Q&A with Andrew Keaveney

Q How long have you worked in the construction industry?

A If cleaning diggers in the school holidays doesn’t count, then since starting work for Balfour Beatty in 1993 on the A13 as a trainee engineer.

Q What’s been your biggest project to date?

A Having worked on numerous high profile infrastructure schemes over the years and undertaking work on all of the south east major road networks. One project that sticks in the mind is the A21 culvert replacement contract where the A21 was closed for 8 days allowing a culvert to be replaced across the A21 along with some structural repairs to A21 bridges within the closure. All works were completed safely within budget and delivered early including dealing with two named storms in one weekend.

Q What made you decide to join forces with Remediology?

A The construction industry is a very competitive market and we saw the soil stabilisation business as a perfect fit enabling us to offer clients a sustainable alternative to more traditional construction methods with the scarcity of land fill and recycled material options. It dovetails very nicely into our contracting business allowing us to offer best value.

Q What are your expectations for the future?

A With the obvious recent downturns it’s positive to see the new government keen to progress with much needed housing and development. Our sustainable offering should position us well and take full advantage.

Here at Keaveney Group we are a family-owned company based in Ashford, Kent, with dedicated Contracting and Plant Hire divisions.

The company provides professional and cost-effective services in close partnership with clients, delivering work to the highest possible standard.

Keaveney Group has grown rapidly since its formation in 2007 and is recognised as a key supplier of Contracting and Plant Hire services to the Construction Industry and Allied Services throughout London and the South of England.

The company offers a wide range of services, from small, local development contracts to high-profile and prestigious projects across various construction sectors.

It prides itself on combining traditional family values with state-of-the-art technology to meet the needs of its clients.

Q How do you see the construction industry embracing innovation and sustainability?

A It’s great to see the industry embracing new technology and reaping the rewards that such innovation can bring, but we need more because as an industry we rely on high carbon practices and processes. Since we joined forces the uptake of the services offered has been very positive and our innovative and sustainable processes are a testament to that. We are a family business and we need to ensure that we are creating a sustainable environment for the generations to come.

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