What our clients say
We expect all of our projects to be commercially viable and to represent value to all our stakeholders: the challenge is to embrace the potential and to reap the reward in the provision of outstanding projects. Read have consistently added significant value to our schemes through their competence, which runs throughout the organisation, and their excellent collaborative approach. The outcome of every project is assured with Read as part of our team: we recommend them wholeheartedly.
David Hunter, Lovelock Mitchell
Having witnessed the working practices of Read and the supply chain, the integrity and effectiveness of project delivery teams; Read are a Contractor of choice. Confidentiality and client needs are at the forefront of operational practices. A safe pair of hands to deliver excellent projects to within the Defence sector.
Richard Spencer, SP Projects
Working with Read’s has been an absolute pleasure, I look forward to the days when we can work together again. The Maes Garmon project was my first partnering experience and my first contract with your company. I thoroughly enjoyed the whole process. The proactive care and consideration that everyone at Read’s and its supply chain gave to the project was exemplary. There are many good practice techniques that I shall carry with me and share. I appreciate very much, the help and advice that your dedicated team brought to the project. We jelled as a team and I feel that we became friends, not just professional colleagues”.
Mrs Karen Parkinson, Project Architect, Flintshire County Council
St. Anselm's College - The Food Hub
"It has been real privilege and a pleasure to work with Reed's on the construction of our FoodHub building. From the minute the tender was completed Reed Construction have been exemplar in every way running a safe, well ordered site within the College campus and working around the busy schedules of a school day. The site manager (Matt Nicholas) was simply outstanding in liaising with the wide range of sub contractors and ensuring that the design and vision of an new innovative, high spec building became a reality for us. I expect to be working with Reed Construction again in the future" Mr Andy Rumsby, Deputy Headmaster.
Mr A Rumsby, Deputy Headmaster
Bangor University BEA, Education
Please pass on our appreciation and congratulations at the team’s performance in delivering a high quality product in a relatively short period of time. They are overjoyed with the facilities that they can now offer to their students and research fellows and highly commend all involved.
Brynmor Hughes
ChandlerKBS
Sports Pavilion, Birkenhead School
Just a quick note on behalf of the team to express how pleased we are with the completion of the Pavilion contract at Birkenhead School.
Through a close partnered approach by all we have been able to deliver a challenging project to an excellent standard, on time and on budget. The school is truly delighted with the end result.
We look forward to this continued working relationship on the Design Technology and Science classroom scheme.
Martin Bocking, Partner, Lovelock Mitchell
Walford and North Shropshire College
On behalf of Walford and North Shropshire College, I would just like to express our thanks for the works completed by you over the last few months.
The manner with which Read’s, as a whole, confronted the complicated task of managing three separate projects, both new build, extension, and refurbishment, and the adopted attitude to the tight time constraints dictated, was nothing short of commendable.
I would, in particular, like to express specific thanks to yourself and Andy Lynsky, for your concerted efforts, and unwillingness to let the numerous obstacles experienced deflate your ambition to finish on-time.
David Candlin, Estates Manager
Elfed High School & Hawarden High School, Flintshire County Council
Re completion of works - apart from the retaining catch on one of our new toilet doors not having yet 'arrived', everything else in Read's remit has been done to my satisfaction. Even one or two little extras while screwdriver was in hand (but I shouldn't be telling you that). Read have been excellent - from their efficiency, workmanship, willingness and pleasantness on site. I must commend too their Project Manager Mr Ian Hughes. I would not hesitate to have them back. It was a pleasure.
Martin Bayley, Education Flintshire
Elfed High School & Hawarden High School, Flintshire County Council
This is the third school I have recently visited on a variety of Health and Safety issues where excellent reports have been brought to my attention from Head teachers in relation to works undertaken by Reads, and in particular works under your management (eg Hawarden High School, Elfed High School).
I thought I should share this with you, and also bring it to the attention of your manager, and to John Williams so that you can all enjoy the appreciation that has been expressed. Those comments not only promote Read in a positive light but also the Authority and those who are responsible for engaging contractors! And don't we need them!
Celia Meredith, Flintshire
Healthcare projects demand total competency of the delivery teams. Having worked with Read over many years and witnessed both Read’s people and supply chain deliver, I have always considered the client interest to have been addressed in a professional and dignified manner. Likeminded professionals and business units deliver successful projects; Read fully contribute to project teams.
Richard Jones, Jig Architectural Ltd
Mid Cheshire NHS Foundation Trust
Just thought I would let you know how pleased we have been with Read Contractors who are presently working in the Dexa room in Medical Imaging.
The men working on site have been polite and a real pleasure to have in our busy department.
I hope you will pass this on.
Angela Hutchinson, Deputy Service Manager
Heritage projects require a blend of skill sets to support the needs of this challenging sector. Read have demonstrated an ability to deliver excellent projects. Addressing the unforeseen challenges of heritage projects, with an understanding and ability throughout Read and the supply chain, Read supports and contributes in a proactive way to assist in the effective delivery of projects. We look forward to working on the next project with Read
Andy Clarke, Senior Architectural Technologist
Having worked with Read for many years on reactive and planned maintenance work as well as new build activities, we continue to value their ability to produce high quality work, often in difficult and demanding situations, and crucially within the very tight timescales demanded by a 24 / 7 production plant. We appreciate the effort the delivery team has made to understand our needs as a client and adapt their processes to suit.
Dai Jones, Knauf Insulation, Maintenance Engineer
Having worked with Read within various sectors, I have always been delighted by the competency and commitment of the business unit at large, the added value of Read's interface is exceptionally important and valued by Clients. The Leisure sector covers a larger spectrum of business opportunities; Read have demonstrated an ability to fulfil their obligations in an open, honest and most professional manner.
Craig Barron, Barron Designs Ltd, Architects
Feathers Group, Firgrove Hotel
Read Construction has recently completed a new conservatory frontage at the Fir Grove Hotel, Warrington. This project was managed by Andy Allen and on-site by Andy Linsky. This major extension to the hotel took place between January and May 2008 whilst the hotel, for good commercial reasons, remained open.
The building work was dealt with in a considerate manner to accommodate wherever possible the nature of this live site and was completed on time and on budget. Throughout the build period I was kept fully informed of any issues by the Read management team.
This has given our company confidence in the ability of Read as a company to deliver, which is of the upmost importance to us as they are currently completing two other projects in Chester on behalf of the Feathers Group.
Stuart G Hunter ACMA BA, Managing Director
Wrexham Tennis Centre, Sports
Just a quick line to thank you and your team for the early completion of the extension to the centre.
An early completion has enabled the centre to book the additional courts out and get revenue from them earlier than expected which they are extremely happy about.
The client and I would especially like to thank Alan, Lee & Huw for their professionalism and cooperation throughout the project which enabled us to work well as a team.
Nick Bateman, Wrexham County Council
LLanfwrog Tennis Centre, Sports
Working with Read is always an enjoyable experience. Read understand Client issues, and assist the project delivery team in achieving excellence. All projects have been supported with commitment and a yes we can do attitude. Read’s ethos is cascaded through the supply chain. A reliable partner within any project.
Rob Bowden
Llanfwrog Golf Driving Range
On behalf of Llanfwrog Community Association, I would like to thank you and all your staff for the excellent work in adverse conditions these last two weeks to ensure completion of the driving range on time.
Special thanks goes to Gareth and the lads on site for their commitment, the support too from Ian, but all the staff involved.
Great teamwork. A happy client.
Yours
Ysgrifennydd Cymdeithas Cymuned Llanfwrog
/Secretary of Llanfwrog Community Association.
