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Contents
02 A word from the CEO
03 About Us
05 Company Highlights
07 Services
09 Interiors
11 Exteriors
13 Build
15 Manufacturing
17 Completions & Current Projects
19 Gatwick Pier 5
21 1 London Bridge Place
23 Adults and Children’s Hospital, Glasgow
25 Sustainability
26 Health & Safety
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We’ve worked tirelessly to build an outstanding reputation, and our continued involvement with the very best in the industry reflects that. The AC Group has adapted and grown over the years, but our mission has remained the same– provide quality service as part of themost competitive packages. We fully understand the needs of our clients within the construction sector, evident through our extensive portfolio of accomplished projects and the repeat custom we have secured over our history. The experience, expertise and most importantly dedication of our workforce sets us apart from other businesses, the future is bright and we’re all excited to be a part of it.
Andrew Laing
A word from the CEO
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About Us
From the humble beginnings of an initial 7 employees, the group has grown to employ around 100 office and field based full time staff, with upwards of 150 trades people and specialists managed from the Bedfordshire based head office at any one time.
The company’s robust experiencein a variety of flooring disciplines remains unmatched; including butnot limited to vinyl sheet flooring, carpet sheeting and tiles, timber hardwood and laminates, underfloor systems and a variety of specialist use flooring for gymnasiums, sports halls and hospitals. We insist ononly using the very best certified contractors, ensuring quality andefficiency throughout our portfolioof completed and ongoing projects. These disciplines represent the very heart of our interiors business.
Our enviable client base is testament to the consistently high standards
achieved across a wide variety of developments; our internationally renowned partners expect nothing less than the world class service we deliver.
Further to the Interiors side of the business, the group comprises our Exteriors arm; notable projects include the iconic Shard in Central London. Furthermore a Manufacturing division which specialises in metalwork and joinery, producing products including bespoke vanity units, reception desks and high end furniture. The group is completed by AC Build, a venture that adds a growing portfolio of self-managed projects to the group. The versatility of the organisation is exhibited across a varied range of sectors, including schools, hospitals, airports, defence establishments, leisure facilities, commercial offices, hotels and residential projects.
The AC Group has steadily expanded to become one of the leading flooring contractors in the UK, additionally specialising in a variety of burgeoning disciplines under the umbrella of the group. Founded in 1987 by CEO Andrew Laing, the drive and ambition to grow and improve has been an ever present facet of the businesses culture since its inception.
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OUR CURRENT GENDER SPLIT IS
SECTOR BREAKDOWN
OUR AGE RANGE IS FROM
AVERAGENUMBER OFGROUP EMPLOYEES
19 TO 64
SECTORS WE WORK IN
Airports Commercial
Defence Education
Housing Healthcare
HotelsLeisure
30%70%
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SALES BY DISCIPLINE
Healthcare 16%
Airport 7%
Housing 17%
MOD 6%
Education 20%
Student Accom. 5%
Leisure 14%
Office 15%
Interiors
61%
Exteriors
31%
Manufacturing
5%
Build
3%
*Compared to 90/10 industry average (Mitchell 2014)
*AC interiors 2014
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1987 1995 2006 20081993
Company Highlights
Established From a Sole Trader
Soft Flooring Contractor
First Office Staff Employed
Won First £100k Project
Turnover Increased to £5m
Turnover Increased to £12.2m
Turnover Increased to £1m
Moved to Beancroft Road
Turnover Increased to £350k
Company Became Limited
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2008 2013 20152014
Joinery Set up and Achieved 800k in
First Year
Number of Group Employees
Reached 100
Waterproofing Increased from
£1m to £10m
Turnover Increased by
50% from £22mto £33.5m
All Set up Costs and Plant Paid for
in the Year
Weld and Fabrication Set up
and Achieved 600k in First Year
New IT and Finance SystemSet up and Live
Company Became a Plc
Number of Group Employees
Reached 42
INTERIORS
EXTERIORS
BUILD
MANUFACTURING
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INTERIORS
MANUFACTURING
Interiors
Sub Floor Work
• Fibre infused screeds• Levelling screeds• Sub floor preparation• STR mechanical preparation• DPMs• Anti-fracture membranes
The unmatched experience atAC Interiors guarantees qualityand precision throughout every development. With over three decades of involvement in the construction sector, our impressive portfolio of completed projects is testamentto the success of our business and satisfaction of our clients.
