Knowepark,

Oldmeldrum, Inverurie.

Aberdeenshire. AB51 5BA

t : 01467 671415 f : 01467 671554

w : www.rapidpd.com e : info@rapidpd.com

CUSTOMER SATISFACTION THE PRIORITY AT RPD

The highest standards of workmanship, speed of operation and a complete turnkey service from initial design to completion, has made Rothienorman-based Rapid Project Development Ltd (RPD) the first choice when it comes to farm buildings in the North-east of Scotland.

RPD has been providing a fast and efficient building service to farmers for more than 35 years and has never been busier as the improved profitability of farming in recent years has seen significant investment in farm buildings on North-east farms.

Last winter’s prolonged snowstorms, which saw buildings on many farms collapse under the weight of snow, has also brought its own pressures as farmers seek to have new buildings in place in time for this year’s harvest and the housing of stock in the autumn.

The fact that all their recently-erected buildings – as far as RPD is aware - came through the winter unscathed speaks for itself and is testimony to the high standards which the company sets for itself.

RPD’s standard roof purlins have always been 1.6mm, as typically specified by structural engineers but, for buildings in areas where there is a risk of heavy snowfall, RPD have increased them to 1.8mm or 2.0mm.

This is just one example of the attention to detail which the company insists on to ensure buildings are fit for purpose and will stand the test of time. Another is the application of two coats of paint to enhance the appearance of buildings which contrasts sharply with the single coat of primer which some other companies deem to be adequate.

Every building is bespoke and designed and built to the farmer’s own specification although building kits are also supplied to the likes of the Western Isles for local erection.

All building developments are personally supervised by owner Paul Duxbury and his three sons, John-Paul (design and planning/building warrant applications), Daniel (steel fabrication), and James (ground preparation and concrete work), daughter, Michelle (currently on maternity leave) and her partner Kevin (transport). Paul’s brother, Alan, looks after accounts and administration.

Providing farmers with a “one stop shop” for their building requirements means there are no surprises when plans are finally approved and building work commences, as there often is when outside designers or architects are employed.

The other key member of the team, well-known from his previous management roles with Grampian Country Food Group and

Financial Control Services (FCS), is David Smith, who joined RPD two years ago as accountant to measure and improve the physical and financial performance of both RPD's building and farm businesses. Given David's broad agricultural background he now also has a wider role in developing new business with farmers.

The structure leaves Paul free to concentrate on management and spending time on site managing the team of skilled staff dedicated to each job. RPD will have three or four jobs ongoing at any one time each with its own dedicated team taking the job through from start to finish. The company prides itself in not making promises which it is unable to keep.

Careful pre-planning ensures buildings are completed quickly and efficiently, with minimum disruption to the customer’s farming business, and farmers are often pleasantly surprised by the speed of operation and how quickly jobs are completed.

Having the right equipment is vital and considerable investment has been made to improve efficiency and meet health and safety standards. No short-cuts are taken to safeguard staff and also the interests of farmers, many of whom are not aware that they may be liable if they employ “cowboy” builders who fail to comply with health and safety regulations.

Building on success . . .

Recent investment has included eight cherry pickers, to supplement the two Merlo Roto 40.25 telescopic handlers purchased two years ago, and a larger concrete polisher which itself represents a substantial investment. A full time mechanic is now employed to service all machinery.

Grain and potato stores, cattle courts, Dutch barns and pig and poultry units may account for most of the company’s work but industrial development work is also undertaken, recent projects including two workshops for an offshore service company, and Norvite’s new country store at St Katherines.

Customer satisfaction is the number one objective and is the reason customers return to RPD every time building work is required on the farm. Hundreds of satisfied farming customers will happily testify to the company’s unrivalled reputation for timeous delivery, speedy erection and quality finish.

An example of damage caused by heavy snowfall

Bespoke building design to suit individual requirements

RPD invest in the right equipment to aid efficiency on site and meet safety standards

The new Norvite country store, Blackbog, St Katherines.

