Canary Wharf Contractors Limited (CWCL) today awarded the Contractor of the Project accolade to Irvine Whitlock for its work during the shell and core construction of 25 Bank Street. John Whitlock, Construction Director, was presented with £4,000 by Cormac MacCrann, Director of Construction and Safety at CWCL. In his speech, John announced that Irvine Whitlock would be matching the amount awarded by CWCL to distribute to its workforce.

In June 2002 the auditing of trade contractors by CWCL projects became an integral part of the management system to instil accountability for Health and Safety performance. The audits looked at various aspects of the trade contractors’ scope of works and measured their performances against their legal obligations, their own Management procedures, compliance with CWCL safety procedures and their actual site activities.

The auditing revolves around a three-month period in which the above aspects are measured and the three companies with the highest score are recognised by way of cash reward. In addition at the end of the Project all of the results are reviewed and the contractor with the overall highest score receives the accolade of Trade Contractor of the Project and a reward of £4,000.

Irvine Whitlock, which receives the Contractor of the Project award for 25 Bank Street, consistently achieved a high score as a reflection of its team’s actual performance on site. During the twelve-month period of June 2002 to May 2003 it
achieved a total of 97.59%. Irvine Whitlock has been involved in the development of Canary Wharf since 1989, working on several different projects and having, at one time, been involved in five projects at the same time.

Cormac MacCrann, said:
“During the time that Irvine Whitlock was engaged on 25 Bank Street they consistently demonstrated that they are committed to achieving high standards in relation to Health and Safety and worked very closely with CWCL to achieve this. It is no surprise to the CWCL Management Team that Irvine Whitlock has achieved this award and as ever it has been a very great pleasure working alongside such a committed workforce.”