Published June 20th, 2019
Cornish construction company Gilbert & Goode has been named SME of the Year in the South West Built Environment Awards.
The awards, held on 14 June at Ashton Gate Stadium in Bristol, were attended by more than 400 construction professionals from across the South West, and celebrated the best of the region’s construction industry in both public and private sectors.
More than 100 entries into the awards are received annually, with five other businesses competing for a place in this year’s SME of the Year category.
Part of Ocean Housing Group, Gilbert & Goode won the award for its continuous improvement and growth within the South West construction sector.
Judges from award organiser Constructing Excellence South West said: “Gilbert & Goode’s commitment to the training and development of its staff really made it stand out as a considerate and supportive employer. There was also a lot of evidence for best practice across the company, the supply chain, and the wider construction sector.”
The company is the third-fastest-growing company in Cornwall and employs more than 70 people across the business.
This year, the company became the first in the world to achieve ISO18404 accreditation for its lean management systems, as well as achieving a silver Investors in People award.
Building projects include the completion of homes at Lanreath, near Looe, and Parklands in Truro, and work is currently underway on a development of 21 homes in Lelant near St Ives.
The company has a strong commitment to construction excellence, with senior members of the team actively involved with best practice organisations such as the Chartered Institute of Building and the Construction Industry Training Board.
Mark Gardner, group chief executive of Ocean Housing Group said: “We are delighted that Gilbert & Goode has been recognised by our peers in the industry. The success of the company is entirely due to a great team and its enthusiasm to keep learning. This reflects in the quality of work, so that anyone buying or living in a home constructed by Gilbert & Goode can do so with peace of mind.”
For more information on Gilbert & Goode visit http://www.gilbertandgoode.co.uk.
