Delivering Excellence in Construction and Development


GML is a Kent-based group of companies that has been successfully trading for twenty years and continues to offer clients cost effective solutions in a professional and friendly manner. We have won awards for sustainable and environmentally friendly building design and we are proud of our enviable reputation for completing projects on time and within budget. With an annual turnover in excess of £10 million, the group, comprising of 4 companies, is based in an attractive timber framed headquarters (built by ourselves) just south of Maidstone in Coxheath.


The group is made up from:


* GML Construction - principal contractor and developer of traditional, timber frame and modular buildings. We have recently been awarded the Constructing Excellence in London and the South-East, SME of the Year award for our work with Surrey County Council, building a sustainable timber framed building for High Ashurst Outdoor Education Centre. Other recently completed projects include a rooftop outdoor space at the London Christian School in Southwark; and Towers School in Ashford, where we built a new wing was constructed housing a gym, drama centre and classroom/training facilities.


* GML Sustainability - designs, supplies and


installs renewable energy solutions to businesses and the public sector. Most recently we installed 120 solar panels to the roof of the manufacturing plant for John Gosnells & Co, a leading cosmetic, perfume and soaps manufacturer.


* Henry Thomas Homes - develops and builds luxury housing. Having recently completed Welcomes Road in Kenley in Surrey, we are just about to begin a new development in Neames Forstal near Faversham, Kent. We are excited about delivering on our vision of the


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"We never forget how important our reputation is. It has taken 20 years to build but it only takes one wrong step to lose. That is why all GML staff are committed to doing their very best to do an excellent job for our clients." Alan Proto, Managing Director.


To find out more about the GML group or any of the companies in the group, please go to:


www.gml-group.co.uk.


perfect home together with our clients, that's why we build homes to the highest specification that people really want to live in.


* The Green Home Company - designs, supplies and installs renewable energy systems for homes. We are currently offering free solar panels to homeowners whose roofs are south facing without any shading; we also offer larger free solar panel installations (between 10 and 50kWp) to schools, colleges, universities and places of worship. In addition to the free solar projects, we offer an opportunity to purchase a system so that people can benefit from the investment by receiving the Feed in Tariff for the electricity generated by a purchased array.


Whichever part of the group our customers come into contact with, we deliver the highest quality of customer service to exceed any expectations.


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Community Trust, a Local South Ashford Charity


Beaver Community Trust is a local registered charity which aims to improve the lives and wellbeing of children and families in Ashford.


The BCT owns and manages The Willow Centre, a modern building located in south Ashford which is used as a Sure Start Children's Centre and to deliver services to the local community. The charity also runs Kiddie Kapers, a thriving and successful children's nursery based at the centre, along with two local community cafe's.


BCT is always looking to engage with the local business community. For example: * Meeting rooms are available for hire at The Willow Centre and can be used for presentations or training sessions. These bright and modern rooms range from 15 to 40 square metres and can be arranged in theatre or boardroom formats.


* To complement your meeting or event, refreshments and buffets can be provided with food freshly prepared on site. Buffets can also be delivered to your local premises upon request.


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* For a more informal meeting place in south Ashford the two community cafes at The Willow Centre and Ray Allen Centre provide affordable and healthy food and drinks during the week.


* Finally, BCT is always seeking support from local businesses. For example you could offer to provide goods or services as a form of donation to support our activities.


If you have a little spare time available then BCT is always interested to hear from potential Trustees who may want to use their knowledge and experience to help support the management of BCT and guide its future growth. Becoming a Trustee can be personally rewarding and a great way to give something back to the local community.


For more information on any of these service please contact Sheila Tong, Business Manager, on 01233 641156 or Sheila.Tong@kent.gov.uk.


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