Issue 6 2019

82 Acquisition International - Issue 6 2019 Nov18539 Beyond Contracting GPF Lewis’s mission is to deliver outstanding value with a safe and considerate approach, constantly aiming to exceed its clients’, market and our own professional expectations. Managing Director, Rory Fitzgerald, tells us more. ased in Watford, Hertfordshire, GPF Lewis PLC is an award- winning national contractor providing construction, building maintenance and facilities management services to the commercial, residential and industrial markets. The firm prides itself on delivering expert services with a unique and comprehensive approach to each and every job and project. Founded in 2006, the company is privately owned by the directors which ensures its long term commitment and loyalty to all its customers, and its continuous, uncompromising devotion is what sets it apart from other contractors. Managing Director, Rory Fitzgerald, tells us more. “Our philosophy is to develop and maintain excellent long-term relationships with all our customers and this also applies to consultants and supply chain members,” he begins. “This allows us to measure our own performance and that of our partners, year-on-year. We have our own internal procedures for measuring key factors within our business. Using KPI’s and benchmarking we also measure our own performance over time and against other contractors in our sector.” The firm clearly prides itself on its record of delivering on its commitments to clients, employees and the communities in which it operates. “Our aims are realised through focused recruitment and staff development strategies, employing only experienced, innovative and forward thinking people who demonstrate a highly developed sense of client service excellence,” continues Rory. Rory has more than 20 years of UK Business development & construction experience. He is ambitious, dynamic and has a clear vision for the future, leading our expansion from a start-up business in 2006 and along with his Business Partner, doubling our growth every year to the company that it is today. In 2017, Rory entered IoD in the Director of the Year Awards and won East of England Director of the Year (£10m to £99m category - Highly Commended). The firm itself has three main divisions to ensure that all projects can be taken from initial concept through to completion, with maintenance and customer service also provided throughout. “The Projects and Construction Division is capable of delivering projects in excess of £10 million in value and offers all of the services you would expect from a first class Main Contractor,” states Rory. “All of our projects are run by highly skilled construction professionals, providing our clients with a smooth, flexible and efficient service. From traditional forms of contract to design and build developments, GPF Lewis plc has the skills and resources to deliver your project on time, to budget and to the highest possible standards. We can offer developers a complete turnkey solution - from concept to completion.” B “To enhance service delivery, our friendly, helpful and dedicated service desk team always conduct themselves in a professional and efficient manner which further enhances our reputation.” The firm also guarantees a high quality product through exemplary workmanship, a high level of professionalism, a flexible approach and an ethos which promotes teamwork at all levels, making it an obvious choice for clients, architects, designers, surveyors and construction professionals. The GPF Lewis Service and Maintenance Division is a highly motivated and experienced team. “We only employ high Calibre engineers who are technically qualified in their field,” Rory continues. “We will provide on-site solutions for all of your maintenance needs. To enhance service delivery, our friendly, helpful and dedicated service desk team always conduct themselves in a professional and efficient manner which further enhances our reputation.” All engineers carry company I.D cards and wear clean GPF Lewis uniforms. They have all been DBS cleared for security means as well as for customers’ added peace of mind and all engineers have completed a programme of training so they are fully up to date with the latest health and safety regulations. A new subsidiary company, GPF Lewis Solutions – Health and Education, was set up in January 2018 to complement the main business with its focus being on establishing the GPF Lewis brand within the Education and Healthcare sectors. Solutions will undertake New Build, Refurbishment and Fit out projects under all recognised procurement routes. “We have brought in a highly experienced team to head up the business who have a wealth of experience within these sectors, and more. The creation of Solutions will help facilitate the organic growth of the company, enabling us to operate on a wider scale throughout London and the South East. “We believe passionately in what we do.”