Timber Frame Company gets 'Big Tick for Best Practice

THE TIMBER FRAME Construction Industry today heightened its sustainability credentials with the announcement that one of the UKs leading manufacturers has been awarded a regional Big Tick at the annual Business in the Community Wales Awards for Excellence.

(PRWEB) July 23, 2005 -- One of only seven Welsh companies recognised at this years prestigious ceremonial luncheon event in Cardiff sponsored by Royal Mail, South-Wales based Benfield ATT, the Timber Frame firm headed by industry expert Professor Michael Benfield, picked-up its second Big Tick Award -- the prestigious awards endorsement -- in the Impact on Society for a Small Company category.

Peter Williams, Director of Business in the Community Wales said: Responsible businesses, like Benfield ATT, really understand the links between competitiveness and social cohesion. They are demonstrating a commitment to collaborative action with real benefits for their businesses -- its much more than improving the companys image of writing a cheque for a good cause."

Benfield ATT was recognised for improving its overall impact -- for a second year running - on the marketplace, workplace, environment and community through its leadership, business integration and Passionate People Programme.

Professor Benfield congratulated his team this week, commenting: Being a major pacesetter within the Timber Frame industry and being at the heart of our community has been integral to our success over the last two years. We placed people at the centre of the business by implementing policies and practices designed to benefit the customer, as opposed to the main contractor, which has really strengthened the relationships between our clients, suppliers and our people."

Within the last two-and-a-half years Benfield ATT has received more Quality Awards and Credentials than any other firm within the Construction industry. This year alone has seen the opening of a new regional office for the North West & North Wales, the expansion of its in-house design and Technical Support services, as well as the reaccredidation of its Forestry Stewardship Council chain of custody and ISO 9001:2000 Quality Management Procedure.

Other businesses in Wales to be recognised for their commitment to responsible business practice include BT Wales, Airbus UK and Rhondda Housing Association.

Benfield ATT continues to be the only winner in Wales of the Impact on Society for a Small Company award.

For more information, please contact:

Benfield ATT:

Privately-owned, Benfield ATT are one of the UKs leading timber frame manufacturers to specialise in bespoke private, commercial and public-sector build projects. The firms high-profile MD Professor Michael Benfield built some of the UKs first timber frame homes back in the late 1960s and has continued to win award-after-award ever since.

Contact Kelvin Godhard

Benfield ATTs Corporate Communications Department

www.benfieldatt.co.uk/media

01291 437050

Business in the Community:

Business in the Communitys Awards for Excellence recognise and celebrate the positive impact of business in society through community programmes and business practices. These awards are the most prestigious and influential for corporate responsibility, recognised in the UK and internationally.

Contact Petra Barry

PR & Communications Manager, Business in the Community

www.bitc.org.uk/awards

029 20436913

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