The practice of out sourcing works for construction, repairs and maintenance direct from the School’s budgets is a growing issue for many members of staff in Education. There is more than enough to do organizing the everyday School activities and staff without having to worry about building repairs, maintenance and construction. Gone are the days when a fully qualified Council Inspector would visit the site, design the works required, and oversee the contractors carrying out the works.
In recent years the Caretaker has to not only carry out his own duties, but oversee contractors and carry out repairs as well. Many Schools are responding to this challenge by employing their own labor force, but how do you decide who to employ? Employ an electrician and outsource the plumbing? Employ a plumber and roofer and outsource the electrical work? It is easy to see the problem that many Head Teachers are facing.
There is also the question of Legal compliance. How can you be certain that all legal requirements for works are being met?
The answer that many Schools are taking is to utilize the various skills of a Contractor such as Project Associates Ltd of Bromsgrove. PA is a Contractor who, unusually for this sector, does not specialize in just one single trade or related trades. PA have been put together to form a One-stop-shop ideal for those requiring a full range of skills, at a reasonable price.
PA Ltd can offer everything from ECA approved Electricians, PAT Testing, CCTV, Engineers, Qualified plumbers, HVAC engineers, Builders, Plasterers, Decorators, Roofers, through to CCNA qualified Data Network Engineers and installers. Everything overseen by a single dedicated Project Manager.