Polypipe Building Services (PBS) has appointed Dominic Yeandle to the role of Key Account Director, to support national and large regional customers through enhanced customer-focused solutions. The appointment coincides with the need to address multiple industry challenges including the skilled labour shortage, housing targets and sustainability.
Yeandle initially joined the company in 2023 as Business Development Manager and brings over 10 years of industry experience to his new role. This experience includes seven years in key account management with a major merchant and three years as a specification manager. With a background in both key account management and technical support, Yeandle is well equipped to develop key relationships and support these important partners for PBS.
Yeandle said: “I’m excited for the opportunity to work closely with our national clients, ensuring they fully benefit from our offering and ultimately tackle important project challenges. The construction industry faces significant pressures including labour shortages and tighter deadlines. With demands increasing to deliver sustainable and efficient commercial building projects, industry professionals are also looking to embrace solutions that will mitigate increasing costs. These are just some of the areas we can help customers address.
“In my new role I’ll advise key customers on strategic solutions to these challenges. For example, modern methods of construction, including prefabricated systems, is one such approach that is increasingly being considered. Prefabrication reduces on-site labour requirements by completing assembly in factory environments and can reduce construction time, while minimising waste, which is an important sustainability consideration.
“Sustainability of course remains an ever-present challenge in construction, and PBS has made significant advances in this area. We’ve increased our use of recycled materials from 5% to 30% in just two years through investment in plant and factory technology. Some of our products now contain as much as 65% recycled content while our smart scheduling can reduce delivery miles. I’ll work to ensure our key accounts benefit fully from these sustainability advances which will significantly reduce their carbon footprint.
“To further support customers, we have also enhanced our drainage system solutions, introduced new water supply systems and advanced our prefabrication service and Added Value Solutions offering. A key focus of my role will be ensuring our strategic partners benefit fully from these product and service enhancements.”
Andy Cullum, Managing Director at Polypipe Building Services, said:
“When Dominic came on board just under two years ago, he quickly applied his extensive technical knowledge and experience of building relationships and positioned himself as the ‘go-to’ for his customers. In his new role as Key Account Director his support and expertise will be crucial in driving the success of these important strategic partners.
“As a major UK manufacturer, we have the scale and availability to match the ambition of major players in the industry. Dominic and his team will be key to delivering the benefits of our advanced products and strategic solutions to these customers.”
