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Apprentice Josh Nails It!

What a fantastic achievement for WMS Property Maintenance Apprentice Josh Hill, successfully completing his Property Maintenance Apprenticeship!

Studying at Petroc College in Tiverton Josh joined WMS in 2020 and has had experience in all aspects of property maintenance and refurbishment in his time in the business.

Josh said of his apprenticeship "It starts tough with a low income but if you can push through it the results are well worth it!

It doesn't stop here though for Josh, he is keen to specialise in carpentry and build on his existing qualifications and skills and continues to push himself.

On behalf of all at WMS well done Josh, good job!!!

WMS have successfully completed a recent fire door upgrade for a local Housing Association with fantastic results!

Utilising the specialisms of their in house FRA team WMS upgraded 30 doors / cross corridor doors over 5 floors to a multi occupancy scheme!

Completed in under 12 weeks WMS Contracts Manager Paul Harris said “this piece of work was great for the team to showcase their skills, working in a live environment we worked closely with the client and residents to keep disruption to a minimum, and succeeded!”

WMS hold BM Trada Q accreditation and provide FRA works across their client base, why not contact us and see how we can help? welcome@wms-gb.com,  www.wms-gb.com , Facebook , LinkedIn

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WMS recently completed refurbishment works at a local school including refurb of staff and pupil toilets, staff and classroom kitchens, and internal door installations. WMS Contracts Manager Matt Kempster said “completing works over a holiday period always focuses the mind but we smashed it again! the more we plan the more likely we are to succeed, its what we do at WMS!”

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WMS were once again recognised for results achieved at their recently completed project in Devon!

WMS recently completed an extensive re-roofing project, acting as principal contractor, overseeing the removal of a large existing roof on a scheme and replacement with new.

Utilising the skillsets of their local sub-contractor base WMS delivered these works safely, on time and in full much to the delight of the client! WMS Contracts Manager Matt Kempster said “we’ve a fantastic relationship with our sub-contractors which we’ve built up steadily over many years. In many cases, with each other’s help, our businesses have grown alongside each other with a shared vision and a shared way of doings things. The results are great and working with the guys is a real pleasure, long may it continue, on to the next one!”

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WMS were recently set a challenge by one of their long standing surveyor clients, “lets give this building a new lease of life!” and we think we may just have done it! WMS Contracts Manager Steve Fox explains “we were called in not to just only improve the dated appearance of the building (which serves as classrooms and dining hall of the local primary school) but also to improve its insulation credentials. Tests revealed the presence of asbestos within some areas which was subsequently removed and disposed of safely by specialist contractors prior to works starting. We then stripped the building of the original timber cladding before recycling it appropriately, repaired any timber battening etc, fitted appropriate insulation as specified before fixing he beautiful Siberian larch timber boards.” Completed ahead of programme the works appear to have had the desired effect! The headmaster Tim said “the children love it, there is a feel enthusiasm from everyone using the building now, it’s amazing!” Steve then went on to say “the cladding works were only one element of this project, we’ve also completed lighting works and pipework adaptations.”

We are sure you’ll agree timber always looks great in construction, wood for good!

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