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Brett launches Provian Construction
Brett Group launch Provian Construction - the new name for its specialist Building and Civil Engineering subsidiary.
Brett Group, one of the largest independent construction and building materials groups in the UK, has today launched Provian Construction - the new name for Brett Construction, its specialist Building and Civil Engineering subsidiary As part of the launch, the senior management team of the construction business - Roger Maycock, Managing Director; Peter West, Building Director; Ian Jordan, Civil Engineering Director; and Vic Ellis, Commercial Director - also announced that they have acquired 25% of the company from the Brett Group
This article was originally published on Buildingtalk on 21 Sep 2007 at 8.00am (UK)
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Taking the company forward into a new phase of growth, differentiation and success, Provian Construction was officially unveiled as the new name for Brett Construction at a launch presentation held at the University of Kent in Canterbury University on 4th July.
This new name provides greater focus for the business's activities in the building and civil engineering industry.
As Roger Maycock says "it's vitally important that people recognise that we are a construction company that is growing based on our performance".
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"Provian Construction is the name we have selected because it is memorable and it supports our key values of professionalism, vision and integrity, reflecting the things that our employees and customers like best about the company".
The name Provian is a derivative of three words: Professionalism, vision and integrity.
A series of interviews and focus groups were held with staff, customers, suppliers and opinion formers to create a list of keywords - all based on their perception of company values, character and future focus.
The re-brand is part of a strategy for continued structured growth, one that is further cemented by the Directors' acquisition of a 25% share in the Construction business.
Roger Maycock and his management team have led the development of the business over the last five years, establishing a very strong reputation in building and construction throughout the South East.
The company has a turnover of approximately GBP30m.
The buy-in demonstrates the management team's long-term commitment to the business.
The company remains a 75% owned subsidiary of Robert Brett and Sons based in Canterbury.
Bill Brett, Chairman of the Brett Group says "We have an exciting vision for the business and the senior management team's buy-in and the new brand are an important part of the strategy." Provian Construction will build on the existing and well-respected reputation of Brett Construction, as the South East's leading Building and Civil Engineering contractor offering the 'Total Construction Service' to clients and professionals.
A multi-disciplined construction company, the firm's service areas comprise Building, Civil Engineering, Earthworks, Surfacing and Small Works.
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