subcontractors at The Belfry for Dave Thomas, the opportunity arose to take on a larger role in the completion of the PGA Course. They developed a fruitful working relationship with Greenalls and De Vere over time and, when the refurbishments to the Brabazon Course for the 2001/2002 Ryder Cup came up for tender in 1997, they were successful. This was MJ Abbott’s first major golf course project which included irrigation,
construction of the tees and greens,
upgrading of the drainage and feature moulding for spectators.
Also within this period, they began their relationship with Celtic Manor, thanks to an initial tender for a drainage project. This progressed on to the build of the Wentwood Hill Course and the successful tender for the recently completed Twenty Ten Course for the 2010 Ryder Cup.
2002 saw the company
diversify by supplying the landscape and domestic markets with pumping systems, irrigation products and irrigation system design through its sister company, LWS. Company founder Michael J. Abbott retired in July 2005 but remains as Chairman. Nigel Wyatt maintains that a company is only as good as its employees and that their success must be attributed to them, with committed, experienced and knowledgeable staff at all levels working effectively as a team. “We have to be highly organised and spend a large amount of time planning and allocating resources. Add inclement weather to this equation and you begin to get an idea of the sheer scale of the task undertaken by Operations Manager, Mick Regan.” The logistics involved in
having staff working at multiple sites are astounding. Five project managers oversee 12- 15 gangers, with up to five staff in each. These teams are supported by two mobile mechanics, three irrigation support engineers, five contract support staff and fifteen office- based support staff at Dinton. Also based at the main site are three electricians and a comprehensive store which provides professional materials to both the contracts work and the sportsturf market. The relationship between
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Top: the Abbotts team at Rockliffe Hall Golf Club. Middle and left: the Wentwood Hills course at Celtic Manor Resort.
Abbotts and its clients is of the upmost importance. All work is carried out to the highest standard and no project is completed without the client’s absolute satisfaction. They pride themselves on the quality of each and every project they’re involved with. 98% of work is carried out in- house and, when the essential components are water, electrics and heavy machinery, Health & Safety is critical. The company has invested highly in the Construction Skills Certification Scheme training, registration and assessment for all construction staff. But it also recognises that staff welfare doesn’t just apply to the working day and that working away from home is a huge commitment for its large workforce. The company’s efforts to make this as palatable as possible by providing good quality accommodation, meals and time off for family commitments has paid off, resulting in a low staff turnover. The company believes in the continued training and education of its staff in order to raise standards and by supporting education as a whole within the sportsturf industry. Nigel is Chairman of the Land Drainage Contractors Association and is keen to promote the benefits of its quality standards to the industry and end-users. The company’s management team works hard to maintain relationships and build new ones, showing their support for other associations including the BTLIA and EIGCA. Nigel added: “It is important
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