SME News Q1 2024 / 16 Refreshing and Consistent Construction Contractors Located in Leicestershire but covering the whole nation, Most Trusted Industrial & Commercial Construction Contractor 2024 - East Midlands’ Wilten Construction Ltd is driven by a mission to provide an honest and hasslefree contracting experience, bolstered by a stellar reputation for outstanding service and craftsmanship. Operating with distinction across both the industrial and commercial sectors and delivering big project experience with personal appeal, the company’s defining qualities result in securing repeat business time and again. We speak with Millie Phillips, who provides further insight into the company’s aims and operations. Specialising in design and build projects, Wilten Construction is one of the Midlands’ premier contractors, working closely with its supply partners to ensure that it is aptly prepared to undertake projects from new build through to extensions and refurbishments. For this team, professionalism, quality, safety, delivery, and value are inherent, and the approach afforded to all projects is one that is collaborative and non-adversarial, delivered by some of the best talent that the industry has to offer. With this in toe, the company is able to enact its vision for the future, which is, “to provide an outstanding service with a first-class supply chain to ensure market leading quality without compromise.” This is attained by the team leveraging their wealth of experience in the sector and the championing of methods that are streamlined and effective. Securing repeat business and satisfaction from every client heads up the business’ priority list, and its values revolve around yielding success for the team, business, and clients in equal measure. Paving the way for the construction experience of not only the present, but the future as well, innovation serves as one defining element of this overarching ethos, and as Millie explains, “we consistently challenge, improve, and grow in all areas of our business to offer a refreshing main contracting experience for our stakeholders. We do not follow the leads of others and aim to create the industry benchmark, setting the standard for our customer suppliers and each other.” Another notable element that succeeds in distinguishing the company is Wilten’s Care Programme, an initiative that has been introduced to prioritise people over profit and build a prosperous and happy internal community. Millie tells us, “this includes investing in our teams and providing career development plans and training, as well as support days and teambuilding.” As examples of this in motion, three employees are currently in further education to hone their skills, studying at institutions across the East Midlands, including Nottingham Trent University. Of the 22 projects that are ongoing or have been completed, Wilten Construction has crafted approximately 800,000 sq. ft. of industrial space all over the UK, from distribution centres in Northampton to indoor skydiving facilities at the 02 Arena in London. Across the board, client satisfaction is apparent, with one recent testimonial stating, “they [Wilten] have a can-do attitude, work to a quick programme and are very client-friendly. I have no issues recommending Wilten for any up-and-coming projects.” Not only are clients happy, but these projects have also received acclaim from the industry and auditors. The company’s Pioneer Park in Leicester received a perfect 45/45 score from the Considerate Constructors Scheme, which rates the project on the criteria of respecting the community, caring for the environment, and valuing the workforce. Moreover, the company reached the final of the ProCon Leicestershire Property & Construction Awards in 2023 for the second year in a row, highlighting the demonstrable actions it has taken towards being the best contractor in the region. Pioneer Park also represents the company adhering to the trends and developments in the industry, since the development is “a pathway to net carbon zero in operation and includes environmentally friendly features including low energy LED lighting, roof mounted PV panels, [and] air source heat pumps.” Similar projects and the general streamlining of services are set to dominate the next 12 months for the company, and within the year, the business is seeking to achieve ISO 14001, a minimum 5% carbon reduction that will then continue year upon year, and finally, the expansion of its aftercare services. In summary, this Midlands-based main contractor is one of the most trusted in the UK, offering expert industrial and commercial services that are sure to leave clients impressed. Its central location means that Wilten Construction Ltd is ideally situated to serve those across the UK, and the team are wholly confident in their ability to exceed expectations on any project that they undertake. Company: Wilten Construction Ltd Web Address: www.wiltenconstruction.co.uk
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