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Awards & Accreditations
Member companies have to satisfy what the NFB believes to be the most stringent entrance criteria for any building trade association. Companies must provide references from accountants, previous clients, suppliers and professionals such as architects and surveyors.
Only if the panel is satisfied with the company's technical competence, health and safety standards and financial probity is the company admitted into membership. The Federation also requires member companies to adhere to a stringent Code of Conduct governing their relationship with clients.
To visit the NFB website click here
NHBC
The NHBC (National House Building Council) is the standard setting body and leading warranty and insurance provider for new and newly converted homes in the UK.
To be registered with the NHBC, builders and developers must demonstrate financial security and technical competence. The NHBC carries out commercial and technical assessments of all applicant builders and developers before offering 'registered' status. All registered builders agree to comply with NHBC Rules and build homes to NHBC Standards of construction.
In common with all Benfield Group operating companies, we have the best possible A1 rating.
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Constructionline
Constructionline is the UK's register of pre-qualified local and national construction and construction-related contractors and consultants. Owned and endorsed by the DTI, Constructionline is a contributor to the Rethinking Construction initiative.
The benefits of Constructionline are as a one stop source of registered companies who have satisfied the usual pre-qualification criterion. Information on financial matters, policies, insurance and the like are regularly updated. This enables a speedy assessment of a Contractors' abilities.
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CBC
The CIOB (Chartered Institute of Building) is the international voice of the building professional, representing an unequalled body of knowledge concerning the management of the total building process.
As a Chartered Building Company (CBC), it means that:
- We are controlled by professionally qualified directors who are committed to high standards of quality and customer service.
- We operate to a strict Code of Conduct governed by CIOB.
- All of our staff have been trained to recognised industry standards.
- All staff and operatives are expected to hold Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) accreditation appropriate to their role.
To visit the CIOB CBC website click here
Investor In People
The Investor In People Standard is a business improvement tool designed to advance an organisation's performance through its people.
Employees in organisations which have achieved the Standard may see benefits such as:
- A good working environment
- Recognition and development
- Pride in being part of a successful organisation
- Good quality training when required
- Improved job satisfaction
- Better communication
- Skill and career development opportunities
- Increased responsibility and involvement
- Health and safety gains
To view extracts from our latest Investor In People re-assessment report click here
To visit the Investor In People website click here
ISO 9001:2000
The ISO 9000 family is primarily concerned with "quality management". This means what the organisation does to fulfil:
- the customer's quality requirements, and
- applicable regulatory requirements, while aiming to
- enhance customer satisfaction, and
- achieve continual improvement of its performance in pursuit of these objectives.
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CSCS Cards
The CSCS (Construction Skills Certification Scheme) card enables construction workers to prove competence in their occupation and health and safety awareness. Many major clients request that their contractors have a CSCS carded workforce.
The scheme aims to :
- Raise standards of health and safety to reduce risks and accidents throughout the industry
- Encourage construction and their customers to use skilled workers
The scheme aims to provide the following benefits to individuals:
- Recognition of skills, competence and qualifications
- Improved health and safety awareness
More than 75% of Benfield Construction’s workforce are CSCS card holders and we are committed to increasing the number of cardholders year on year.
To visit the CSCS Cards website click here
CHAS
CHAS (The Contractors Health and Safety Scheme) is a scheme used by Construction companies when shortlisting contractors, suppliers and consultants (companies) who apply to work for them. It provides information about the health and safety part of their application.
By participating in the CHAS scheme, Benfield Construction is able to appoint sub-contractors and suppliers who meet the health and safety criteria in the pre-qualification application. This gives peace of mind to our clients that everyone involved in the project is fully aware of health and safety.
To visit the CHAS website click here
CIAPS (Previously CAPS)
Public and private construction clients, prime contractors, sub-contractors, quality organisations, inspectors, auditors and training organisations use CIAPS (Construction Industry Accredited Performance Scheme) to foster the wider adoption of best practices and the continuous improvement of core competences within the wider construction industry .
CIAPS provides a route to formal recognition of this commitment by providing an integrated data and communications system, which in turn provides all partners in the construction industry with the tools to develop improved business practice.
Benefits to participating contractors:
- Enables a company to objectively demonstrate the achievement of a universal set of standards and competencies at the pre-qualification stage.
- Relevant to all contractors regardless of their chosen market or markets.
- Acts as a business improvement tool to help consolidate best practice principles and achieve greater productivity and profitability.
- Incorporates a quality management system for customer management.
Benefits to clients:
- Meets the need for objective risk assessment of the companies operating in their supply chains.
- The criteria against which companies are assessed under CIAPS are more comprehensive than any other currently available scheme.
- Provides annual independent audit of a company’s performance, policies and competencies.
- Helps to establish integrated supply-chains capable of delivering best value and continuous improvement through performance measurement.
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WMCCE
The West Midlands Centre for Constructing Excellence (WMCCE) provides specialist business improvement assistance specifically to help businesses in construction and the built environment sector. Eligible firms in the West Midlands can benefit from subsidised or in some cases free-of-charge services to help accelerate business improvement, increase productivity, implement best practice and innovation.
WMCCE also provides support to the region's three industry-led construction best practice clubs. Benfield Construction are members of the FORCE (Forum for Constructing Excellence) club which is the Coventry and Warwickshire Best Practice Group.
To visit the WMCCE website click here
Constructing Excellence
Constructing Excellence Housing Forum has established itself as the only cross sector organisation covering all aspects of housing construction: private, public, and social sectors and their supply chains. It provides a member network of innovators who share knowledge and experience through its demonstrations portfolio and its ad hoc working groups.
By learning, working together and driving innovation to deliver a demonstrably better built environment with other like minded organsisations, Benfield Construction show commitment to continual improvement not only within the industry but also the company.
To visit the Constructing Excellence website click here
Business of the Year Award (2006)
Supported by Coventry and Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce, the awards have, over the years become a highly respected and established part of the local business scene. Every year the calibre of entrants and sponsors has continued to rise as managers and directors recognise the benefits of being part of the competition.
The Business of the Year Award was presented to the Benfield Group in 2006. The Award recognises the group’s success during their most recent full financial year, looking at criteria such as growth, increased trading profit and the development of service and production techniques.
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