Design Buy Build Issue 36 2019 | Page 94

However, keen to aim for the Gold Award, members of the Kisiel team worked closely with the Metropolitan Police to enhance the security in the external environment to significantly reduce the opportunity for crime and anti-social behaviour. Following an assessment and having met the vigorous standards set, a Gold Award was achieved. The Met Police Designing Out Crime Officer commented ‘Gold Awards are rare, and compliance is strict in order to achieve the high standards of crime prevention’. (https://www.kisiel.co.uk/ news/article/gold-awards-are-rare/) Having added this value to the development, the Kisiel team also provided a quality finish. Our trades people do not just ‘make do’ but they are proud to deliver work to an excellent standard. The manager of the local estate agents appointed to sell the houses told us that they were of a much higher standard than he would normally expect, and it made his job much easier to market the properties. How a developer or an architect choose a building contractor is key to the success of any project. If you mis-match the contractor to the specific needs of a project, issues can be encountered but choosing the right contractor who understands the requirements of the client is the best approach. The Kisiel Group team once again proved that they can effectively collaborate with an architect and went that extra step to meet the needs of the developer. www.kisiel.co.uk