Our first site visit was to see one of the latest contracts to be awarded - Middleton Primary School - that Marcus hopes to bring back to condition by correctly pruning the shrubs, more frequent mowing regimes and improving the presentation of the sportsfields. I was also taken to see some private
residences, parish council sites and a special needs school for children, and it was clear to see the attention to detail Marcus and his team concentrate on. “Often it is the little touches that make the difference,” said Marcus. “We also carry out tree surveys, and are able to undertake all the maintenance needs of small, semi mature trees - crown thining, lifting and shaping to help each tree reach its potential.”
“I am convinced that the balance of having good horticultural experience and knowledge, along with a creditable and
recognised code of conduct, is the making of my company. The balance of having the right paper trails in place, training and other key indicator practices has been well worth the hard work and expense.” The company are inspected every six months to ensure that the standards and procedures of each of the three accreditations are still being met. “It’s not everybody’s cup of tea,” stresses Marcus, “but, I honestly believe that, whilst we may not have ‘enjoyed’ the experience, we are ready to face any new challenges that contracting has to offer, with confidence.” Marcus is also proud that his company has been recognised by receiving a Certificate of Achievement - in 2009 and 2010 - from Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards Milton Keynes under the category Business of the Year less than £1,000,000.
Shelton Chain Trencher DAKOTA
EDITOR’S FOOTNOTE: The essence of this series of articles is to highlight that our industry has stimulated the market for contracting services, it follows that we should invest our money in those who care and have proved their credentials by delivering quality services. I see too many contractors getting a bad name from a minority of poor contractors who really should not be able to tender for work in the first place. All too often a client looks at the bottom line, or is promised standards that the contractor simply cannot deliver. A better understanding is required by the procuring officers. In too many cases, local authorities, organisations and sports clubs do not have the knowledge and understanding of the work they are asking for. There is plenty to consider. However, the
first call should be to invite the appropriate contractors in the first place, and then ensure that they have the pedigree to perform.
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