Residential and commercial demolition

Often, a client's first point of contact for a project is to ask us to complete a Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ). A PQQ can vary in detail, but it usually requests information on our company, our accreditations and certifications, our approach to Health, safety, and the Environment, and details of relevant project experience. Sometimes, an outline budget for the project is also requested at this stage.

On successfully passing a PQQ and being invited to tender for a project, we complete all requested documentation to illustrate further our company's experience, certification/accreditation and processes. We also attend interviews and conduct presentations to win the tender if needed. To help submit the most accurate estimate/price possible, we visit and survey the building(s) in question and assess any supplied drawings, plans, or surveys from the client. We also liaise with approved sub-contractors, who could be potentially used, if need be, and provide their company details to the client. The budget/price for the work is also finalised at this stage.

When a project is won, we confirm our site team—usually consisting of the Project Manager, Site Manager, Site Supervisors and Site operators. All management and staff work under the guidance of our Managing Director or Technical Director and in collaboration with our SHEQ Manager. We also confirm which subcontractors, if any, we will use.

Ahead of starting a project, the Risk Assessments and Method Statement drafted at the tender stage are confirmed, and the work programme is finalised at a meeting of our management and the client. Any targets and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are also outlined. A site tour also takes place. The Project Health and Safety Plan and Environmental Plan are finalised.

At the start of the project, a fully worked-up cost projection is undertaken, which also encompasses the programme, health and safety goals, and environmental targets. During the project's duration, the cost projection is updated weekly to reflect actual expenditure, allowing benchmarking at any time during the project. We utilise a contract costing system to monitor and review ongoing costs. This would be discussed at the weekly site meeting, and corrective actions would be implemented to reduce the spending profile or to mitigate unforeseen events. Our activities follow the approved work programme, phased operations, and safe demolition techniques. The activities are planned and undertaken in line with the Risk Assessments, Method Statements, Project Health and Safety Plan and Environmental Plan. Methods are reviewed daily by the Site Supervisor to ensure compliance. Any required amendments are notified to and agreed with the Contracts Manager to enable a revised document to be issued. Weekly site visits by the Project Manager and SHEQ Manager ensure that work is carried out per the approved Method Statements. Communication with the client is paramount throughout the project. Regular progress meetings are held with the client and our Management Team to ensure effective service delivery and client satisfaction.

Each project is individual but typically follows these stages of work:

• Asbestos Removal
• Soft-Strip
• Super-Structure Demolition
• Sub-Structure Demolition
• Crushing and Screening
• Site Clearance
• Waste Removal
• Handover to Client

Once we have cleared the site and completed our part of the contract, we hand the site over to the client and conduct a final meeting to review the project and ensure KPIs and targets, in terms of time and budget, have been met. A formal assessment is drawn up, and a reference or testimonial is obtained from the client.