About Us

John Harte | Managing Director

John is the MD of the company with over 20 years' experience in the construction industry. He trained as a quantity surveyor and has a well-established reputation in the construction marketplace throughout London and the Home Counties. He has immense experience in all aspects of the building process undertaking projects from £200k up to £6m in both residential and commercial sectors of the market. All areas are covered from new build contemporary refurbishments to traditional listed buildings. Such is his reputation that he was chosen by Grand Designs magazine as one of their panels of experts to answer their readers' questions. His motto is "attention to detail delivers".

Keith Leask | Construction Manager

Keith has over 30 years comprehensive management experience in the construction industry coupled with a strong background in engineering. He has extensive experiences undertaking projects up to £3M in the residential and commercial sectors. His skill lies in his inate ability to co-ordinate multiple projects and teams simultaneously, effectively managing staff of all professional levels and in deadline driven environment, adapting to different business and cultural situations to drive success. Many of his projects have been featured in architectural journals with some projects that have participated in the 'Open House London' organised by the Open House Archtecture Organisation.

Stanley Leask | Commercial Manager

Stanley has extensive experience in both the residential and commercial sectors. Previous clients and projects have included foreign royalty, NHS Trusts as well as private sector and listed building clients. He has experience undertaking projects up to £7M previously working for large corporate construction companies. He is a Member of the Chartered Institute of Builders and the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators.

Dr. Julian Critchlow | Non executive Director

Julian is a non-executive director of the company and a practising solicitor with over 25 years' construction related experience. He advises across the industry, his clients including developers, local authorities, housing associations, contractors, subcontractors, and consultants in both the domestic and international markets. He is a regular speaker on construction law issues and his published works include Making Partnering Work in the Construction Industry, and the Change Management Supplements.

Our Philosophy

Dealing with Ormond Construction is refreshingly different. The Ormond Approach brings total commitment to achieving promises made throughout the project ensuring that business relationships are pleasant, rewarding and successful for all concerned.

One aspect fundamental to this philosophy of co-operation is the positive attitude of our staff. At all levels staff are discouraged from adopting an adversarial stance against clients and their consultants, and encouraged to adopt a helpful approach. Unlike many other contractors we strive to offer solutions to the problems.

Our philosophy is to make it easy for clients and consultants to do business with us.