Meeting the partnership challenge in Liverpool

The first phase of the contract for Lovell Partnership/Cobalt Housing Association, required 6,000 windows to be installed in just six months.

As the last winner of the Glassex Commercial Fabricator of the Year Award, KEB Fabrications Limited are used to working to the highest standards, within tight deadlines but even they were surprised by the requirements of one of their latest commercial contracts.

The scheme is a phased, social housing refurbishment programme, over two years, with a mission statement to significantly improve the environment of people living on predominantly, public sector housing estates in Liverpool.

The first phase of the contract for Lovell Partnership/Cobalt Housing Association, required 6,000 windows to be installed in just six months.

The commercial fabrication specialist moved production of the high specification windows into top gear but that was only part of the story.

The key to installing such a large quantity of frames was close partnership and cooperation between KEB Fabrications , Lovell Partnership, Cobalt Housing Association and the householders themselves.

The Profile 22 fabricator produced and installed a highly specified window with an emphasis on safety and security.

Commenting on the success of the contract, KEB Managing Director, Lawrence Breakspear said "This scheme was truly partnership in practice".

"Lovell Partnership delivered superb planning and site supervision, with Cobalt Housing Association driving the partnership concept with regular performance reviews which facilitated the overall success of the programme".

The response from the householders, regarded by all partners as "customers", has been very positive and they are delighted with the improved living environment created by the refurbishment scheme.

KEB Fabrications .

liaised closely with householders to minimize disruption and meet their individual needs, whilst keeping to the extremely tight contract deadlines.

On the back of the success of the first phase, KEB Fabrications .

has been awarded further phases, with residents now looking forward with anticipation, to receiving their new windows and doors.

When the contract is complete in 2005, more than 10,000 homes will have received new windows and doors from KEB Fabrications .

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