Small Company of the Year, All big ticks
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Small Company of the Year Award
Judge2007 Building Awards ‘Entrepreneur of the Year Award'The judges singled out contractor 8build as the newcomer that has had the greatest impact on the industry in the shortest amount of time.
8build, a main contractor operating in the construction industry, has developed an innovative and responsible way of carrying out its business. With corporate responsibility at the core of their activity, they have been able to affectively deliver benefits to both its business and society: throughout a deep recession that particularly ravaged its industry, 8build maintained a 7% market share in the face of a decrease of nearly 50% in the London market.
Impact
Business Impact
- have maintained a 7% marketshare despite a nearly 50% drop in the London market
- have tendered 188 so far in 09/10 financial year, in comparison to 151 in 08/09 - improving during the recession
- have had 15 repeat clients, which constituted a total of £67.5 million of business
- had 11 unpaid features in national publications, developing their reputation as an industry leader
Social and Environmental Impact
- provide placements for up to 6 months for eayr 10 students who have difficult and challenging backgrounds
- voted as one of the Top 5 Industry Employers
- as an IS0 1400 company, 8build offsets carbon emissions through Climate Care and recycle 97% of site waste
- adhere to a responsible supply chain through the Afili8 scheme
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