R1 Construction’s Post

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I think what's shaped the growth in the last 10 years is adaptability and our flexibility. I think the fact that we offer a wide range of services whether that be refurbishment, new build, we we work with the client where personal company and we all sentic in our approach through the years it's been a complete learning process for all of us, but we've always been open to change. We've been dynamic and adaptable and to grow that from three people around a table. 34 people. We've managed somehow to retain that family field that's supportive feel, which I just think is really precious. When we first helped the business, it was primarily based to work within the education sector and over the last few years we've diversified our offerings and we're now working in residential, healthcare, commercial, MOD and blue lights. Something I'm excited about exploring new opportunities, new sectors build upon access we've had today. We're using the same supplier as we did at the start, but it's something I'm really proud of that we've managed to retain our supply chain and trust them and they trust us, which is great. I think it's a testament to ourselves really that we're still working with the same clients we were from day one when we set up, you know, repeat customers. It's fantastic that they acknowledge us and our our strengths. We work alongside in collaboration with them to successfully deliver projects nationwide. About two or three years ago, social value would not really heard of it. As we've brought our work back in locally, we're really looking at how we can help our communities. We help communities further afield all the time. But to actually look after our own, there's been a real focus over the last two years. It's not just about the projects that we do and taking a box anymore. It's about going out there and finding out what our company can do. Generally that's not connected to a project that we're not obliged contractually to do, but actually just. Way that we're giving back to our local community. There's many projects which stand out as being memorable for different reasons, but. I think one that sticks out is should be for association. I think it's because when we first engaged with the clients they were working over the rated modular building. Whilst it was a good facility they had, it was like a patchwork quilts and we've now delivered a 26 building spoke state-of-the-art with fantastic film performance which is going to benefit the wider community for generations to come. One project that really stands out for me is bespoke gymnasium we installed in the ground floor for five story student accommodation Block and Warwickshire. It was an incredibly complex and challenging project, but also one of the most rewarding. Seeing it all come together was a real achievement for us. I think it's been a lot of achievements along the journey so far. Like I say, this is our 10 year anniversary, 10 year in business and I think winning the standard business group instruction is exactly we want to be as a company and it's fantastic achievement. For me, I want to go in business. It's paramount that we continue the success of where we've got to over the last 10 years for the next 10 years. We do that by focusing our three core sectors, education, which has been the backbone of the business, MOD, which is one of the emerging sectors over the last couple of years, which has been great, the residential side. If we can foster those three and drive those through, then it's going to be a massive, massive part of the growth of R1 over the next 10 years and it's exciting times. I I think the world of Bellevue. Just really proud as a team of what we've achieved. The way they've always managed is that they get stuck in. There's never been a hierarchy with Ben and EV, We're A-Team and we we get it done together. The emotional support that they provide, everybody is great. And we've got an open door policy, which truly is an open door all the time, 24/7. And yeah, very proud of what we've achieved together over the years. They're friendly, they're approachable and they're helpful. You can pick the phone up to both of them anytime. Day or night and they will gladly help you whenever they can. And that is a massive, massive bonus and not to be underestimated. I've seen the 1st 10 years, I've seen what we've achieved beyond our wildest dreams. So the most exciting thing is to know what can we do in the next 10 years. I'd like to take this opportunity to say a massive thank you to all the staff and clients and everyone who supported us to date. You really are the reason we are where we are today. I look forward to getting on the journey together. Thank you.