The McKelvey team (L-R): Louise McSorley, William Mavitty, Terina McDermott and Darren McKelvey.
Pictured L-R: Neil McEvoy, Director GM Construction, Steven Quinn, Keystone and Mark Grimes, Director GM Construction.
Building Company of the Year HIGHLY COMMENDED: MCKELVEY CONSTRUCTION LTD
Large Renovation Project
HIGHLY COMMENDED: G M CONSTRUCTION
The extension of the Georgian-style family home was conceived by architect Sharon Johnston from Designs for Living and is so seamless it looks like it had always been part of the house. The project included the renovation of the existing dwelling, a loft conversion and three extensions. The extension to the rear provides a large, open-plan, modern kitchen/living/dining area. The judges commended G M Construction’s creation of a modern, bright, living space with French windows opening out onto a large, natural-stone-tiled patio. The panel also appreciated the contractors’ relationship with both the architect and clients to complete the project in a timely manner during the pandemic.
The panel classified McKelvey Construction Ltd as an impressive company due to its proactive approach to Brexit, the Covid pandemic, tradespeople shortages and other challenges in the past few years. These issues required dedication and financial investment, especially in skilled labour and professional staff. McKelvey Construction Ltd upskilled staff by providing training in various areas, including trade skills, management and sustainability. The judges also highlighted the company’s investment in sustainability. The contractors have appointed a Sustainability Manager to oversee and maintain standards, obtain appropriate knowledge and implement a best-practice approach. McKelvey Construction Ltd has joined the Sustainability Supply School and achieved silver certification whilst overhauling the company’s sustainability practices. The company was praised for its confident leadership by incorporating a “workers’ voice” in management decisions. As part of their social value and well being practices, McKelvey Construction Ltd improved working conditions for staff, which attracted new high-quality personnel to fill vacant positions. Now they provide flexible working conditions to allow for personal needs, flexitime, working from home to reduce weekly commute times and increased education and CPD training. The staff has completed courses in Fairness, Inclusion and Respect as well as Social Value and Social Value International (SORI). The judges also commended McKelvey Construction Ltd for their impressive fair pay and payment processes.
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