CBSC is in a unique position of being able to set in place a platform for registered social landlords and local authorities to deliver on their commitment to creating equal opportunities through diversity.

 

“…we intend to use CBS – and we recommend their services to other public sector employers”

Mike Griffiths | Managing Director - Property Investments

 

 
 

 

Clients of CBSC are prompted to make such statements because, in addition to the standard and quality of our work, or approach to using multi-skilled teams offers the following inherent advantages:

Benefits to Clients

 
 

Quality and accountability:
As a ‘single source’ provider we can take responsibility for completing the whole job – not just part of it. Therefore it is easier to target areas of shortfall and address improvements. In fact, it raises the level of operative ownership for outputs to the client.

Productivity and overheads:
Our model is based on small self-sufficient teams, which means that there is a productivity focus that results in better value to the client.

Size and sensitivity:
Small multi-skilled teams reduce the impact of intrusion for tenanted properties, and increased comfort levels for sensitive residents.

Teamwork and interdependency:
Because team become permanent and intuitive, clients benefit from our workers consistently improving their awareness and competence in delivering to their requirements.

Variations and unplanned work:
From our experience, multi-skilled teams are better able to flex and cop with non-standard jobs. This enables us to better respond to client variations and absorb non-standard and urgent areas of work without jeopardising the outcome.

Predictability and contingency:
Although cohesive, teams can operate independently and are not necessarily affected by the performance of other teams. One of the benefits of this is that any failures and shortfalls are localised and does not expose the overall programme – client outcomes can be safeguarded.

 
 

 

 

“They have achieved the programme dates as agreed. Their customer services support before, during and after completion has been exceptional.

Again we have no reservations in recommending this company…”

Adrian Grimes | Construction Manager

 
 

Benefits to Main Contractors

 
 

Down time and turnaround:
CBSC encourages a stationary team to stay on site to complete the job. As a result, there are improved rates of turnover through reduction in trade handovers.

Logistics and planning
A single source provider reduces main contractor overheads relating to supervision, co-ordination and supply chain management.

Communication and clarity:
Teams can be updated as one unit and response times to programme and priorities are reduced, feedback on issues is more coherent and timely.