We only employ the best- our trades people are fully certified, experienced and amongst the most highly skilled in the country. All of our projects conform toour robust quality assurance processes, from primary schools to large commercial installations– and expect a calibre of work and consistency that remains unique to the industry.
Our portfolio includes primary and secondary education facilities, airports, defence establishments, leisure centres, commercial installations, hospitals, residential accommodation and office space.
Soft & Hard Floor Coverings
• Broadloom carpet sheet & carpet tiles
• Vinyl sheet, vinyl tiles & planks• Rubber sheet & rubber tiles• Safety flooring• Linoleum• Electrostatic flooring• Hardwood flooring• Laminates
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Shoreham Academy
Specialist Installations
• Raised access flooring• Bespoke metalwork • Bespoke joinery• Wall cladding• Hygienic cladding• Cradle and batten systems • Sports floors
Ceramic Tiling
• Large format ceramic tiles• Small format ceramic tiles• Specialist swimming pool
installations• Ceramic skirtings• Ceramic treads and risers• Non-slip ceramic tiles• Textured and patterned
ceramic tiles
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Southmead Hospital
Forest Hill Pools
Private Residence Beacontree Leisure Centre
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Liquid Applied Waterproofing
• Hot melt• Cold applied liquids• Mastic asphalt
ExteriorsAC Exteriors was formed following a request from several of our established partners to achieve our high standards and level of quality on waterproofing projects. The successful completion of projects exhibited our knowledge of this sector, demonstrating our capacity to perform, resulting in the formation of a specialist division for Exteriors. We were responsible for waterproofing the spire section of London’s iconic Shard building.
Built Up Roofing
• Single ply• Built up felt• Standing seam
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The Shard
Lake Farm Primary School
Quintin Kynaston Academy
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Specialist Installations
• Green roofs• Brown roofs• Blue roofs• Architectural metalwork• Timber decking• Stonework• Roof safety systems• Solar panels & photovoltaic systems
Radford Mills
The Shard
Radford Mills
Stone Road, Stafford
Build
AC Build is a subsidiary of the group managing projects from concept stage to completion, utilising the full breadth of the company's knowledge and resources in the creation of new developments.
The company evaluates land and existing property with a view to building bespoke projects, enhancing the profile of the localarea and providing value for clients. The trade knowledge has built over decades as a result of the group’s activities in the construction sector, this represents a large advantage in procuring the right expertise.
The business manages projects throughoutthe process, ensuring high standards are maintained across the board. A commitmentto sustainable and community friendly development practices is paramount, we have issued newsletters and updates to residents as part of a clear communication strategy. Examples of the projects we have worked on are featured on this page.
Private Residence- Mallorca
This stunning private residence is secreted away in a peaceful section of the island of Mallorca, Spain. Set against a picturesque backdrop of clear skies and rolling mountains, the complex represents a tranquil oasis in the midst of Spanish heat.
The area the property is situated upon was flat wasteland before AC secured building rights, transforming the space into a luxury modern apartment complex that blends perfectly with the tone of the area.
Hazelwood Road
The long awaited redevelopment of 52-56 Hazelwood Road is good news for local residents. The seventies modelled building has long been something of an eyesore in the area, with a dilapidated exterior matched by a disused interior in need of a total renovation.
AC Developments has taken on theproject with the intention to convert the Northampton based building into an attractive new apartment block comprising fifteen separate apartments over three levels, all built to exacting standards. The building will receive a modern facelift as well as a total interior refit, providing a welcome boost to living space in the area as well as providing a huge improvement on the current aesthetic.
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Westbury
AC Developments is proud to havesecured relevant permissions for a new housing community based in picturesque Westbury Village, situated on the border of Northamptonshire and Buckinghamshire.The development will comprise five separate houses built to the highest standard.
The finished development will consist ofa one bedroom, two bedroom, three bedroom and two five bedroom abodes. Two of the buildings will be constructed using high quality stone, whilst the remainder will utilise conventional brickwork. The peaceful locationis a jewel in the countryside, situated in a conservation area and overseen by the local parish council.
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ManufacturingAC Manufacturing comprises a bespoke service focusing on attention to detail and quality craftsmanship. We offer specialised Joinery, Metal Fabrication and Architectural Metalwork on an individual project basis.
