoration of Walmer Castle

    Redec’s Refurbishment department has recently been appointed as the principal contractor for conservation works to Walmer Castle in Kent.  The project will see a number of works carried out to the interior and exterior of the castle.

    The castle will be shut down to the public whilst works are undertaken, and will open with new displays and new areas to explore in March 2015; Redec’s busy trades and professional staff will be working all winter to deliver this exciting project to fruition.

    Walmer Castle, which was built by Henry VIII, has been frequented by a number of famous historic luminaries whom include: Queen Victoria, The Queen Mother (who spent most summers here), Winston Churchill, William Pitt the Younger, WH Smith and The Duke of Wellington; it was the latter in fact who will be the basis of the new exhibits. The Duke, like the Queen Mother, was the Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports and Walmer is their official residence, even to this day.

    The project that is made in preparation for the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo, will be reopening in March 2015. Watch this space for updates!