“Hamilton Deed has acted as Bruntwood’s Health and Safety delivery partner for several years. Not only are they flexible in their approach to providing varying levels of resource to reflect demand, but they consistently perform as a trusted source of detailed, competent and pragmatic advice. Always available and both pro-active and reactive to our needs, they are a key element in our approach to risk management . Their professional approach, attention to detail and commitment to excellence has been evident throughout all the projects with which they have been involved.”
Roy Farrall, Senior Construction H&S Manager, Bruntwood Building and Construction,
The challenge
Bruntwood are commercial property specialists, led by one purpose: Creating Thriving Cities. The Company believes that thriving cities with the best, most sustainable futures are those that are culturally vibrant, equal and environmentally-conscious, and are committed to investing in those areas where their expertise and passion can make the most impact. To this end it is of paramount importance to them that Hamilton Deed reflects these values of drive and expertise in the implementation of H&S procedures and best practices.
Services provided
Hamilton Deed has partnered with Bruntwood on many diverse projects, including the industry leading SISTER project with Manchester University, providing specialist support across a range of health, safety and environmental areas – including ground investigation, demolition, asbestos removal, fire and emergency planning, communications installations, working at height (including abseiling) and confined spaces. On an even wider scale, the Company has created PCIs and risk registers for Principal Contractor tender processes, inducted Principal Contractors, visitors and subcontractors and continues to carry out monthly site inspections.
The outcome
Bruntwood has vastly improved its H&S performance on sites over the years that Hamilton Deed has worked with them, resulting in a solid H&S management system which facilitates the straightforward implementation of legal and internal H&S requirements. Hamilton Deed has helped Bruntwood in highlighting its strong commitment to H&S across all aspects of its work.