Richardson is a multi-disciplined building envelope contractor, able to take projects from an outline design concept through to a finished installation constructed to the highest standards.
Richardson stands out as a contractor through its ability to deliver the whole envelope of a project and its wealth of retained experience and knowledge, garnered and sharpened since our start in 1980.
Organisation
-
Office
Company operations are managed from the head office located in Staines upon Thames. This is where the majority of the fifty permanent office staff are based. Workshop and storage facilities are sited adjacent to the Staines office. In addition to our head office, we also have a dedicated team of designers located in our Darlington office.
-
Departments
In order to maximise efficiency Richardson is structured by different departments in relation to the different disciplines that we operate in, the reason being that we have a team of specialists within each field working diligently to deliver the finished project to the highest quality possible. Each department boasts specialists dedicated to their field of expertise who work cohesively to ensure the utmost success of each project.
-
Design
This department is comprised of highly skilled draughtsmen and roof installation experts who provide key technical drawings and advice on structural design. Our design and technical consultation service is carried out from our Darlington Office and Staines headquarters. We regularly construct mock-up installations for appearance, weather, fire and acoustic assessment.
-
Joinery
This department is located at our head office in Staines, where we have a permanent on-site joiner. The joinery workshop is equipped with the necessary heavy machinery to construct a wide array of products. Giving us greater control over the quality of what is being produced this in house department enables us to create bespoke designs to suit any specific requirement. Our clients greatly appreciate that they do not need to source yet another subcontractor for this type of work.
-
Estimating
All of our clients are supported by the estimating department with the reliable return of detailed and accurate tenders. Additionally, the estimators contribute to the technical consultation service provided by the company by giving budget and value engineering advice where required. If needed our skilled team are able to provide on-site visits for further consultation.
-
Project Management
Secured projects are managed either by permanently site based managers or by visiting contract managers. Each site in operation under Richardson has a full time SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme) operative. Support services for the front line managers are provided from the Head Office by a dedicated team of document administrators, procurement managers, surveyors and ancillary staff.
-
Health and Safety
Our in house Health and Safety department reviews every project and produces risk assessments and method statements together with operation and maintenance documentation. The company accident record and the National Awards both highlight how this department regularly receives its evidence of the seriousness with which this aspect of our business is viewed by all personnel.
-
Tradesmen
The tradesmen on site coupled with our in house team collaboration is a major contributor to the successful execution of the work that Richardson undertakes.
