Best Practice Procurement and Support Event

Sustainability

As a responsible contractor, Marland will be playing its part in helping the Construction Industry reach targets for sustainable construction to 2015 and beyond. One example which demonstrates its approach in this area, is a commitment to utilise WRAP best practice guidelines for waste minimisation and management. In addition, Marland are reviewing environmental management systems such as ISO 14001 with a view to standardising its business processes in this area.

Quality

Marland provide a service to clients in a manner that conforms with contractual and regulatory requirements to deliver projects in both a cost and environmentally efficient/effective manner. Performance benchmarking and improvement will be facilitated via use of Constructing Excellence KPIs. Marland are also implementing the ISO 9001 quality management system, with a timeline for accreditation of Spring 2009.

Health & Safety

Significant management time and company resources are deployed to deliver effective Health & Safety practices covering activities compliant with all relevant statutory legislation like the Health & Safety at Work Act etc 1974 and regulatory codes of practice. As a principal contractor, Marland also discharge its responsibilities under the CDM Regulations 2007 to ensure that construction work is carried out safely and without risk to health. Membership of Preston Construction Safety Association, regular H&S training for staff and accreditation with the Contractors Health and Safety (CHAS) assessment scheme further reinforces Marland’s drive towards a responsible Health and Safety ethos.

Diversity

Marland values equality and diversity and via its commitment to Investors in People, fully promotes inclusion and ensures opportunity for all employees. For many decades, Marland have employed a substantial number of local residents and liaise with local schools re work experience and apprentices. Marland also has a long established local supply chain that reduces travel times, costs, wasted energy and resultant impact on the environment.

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