Edge Underground Managing Director Stuart Harrison is continuing to make waves in the trenchless installation industry with his unique partnership model, by which individuals and even companies can link up with the team at Edge and establish a mutually beneficial contracting arrangement.
In the last edition of Trenchless Australasia we introduced the Edge business model, which sees businesses and individuals partnering with Edge Underground in new and innovative ways which allow partners to enjoy the benefits many would associate with owning and operating their own business.
Edge Underground is looking to partner with microtunnellers who are ready to step up and enjoy many of the benefits business owners enjoy, such as earning a percentage of invoices and the ability to run aspects of jobs with guidance and training from Edge – all without the stress and start up costs that come with running your own business.
Since that article, we’re pleased to be able to report that Stuart has had a considerable response, with a number of companies and individuals getting in touch to learn more about how they can partner with Edge, and a number of individuals now setting themselves up to partner with Edge Underground.
“The response to the article has been a bit overwhelming, actually,” said Stuart Harrison. “Since we first started to get the message out about the Edge Underground partnering model, we’ve had a number of companies and individuals approach us, wondering just how the model actually works.
“Since those initial conversations, we now have two individuals on job sites right now, utlising Edge equipment and benefitting from our years of expertise.
“We’ve also had very interesting and productive conversations with a number of companies who are interested in teaming up with us. This includes some open cut installers, who are keen to offer microtunnelling as another option in their suite of services.
“To me, this is a great reflection on the partnering relationships we’re trying to establish – and it’s also great news for Trenchless Technology more broadly.”
Given the fact that Edge has been approached by a range of different individuals and companies, all with their own different needs and interests, the company is very flexible in how it sets up its partnerships, and can work closely with interested parties to develop a niche solution that meets the individual needs of each situation.
For interested parties, the first step after making the initial inquiry is to spend some time on the job site, getting a feel for how the partnership will work, so that each party can get a solid understanding of whether it will be the right move for them.
“We want people to really understand the partnership we’re offering and have a chance to experience it first hand before anyone is locked into anything. We want our partners to feel comfortable that we’re a good fit for them, and vice versa of course,” said Stuart.
“What we’re learning from going through this process is that there’s a huge volume of work out there for microtunnellers to potentially complete. By partnering with Edge Underground, we give individuals and companies the chance to get a piece of this work, to enjoy a percentage of invoices the way that owners do, and to benefit from the years of microtunnelling experience that we have in house.
“It really is a win-win situation.”
Edge Underground partnerships: limited spaces still available
Edge Underground has a limited number of spaces still available for interested individuals and/or companies keen to team up with the company. Working in partnership with Edge offers the freedom and flexibility of owning your own business, minus the stress usually involved with running your own show. Additional benefits include access to Edge’s equipment, expertise and in-house training with the Vermeer AXIS guided boring system. For a confidential discussion about how partnering with Edge can help you and your business, contact Managing Director Stuart Harrison on 0458 000 009 or email stuart@www.edgeunderground.co