Our specialists possess comprehensive knowledge of their trade, having spent many years within the industry. Our team has developed a great understanding of the unique complexities of bespoke furniture; the ability to fit pieces into a variety of spaces means there is no job we cannot cater for. With each project we strive to deliver only the best products and services, that is why we only supply our clients with high quality, durable materials.
Examples of our prior work include staircase frames, reception desks, structural support beams, vanity units and timber furnishings.
Metal Work
• Polished brass• Balustrading• Access ladders• Staircases• Safety railings• Legs for joinery counters• Bespoke guttering• Access hatches• Steel facings to timber doors• Steel wrapping to timber door frames• Pressed steel sections• Steel hatches & windows• Threshold plates
The Metalwork division specialisesin the fabrication of bespoke metal furniture, fittings and structural installations.
We pride ourselves on providing our clients with only the best materials, ensuring a superior quality product with exceptional corrosion resistance and high durability. Our work isbespoke, with all metals cut andwelded in house by our highly trained specialist team, differentiating us from other fabricators.
The AC Group's established reputation led to a foothold in the fabrication market, and the business has successfully progressed since its recent inception via a number of high quality projects; including vanity units for the prestigious Holland Green residential development in West London.
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Private Residence
Private Residence
Joinery
• Bespoke doors & frames (softwood/ hardwood panelled) & glazed doors
• Windows• Roof lights• Reception desks• Credenzas• Vanity units & medicine cabinets• Bespoke furniture• Wall panelling• Cornice, dado rails & skirtings• Pigeon hole units• Acrylic surfaces (Corian, Hi-Macs etc)• Shelving & bookcases• Bespoke kitchen units• Bar fittings• Staircases
The Joinery division has existed as a standalone business under the umbrella of the groupsince 2013. The sector was formed following a request for specific clerestory windows tobe installed at the prestigious Holland Green residential development in West London; a major client had encountered difficulties in locating a business with the capability of offering thequality and service required at a fair cost, and AC were on hand to deliver.
Following the division’s establishment, first yearturnover reached an impressive £1.3 million, the fast growth demonstrating strong market appetite for the service. Since the initial contract for hardwood clerestory windows, the business has gained a significant foothold in the bespoke joinery market. The company has garnered a great knowledge for the intricacies of the trade–our ability to fit furniture into a variety of spaces whilst managing their unique complexities means there is no project we cannot cater for.
Our experienced, highly skilled joiners have a total of 85 years of experience between them.The division has collaborated on projects in the residential, commercial offices and education sectors, which are all examples of the highquality work we deliver to our clients.
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Bodleian Library
Bodleian Library
Holland Green
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Quest Academy - WatesResilient flooring, sports flooring & entrance matting
Silchester Garages - MaceCarpet, ceramics & resilient flooring
Holland Green - Mace
Timber, bespoke metalwork, carpet & windows
Southmead Hospital - CarillionScreed, carpet tile, timber & resilient flooring
Current Projectsand Completions
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Adult and Children’s Hospital, Glasgow - Brookfield MulitplexScreed & resilient flooring
Pier 5 Gatwick Airport - Carillion
Blavatnik School of Government - Laing O’RourkeScreed, carpet tile; bespoke joinery,
timber flooring & metal hatches
Equinix LD6 - Laing O’RourkeCeramic tiling & carpet tile
Resilient flooring, ceramics & screed
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ClientGatwick Airport
Main Contractor Carillion
ArchitectJacobs
Project Value £1,400,000
Scope of Work
Screeding10,000m²
Carpet Tiles500m²
Vinyl flooring1,000m²
Lino2,750m²
Agglomerate floor tiling & Porcelain wall tiling5,000m²
GatwickPier 5
Case Study
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We have worked at Gatwick Airportpreviously on a number of ‘landside’ schemes for various main contractors and we werekeen to become involved in Gatwick’s ‘airside’ projects. We were fortunate that one of our largest clients Carillion had secured the contract to redevelop Pier 5 at Gatwick’sNorth terminal.
Carillion had secured a difficult refurbishment project as the existing screed substratewas in one of the worst conditions we had seen. Carillion were aware of our extensive experience in sub floor preparation andsought our advice on the best course of actionto prepare the substrate, leaving it ready to receive high performance agglomerate tiling.
