A BRIEF GUIDE TO STRUCTURA

Structura UK Limited, based in Chessington, Surrey is a specialist contractor within the building and construction sector, designing, fabricating and installing building products such as windows, smoke vents, roof vents, curtain-walling, atria glazing, entrances, ground floor treatments, rainscreen facades and associated works. We also have a satellite office in Ashford, Kent which has 4 estimators, a designer, contract manager and assistant.

Founded in 1984, the company has rapidly grown due to its technical superiority and quality of solutions, with a professional Sales and Estimating Department, Contracts Management Team, Design office, Service & Installation Teams, all of whom pride themselves on ‘getting it right the first time’.

All of our products are manufactured in the UK and everything we sell is designed and built to meet or exceed the demands of ISO 9001.

We cover a high quality service tailored to customers’ needs, and we believe that one of our main strengths is our flexible approach to customers’ requirements and our commitment to building long term relationships.

• Curtain-Walling.
• Glazed Atrium Roofs.
• Windows, Smoke and Roof-Vents.
• Aluminium Rainscreen Cladding Systems.
• Stainless Steel Entrance Systems and Curtain-Walling.
• Ground Floor Treatments, including Automatic and Revolving Doors.
• High Performance Sliding and Bi-Folding Door Systems.
• Toughened Glass Assemblies.
• Refurbishment, Repair and Maintenance.
• Installation by our own highly trained Engineers.
• After Sales Maintenance Package.
• Independent Site Water Testing.

Structura have been recognised by the following companies to be highly competent in the use of their products:-
Schüco International
Reynaers Ltd
Dorma Ltd
Geze
Technal
Hunter Douglas

Our Estimating Department uses the most up to date bespoke estimating, optimisation and calculation software packages available within the industry. From the information derived from the bespoke software, the quotation is calculated using spreadsheets and is compared with similar contracts previously completed in order that an accurate and competitive price can be achieved.

We constantly analyse the past performance of the company with regard to specific types of contract in order that we can be more efficient and competitive within our industry sector. This is primarily achieved by using a Server Network based accounts package that allows the Estimating and Finance Department to become more integrated in the analysis of actual performance against budget.

With this level of information so readily available it gives us confidence to offer Clients a ‘Partnering’ or ‘Framework’ agreement with rates agreed in advance in return for a commitment from the Client for future work.

By using the latest word processing and DTP software, the tender submissions are prepared in a clear and concise manner, paying great attention to our responsibilities as a specialist contractor.

The Directors of Structura UK Limited consider Health and Safety is the single most important issue in any of our activities. H & S is considered from the earliest planning stages of a project right through to the needs of individual safety on site and the requirements for compliance with Construction Design and Management (CDM) Regulations 1984. We ensure that all our staff and sub-contractors are aware of the project Health and Safety Plan and conform to it.

All Structura UK Limited contracts are tightly controlled by our Contract Management team. Projects are planned in detail and progress is continually monitored to ensure that the right numbers of staff with the right skills are on site whenever they are required. The Contract team also ensures that the site is supplied with quality assured materials to enable them to work quickly and efficiently with the minimum number of unexpected complications. Weekly contract meetings, led by the Contracts Director, mean that problems are identified and rectified early on and this enables the site teams to complete first class jobs on time and budget.

Structura UK Limited is one of few owner operated curtain walling and cladding specialist companies able to boast BS EN ISO 9001 accreditation. Being totally committed to promoting customer satisfaction and support, we ensure skilled, trained staff are always available by pursuing a rigorous training structure at all levels throughout the company. We maintain regular management reviews of the system to ensure continuous improvement in all our procedures and services. Suppliers are vendor rated to ensure a maintained Approved Suppliers base. These are required to conform to all aspects of the company’s quality system.

The company’s design facilities are able to offer in-house and approved supplier sub-contract services in both structural engineering and design draughting, offering structural design concept analysis and precise detail design drawings of the highest standard.  We can call upon the most modern of computer aided design equipment and software including internet communication.  All structural engineers are professionally recognised in their fields by Institutional membership/fellowship.

Structura places great importance on the training of staff at all levels. We regularly review the skills we need to deliver a first class service and we have an ongoing training programme to ensure our staff are competent to meet the customers requirements. Over 60% of our site engineers have been accredited with the C.S.C.S. cards and all outside staff are committed to future NVQ’s. We have developed our own ‘Training Logs’ to provide a structure for the career progression of our staff and to encourage them to constantly improve and develop their skills. Structura UK Limited is a member of the Curtain Walling & Construction Training group (CWCT), based at Bath University and plays an active part in the setting of standards in our industry.

