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akp like to go that extra mile on the projects we deliver. Acutely aware that waste in construction contributes to over a third of the UK’s total yearly waste amount we set about bringing together a Green Team (GT).
The GT is compiled of individuals from members of our Operations, Administration, Marketing, Estimating and Warehouse departments brought together to brainstorm initiatives and improvements that the business could implement to work in a more sustainable and environmentally conscious way.
A big part of this is akp’s approach at project commencement and strip-out stage. The team carry out salvage surveys at the earliest possible opportunity, highlighting any items which can be recycled and reused, finding homes for materials, and doing our bit to divert waste from landfill.
Working with local allotments, nurseries, and community gardens to name but a few, the team at akp are proud to report on our most recent endeavour to recycle and repurpose 40+ wheelchairs which were destined for the skip and are now winging their way to Ukraine via Poland.
Using the power of LinkedIn and our network of contacts, akp were able to “join the dots” and located a local business, The Merson Group, who were hauling donations to Poland for distribution to those fleeing the troubles in Ukraine.
I want to take the opportunity to thank the akp team. The transformation is fantastic and I’m sure the children, staff and local community will enjoy their new facility for many years.
The Operations and Commercial teams have been excellent throughout and have been very supportive and proactive in their approach. I would like to especially thank Project Manager John for his efforts over the last couple of weeks, which were difficult at times for reasons out with his control, but he pulled a lot of rabbits out of the hat and got us over the line. Yet again, thank you for all your efforts and hopefully I get the opportunity to work with you all again in the near future.
I would like to thank Martin McColl, Mark Smith and the team at akp for delivering the refurbishment at New Aspect House. Blantyre.
Started and completed during a global pandemic, its a project none of us will forget and it was not without it challenges.
I want to take the opportunity to thank the whole akp team.
The transformation is fantastic and I’m sure the children, staff and local community will enjoy their new facility for many years.
I want to take the opportunity to thank the akp team. The transformation is fantastic and I’m sure the children, staff and local community will enjoy their new facility for many years.
The Operations and Commercial teams have been excellent throughout and have been very supportive and proactive in their approach. I would like to especially thank Project Manager John for his efforts over the last couple of weeks, which were difficult at times for reasons out with his control, but he pulled a lot of rabbits out of the hat and got us over the line. Yet again, thank you for all your efforts and hopefully I get the opportunity to work with you all again in the near future.
Probably my favourite project to have worked on! A great professional team, highly knowledgeable and skilled and with a great sense of pride in what they do. I would highly recommend them.
Another successful project completed and thanks for everyone’s hard work. The setting are delighted with the end product.
School / WLC were extremely appreciative of how John and team carried out works, excellent lines of communication with school throughout. Also, the site housekeeping, co-ordination, health and safety were all excellent.
This is the second time we have used akp for a fit out project in Glasgow, and I would have no hesitation recommending them or using them again.
akp worked well on site and delivered the project as expected. I would have no concerns using your services on subsequent projects.
akp carried out the office fit out diligently and completed on time in what was a very tight timescale.
I cannot have asked for a more helpful and professional approach to the fit out. Programme completion date was forced by lease events and was not only met but at below budget.
