2023 MASTER BUILDER AWARDS
that feels like a family. It encourages loyalty by providing opportunities for employees to grow within the company. There are foremen and managers who started as labourers five years ago. The company has made mental health a strong focus, offering regular tool box talks. Health and safety, generally, is impeccable with a 100% H&S record. Employees also receive regular training on first aid, traffic marshalling, environmental sustainability, professional product use, and NVQs. The company impressively managed to keep everyone employed, fully paid and safe during Covid. Interacting with clients, Home Republic Ltd always manages expectations through regular communication, comprehensive site visits and by sharing information including a detailed design
The close-knit team from Home Republic Ltd in London
Building Company of the Year –Home Republic Ltd
Major achievements by the business 100% feedback record on
London-based Home Republic Ltd, with its workforce of 40 and a decade of trading, has won the national award for Building Company of the Year. Having successfully completed more than 40 projects in London between January 2021 and January 2023, the company has consistently demonstrated its commitment to high-quality performance and rigorous standards. Challenges overcome maintained safety during Covid through branded safety equipment, separate teams and working hours, and a flexible approach to site visits and meetings; provided clarity over materials and labour cost rises and supply delays to manage clients’ expectations; and developed an internal CRM technique to record and manage all prospective and ongoing projects so they could cope better with periods of high demand.
Houzz and Google; multiple award wins
and build guide, party wall consent templates,
(Considerate Constructors Scheme Gold Award, Best of Houzz Award and BUILD Design & Build Award); featured in multiple publications including RIBA
personalised building regulations advice, and branded booklets and leaflets. The company also prides itself on providing accurate quotations that are easy for clients to understand. As a special touch,
Building Company of the Year sponsored by
London and Houzz; tripled its turnover,
expanding its premises with a new office and yard space; provides a design and build service to clients; manages sites effectively, with interactive hoarding signage, live community boards with project timers, noise monitors and running lines; and shows strong community presence, employs locally, and supports charities and the environment. Managing relationships Home Republic Ltd believes in creating a working culture
the company has all of the completed projects
professionally photographed, offering family photo sessions to clients free of charge. From the judges “A very professionally run business with a strong customer focus.” “An impressive list of business achievements.” “A well organised outfit that clearly has thoughtful leaders who reflect on their business operations and finds ways to improve.”
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