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We have recieved positive feedback from adjoining owners confirming a professional and highly skilled approach to each contract. We in turn have found the service we recieve from Dorton Demolition to be exemplary.

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Terry Quarmby
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Key Individuals

Duke Harvey
Managing Director

Duke is the founder of Dorton Demolition & Excavation Ltd and has 25 years of demolition and dismantling experience.  He is an enrolled member of the Institute of Demolition Engineers and is the chief estimator for the organisation.  Duke’s expertise encompasses many types of projects ranging from simple house clearance to complex oil and gas platforms.  With extensive knowledge of bulk excavation, ground remediation and contaminated land projects Duke is ideally placed to advise on clients’ feasibility enquiries and development possibilities.

 

Terry Quarmby
Director

Terry is a 40 year veteran of the industry.  He has extensive experience as both contractor and  consultant.  Terry is the current President of the Institute of Demolition Engineers and is a serving member of the National Demolition Training Group, Management Committee.  Terry is the Dorton Group’s Director of Safety and the Environment, a role for which he is ably qualified as a Chartered Member of the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) and the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA).

 

Frank Smalley
Contracts Manager, South West Region

Frank has nearly 30 years of hands-on experience and has a proven record of management on prestigious and challenging projects.  He is an Associate member of the Institute of Demolition Engineers and has risen through the ranks undertaking the industries training schemes along the way.  Frank has an avid interest in technically demanding projects such as bridges and marine environments.

 

Mike Johnson
Business Development Manager

Mike is a key player and accomplished liaison officer with our current and potential client base. Although not a career demolition man his extensive knowledge of the construction and building industries, as a former commercial manager in the sector, makes him ideally placed to advise on the many facets of the companies’ activities. Mike offers clients integrated and sustainable solutions for our customer development needs.

 

Keith Revell
Accounts Manager

Keith has the most important job of all, as his efforts determine whether we all get paid, staff and suppliers alike. His popularity might ebb and flow like the tide but it doesn’t detract from his dedication and eye for accuracy, as one might expect from a former bank manager. Keith’s phone is also one of the busiest in the office and he will always give you a courteous reception no matter what the enquiry or problem .

 

 

Peter Young
Contracts Manager

Peter is another Dorton Group veteran and has progressed from site level to a senior management position.  With over 40 year’s experience on a diverse range of projects, Peter is the ideal man to deal with any situation or issue that may arise on site.  He has extensive knowledge of the asbestos removal process and has undertaken rigorous management training through the Asbestos Removal Contractors Association (ARCA) schemes.

 

Julie Lambert
Office Manager

Julie has been with the Dorton Group for over 10 years and has managed the office administration through a multitude of changes.  She is at the centre of the organisation’s hub, controlling plant, transport and labour requirements as well as dealing with the mundane processes associated with office life.  Julie is the primary liaison between site, office and the client.

 

 

Angie Mason
Office Coordinator

Angie manages the training matrix, ISO systems and project invoicing.  Her contribution is immense and her work ethic unquestionable.  Angie has an innate ability to find the missing file, quote or document when all others have failed and nothing is too onerous or demanding that cannot be completed.

 

  Dave Owen
Civil Engineering Manager

Dave is an experienced civil engineer and joined the Dorton Group to enhance his career further.  Dave saw this as an opportunity to broaden his knowledge and has not been disappointed.  He is now an integral part of the organisation and manages the ‘in the ground’ activities as well as advising on all structural considerations and new build aspects.

 

Richard Meinertzhagen
Quantity Surveyor

Richard has a wealth of experience in the building and construction sectors and has made the transition into the demolition sector seamlessly. His enthusiasm and dedication to detail has made the difference in being able to offer our client a first class and secure financial as well as numerical accuracy to all projects we have committed to.

 

Alex Kossakowski
Asbestos Contracts Manager

Alex is one of a new breed of demolition / asbestos managers.  He has joined one of the fastest growing industry sectors and is determined to test himself further having graduated from University College some years earlier to cut his teeth with a large national contractor before joining Dorton earlier this year. Alex is an enthusiastic individual and shown he is well up to the task by taking the groups asbestos removal activities to a new level.