We’re always pleased to recognise great work from the people delivering projects on site, and this latest fencing project from Keith, one of our multi-skilled operatives, is another job worthy of a mention.

The project involved the installation of new timber fencing around a raised garden boundary, with the site presenting an interesting working environment due to the changing levels and existing stone walls.

The new fencing has been carefully installed around the perimeter, following the shape and levels of the existing boundary to create a consistent finished result.

For Keith, who has delivered a number of fencing projects as part of his work with WMS, it was another project he was particularly proud to complete.

A great finished result and another example of the care and attention our operatives bring to their work.

WMS has completed a programme of improvement works at Flushing Church of England Primary School, with the project carefully scheduled for the summer holidays to minimise disruption to pupils and staff.

The programme included various mechanical and electrical works alongside significant improvements to the school's outdoor environment, including preparation and resurfacing of the playground.

The playground works were delivered by our specialist sub-contractor partner DCM Surfaces, with Dani Tomas acting as our key point of contact.

A new wet pour surface was installed, providing the school with an affordable, slip-resistant and low-maintenance solution designed to offer excellent durability in a busy playground environment.

Wet pour is a two-part system in which surface granules are blended with polyurethane resin to produce a strong surface with excellent tensile strength. The base course is made predominantly from recycled truck tyre rubber, helping incorporate recycled materials into the finished installation.

The system can also provide important safety benefits around playground equipment. The depth of the base course can be specified according to the requirements of the area, providing shock absorption and critical fall-height compliance where necessary.

By delivering the programme during the summer holidays, WMS and our project partners were able to progress the works while the school was unoccupied, reducing disruption and ensuring the improved facilities were ready for pupils returning for the new term.

The completed project provides Flushing Church of England Primary School with a refreshed, practical and durable playground alongside the wider mechanical and electrical improvements delivered across the school.

A fantastic collaborative effort from WMS, DCM Surfaces and everyone involved in delivering the project. 

WMS continues to deliver an ongoing programme of planned refurbishment and void works for Westward Housing across homes in the Torbay and Plymouth areas.

Worth approximately £500,000 per year, the programme includes planned kitchen, bathroom and wetroom refurbishments alongside void works, with a dedicated WMS team helping to provide a timely and efficient service across the region.

Improving Homes for Residents

The programme sees WMS teams working across Westward Housing properties to deliver improvements to kitchens, bathrooms and wetrooms, as well as completing works to empty properties in preparation for future residents.

With works taking place across multiple locations, effective planning, communication and coordination are central to keeping the programme moving efficiently and ensuring homes are handed back promptly.

A Dedicated Local Team

The programme is supported by a WMS team comprising five multi-trade operatives, two decorators and a labourer, providing the range of skills required to deliver works efficiently from start to finish.

Delivering Ahead of Schedule

A key success of the programme has been the team's ability to provide a well-received, timely and efficient service, with projects being handed back ahead of their deadlines.
Early handovers are particularly valuable within planned and void works, helping properties move through the programme efficiently while maintaining the quality of the finished work.

Strong Relationships

The ongoing programme has also continued to strengthen the relationship between WMS and Westward Housing.
An established working relationship with Westward Housing Surveyor Lianne Seward Copp continues, while the programme has also seen a strong relationship develop with Surveyor Mark Readman and the introduction of WMS Site Supervisor Connor to support delivery on site.

Through consistent delivery, effective communication and a dedicated local team, WMS continues to provide Westward Housing with a responsive and reliable service across Torbay and Plymouth.