WORKING TIME
Our support is available to help you 24 hours a day via email/enquiry form.
Alternatively our office hours are:
- Mon–Fri: 07:30–17:00
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: Closed
Masonry Contractors
Cornerstone Construction’s roots have stemmed from the heart of masonry.
Being experienced in all sectors of the trade, our team of skilled bricklayers & site foremen have the skills & experience to deliver any masonry package on time & to the highest of standards.
Brickwork specialists
Here at Cornerstone Construction, we have experience in commercial new builds, small development housing sites, residential care homes & public sector health care developments.
Our team is always ready to showcase our skills in whatever it is we put our hands to.
Specialist Contracting
Our team can also provide labour for block & beam flooring packages & contract lifting nationwide, due to our adaptive nature to provide what it is our clients are looking for, making the Cornerstone Construction team one step closer to a one-stop shop.
management
We are firm believers that the efficiency of site management goes hand in hand with the outcome of each project.
Tradesmen can only work as efficiently as their management will allow them to do so, so here at Cornerstone, we strive to excel in the areas of planning & project management.
The construction Process
Tender approval
Submit tender for approval, with itemised BoQ
pre-contract minutes
Parties to discuss and agree on objectives of said build
contracted works
Finalised contract of business with agreed works, timescales and financial commitments
handover
A full walk-through of the project with the client and project managers
POPULAR QUESTIONS
There are typically 3 types of masonry contracts…
- Labour only (this type of contract means the contractor is only responsible for providing the required labour for the project, how the principle contractor and sub-contractor manage the flow of labour should be agreed upon within the pre-contract minutes)
- Labour & Plant (this type of contract means the contractor is responsible for providing all required labour, plus the necessary plant equipment for the project, this will most likely include the operative labour required to operate said plant machinery, as each project varies is plant & labour requirements, all of this should be discussed & agreed within the pre-contract minutes)
- Labour, Plant & Materials (this type of contract means the contractor is responsible for providing all of the required labour & plant, including the purchasing of all materials to complete the project)
Insurance for contractors is an efficient way to protect your reputation. It also helps to make sure that you meet the professional and legal standards of an employer, while covering your back should you make any mistakes that could cost your client financially.
Seeing proof of insurance before any contract is drawn up is essential for both parties.
As a principle contractor hiring a sub-contractor to complete a project for your client, a vital question you should ask is who will be managing my project?
An establisher sub-contractor should have site foremen managing the labour supply, enabling the tradesmen to solely focus on their work.