The Construction Process

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So how does it start?

In the early days of RCD few people had heard of a ropes course but with over 2 million now using an RCD ropes course annually and with countless other similar facilities around the world, people’s understanding of what a ropes course entails is far greater.

 

Nevertheless, RCD take, nothing for granted and to ensure that every client receives the very best value for money, we take great care to ensure that clients receive as much information from us as possible.  This means that if they decide to buy a ropes course (and sometimes we persuade clients otherwise!) then they will be doing so from an informed perspective. 

 

The RCD Philosophy:

 

Good for the client = Good for RCD
Bad for the client = Bad for RCD

 

Don’t be in a rush to buy a ropes course! Whilst financial returns can be good it still represents a considerable investment. The more time spent investigating and researching the better and in experience this invariably pays dividends and avoids disappointment.

 

You need to decide what style of course you require.  Do you require a developmental or a recreational facility or a developmental facility with some recreational products?  Sometimes it is a blend of all three!

 

Clients may have been involved with ropes courses for many years and have a very clear idea what they require. In such instances, a facility can almost be ordered over the phone. This being the case, your first point of contact at the RCD office should be Nick Moriarty or Donna Parks. In most cases, however, a site visit of some description is required.  In most instances the initial site visit will be carried out by Nick Moriarty or Mat Shaylor who will determine the following:

  1. Do you really need a ropes course!  If so then what type / style of course will best suit your needs?
  2. What must the ropes course achieve?
  3. Are RCD the best company for you in terms of providing best value for money?
  4. The proposed site or suitable sites
  5. Establishing extent of vehicular access to the site for construction.  Generally easier access means lower costs
  6. Establishing presence of any underground or overhead services
  7. Establishing nature of trees and whether any protection orders are in place
  8. Discussing planning permission issues
  9. Discussing Health and Safety Issues
  10. The staff who will operate the facility

 

Following the initial site visit (or at least subject to a site visit) a proposal can be provided.