Royal Air Force Station MoD Avonside Roofing, through a robust tendering process, was awarded in one of their most challenging contracts to date. The contract was to refurbish the Ministry Of Defence airplane hangers at the Royal Air Force Station on the Ascension Islands some 4500 miles away. The 9000 mile round trip bought up many logistical considerations to support a successful operational programme of works that would realise timely completion, and exemplar workmanship within budget parameters. Avonside’s management team’s first visit to the Ascension Islands in January was to conduct a thorough site survey and measure the three buildings initially indicated within the contract specifications. Upon arrival the team was advised that the MoD had secured additional funding available to e

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