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Damp proofing expert Andrew Bradshaw has taken over the helm at the industry's leading trade association in the region.
Andrew a founder partner of Blackpool based RTC, has been appointed northern area chairman of the British Wood Preserving and Damp Proofing Association, BWPDA.
The BWPDA is an independent scientific and advisory organisation specialising in the technology of damp control and timber preservation which works closely with trading standards departments and the government.
Andrew said: “I am honoured by this appointment as it is recognition of the professionalism of RTC and the fine reputation we have established over the years.”
RTC, which was highly commended in last years Firm Partners Business Awards, specialise in basement waterproofing and conversion, damp-proofing, woodworm, dry rot and wet rot treatments and cavity wall tie replacement both in the domestic and commercial sectors.
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Andrew Bradshaw (right) is being congratulated by David Buckley
(BWPDA President) |
February 1998 LOCAL FIRM HITS QUALITY JACKPOT
Local firm The RTC Group who specialise in Damp-Proofing, Timber Preservation, Remedial Cavity Wall Ties and Building Maintenance have recently become members of the British Wood Preserving and Damp-Proofing Association (BWPDA) and the Quality Guild.
The BWPDA is an independent scientific and advisory organisation specialising in the technology of damp control and timber preservation, and is the UK 's foremost authority. Of around 3000 UK companies involved in the remedial industry, less than 200 have gained BWPDA membership, so RTC joins an elite club.
Some Building Societies and lending institutions will only recommend companies who are members of the BWPDA to carry out surveys and work on their behalf. BBC TV's WATCH DOG programme recently recommended that if remedial damp-proofing or timber treatments were to be carried out, a company who is a member of the BWPDA should be used.
Due to recent changes in criteria, companies who wish to become members of the BWPDA must ensure all their surveyors are fully qualified (CTIS, CRDS and CSRT), a criteria which RTC has met for some time and which no other company on the Fylde Coast can boast.
The Quality Guild is an association of quality-assessed businesses and organisations. Its main objective is to provide a register of quality assessed businesses operating under strict guidelines and standards developed by Quality Guild and their ultimate aim is to safeguard the interests of consumers, whether they are businesses, organisations or members of the general public.
Members of the Quality Guild have to be checked, assessed and satisfy the stringent criteria for certification. Membership has been recognised as an alternative to ISO 9000 for small and medium sized businesses.
RTC is among the first 20 companies in Lancashire to be awarded full Quality Guild membership. Brian Thorley the General Manager of Quality Guild says – “I was impressed with the level of professionalism that RTC apply to their work. Their speed of response and the way that they quickly implemented any recommended changes to their systems and procedures is particularly gratifying. This is a company that will go a long way and deserves to be successful.”
Just recently the Quality Guild has been getting increased media attention following the ‘World In Action Cowboy Builders' programmes and has been working closely with the Trading Standards Office to try and expose and eliminate cowboys in all areas of business.
Andrew Bradshaw, a partner with RTC says – “Since becoming Quality Guild & BWPDA members I feel we have improved our overall level of service and strengthened our quality structure. We now place greater emphasis on training and investment in our younger members of staff, which is no doubt the backbone of any successful company. Our association with these two leading organisations is further proof of our commitment to Quality, Competence and Service."
THE RTC GROUP GAINS MAJOR RECOGNITION AT
PRESTIGIOUS BUSINESS AWARDS
Local firm The RTC Group gained major recognition at the recent prestigious Firm Partners Business Awards
Held at the Winter Gardens complex, the Fylde Coast 's leading businesses assembled to celebrate the cream of the crop. With very stiff competition from dozens of entries RTC was highly commended in their category of 1-10 employees for Business of the Year.
Andrew Bradshaw a partner of the RTC Group said ‘'We are extremely proud and honoured to receive recognition of this magnitude. This is the fourth major achievement for us in the last eighteen months which underlines our integrity and the standards we strive to maintain. Credit must go to our whole team whose commitment and hard work are second to none'' .
The RTC Group specialises in Building Preservation and Maintenance both in the domestic and commercial sectors. Their main activities are Damp-Proofing, Woodworm, Dry Rot and Wet Rot Treatments, Cavity Wall Tie Replacement, Structural and Lateral Restraints and Structural Water Proofing. They are by far the leaders and most professionally qualified local company in their field.
Over the last few years RTC have gained major recognition within their own industry and are the only company based on the Fylde Coast who have Fully Qualified Remedial Treatment Surveyors.
In recent months the company has won substantial contracts locally, nationally and internationally and feel their continued success is down to their continuing improvement programme, maintaining the highest standards possible, their professional, qualified approach and their commitment to Quality, Competence and Service.
February 2006
RTC gains Trust Mark Approved Accreditation
Local company RTC is one of the first companies on the Fylde Coast to become a Trust Mark registered firm.
TrustMark is an exciting new industry initiative supported by Government and consumer groups to help you find reliable and trustworthy trades people who can help with improvements and repairs to your home.
The Government-backed scheme aims to stamp out cowboy builders and rogue traders in the home improvement sector.
Companies who achieve this high standard amongst other things have to prove their technical competence, trading records and financial position. They have signed up to a code of practice that includes insurance, good health and safety procedures and customer care, and are continually monitored for quality of work, trading practices and customer satisfaction. More information can be found at www.trustmark.org.uk .
Blackpool based RTC specialise in basement waterproofing and conversion, damp-proofing, woodworm, dry rot and wet rot treatments and cavity wall tie replacement both in the domestic and commercial sectors and cover the entire North West .
Andrew Bradshaw, a founding partner of RTC says ‘This is a major step forward in customer protection and we are extremely proud of this achievement, especially as it was only launched in late January. For far too long now, rogue traders and so-called specialists have been getting away with shoddy workmanship, giving wrong advice and not providing a value for money service. This recognition is further proof of our own commitment to quality, competence and service for our customers'.
For further information contact:
Andrew Bradshaw, CTIS, CRDS, CSRT, HAInstRTS, MIWSc or Jamie Willacy CTIS, CRDS, CSRT, HAInstRTS, MIWSc
The RTC Group, RTC House, 46 Ansdell Road , Blackpool FY1 6PY
Tel. 01253 760609 Fax. 01253 760600 Email. admin@rtcgroup.co.uk |