Various proposals were investigated andtrial areas were carried out to provide a solution that was both cost effective and robust. Ultimately, our proposal to heavily grind the existing substrate, epoxy prime and provide fibre reinforced self-levelling compound was adopted in order to achievethe tight SR1 level tolerance.
The proposal worked with great success and we installed numerous finishes.These predominantly included Tremco heavy-duty movement joints, Tremco fibre reinforced levelling compound, Tremco polymer modified moisture tolerant deep screed, In-Opera agglomerate and porcelain tiling, Forbo linoleum & Altro Flooring.
The £45 million project will increase the capacity and utilisation of the existing Pier5 as part of Gatwick’s aim to increase its passenger numbers and become London’s airport of choice. It includes construction of a new departures corridor on top of the existing pier to eradicate cross flows of arriving and departing passengers.
The Senior Quantity Surveyor on the project was more than impressed with the way we carried out their work saying ‘Work wascarried out to an extremely high standard,with a good degree of flexibility wherethe other trades were involved too. A few unexpected issues arose which were dealtwith quickly and professionally. All in all avery high standard with very pleasing results.’
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ClientThe Sellar Property Group
Main Contractor Mace
ArchitectRenzo Piano Building Workshop
Project Value £450,000
Scope of Work
Wood floor190m²
Granite1,500m²
Custom Granite Clad Planters5nr
1 LondonBridge Place
Case Study
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After working closely with Mace on the completion of the prestigious Shard in London, we were the obvious choice to supply the flooring finishesat The Place, the stunning seventeen-storey business destination, towering over London Bridge station and neighbouring The Shard.
Prior to our involvement there were some issues securing the specified granite which originatedin India. We were drafted in to provide a solutionto the supply issue and utilising our strong relationships in Italy we were able to source sufficient quantity of Indian Kuppam GreenGranite, have each individual piece custom cut and manufacture bespoke planter cladding on time to an extremely high standard.
Ultimately we installed 150 tonnes of granite and 150m² of Brazilian Hardwood on the project. The granite flooring tiles were installed on heavy duty Buzon pedestals and timber decking on joists and noggins.
Although the project was a great success, (see pictures), it was also extremely testing, constructing large concrete planters in-situ, moving 150 tonnes of granite to the thirteenth floor within a small site compound and ensuring all the granite pieces slotted together like a jigsaw puzzle were memorable challenges.
The Place will provide 40,000m² of efficient, modern office space in a prestigiousseventeen-storey building of great architectural distinction.
The building has direct access to LondonBridge Quarter's new piazza, unrivalledconnections at London Bridge Station, and will provide a seamless transition from station to workplace. For the millions of people who pass through the transport hub, it will be the highly visible face at London's newest commercialquarter.
The Place has been designed to deliver exceptional environmental credentials and will provide one of London's largest roof terraces, with outstanding views.
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ClientNHS
Main Contractor Brookfield
ArchitectNightingale
Project Value £8,750,000
Scope of Work
Vinyl61,200m²
Linoleum132,200m²
Ceramics6,800m²
Case Study
Adult and Children’s Hospital, Glasgow
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Glasgow's new Adult and Children's Hospitaldelivers a truly significant standard of healthcare to the community, modernising services and it provides state-of-the-art facilities. The £842 million project bestows Glasgow with one of the most advancedAdult Acute Hospitals in the UK. The New BuildGeneral Hospital serves the Southern Glasgow area, which will replace and augment several existing hospital units. We were delighted to be involved in the project, having secured an agreement with main contractor Brookfield.
The new Adult Hospital is one of the most progressive in Europe, and with an estimated 110,000 patients going through its doors every year it will be one ofthe largest emergency departments in Scotland. The hospital is the home of major specialised services such as renal medicine, transplantation and vascular surgery. The main NSGH incorporates over 20 operating theatres which will be active on a 24/7basis. The project makes extensive use of daylight by incorporating several full height internal atrium and courtyard areas, several of which view and give access to extensive roof garden areas.
In particular, the existing Children's hospital atYorkhill will be supplemented by NSGH Children'sUnit, including dedicated surgical and oncology facilities. The Children's hospital will provideadvanced medical care and will be linked to the maternity services and the new Adult Hospital, in order to provide the best care for new borns andtheir mothers. Although both departments will be integrated, they will have separate functions and entrances.
