| Silverdell were recently awarded the ADCW Trade Contractor of the Year for 2009, jointly with Houston Cox, for works delivered on the Aspire Defence contract at a ceremony held in Andover attended by over 200 people.
Project Allenby/Connaught, the MoD’s largest infrastructure Private Finance Initiative project has one simple mission – to make life better for nearly 19,000 soldiers by providing modern, high quality, fully serviced, purpose-built living and working accommodation.
Aspire Defence, a joint venture between Carillion and KBR is working on behalf of the MoD to deliver a construction programme which involves the new build or refurbishment of 541 buildings and the demolition of 447. New and refurbished single living accommodation buildings are being complemented by shops, cafes, bars and sports facilities.
Dave Rhodes, Silverdell’s Managing Director said’ “We are delighted to receive this recognition in our part to deliver asbestos solutions within the property portfolio. Aspire Defence has high expectations in terms of service delivery, efficiency, safety best practice, innovation and meeting agreed timescales consistently. This award is testament to the hard work and commitment of the whole team involved to respond to the exacting requirements of the contract.”
Michael Ward, Works Director for Aspire Defence
Capital Works said: “Silverdell’s contribution to professionalism, safety and the environment has contributed to our overall performance in the last 12 months. They have achieved a consistently high performance during the year in respect of service delivery and collaborative working. This annual event is an opportunity for us to recognise best practice, innovation and quality amongst our contractors.”
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