BWC Gains Installer Q- Mark for Windows and Doors

Carpentry and joinery specialist B W Consultants Ltd has gained the BM TRADA Certification Q-Mark for Survey and Installation of Windows and External Doorsets. The company has recently completed the installation of 38 Mighton Ecotilt sliding sash windows at Laing O'Rourke's multi-million pound development of a listed building in Tooley Street, London.

Based in Hertfordshire, BWC employs 12 staff across three sites and has grown its annual turnover to £1 million. Managing Director Steve West said, 'We decided to go down the Q-Mark route because we wanted to differentiate ourselves from other installers. Another goal was to be registered with Secured by Design and for this we needed third-party certification. We chose to work with BM TRADA because of our mutual expertise in timber and construction.'

BM TRADA launched its installer Q-Mark scheme at the start of this year, to improve the quality and consistency of installation of windows and doorsets, said Product Certification Manager Simon Beer.

'Correct installation is essential to maintain all aspects of product performance, such as ease of operation, weathertightness, security or thermal performance, all of which can be reduced or negated through poor installation.'

The new scheme will build on the success of BM TRADA's Q-Mark installer scheme for timber fire doorsets, which is specified by national organisations such as BAA. Steve West said, 'The Q-Mark gives our customers the assurance that the project will be carried out by competent operatives who are independently certified by a respected name in the construction industry.'

* For further information on BM TRADA's Q-Mark schemes visit http://www.bmtrada.com or email sbeer@bmtrada.com.