After a strong start to 2021, Harwood Building Control is delighted to be able to enhance its commercial building control and warranty service capabilities with three senior appointments. The new hires will strengthen the leadership team and expand on Harwood’s existing experience and knowledge of delivering complex commercial projects, and provision of warranty services. These additions will allow the firm to maintain its customary high level of client support as the business continues to grow.
Martin Reavey, Principal Building Control Surveyor.
BSc (Hons) MRICS C.Build E MCABE
As a qualified Chartered Building Control Surveyor, Martin joins Harwood as Principal Building Control Surveyor, having spent the past 15 years working at Sweco – formerly MLM Group. Martin has extensive experience in the management of building control projects from inception to completion, across a wide variety of large-scale commercial and residential schemes, with a focus on flats, educational buildings, retail and office fit outs and healthcare premises. His ability to review technical drawings and specifications to ascertain technically compliant solutions using logical problem solving, whilst maintaining focus on a client’s budget constraints and requirements, is of great value to Harwood clients.
Martin will predominantly be responsible for Harwood’s regional projects, managing large and complex schemes in relation to building control compliance, as well as using his leadership skills to supervise, mentor and support more junior surveyors on the team.
“Harwood has a great reputation in the industry for taking a pragmatic approach to building control and providing great client service,” comments Martin. “Like Harwood, I place a strong emphasis on delivery, technical expertise and developing strong client relationships, so moving to Harwood feels like a natural fit. I’m excited about being part of the team and further strengthening Harwood’s commercial offering to clients by drawing on my 15 years of experience. There are a lot of changes happening in the industry, so I am really looking forward to supporting and guiding the team and clients through this transformation.”
Emma Wood, Project Manager.
MCIOB AssocRICS
Emma joins Harwood from NHBC, where she worked for 15 years. Covering both warranty and building control, Emma was responsible for inspecting new build houses and flats, from single dwellings all the way up to 700 properties across multiple development sites. As Project Manager at Harwood, Emma will be the first port of call for many clients, focussing on warranty and risk management aspects and supporting out on site. She will be hands-on with clients, checking plans, consulting with them during design meetings and assisting them to meet building control and warranty requirements.
“I’m really excited about taking this next step in my career with Harwood,” comments Emma. “I’m looking forward to supporting Harwood clients with the delivery of high-quality building projects, providing both building control and warranty services. I already have Chartered Construction Manager status and I am an Associate Member of RICS, and with the support of Harwood I will now be working towards my Chartered Surveyorship.”
Shaun O’Neill, Project Manager.
BSc (Hons) C.Build E MCABE
Shaun O’Neill also joins Harwood from Sweco as a Project Manager. Shaun offers a broad range of experience as a senior building control surveyor on a variety of commercial projects. This extends to residential care homes, new build school projects, MOD accommodation and office and shop fit outs, so he is a great fit for Harwood’s expansion in the commercial market. Drawing on his 6 years of experience, Shaun will also be supporting Harwood in tendering for, and delivering, new commercial projects.
“There is an excellent team ethic at Harwood, and it’s something I’m really looking forward to contributing to. Harwood is working on such a diverse range of projects, and I feel I have the skills and knowledge to assist the various team members to ensure these projects are delivered efficiently. This is a great time to be joining Harwood as the company has gone through some rapid growth over recent months, winning some fantastic new projects. It will be great to work with the team towards further expanding this portfolio.”
David Woodward, CEO at Harwood, adds: “I am immensely proud of everyone in the Harwood team and the reputation we have established in the market. We are seeing increasing demand for skills and service in the commercial sector and this is why we need to strengthen our offering. Our ability to deliver large, technically complex commercial projects has been hugely bolstered with the appointments of Martin, Emma and Shaun. Together, they bring to Harwood nearly 40 years of commercial building control experience and an approach which perfectly complements our existing team and values.”