Health & Safety
Putney & Wood is committed to achieving the highest health and safety standards, and providing a safe working environment for our employees, contractors, clients and the general public. We continually review our procedures and performance to ensure we meet or exceed all health and safety legislation relevant to our work.
To ensure we are aware of the latest developments, we employ the services of The Health and Safety People, one of the UK’s most respected consultants. This, together with regular training for our managers and operatives, allows us to maintain our reputation as one of the most contentious contractors in the building industry.
Putney & Wood is a registered member of CHAS (Contractors Health and Safety Assessment Scheme).
Accreditations
Putney & Wood is a registered member of the following accreditation schemes and trade associations:-
- CHAS (Contractors Health and Safety Assessment Scheme)
- Stone Federation Great Britain
Putney & Wood’s CPD seminar “Design, Procurement & Installation of Natural Stone” has been accredited by RIBA and is part of RIBA’s Core Curriculum. Email for more information or to book a seminar.
Key Personnel
Andy Wood - Operations Director
Andy’s career began as an apprentice stonemason in 1982. Following management training, he soon became a Site Manager for Ashby & Horner. Andy has worked on several of London’s most prestigious stone buildings including Kensington Palace Gardens, Kinnaird House at No 1 Pall Mall and the famous Wellcome Building in Euston Road.
In 1991 Andy, and fellow Ashby & Horner apprentice Barry Putney formed Putney & Wood, with Andy taking the role of Operations Director. The practical experience he gained from many years ‘on the tools’ enables him to approach difficult construction problems with the confidence and expertise needed to find creative solutions.
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Call Andy: 01375 366 799
Barry Putney - Estimating Director
Barry began his career in 1984 as an apprentice stonemason for Ashby & Horner. Over the years he has worked on several high profile projects including University College London, Kings Arms Yard in the City and Brighton’s landmark Equitable Life building.
In 1991 Barry joined forces with fellow Ashby & Horner apprentice Andy Wood to form Putney & Wood, with Barry taking the role of Estimating Director. Barry's practical experience, gained from many years ‘on the tools’, enables him to offer value-engineering solutions that many others, without his stonemason’s background, would not think of.
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Call Barry: 01375 366 799
James Drury - Commercial Director
James has worked in the construction industry for 20 years. A qualified Quantity Surveyor, he worked as a Senior Surveyor for main contractor, StructureTone for five years prior to joining Putney & Wood in 2004.
James brings the experience of working on several £3m to £7m projects to his Commercial Director role, including fit-outs at ABN Amro, Merrill Lynch and HSBC, all in the City of London. His responsibilities include all commercial matters associated with the business.
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Nick Booroff - Contracts Manager
Nick began his career in 1978 as an apprentice bricklayer. He attained a City & Guilds qualification in bricklaying before moving to a restoration contractor in 1990 where he worked as a Restoration Supervisor. Since then, Nick has worked on dozens of high profile buildings and monuments including St. Pauls Hospital, Covent Garden, Admiralty Arch and the Ministry of Defence in Whitehall.
Nick joined the Putney & Wood team in 2003 and with nearly 20 years site management experience in the stone industry, he brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to his role as Contractor Manager.
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Call Nick: 01375 366 799
Mark Chapman - Design Manager
Mark began his career in 1987 as an apprentice stonemason with Ashby & Horner. Following his apprenticeship, he gained years of valuable experience as a Banker Mason before working on site as a Masonry Fixer. Mark has worked on several landmark buildings including Bank of England, 41 Lothbury in the City and various projects at Cambridge University.
Mark’s flair for design led to his progression into the drawing office and, having completed City & Guilds qualifications in AutoCAD 2d and 3d, he has been Putney & Wood’s Design Manager since Putney & Wood’s take over of Ashby Stone in 2004.
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Matt Keane - Contracts Manager
After completing a Building Management Degree at Anglia University, Matt's career started in 1994 as an Assistant Site Manager with main contractor Rooff Ltd. He moved into stone contracting a year later and has remained in the stone sector ever since. Matt has gained management experience working on several high profile projects including The Palace of Westminster, Royal Lancaster Hotel, and the University of Portsmouth.
Matt joined Putney & Wood as a Contracts Manager in 2005 and his combination of practical experience and formal qualifications bring an extra dimension to the Putney & Wood management team.
Email Matt:
Call Matt: 01375 366 799
Danny Chaplin - Contracts Manager
Danny joined Putney & Wood in 1989 as an Apprentice Stonemason. After completing his apprenticeship he progressed to the role of Site Foreman, then Site Supervisor. Following another promotion, his current position is Contracts Manager. In his time with the Company, Danny has worked on dozens of prestigious projects from The Royal Lodge at Windsor Castle to 25 Cannon Street in the City.
With over 20 years of practical service, Danny is one of the Company's most experienced employees. His extensive knowledge continues to be a major asset to our clients.
Email Danny:
Call Danny: 01375 366 799
History
Putney & Wood was established in 1991 by Barry Putney and Andy Wood, two fully qualified stonemasons who met while serving their apprenticeships at Ashby & Horner.
Following their apprenticeships, Barry and Andy worked together as self-employed Masonry Fixers before forming their own company. They initially provided labour-only fixing teams for other stone contractors, but before long they made the transition into a fully-fledged masonry contractor, working for main contractors and clients alike on some of London’s most well-known buildings.
The Company was founded on years of practical experience and since the very beginning has placed importance on building a strong team. With several key people remaining at the Company for many years, this philosophy continues to benefit our customers through the continuity and commitment shown by Putney & Wood’s people.
Barry (left) and Andy outside the project at No1 Kings Arms Yard in the City of London in the summer of 2008
John Hall, who heads up the John F Hunt Group, (www.johnfhunt.co.uk) became a shareholder in 2000, a move which helped to further elevate the Company’s profile and enhanced its growing reputation as a major stone contractor.
The Company has gone from strength to strength and currently employs 40 site personnel and 18 office staff with the in-house expertise to find solutions for the most challenging problems. However, Barry and Andy are still very much involved and their partnership remains the driving force of the business.
