Quality Award for site manager in Slough

Sellathura Ramakrishnan (Ram) recently received a coveted Quality Award in the prestigious National House Building Council (NHBC) Pride in the Job competition for his excellent work as site manager at Barratt’s Aspects development in Slough.

Councillor Raja Zarait, who has admired Aspects over the past few months as work on the impressive 197 apartment building nears completion, presented the award to Ram at the development.

Cllr Zarait says: “Barratt’s seven-storey building is a very smart addition to the area and is providing much needed new homes. Ram is to be congratulated for his excellent work as site manager on such a large project.”

The awards, which recognise well-organised sites where the workmanship is exemplary, are presented following a series of unannounced site inspections by the NHBC industry watchdog. Around 18,000 site managers throughout the UK are judged on every aspect of their job, including technical skill, quality of work, customer service and site safety.

Michael O’Leary, managing director of Barratt Thames Valley, says: “I am extremely proud of Ram’s achievement. These awards are the most respected in the construction industry and are recognised as an accurate measure of performance.”

Ram adds: “I am delighted to receive this award and would like to pay special tribute to everyone at Aspects; it’s all about teamwork, that’s what gets the best results.”

The bright and spacious apartments at Aspects have been thoughtfully designed with contemporary interiors including smart fitted kitchens complete with a range of integrated appliances, open-plan dining and sitting rooms, and bathrooms with white sanitaryware and chrome fittings. Many apartments overlook beautifully landscaped grounds and some styles have balconies. Every apartment has an audio-entry system and Aspects also has its own well-equipped gym for the exclusive use of residents.

Aspects’ great location ensures upper floor apartments have great views extending as far as Windsor Castle! On the doorstep is a range of bars, a department store, supermarkets and a cinema. With Slough one of the most important commercial centres in England, Aspects provides a superb address for young professionals and investors.

The centres of Slough and nearby Maidenhead offer plenty of shopping opportunities and Windsor, less than three miles away, has a variety of designer boutiques, bars and restaurants, in addition to its famous castle, Great Park and the River Thames. To the north is Burnham Beeches, regarded as one of the best examples of ancient woodland in Britain. There are more than ten golf courses within a five-mile radius of Slough and the Montem Leisure Centre has a good choice of indoor facilities.

Aspects is located around two miles off the M4 (J6), offering convenient access to the M40, M25 and London Heathrow Airport. Slough railway station runs services to London Paddington with a journey time of around 20 minutes.

Prices for properties at Aspects are from £174,950 for one bedroom apartments, from £229,995 for two bedroom apartments and £294,950 for the last remaining three bedroom apartment.

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