Chartered Building Company (CBC)

Redgate Construction Ltd achieved Chartered Building Company status in May 2003.

For private individuals, businesses and public authorities, property is the single most important asset. So whether you are commissioning a new building, extending an older one, or planning repairs or maintenance, the choice of builder is therefore critical.
Chartered Building Companies are run by professionally qualified managers, experienced in all aspects of the building process.

How companies qualify

Eligibility for Chartered Building Company status is monitored by the Chartered Institute of Building.

To qualify, a company must:

• provide evidence of the professional qualifications of its executive directors or partners
• show that a significant proportion are Chartered Builders
• ensure that all staff engaged in the management of the construction process have achieved, or are working towards, appropriate qualifications in accordance with the Institute's or National standards
• that they keep themselves informed of current thinking and developments appropriate to the type and level of their responsibility and are able to provide evidence that they have undertaken sufficient study and personal development to fulfil their professional obligations
• undertake to abide by the Code of Professional Conduct
• agree to employ only competent personnel and specialist contractors, and to produce work to the standard required
• maintain the requirements for chartered status
  

Benefits of choosing a Chartered Building Company

Chartered Building Companies are bound by a comprehensive Code of Professional Conduct. This commits them to quality of service, integrity of conduct and an overriding concern for your best interests at all times.

As the client, you can therefore expect:

• professionalism throughout, from initial enquiry to the satisfactory completion of the work
• quality of work and attention to detail
• speed, efficiency and minimum disruption
• value for money
• trained and competent people working for you
• compliance with statutory codes and good building practice
• problems that might arise will be dealt with promptly, courteously and efficiently

Grounds for Confidence

By choosing a Chartered Building Company you can be sure that, whatever the task, your builder has the professionalism, resources and commitment to meet your requirements safely and efficiently.