CASE STUDY - THE BENEFITS OF TEAMING UP WITH RJH

How a Specialist Subcontractor Benefitted From Adding RJH to Its Team

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Denton Contractors Streamlines Operations and Enhances Contract Management by Adding RJH to Their Team


Denton Contractors Groundworks Limited, a niche civil engineering Subcontract company, specialising in high-security environments, was facing challenges in managing their commercial and contractual obligations.


See what Ben Austin had to say about the benefits of teaming up with RJH, in his Video below.


Before:

       Struggled with stringent security processes and procedures.

       Juggled contract administration with daily operations.

       Lacked commercial and contract administration understanding and expertise.

       Found hiring qualified in-house commercial staff challenging.

       Worried about potential contractual pitfalls and non-standard clauses.


After:

       Gained confidence in contract administration with RJH's expert support.

       Ensured compliance and minimised risks with professional contract reviews.

       Improved team understanding of contractual procedures through close collaboration.

       Developed a strong, ongoing relationship with RJH, adapting support levels as needed.

       Mitigated risks associated with employee turnover in commercial roles.

       Enhanced operational focus and efficiency by delegating complex contract management.


Process:

Initial Engagement:

       Reached out to Richard at RJH for an initial contract review.


Ongoing Support:

       Engaged RJH for continuous commercial and contractual assistance.

       Worked closely with RJH team members to understand specific site requirements.

       Regular weekly interactions to align on processes and expectations.


Scalable Support:

       Scaled RJH’s involvement up or down based on project demands.

       Maintained flexibility in support levels to match ongoing needs.


Denton Contractors Groundworks Limited transformed their approach to contract management by partnering with RJH.

This collaboration ensured they signed and administered contracts correctly, reducing potential risks and allowing the company to focus on their core operations.


The relationship with RJH not only provided immediate support but also contributed to the team’s long-term competence in commercial practices. The flexibility and expert advice from RJH have been invaluable, making them an indispensable partner for Denton Contractors Groundworks Limited. 

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