Project Overview
In 2015 R. Benson was appointed by Barnet Homes as the Principal Contractor to carry out all major void refurbishment works under a 3-year partnering framework which was extended for a further 12-month period. We successfully retendered for a further 3 year partnering framework with Barnet Homes in May 2019 which evidences the successful delivery of the initial framework and the confidence Barnet Homes has in the quality of the work delivered by our team.
Work streams were managed by a dedicated LB Barnet site-based management team and the majority of work was delivered by our in-house direct labour resource that includes NICEIC and Gas Safe engineers.
Scope and services provided:
- Kitchens & Bathroom Replacement
- Disable adaptations
- Painting and decorating
- Replacing flooring
- Internal doors, including fire doors
- Non-structural changes to building configuration
- Electrical rewires
- Central heating and boiler replacement
In addition to the above we also provided the following services to Barnet Homes:
- Full technical surveys prior to works commencing, to ensure all the works are covered, giving the client cost certainty and managing the Residents expectations.
- Adherence to agreed time scales, and real-time reporting of progress with data captured shared with Barnet Homes.
- Dedicated senior management based on site, contract manager, commercial manager, to allow strategic decisions to be made quickly and effectively with Barnet Homes.
Added Value
R. Benson is a family run construction company who are committed to leaving a positive legacy in the communities we work in. During our long-term partnership with Barnet Homes we have demonstrated our commitment to their residents and the wider community in many ways, most recently we have provided the following social value:
- Attendance at community events, use of existing buildings and subsequent upgrade to act as a legacy from the framework
- Carried out extensive refurbishment to a new refuge for the Domestic Violence Sanctuary Unit
- Provided apprentice and work experience opportunities for local people
We were delighted to have been awarded the Barnet Homes Social Value contractor of the Year in 2019.
