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Nov '08 - Ashridge awarded Park Way, Newbury Contract
Costain has awarded Ashridge a significant contract for the infrastructure and preparatory works on the long-awaited Park Way project in Newbury.
Ashridge who were responsible for instigating the full closure of all parking spaces overnight to enable the project to proceed are now working on the first phase of the development including diverting the main sewer to allow the new car park to be constructed, installing service trenches for the statutory authorities and diverting services such as mains, cables, gas and water.
Ashridge has also won the contract for the construction of a new sewer and stormwater pipework for the eventual scheme.
Managing Director, Peter Jones attributes being awarded the Park Way contract to a number of key factors, “We have worked with lead contractor Costain for some time now and they know they can totally rely on us to consistently deliver on-time, safely and to budget. In addition, with our direct labour workforce and extensive in-house stock of machinery we were able to respond quickly and provide rapid commencement of these works at very short notice. ”
He continued, “Ashridge is looking forward to being involved in further phases of work in the Park Way development and is in discussions with Costain at this present time.”
Oct '08 - Denham project complete seven weeks ahead of schedule
Ashridge are delighted to have successfully completed the Denham contract and handed over to Buckinghamshire County Council, seven weeks ahead of schedule. The project for Summerleaze, consisted of the construction of a new roundabout and link road to a quarry, adjacent to the A412 in Denham.
Prime consideration for the contract was the free flow of traffic along the very busy through route, from the M40 into Slough. Main works comprised 5,000m³ of earthmoving, 1km of flexible surfacing with associated drainage, street lighting and landscape work.
Ashridge ensured the impact to local residents was minimal; one resident stated, "I would just like to put on record how impressed I was with the efficiency and courtesy of your workforce... your workforce always made sure that we had easy access to our entrance."
The successful and efficient execution of the Denham project was noted by a new potential client, who Ashridge is now assisting with a similar project.
Sept '08 - Ashridge announce 34.5% increase in turnover in last 12 months
Ashridge is enjoying yet another record year of growth. Turnover has increasedby 34.5% in just the last 12 months and the company has already secured business for 2008 in excess of the total revenue for 2007.
Managing Director, Peter Jones attributes this to a number of key factors, “Through our well-established management team we have built a solid reputation for consistently delivering our contracts on-time, to agreed specifications and to budget because we understand that our success depends upon the quality of our work. Not only that but with a direct labour workforce and extensive in-house stock of machinery we can offer the added benefit of rapid mobilisation and commencement of works.”
He continues, “This year has seen increasing success through this philosophy, leading to a high percentage of repeat order business. In addition, Ashridge has quickly reacted to changing government priorities by diversifying into new markets.”
Peter Jones concludes, “In very difficult markets and times of serious economic pressure, our record figures and investment in relationship marketing are further proof of our commitment to continued growth as well as underlining the intrinsic qualities of the business. The reinforced concrete composting tunnels at Bawtry are a perfect example of our business philosophy. As local authority highways budgets have been cut we have taken our experience and expertise and applied it to a new sector with great success.”