Jettison Express is proud to be a Build Lanarkshire 2023 award winner. The business, reported at the time as Jettison Waste Management, was named the winner of hub South West Scotland's Build Lanarkshire Programme, a free development programme for local companies in the construction sector. Here is the story of the win, as first reported by Business Mondays, followed by what it means for the people and businesses we work for.
Jettison named Build Lanarkshire 2023 winner
Lanarkshire-based company Jettison Waste Management was announced as the winner of hub South West Scotland's Build Lanarkshire Programme. 2023 marked the sixth year of the successful development programme, which offers valuable industry knowledge and support to local companies in the construction sector.
Taking place over eight weeks, the programme invites participants to weekly half-day interactive learning sessions with hub South West's Tier One contractors. Each session focuses on a key business area, offering expert advice on a variety of topics, from successfully handling tendering and procurement to developing an effective business and marketing strategy.
About Jettison
Jettison Waste Management set up in business in 2019, providing responsible recycling, removal and disposal of waste to industrial, commercial and domestic audiences. After a challenging few years in business, particularly as a result of Covid, the company was looking for support and advice to expand and grow.
An array of local businesses also took part in the Build Lanarkshire programme that year, including specialists in renovation, groundworking and joinery.
How the winner was chosen
During the final session of the programme, participants delivered a presentation highlighting their key takeaways, their personal progress, and how they intend to use what they learned to positively impact the future of their business. Jettison was named the worthy winner, based on its proactive involvement throughout the programme, the quality of its presentation and its stand-out progress over the eight week period.
What Ross Martin said
Ross Martin, Owner and Managing Director of Jettison, said it is the best business programme he has ever been involved in, adding:
"Having free access to a team of experts, together with being able to work together with Tier 1 Contractors and local authorities, has been invaluable. Even if we had not won the overall competition, it still would have been hugely worthwhile and far surpassed all of our expectations. We had access to expert business advisors to help us chart a clear way ahead and expand our business in the future, combined with opening many doors to a fantastic network of contacts. It really is like expanding your team with top executives without the cost of putting them on the payroll!"
What hub South West said
Discussing the benefits the Build Programme can bring to local companies, Mark Houston, Supply Chain Development Manager at hub South West, said:
"Our free Build Programme provides a rare opportunity for local construction sector companies to gain first-hand advice from industry leaders which they can implement into their own business strategy. Our aim is to enhance their skills within the sector, help them develop a sustainable and feasible business plan and successfully achieve their long-term ambitions within the market.
"We love meeting enthusiastic individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and watching them gain confidence as they transform over the course of eight weeks. Our sessions provide the added benefit of being able to meet and connect with like-minded people within the industry which offers exciting collaborative opportunities, and we see these relationships continue to blossom for years to come."
What the judges said
Andrew McPherson, Chief Officer of Community Operations at North Lanarkshire Council and one of the judges on the programme, alongside South Lanarkshire Council and Balfour Beatty, said:
"All of the presentations highlighted the huge potential that exists within Lanarkshire and simply reaffirms the Council's commitment to ensuring that we deliver the necessary support and guidance through programmes such as Build Lanarkshire which will maximise that potential.
"On a more personal level, I was hugely impressed by the courage and commitment shown by individuals in the development of their business and with an understanding as to how that growth can be supported by and be to the benefit of, the communities in which they operate."
What came next for the Build Programme
Build Dumfries and Galloway was the next of hub South West's free development programmes, due to launch on Wednesday 20 September 2023. It was to be delivered in partnership with hub South West's Tier One Contractors, Dumfries and Galloway Council and South of Scotland Enterprise (SOSE).
Source: Business Mondays, "Jettison Waste Management Cleans Up As Build Lanarkshire 2023 Winner".
What this means for our customers
Awards are nice to win, but what matters to our customers is how we do the job. The Build Lanarkshire 2023 award sits alongside the other accreditations we hold: we are a Living Wage Employer, accredited to ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015, and SafeContractor approved. You can read more about what drives us on our vision and values page.
Whoever you are, you can expect the same approach:
- Up-front rates and a call ahead when our team is on its way.
- Friendly, uniformed staff who dismantle larger furniture and lift carpets and flooring where needed.
- Everything taken to our depot to be sorted for recycling, with a recycling rate of over 90%.
- A final sweep and tidy, and paperwork left with you once the job is complete.
From house clearances in Glasgow for families, solicitors, landlords and estate agents, to office clearances for businesses and smaller junk removal jobs, our team brings more than 65 years of combined industry experience. To find out why responsible disposal matters so much to us, read about the advantages of sustainable waste disposal.
Need a clearance carried out properly? Contact Jettison Express for a free quote, or call 0333 880 6800, Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Build Lanarkshire programme?
Build Lanarkshire is a free development programme run by hub South West Scotland for local companies in the construction sector. Over eight weeks, participants attend weekly half-day interactive learning sessions with hub South West's Tier One contractors, covering areas such as tendering, procurement, and business and marketing strategy. 2023 was its sixth year.
Why did Jettison win Build Lanarkshire 2023?
At the final session, each participant presented their key takeaways, personal progress and plans for their business. Jettison was named the winner based on its proactive involvement throughout the programme, the quality of its presentation and its stand-out progress over the eight week period.
Who judged the Build Lanarkshire 2023 programme?
The judges included Andrew McPherson, Chief Officer of Community Operations at North Lanarkshire Council, alongside South Lanarkshire Council and Balfour Beatty. He said the presentations highlighted the huge potential that exists within Lanarkshire, and that he was hugely impressed by the courage and commitment shown by individuals in developing their businesses.
What accreditations does Jettison Express hold?
Alongside the Build Lanarkshire 2023 award, Jettison Express is a Living Wage Employer, is accredited to ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015, and is SafeContractor approved. We recycle over 90% of what we collect and have completed more than 780 projects.