Written in partnership with KPO Architecture
By Melissa Dizon
The Kent-based company, KPO Architecture, is working with Philippine-based architects and engineers to create top-quality architecture design solutions for its clients across the UK.
Meeting a gap in the market
Andrew “Andy” Cruttenden started the business during the early days of the pandemic when remote working was unimaginable. With over 35 years of experience in the construction industry, Andy identified a gap in the market. Seeing that the competition was high, recruitment was tough, and operating and salary costs were rising, he saw an opportunity to bring together businesses in the UK and Filipino talent.
Established in 2020, KPO Architecture employs highly-trained Philippine staff who provide clients with 2D, 3D, CAD, REVIT, and BIM drawings. They are supervised by a UK-qualified team of technicians. Its clients include architects, engineers, landscape artists, interior designers, demolition contractors, and more.
Their unique approach to outsourcing ensures the quality of their output while maintaining savings for their clients.
The Philippines, an outsourcing hub
The business process outsourcing (BPO) industry in the Philippines has been around for almost three decades now. With the country’s educated and English-language proficient population, as well as its up-to-date IT infrastructure, the Philippines is among the top outsourcing providers globally.
Outsourcing services to the Philippines creates savings between 60% to 80% in operating costs. KPO gives clients a certain flexibility, being ready to meet their needs when companies reach their internal capacity.
Andy gives this advice: “Avail of our services, even before you need us. By the time you need us, we are already all set and ready for you.”
A British company with a Filipino flavour
In April, KPO joined for the first time the South East Construction Expo in Surrey. It was the only company endorsed by the Philippines’ Department of Tourism-London and was sponsored by the Philippine rum, Don Papa Rum.
KPO hosted fun and engaging activities during the expo, such as rum-tasting and a raffle at their booth. Three raffle winners each won one bottle of Don Papa Rum.
To know more about KPO Architecture’s services, visit their website: www.kpoarchitecture.co.uk. You may also contact them at hello@kpoarchitecture.co.uk or call 020 3535 6060.
About the author
Mel Dizon is a Filipino entrepreneur and socio-civic leader. She was born and raised in the travel and tourism industry in the Philippines where she worked as tourism educator and an international event designer before settling in the United Kingdom. She is the business development manager of KPO Architecture and a marketing consultant for Tinig UK.
