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The following testimonials are abstracted from letters received over the last five years:

"Over the last eight years or so I have continued to be inspired by your dynamism and organisational ability. You have delivered some remarkable results in every project I have seen you involved in. In your role as Entheos non-executive director and personal coach to the Business Partners, I feel you have made a significant contribution to our success through your wisdom, vision and action based attitude"

Paul Fox, Entheos Partner

"We've just completed our first Benchmark Index. There is so much going on, we felt we had to have a starting point. There were a few big surprises though I am really encouraged by the amount of improvement we can do. Through Benchmark Index DSA has helped us identify where to focus effort to develop our competitive edge."

Neil Ramsey, Chairman Kendall Cross Holdings Ltd

"We have piloted Right First Time on two projects - it has definitely worked on one though not as yet on the other. We now have a structure and a basis for collaborative working on our construction projects. Even on the second project without RFT the situation would have been much worse. The RFT approach has made us sit back and consider the team ethos. Without that we would have lost the client. Overall we get nothing but positive comments from those involved - client through to suppliers."

Owen Graham - commenting on the Dorin RFT programme

"Dave has supported the Programme by project managing and helping to deliver a number of our products. He has presented to CBPP staff on techniques for culture change and is also a regular speaker at Best Practice Club events. As a Construction Best Practice Advisor he is proactively taking change forward in the Industry and actively works with companies to deliver Best Practice."

Brian Moone, Director Construction Best Practice Programme

"Very well done on a thoroughly well deserved reward. It reflects great credit on both you and the company."
Andrew Wates - Chairman Wates Group 2001

"Congratulations on your determined and inspirational leadership, which has led to the Company receiving this superb accolade. A great personal achievement. Well done."
Sir Christopher Wates - outgoing Chairman Wates Group 2001

"The information that you presented was very interesting and found to be of great use."
Gustavo Lange - President CDT and Chilean Technological Mission leader

"The work done in 2000 has given us a fantastic platform to now reap the rewards for the whole organisation"
Rod Bennion, Wates Managing Director commenting on the Improving Construction Programme

"We were all greatly impressed with the end result and, in particular, that it is now totally in line with our Improving Construction Programme"
Rod Bennion, Wates Managing Director commenting on the redrafting of the Company Management Plan

"In all this he continues to demonstrate qualities of vision, energy, drive and commitment, and an infectious 'can-do' attitude, and, most importantly, the personal skills with which to bring others on board to make things work."
David Greenwood, University of Northumbria at Newcastle and Board member of the NRCBE

"He approaches every task with great commitment. He is professional, thorough and has a wide understanding and experience of the Construction Industry. On a personal note I have always found David easy to get on with. He is a good communicator who relates well with people of all levels from all walks of life."
Peter Walker Director, Dewjoc Partnership (Architects, Quantity Surveyors) and Board member of the NRCBE

"I was immediately impressed by his drive, enthusiasm and lateral thinking ability. Indeed it was principally because I was so impressed with the Business Plan which he had prepared for the Centre, that I accepted the post of Director. I found Dave, as the most 'hands-on' member of the Board, a joy to work with - a true disciple of the one Industry approach, advocated by Latham and Egan and a strong promoter of inclusion policies whether for 'Women in Construction' or open management."
George Oldham former Newcastle City Architect and Director of the NRCBE

"The enthusiasm with which this was done (Business Plan) and the clarity of the vision he propounded made a considerable impression on all present. In my view, individuals with vision, tenacity and the determination to make a difference are most uncommon and so I have no difficulty in giving him the strongest support."
Dr Stephen Scott, University of Newcastle and Board member of the NRCBE