AJK to present at Invasive Species Identification and Management Seminar

Richard Newis September 20, 2014 News

Ashfield Japanese Knotweed have been asked to present at the Invasive Species Identification and Management seminar held by Construction Employers Federation in Belfast on the 30^th September 2014.　

Details on the seminar and how to book your place can be found here: CEF: Invasive Species

Commercial / Industrial Property Owner

Richard Newis July 10, 2014 Case Studies

 Sector: Commercial / Industrial

Key Services: Survey; Options Appraisal; Tendered Works, Resolved Dispute with Neighbouring Properties

Actions:

• Conducted a survey of the site and adjacent properties.
• Undertook an Options Appraisal and Specification prior to Tendering the works. 
• Liaised with neighbouring land owners on behalf of the client. 
• Reviewed all tender returns, sought clarifications and recommended the preferred contractor to the client. 

Results:

• Cost savings of £22,014 to the client. 
• Resolved dispute with neighbour amicably and at little cost to the client.

Residential Property in South Wales

Richard Newis July 10, 2014 Case Studies

Sector: Residential

Key Services: Survey; JK Management Plan; Tendered Works

Actions:

• Conducted a survey of the site and undertook a visual inspection of adjacent properties.
• Advised on the correct JK Management Plan. 
• Tendered works to three PCA approved contractors.

Results:

• Correct JK Management Plan implemented.
• Provided reassurance to homeowner on the required works.
• Saving of £2,250 to the client based on costs provided by contractors.

Our case studies

Richard Newis February 27, 2014 Uncategorized

Ashfield Japanese Knotweed (AJK)  has extensive experience working with commercial and industrial property developers, high street banks, public authorities and industrial fund owners.

See a selection of our case studies below.

AJK qualifies as first independent surveyor for the PCA

Richard Newis February 27, 2014 News

Ashfield Japanese Knotweed (AJK) has been appointed as the UK’s first approved independent surveyor for the Property Care Association (PCA), having passed detailed qualifying stages.

The PCA has been in existence since 1930 as the leading trade body to provide an industry voice on behalf of all members and to liaise with Government departments, respond to consultation documents and give input to the development of new guidelines. 

It strives to ensure high standards of professionalism and expertise amongst its members, who must be qualified to an approved level in the area of specialty.