“Killowen Contracts were instrumental to the success of The Lanyon Restoration Project at Queen’s University Belfast. This all started with their careful selection of appropriate sub-contractors Dorothea Restoration (fabrication of new zinc windows), Glassmarque (local stained glass specialist – refurbishment of the exiting zinc lattice windows) and McConnell Stone address the complicated stone tracery. These were three key subcontractors working on this tricky and complicated restoration project.
From the start it was evident to all that Killowen Contracts and their subcontractors had a sense of pride in their work and were aware of the importance of the Lanyon Building representing the face of Queen’s University, both nationally and internationally.
They instigated weekly meetings that not only helped with ensuring the programme was met but more importantly were a key management tool in being able to address any problems quickly when required, changing things around to facilitate the University if unexpected events arose. A great teamworking relationship was established between the University Estate Management Team, Consarc Conservation, Killowen Contracts and the various consultants.”