08 March 2012
D-Drill is the first company in its field to be handed a platinum award in the Construction Standards Certification Scheme (CSCS) and is one of only 1,400 in the entire construction industry in the UK to have it.
The award highlights a commitment towards high standards and competency within all areas of the construction industry. More than 90 per cent of D-Drill’s workforce is now registered under the scheme.
Julie White, managing director of D-Drill, said the company’s commitment to high levels of training throughout the business was a major factor in the award.
She said: “Despite the economic climate, we have invested heavily in the training of our staff and our apprenticeship scheme is something I am very passionate about.
“That has played a very significant role in us receiving the platinum award from CSCS. No other diamond drilling or sawing company has achieved such a high standard and that is testament to the team here.”
The award is the latest in a long line of achievements for D-Drill, a company run by managing director and businesswoman of the year Julie White.
Her commitment to the apprenticeship programme means more than 10 per cent of the current workforce, including Julie, are apprentices and 45 per cent have gone through the scheme at some point.
Joel Vinsant, of the Drilling and Sawing Association, hailed D-Drill as an example to others.
He said: “Receiving the CSCS awards is something we promote within our membership, particularly for an organisation of this size.
“D-Drill are a shining example to the industry for their commitment to apprentices, training and industry best practice. Well done to Julie and her team for receiving the highest award from Construction skills certification scheme.”
Pictured: D-Drill managing director Julie White with members of the team at D-Drill.
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