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tender has had nothing to do with the coalition government’s cutbacks, and that they will be put out to tender. However, he could not give a date for when this would happen. Greaves said that Flowcrete has ‘had some
postponement of refurbishment projects but big, new-build projects – particularly in London – are still steaming ahead.’ Managing director of USL StructureCare, John
Taylor, has a different view. He said: ‘Quite a large number of high-profile local authority projects seem to be stuck on a shelf, gathering dust. Tis was before the new government.’ He believes that, when a new shopping centre is
planned, the developer is faced with a clear choice; either build a new car park or refurbish an existing one. Taylor said refurbishment work is often financed from tenants’ rents, but the finance for a new car park usually comes from external capital, so that, because of the credit squeeze, it is generally difficult to obtain loan capital. Taylor said that a lot of USL StructureCare’s
work is repeat business and that the company’s current strategy is to invest in order to provide the best service at the most competitive prices. Anthony Wallace joined USL StructureCare at the
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beginning of May 2010. Wallace, who has about 12 years’ experience in the industry, is technical sales manager. Taylor said this appointment demonstrates USL StructrueCare’s commitment to its customers, and that he believes this added-value approach is a better strategy than the one some of the firm’s rivals are currently pursuing. ‘Over the last few months’, said Taylor, ‘tender
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