The new hospital will provide 1,109 adult beds in single room accommodation, 256 children beds,30 modern operating theatres and a separate laboratory block– which will be supported by 10,000 employees.
The total duration of the project lasted 27 months and was delivered within programme and on budget. The total works that we installed accumulated to a valueof £8,750,000 this includes works such as; floor screeds, soft flooring with coved skirting, anti-static flooring, resin flooring, wall vinyl and hygienic coverings, specialist entrance matting, ceramic floor and wall tiling, staircase finishes, raised access flooring and finished service access covers.Brookfield were pleased to have worked with us onGlasgow Hospital and are delighted with the overall performance on the project.
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Sustainability
We are one of the few prominent subcontractors that participate in Carpet Recycling UK’s membership scheme, where we aim to reduceor recycle as much carpet sheet and tile wasteas possible. We are also active members of the Recofloor scheme, working side by side with leading resilient flooring manufacturers toreduce the impact of PVC on the environment by recycling site generated waste wherever possible. We have a strict policy on the procurement of timber products to ensure full FSC compliance including the monitoring and management of the‘Chain of Custody’ process, to ensure ethical and sustainable timber sourcing.
Site operatives are encouraged to carry out tiling work in an economic manner, reusing materials wherever possible and avoiding the over-ordering of materials, which reduces waste. Pallets are stored and in most cases returned to the respective suppliers at the completion of the project. Waste materials on-site are given due care and attention when sorted, according to their required disposal method. Non-site
disposable waste is often collected by ourselves, brought to our premises and disposed of by the appropriate means.
Both management and site staff are encouraged to use local suppliers, where it is practical, when arranging material deliveries. In addition, staff visiting projects and sites are encouraged to travel via public transport wherever it can be best utilised. These efforts are aimed at reducing the overall carbon footprint of our work, which wewill endeavour to continually improve upon. We encourage our office and administration staff to display environmental awareness. Waste paper generated at both offices is actively recycled, and warehouse staff are required to sort materials brought back from site into recyclable and non- recyclable waste.
Continuing to evaluate the impact our workhas on the environment is paramount to the business going forward, we regularly analyseour commitment to sustainability to ensure responsible environmental management.
The AC Group is an industry leader in terms of sustainability; we take pride in our expansive range of measures that ensure responsible environmental management throughout our operations. We encourage a policy of minimal or zero waste placed into landfill, have formed special arrangements with leading manufacturers to collect waste for recycling, and have ongoing internal initiatives to reduce and minimise packaging waste.
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Health & Safety
Our commitment to Health & Safety in theworkplace is exceptional. We have our own in-house employed NEBOSH qualified H&S advisor who visits sites on a regular basisproviding feedback on our performance and highlighting any other concerns that may be present. We also employ the services of anexternal H&S advisor who visits each siteonce a month. All of our contracts managers are fully qualified first aiders and have all completed the CITB 5 day SMSTS site management safety training course. All of our site supervisors have completed the CITB 2 day SSSTS site supervisor safety training course.
AC PLC is accredited to the industry respected Achilles Building Confidence (Level 5), whichgives main contractors the confidence thatthe Group is compliant with all key aspects of health and safety law.
We have held a CHAS (Contractors Health &Safety Assessment Scheme) certificate for the past two years.
We have attained an OHSAS 18001 Occupational Health & Safety Accreditation.
Our Project Managers have responsibilityfor Health and Safety on site and have all successfully obtained SMSTS 5 daycertificates which are available on request. All site supervisors have 2 day SSSTS certificates again available on request.
AC PLC employs our own qualified PAT testing engineer and own state-of-the-art testing equipment. This investment helps us to keep optimal control over portable equipment used by our fitting teams on site on major projects.
Our Continual Improvement activity of site safety practices include:
• Improvements in the type of knives• Use of cut resistant gloves• Use of straight edge protectors• Pre-cutting of flooring where possible• Use of lower hazard materials, low
volatile glues and adhesives
ASBESTOS AWARENESS
3010 FORKLIFT LICENSE
HOLDERS
FACEFIT TESTEDSMSTS TRAINED
ADDITIONAL TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES AND OPERATIVES
NUMBER OF VISITS FROM 240
TO 300
170 20
25% INCREASE
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