Wolseley Public Sector

How can a partnership with Wolseley benefit the education built environment?

By working in partnership with Wolseley early on in the project many efficiencies can be achieved which will enhance the performance of the entire supply chain.

Procurement Solutions

Products

A superior product range of building, air-conditioning, refrigeration, plumbing, heating, electrical, safety and drainage materials plus hire facilities can be sourced through our unique distribution system and 1800 branch network. This gives the education sector access to a wide range of products, expertise and customer services.

Bespoke Customer Solutions

Bespoke service solutions can be implemented to meet a customer’s requirements, ranging from stores management and dedicated account management to a wide variety of e-commerce services.

Efficiencies & Savings

Design Input

Wolseley UK works closely with many of the major manufacturers in the construction industry and can provide design and whole life costing advice across a broad range of products during the design stage of projects. Our input at an early stage in education construction can improve accuracy of cost predictions and help ensure that design quality targets are met. We can also help to ensure that efficiencies are maximised by helping standardise products across projects.

Logistics

We have a proven track record of creating bespoke logistics solutions for our customers in order to save time and reduce costs. Logistics are planned at an early project stage and can include the use of solutions such as consolidation centres and dedicated stores which will have stock profiles that are specific to one project or programme. Such solutions can be particularly efficient when consecutive projects are in construction phase simultaneously.

Embedded Staff

A small handful of Wolseley customers have Wolseley embedded staff working from their offices. This is an excellent way to improve communication between the customer and Wolseley. The implanted member of staff acts as a single point of contact for all material procurement. The branches distribute the orders to the closest and most suitable branch to the site for delivery or collection. Customers that have adopted this approach include Enterprise, Multibuild and John Lewis Partnerships.

Our Businesses

The UK’s largest plumbing and heating merchant has an extensive product range of commercial sanitaryware and showering available through 550 branches nationwide. Our experience of the education and commercial industry drives our product range. This includes anti-vandal, anti-ligature and anti bacterial products as well as renewable energy technology.

Drain Center has over 100 branches nationwide selling a range of drainage products for above and below ground use. Drain Center is equipped to meet the needs of your project.

Climate Center, with over 50 UK branches, prides itself on excellent customer service. The business supplies a comprehensive range of both refrigeration and air conditioning units and spare parts into the commercial and industrial arena, including education. Backed up by a 24 hour service helpdesk and custom build facilities Climate Center should be the place you turn to for your education estate environmental control and commercial cooling.

Electric Center has over 100 branches across the UK, each branch has a massive stock availability including lamps and lighting, fire and security products, heating and ventilation and a full range of electrical consumables so you are sure to find what you want, when you need it. A free lamp recycling service is also available to ensure WEEE compliance.

For over 40 years PFC Corofil has led the way in passive fire protection and has invented most of the fire stopping products you see on the market today. With changing regulations in passive fire protection PFC Corofil has embraced all aspects of providing safety and security in buildings.

Encon Insulation Ltd is a leading national distributor of insulation, drywall, fire protection, industrial and roofing products. From a strategically placed network of 19 branches across the UK, Encon can deliver to site or stock depending upon your requirements. Our fully-trained sales team at each and every branch are on hand ready to give you the impartial technical advice to enable you to choose the most cost-effective solution for any application.

Europe’s number one distributor of spares including commercial heating and commercial catering spare parts. Parts Center have over 200 branches nationwide and a Contact Centre who are on hand to help you find the part you need.

With over 80 branches nationwide, Pipe Center is market leader in supply of products to service three key needs, Heat generation - Boiler plant, Pumps, Water Heaters ; Pipe work systems for distribution and Emitters ; Radiators, LST Radiators, Radiant panels, Fans . Pre fabrication and modular build services are also available.

Brandon Hire is one of the UK’s leading suppliers of tool hire, access and site equipment to the construction industry. With over 300 branches nationwide Brandon Hire is actively involved in equipment and plant hire from groundwork stage through to subsequent education facilities management hire needs with products such as Site Security, Powered Access, Breakers, Dust Extraction Vacuums to Floor Cleaners.

Build Center has an extensive range of products and services all available nationwide through a 260 branch network. To complement the extensive range of core building products like bricks, blocks and timber; Build Center has several specialist divisions including Ironmongery Center and our Dryad architectural brand – includes products such as specialist signage, lock systems, anti-ligature furniture and electronic key safes. Build Center also supply fire doors and intumescent products required to meet current fire regulations.

Building Schools for the Future

BSEC 2009

BSEC is the leading show for those involved in BSF and education procurement and construction. The exhibition gives Wolseley the opportunity to enage with all different stakeholders, we can provide advice and information to visitors to help them improve the delivery, innovation, sustainability and performance of their school.

See us at BSEC 09 (11th & 12th February) as Gold Sponsor on stand 708 -

Member of BCSE

Wolseley has a unique position which allows us to add value to all stakeholders involved within the Building Schools for the Future programme.
To ensure we keep our finger on the pulse and enhance the way we can work more collaboratively with those involved in education construction we have become a member of the BCSE.

“We were delighted when Wolseley joined the British Council for School Environments to contribute their expertise as a supplier/merchant to that of the rest of the membership which includes architects, constructors, local authorities, teachers, engineers, quantity surveyors and many others. Together our mission is to help create great sustainable schools and we look forward to drawing on Wolseley’s considerable experience in sourcing, distributing and supplying sustainable products to the market to achieve that aim.” Ty Goddard, Director

British Council for Schools Environments

 

Our Team

Use the contact form below or email educationsector@wolseley.co.uk with your enquiry and a member of our sector team will be in touch.

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