The project itself was 5 weeks onsite, however, it took a whole year to develop and manage, from its conception back in March 2018 through to delivery in May 2019. Completion was a major success, not least because of the huge acceptance from and excitement of the local residents, as reported in the Bristol Post and on YouTube, showing the massive queue at its launch on 16th May.

For another successive year, we’ve been awarded a RoSPA Gold Medal Award.  This will be our 8th award in a row! Our Health & Safety team worked hard in supporting the application process and we continue, as a business, to ensure we keep Health, Safety and Wellbeing at the forefront of our operations.

We’ve an exciting new project in progress for WWT (Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust) who’ve commissioned us to install a new bird-watching tower at their reserve in Slimbridge.

Slimbridge comprises some 800 hectares of pasture, reed bed, lagoon and salt marsh. Many water birds live there all year round, with others migrating on their way to and from their summer breeding grounds. Some birds over-winter, including large numbers of white-fronted geese and increasing numbers of Bewick’s swans.

Costa Coffee, M&S Simply Food, Ikea and Amazon are new additions to its portfolio which includes Tesco, Morrisons, Primark, Center Parcs and The National Grid.

Five new vans bring Uplands’ fleet up to 13 vehicles in total which in a variety of sizes support the company’s efficient delivery of projects and services all over the UK.

“At Uplands, our team is committed to reliability and professionalism no matter the brief,” says MD Kevin Feldman, “so it’s important to look smart and work smart and this applies to every element of the company including our transportation.”

Managing Director Kevin Feldman took great pleasure in receiving the official certificate and says: “We welcome this accolade which clearly endorses our principles and values of best practice, ethical standards and professionalism.”

“It gives everyone we deal with from customers, staff and suppliers, affirmation as to our professional standing within the industry and our commitment to achieving and delivering the best possible service.”

The CBC scheme has been developed by the industry for the industry says the CIOB this crucial business differentiator has the following goals:

• Raise the profile of companies promoting best practice.
• Help organisations transition towards a fully qualified workforce.
• Become a trusted resource for clients.
• Enhance the image of construction.

With eight teams teeing-off, Uplands’ MD Kevin Feldman commented: “Following a dodgy start which included the weather and the golf, things brightened up and a great day was had by all.

The 2018 award recognises the company’s outstanding and continued approach to health and safety across all areas of the business.

“This is another first-class achievement that we are particularly proud of as RoSPA awards are among the most prestigious in the world of occupational health and safety,” comments Kevin Feldman, Managing Director at Uplands.

“It is further affirmation that we are reaching consistently high levels of performance and delivery when it comes to safety, demonstrating the quality of our management systems and culture, outstanding control of risks and very low levels of error, harm and loss.”

The RoSPA scheme is open to businesses and organisations of all types and sizes from across the UK and overseas, where judges consider entrants’ overarching occupational health and safety management systems, including practices such as leadership and workforce involvement.

It’s the fifth CSS award in as many years to be awarded by the not-for-profit organisation which encourages companies to abide by the Code of Considerate Practice and embrace best practice that goes beyond statutory requirements.

“We believe wholeheartedly in the scheme which over the years has been fundamental in improving the image of construction,” says Kevin Feldman, Uplands Managing Director.

“Whether for a specific site project or the company as a whole, we are always delighted to accept these accolades which are testament to the hard work and commitment of the whole Uplands team.”

The Scheme covers any area of construction activity that may have a direct or indirect impact on the image of the industry as a whole with key focus given to the general public, the workforce and the environment.