RPD are committed to achieving a high level of site safety

A brief overview of some of our recent contracts :

New Robotic Milking Parlour Building, Auchendreich Farm, Kinneff

RPD were the main contractor for the erection of a new

purpose built Robotic Milking Parlour building for J Forbes

& Partner, Kinneff. The building covers a massive 1.2 acres.

Measuring 52m wide x 96m long, the building houses 5no

robotic milking groups and 2no straw bedded areas.

Some of the works involved were :

Application for building warrant, Site clearance and

excavations.

Formation of 2m deep cast-insitu slurry storage tanks.

Forming of pre-cast support piers and lintols for slatted

floors.

Supply and installation of precast concrete floor slats.

Erection and cladding of steel

portal framed building.

Internal concrete floors.

Forming insulated rooms to house

Robotic milking units.

Installation of internal lighting.

Supply and installation of internal

penning and gates.

Erection of control room and

pump rooms.

External concrete works.

Obtaining completion certificate

from local authority.

New Grain Storage Building, St Katherines, Oldmeldrum.

RPD were the main contractor for this grain storage building.

The galvanised steel structure measures 24m wide x 48m long x 5m to eaves height.

Some of the works carried out within this project :

Site clearance, excavations and formation of mass conrete foundations.

Erection and cladding of galvanised steel portal framed building.

Supply and installation of pre-cast

concrete panels.

Polished concrete to internal floor.

Supply and installation of sliding doors

incorporating emergency exit “wicket”

door.

Other buildings at the unit constructed by RPD, Cattle court in foreground and 2 sets of grower pig accommodation buildings in the

background. View along the 96m long central feed pass.

External view of the 52m wide x 96m long dairy building.

New pig accommodation, Stonehaven. .

A steel portal framed building measuring 30m wide x 90m long, housing 4no sets of insulated

accommodation rooms for grower pigs.

The rooms were formed using insulated wall panels, designed and manufactured by RPD.

These panels incorporate a stainless steel finish to the bottom portion of the internal face to

provide durable and hygienic accommodation.

Some of the works carried out within this project :

Application for building warrant, Site clearance and excavations.

Formation of 3m deep cast-insitu central reception tanks for slurry.

Forming of blockwork tanks for each room.

Erection and cladding of steel portal framed building.

Internal concrete floors.

Forming fully insulated pig accommodation.

Installation of electrics and plumbing.

Supply and installation of internal penning, gates and feeders.

Erection of control room and pump rooms.

Obtaining completion certificate from local authority.

Industrial & Commercial Projects, Aberdeenshire.

Over the last 12 months RPD have been involved with the construction of various industrial buildings around the North-East, including, three insulated warehouses in Aberdeen, a retail outlet for Norvite at St Katherines, a covered storage building in Altens and two Industrial workshops in Peterhead for an oil services company. Works carried out as part of these projects : Excavation and levelling of site. Formation of mass concrete foundations and strip foundations. Site drainage. Supply and erection of steel portal framed buildings. Bespoke valley gutters between new and existing buildings. Fitting of insulated cladding and architectural cladding. Mezzanine floor area formation. Internal structural steel work for cranes. External concrete yard area formation.

Plant RPD is continually investing in the latest construction methods to help with achieving higher levels of quality and safety. As a result, in recent months, we have purchased eight cherry-picker units to assist in safer working practices. These additions compliment our existing fleet of lifting/access equipment to help us achieve project completion more safely and efficiently than ever before. We have also invested in 2 self-propelled concrete polishers, allowing us to complete polished floors quicker and to a high quality finish.

Haulage division

RPD have invested in additional haulage equipment to assist with the logistics of the steel building division and their farming enterprise. We have a selection of bulk trailers, flats and a low-loader available for the transport of goods throughout Scotland. Contact our office to discuss your requirements.

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