leisure - Graham

Why GRAHAM?National Capability10GRAHAM construction is a national construction business,that delivers through a network of 10 regional offices,strategically located throughout UK and Ireland. As aprivately owned, financially robust business with flatreporting structures, we are well placed to deliver onour commitment to all our clients, through locally based,accountable teams and supply chains.Preconstruction ExpertiseOur broad group experience in the complete projectlifecycle from financing and design to construction and theongoing asset management of a facility helps inform ourpreconstruction activities, adding exceptional value forclients. Working closely with our specialist supply chainpartners, our integrated cost and design planningexpertise uses extensive benchmarking to provide earlycost certainty on all projects, while providing optimumcost-in-use solutions and best value life cycle costings.Focus on ValueIrrespective of the procurement method we work closelywith our clients, supply chain and construction partners toensure that all aspects of a project add value to our client’sactivities. This structured approach, refined over manyyears of successful delivery of design and build projects,ensures buildability, commercial viability and the quality ofthe finished facility are to the fore on all our projects.Cost CertaintyOur teams always remain focused on the importance ofearly cost certainty for clients. Our collaborative approachfrom the earliest pre-construction stages of a project iscentral in ensuring predictable financial certainty.Safety & WelfareWe at GRAHAM put the safety and welfare of our peopleand community at the forefront of everything we do.Sustainability ExpertiseWe believe we all should play our part in reducing carbonemissions to help tackle climate change and operate in anenvironmentally sustainable manner. This includes makingthe most efficient use of energy; reducing waste; recyclingmaterials; using materials from sustainable sources;keeping pollutants, noise and dust to a minimum; and theuse of environmentally sensitive materials in the design ofenergy efficient buildings.Our approach to the social, economic and environmentsustainability pillars, is one founded on a sincere effort tobuild responsibly, taking care of our natural and humanresources. GRAHAM are signatories to the UK Governmentwaste reduction programme.Community EngagementAs a socially responsible business, we strive to make apositive contribution to the communities within which wework. This includes minimising disruption; fosteringlocal involvement and enterprise through the use of locallabour, equipment, materials and supply chain partners;engaging effectively with the local community byproactively communicating and encouraging feedbackabout our operations, supporting educational initiativesand encouraging staff to share knowledge and skills withinwider community groups.A Leisure Delivery PartnerWhether a Construction, Asset Management or FundingPartner is sought, GRAHAM offers a comprehensiveservice to the leisure sector client.Our Leisure Sector Management Team delivers rightacross the spectrum of facilities, from internationalstandard pool complexes through to local communityleisure centres and luxury spas and health clubs. As adedicated team, they specialise in alternative pool systemsand technologies and are responsible for ensuringGRAHAM remain at the forefront of industry best practice.GRAHAM ‘self-deliver’ the pool structure and have forgedstrategic relationships with integrated supply chainpartners who have proven experience of delivering to theexpected high standards.Moreover, with a strong set of financials to support us,we have access to multi-channel Equity and InvestmentFunds enabling the Group to offer its full suite of services,irrespective of the desired procurement route.Why GRAHAM?11