CDHT launches new partnership stores with Buildbase
Chester & District Housing Trust (CDHT) has opened onsite partnership stores at “TrustWorks”, its repairs and maintenance site based at Octavian Centre, off Sealand Road, Chester. The new stores will serve TrustWorks” plumbers, joiners, builders and Maintenance Technicians through a partnership agreement with Buildbase. This is a ground breaking dedicated store within the UK housing sector in terms of its size and the level of partnership cooperation needed.
Buildbase is one of the UK”s fastest growing builders merchants and the agreement means Buildbase will manage a dedicated onsite stores for CDHT. Previously, TrustWorks” repairs and maintenance personnel were using various local suppliers for the materials they needed.
The new facilities involve dedicated stores personnel, a bespoke trade counter, specialised storage racking and state-of-the-art retail and card technology. Hundreds of product lines from aggregates to wire balloons and zinc screws will be kept in stock in the secure premises for the exclusive use of TrustWorks” 90 strong Maintenance Technicians. The operation of the Buildbase managed stores at TrustWorks will save valuable time and money for CDHT.
Phil Jones, Executive Manager Property Services for CDHT said; “Following a benchmarking exercise, CDHT was keen to offer “best value for money” to get higher quality of materials and faster repair times. Our maintenance technicians can get everything from this store they need to get their work done more efficiently. Residents will get further value and faster and more effective repairs.”
CDHT chief executive, John Denny said; “Buildbase”s considerable purchasing power and superb product knowledge will ensure quality materials and cost savings in addition to more reliable and faster services for us and our customers.”
Roy Mason, National Partnering Director of Buildbase added; “We are delighted to be working with CDHT. The new store will have all the necessary materials in stock and be managed by experienced Buildbase staff who can give help and advice and speed up collections. We have back-up at our nearby Warrington or Nantwich branches for transport or more stock and when projects are further afield. We will work closely with CDHT to develop the partnership and ensure its success.”
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Photo caption: CDHT chief executive, John Denny and Roy Mason, National Partnering Director of Buildbase cutting the ribbon to open the new Buildbase at TrustWorks. Over 50 colleagues attended the launch and celebration breakfast including Stella Lee, Purchasing & Performance Manager at TrustWorks who has been responsible for the project and Phil Jones, Executive Manager Property Services for CDHT.
Established in 1996, Buildbase is a £500m national builders merchant with 151 branches across the UK. The company is known as a “national independent” because branches are usually long-established, traditional builders merchants with staff who have worked in the industry throughout their careers and have excellent product knowledge. As well as superb customer service Buildbase has the complete range of building materials needed by tradesmen, self-builders or the DIY enthusiast, from bricks, timber and ironmongery to kitchens, bathrooms and tiles, and everything in between.
It also has a dedicated equipment hire operation called Hirebase and a specialist division for lintels and civils. Buildbase has been named “Best national builders merchant” in its industry awards in 2003, 2005 and 2006 and have recently won the “Large business of the year” award in the Oxfordshire Business Awards 2008. More info. at www.buildbase.co.uk
Chester & District Housing Trust (CDHT) was created in November 2000 to acquire the housing stock of Chester District Council and now owns and manages over 6,200 properties in and around Chester, employing 285 staff. The Trust”s homes fall in to six neighbourhoods – Blacon North; Blacon South; Chester City Area; The Rurals; Lache and Handbridge; Upton, Hoole, Newton and Plas Newton.
CDHT provides a range of services to tenants and residents in Chester and surrounding areas. These include ChesterCare, a telecare alarm service for CDHT tenants, other association tenants and private customers and the management of the specially designated Community Intervention Budget. This improves facilities and allows changes, which are felt by tenants to be vital to their community. CDHT also manages the housing waiting list and homelessness agency service on behalf of Chester City Council.
Current projects for CDHT include the £12million regeneration of the Treborth Road area of Chester, to include 200 new homes for rent, sale and shared ownership, as well as a village green and wildlife habitats. For more details please visit: www.cdht.net
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