Key points to consider when choosing Structura UK Limited:
• Structura staff are professionally qualified, fully experienced and able to provide a complete service from conception to completion anywhere in the UK.
• Structura operates an extensive quality control assurance system in accordance with BS EN ISO 9001 (formally BS 5750 Part1).
• Structura is a full member of the CWCT (Centre for Window and Cladding Technology), and the Construction Health & Safety Group.
• Structura offers comprehensive design and building, remedial/maintenance services for curtain walling, sloped glazing, doors and windows, rainscreen and associated works.

This register is intended only to provide a concise summary of our insurance cover, for your quick and easy reference. General policy conditions and full details will be provided on acceptance of our quotation. The insurance cover provided has been extended to include full cover for damage caused by Acts of Terrorism in respect of contract works. We hereby confirm that all the insurance policies shown are current and that all required premiums are paid in full to date.

The Company recognises its responsibilities under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and other relevant safety legislation with regards to its employees and others who may be affected. The Company also recognises that Health and Safety should be considered equally with quality and performance when work is being considered or undertaken.

The Company will provide such information, training, supervision, plant and equipment as necessary, to identify, eliminate or control hazards and risks at the workplace.  Adequate resources will be provided for this purpose. The overall objective is to achieve as far as reasonably possible a safe and healthy workplace for all employees and those affected by its activities.

Any Company employee who supervises or manages the use of work equipment shall have received adequate training for the purposes of health and safety, including training in the methods that may be adopted when using the work equipment, any risks that such use may entail and precautions to be taken.

All employees and sub contractors are expected to co-operate with the Company in carrying out this Policy and must ensure that their own work, so far as is reasonably practicable, is carried out without risk to themselves or others.

The Board of Directors has appointed Mr. David Rickman as having particular responsibility for Health, Safety and Welfare and is to whom reference should be made in the event of any difficulty arising in the implementation of this Policy. 

The Management and staff of the Company will monitor the operation of this Policy to encourage and strive for improvements in health and safety performance as an ongoing action.  To assist in this respect, the Company has appointed Safety Services (UK) Ltd as Safety Advisers to give advice on the requirements of the relevant statutory provisions and safety matters and, on request, to visit sites and workplaces to ensure compliance.

This Statement of Company Policy will be displayed prominently or made available at all sites and workplaces.

In addition, the Organisation and Arrangements for implementing the Policy will also be available at each site and workplace.  A full copy of the Policy is held at Unit 1 Oakcroft Road, Chessington, Surrey KT9 1RH for reference by any employee as required.

This Policy will be reviewed on an annual basis to reflect any changes in legislation.

Signed:                       

Managing Director – Manish Patel

Dated : August 2006

We are a team giving 100% co-operation and commitment in order to deliver first class service to our customers at competitive rates.

Our mission is a comprehensive personal service comprising consultancy, site survey and design, manufacture and installation, commissioning and acceptance to the satisfaction of the client.

It is Company Policy to observe a quality assurance system comprising formal procedures which shall be maintained on a continuous basis in order to assure our customers’ specified requirements.

The ‘Company Quality Assurance System’ implemented is compliant with BS EN ISO 9001 : 2000.

Quality depends on the avoidance of potential deficiencies, the prompt detection of adverse trends and conditions, and the swift implementation of corrective action.

Outside suppliers are to be within the Company Quality Assurance System.

Authority for all organisational aspects of quality is delegated to the Quality Manager and is independent of other job functions.
This statement of ‘Quality Policy’ is to be :
• issued to all staff.
• displayed in a prominent position at each premises.
• issued and explained to all new employees.
• made available to anyone who has an interest in the product quality or service offered by the Company.

The Directors are jointly responsible for ensuring that the provisions of the Company Quality System are understood, implemented and observed.

The purpose is to ensure the preparation and effective implementation of appropriate procedures and
instructions to achieve the required specification of design, product and service.

Structura UK Limited is extremely interested in the welfare of its employees. We believe that it is only with the closest co-operation between the Company’s management and workforce acting in partnership will the Company grow and prosper with the consequent benefits for all.

Listed below are the principles the Company has successfully adopted on previous contracts for maintaining good industrial relations.

Structura UK Limited have no objection to our employees being members of a recognised Trade Union and sincerely believe that, in partnership, we will ensure a successfully completed contract.

The company recognises and accepts that concern for the environment is an integral and fundamental part of its business strategy and operating methods. It is the Company’s general intention to operate wherever possible using substances and plant that will not damage the environment.

To assist with the above the following points will be considered when formulating policy:-

This statement will be reviewed by the Company Board who will take responsibility for its implementation and will make provisions for it to be brought to the attention of the employees.

Below is a list of clients that Structura UK Limited have had the pleasure of working for;