About Acheson Construction Ltd, Dorchester, Dorset

Acheson Construction was originally formed as a partnership in 1974 by Robert Acheson and Lloyd Surcouf, and was incorporated in 1998. Marcus Drysdale joined the board in 2002 and Paul Maher in 2006. The business originally specialised in the restoration and renovation sector but now covers all aspects of the construction process in all sectors.

The current annual turnover is £9m with an anticipated growth to £12m by 2010.

The Company employs well qualified management staff, quality site staff and has an equal opportunities policy which it adheres to in every respect.

Acheson Construction achieved accreditation to ISO 9001:2000 standard and strictly adheres to it's policies and procedures.

Health and Safety is an important issue with the Company and it employs a Health and Safety Officer who carries out regular site visits, producing health and safety plans and risk assessments on each site. The health and safety record of the Company is exemplary and there has not been a serious accident on any of it's sites in company history.

The prestigious Investor in People accreditation was recently awarded to Acheson Construction and we feel it is very much a part of modern management.

Acheson Construction is a Beacon company under the Beacon South West umbrella, whose aim to 'bring together some of the South West's most forward-thinking and ambitious companies to promote success and spearhead the growth of the region.'

Beacon South West is building a portfolio of high-performing 'Beacon Companies' to whom others can look for leadership and examples of significant business performance. Beacon companies must demonstrate outstanding business achievement across a range of criteria.

For Acheson Construction this is a unique opportunity for recognition and further development designed to achieve even higher levels of performance.

Acheson Construction has Beacon Company status via a validation process by the South West Development Agency.

Acheson Construction is a Constructionline Company

Acheson Construction is ISO9001: 2000

Acheson Construction has been awarded the Certificate of Registration in recognition of the organisation's quality system which complies with ISO9001: 2000.

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