WINNER: GHA Livgunn Limited

GHA Livigunn Ltd is a multi-disciplinary engineering design consultants with a head office in Frodsham.

It provides design in the field of process, mechanical, electrical, civil, structural and hydraulic engineering and is considered one of the UK’s leading independent engineering consultancy practices.

The business has thrived over the past three years with a strong financial performance achieving a record turnover and pre-tax profit.

Formed by the merger in 2006 of George Hutchison Associates (GHA) and Livingston Gunn Projects, the group was further strengthened by the addition of Birkett Stevens Colman Partnership (BSCP) in 2009, and can trace its roots back more than 40 years.

It provides an approachable, friendly service underpinned by a commitment to quality and professionalism which has led to high levels of repeat business from a wide spread of ‘blue chip’ clients, including contractors, developers, architects and end users.

It adds value to its clients’ projects through innovation and creativity, and its ability to do so is maximised by establishing strong relationships based on achieved results. It can offer the full range of design services, from conceptual or feasibility studies and budget estimates through to fully detailed design and project management.

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