Winner
Haden Young

In 1999, Haden Young developed a strategy for the new millennium that included a mission statement 'to be the best and most cost effective building services company in the UK'. The results speak for themselves; operating profit has improved each year since 1999, with 2002 seeing a figure of £8.45 million, an increase of 7.9% on 2001. Haden's analysis of its performance using KPIs impressed the judges. This allows robust examination of the business and allows the company to address any weak spots. Haden Young's achievement of ISO 14001 was significant and it was one of only five construction companies to achieve a RoSPA QSA Level 4 grading for its health and safety performance.

Runners up

Skanska Rashleigh Weatherfoil
Skanska Rashleigh Weatherfoil had a terrific 2002. Turnover was up 9.9% to £201.6 million and profits soared 25·9% to £12.1 million. The company also showed a massive reduction in its accident frequency ratio, down to a commendable 0·21 from 2001's 0·57. 2002 also saw the company refine its management system to be audited to the requirements of ISO 9001 and 14001 and develop a safety management system in accordance with OHSAS 18001.

Southern Electric Contracting
2002 saw SEC achieve profits of £10.1 million (up 23% on 2001) on a turnover of £176.4 million (up 24%). Over 60% of work is repeat business, and much effort is put into its customer satisfaction feedback process. SEC views staff development as a key element of the business, recognised by its Investor in People status. SEC's accident frequency ratio dropped to 0·21 from 0·36 in 2001.

Thermal Transfer
Thermal Transfer has developed from a small regional business to a leading multidisciplinary design and build contractor. In 2002, the company achieved profits of £6.1 million (up 24% on 2001) on a turnover of £69.5 million (down 0·8%). Its accident ratio was 0·36. High levels of repeat business are testament to the performance of staff.

Source

Building Sustainable Design